Centennial Secondary School

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Academic Excellence - Athletic Prowess - Artistic Integrity

At Centennial we are committed to excellence in Academics, Athletics and Arts. Our staff and students work as a team to encourage everyone at Centennial to strive to meet our goal of "Exceeding Expectations." As a regional school for the Visual and Performing Arts, we offer many unique opportunities for students.

Academic Excellence

Strong academic achievement is a focus at Centennial and we provide valuable opportunities for students to improve and further develop literacy and numeracy skills. Students will find a full range of programs and academic activities to match their needs and interests. Teachers and staff work collaboratively to provide enriching opportunities

Athletic Prowess

The Centennial Athletics Program offers students an opportunity to play on a variety of sports teams which are both individual or team based. Student athletes develop sportsmanship qualities while participating in league play, tournaments and championships. Extra curricular athletic opportunities also allow student athletes to demonstrate commitment and time management.

Artistic Integrity

Experiences in the arts – dance, drama, media arts, music, and the visual arts – play a valuable role in the education of all students. Through participation in the arts students can develop their creativity, learn about their own identity, and develop self-awareness, self-confidence, and a sense of well-being. Since artistic activities

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2020-2021 Arts Program Audition Information

Arts Program General Information Package

Application Package Instructions

Step 1 - Student & Parent Forms and Questionnaire

Step 2 - School & Teacher Forms and Reference Letters

Drama Audition Package

Music Audition Package

Visual Arts Audition Package

Deadline for Applications

Friday December 20th 2019

Audition Interviews to be held in January 2020

Arts Program - Overview

Centennial is entering its 21st year of offering its exclusive Regional Arts Program and in its 10th year of the province-wide Specialist High Skills Major in Arts and Culture. Both programs offer creative students, who have a passion for instrumental music, vocal music, visual art and drama, the opportunity to study with like-minded students, guided by highly skilled teachers.

In grade 9 the successful candidates in the Regional Arts Program will select a MAJOR and a MINOR discipline from the following: Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Drama and Visual Art. Guitar majors will be in a semestered program, and will also choose a MINOR discipline.

The new Arts Program model will feature all four Arts disciplines offered on a year long alternate-day model for grade 9 & 10. Each students timetable will feature alternating days for both their MAJOR and MINOR focus in their period one class. The new common homeform will allow all arts students and teachers to assemble in one common area for morning exercises allowing the opportunity to network among each other.

Senior students will continue to specialize in their chosen Arts discipline(s) and upon graduation will receive a special Arts certificate along with their Ontario Secondary School diploma. Senior students enrolled in the Specialist High Skills Major will receive a seal on their diploma to reflect this achievement.

Our Arts program is designed to enhance the learning and skill development of students who are seeking a career in the Arts and/or are passionate about the Arts in their life. We strive to nurture, mentor, and create opportunity, in an environment that breeds success for all students.

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OPTIONS FOR APPLICATION:

1) Drama Major
2) Visual Arts Major
3) Instrumental Music Major
4) Vocal Music Major

There are now entry points for grade 10, 11 & 12 students interested in joining the Arts Program. Audition requirements available upon request.

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ENTRANCE:

Application to the program includes:

1) an interview with subject-specific staff
2) an audition (music or drama) OR presenting a portfolio of your work (visual art)
3) a School Referral Statement from your home school

Audition results will be available soon after the auditions are finished.

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Centennial athletes compete with pride, passion and resilience.

Centennial Athletic Coordinator:

Joe Dicresce

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Centennial Phys. Ed. Head

Maren Edgett

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Centennial Phys. Ed. Head

Dan Foley

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The Centennial Athletics Program offers students an opportunity to play on a variety of sports teams which are both individual or team based.

Student athletes develop sportsmanship qualities while participating in league play, tournaments and championships. Extra curricular athletic opportunities also allow student athletes to demonstrate committment, time management and leadership skills.

Centennial has outstanding athletic facilities, boasting a triple gymnasium, weight room facility and sporting fields outside with access to the track and turf field located across the road. Our athletic participation and success are celebrated and recognized both in the community and throughout school events. Centennial's proud tradition for athletics is reflected by strong staff and student involvement as well as post-secondary success by our former student athletes.

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Athletic Awards

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