​Hurry Up! UPCOMing Art Sales!!!

OUR New Portraits Collection – “Mother and Child”, Inspired by Old Masters​:

Grade 11-12 are selling their artworks. Funds raised will be used to support our community’s most vulnerable including children, those living with a mental illness, victims of violence, and the homeless.​

​​			​		​
	​	​	​	​	​
​		​	​	​	​​​

The Senior Art and Senior Writing learning tools provide interactive classroom activities that aid in the research and creative process, as well as encourage critical thinking. The guides outline four projects that explore cultural significance, Indigenous identity and personal awareness.

                                                                                                     ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Celebrating Black History and Heritage at Thornlea

Portrait Paintings "Blessed Be the Woman, Blessed Be the Child" - Visual Arts Grade 11/12

​​	​	​	​		​	​	​	​

Black History OSSLT Literacy Resources

Literacy Lessons with a focus on Canadian Black History. These lessons will allow teachers to incorporate Canadian Black History in their subject area while preparing students for the literacy test. It is a teacher-friendly resource for teachers in all disciplines to use in their classrooms.

28 Canadian Black History Facts You Never Knew

And while we may only make up about 2% of the population, what we lack in numbers, we make up in our diverse cultures and triumphant accomplishments.  

Classroom Resources: Videos, Virtual Museum, Posters, and Educational Activities

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Celebrating Asian Heritage at Thornlea SS

The Asian/South Asian Heritage Resources

​	​	​	​	​

 In celebration of Asian/ South Asian Heritage Month, we invited Yoko Nakamura, Carol Nguyen and Jennifer Su, Toronto-based Asian filmmakers,

to come to our school to speak about a variety of social issues and filmmaking approaches such as documentary, drama, and animation.

Jennifer Su, Film Director, told about her second-generation immigrant experience, her Asian-Canadian identity, and her passion for creative storytelling for social change. She presented her short film "36 Questions" that won DGC and WIFT-T awards at the Reel Asian International Film Festival. Carol Nguyen's films often explore the subjects of cultural identity and family, Asian Canadian voice, the second-generation immigrant experience, failure and success, and what it means to be a Canadian, topics that heavily define her understanding of the world. This is a great learning experience that adds value to our students and promotes further learning.

Thor

nlea Student Equity and Diversity Committee

Our Grade 11/12 Visual Arts students have drawn and painted this beautiful Diversity Mural “Reclining Buddha”. Through written descriptions that accompany each display, you can learn about traditional Chinese architecture and ancient buildings in Asian countries such as China, Japan, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Please visit our Diversity Display Wall and learn about Fushimi Castle, Wat Pho Temple, the Gardens of Suzhou, and more…​ ​ ​ Gawdawpalin Temple, Burma ​ Great Wall of China ​ Pingyao Ancient City, China ​ The Mukden Palace, Shenyang, China ​ Shinto Shrine, Japan Wat Pho Temple, Bangkok, Thailand​​ ​ The Forbidden City, China ​​ Himeji Castle, Hyogo, Japan ​ Shanhaiguan, Great Wall,China ​ Fushimi Castle, Japan ​ The Classical Gardens of Suzhou, Hangzhou,China ​ Hyangwonjeong, a pavilion of Hyangwonji Pond, Seoul, Korea   ​

​	​

    

​                                                           -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Social Justice: Dealing with the Theme of Classism

​	​	​	​	​

Novel Study Graphic Organizer.pdf

Here is how we are helping to address Socio-Economic Challenges in our Community...

Our Art and Fashion Design class students create a Clothing Line and promote their Fashion Brands online. 

Please see below their "Flowers" Design projects, inspired by Boho and Coachella designs.

Our dresses are giving you stylish, on-trend looks at very affordable pricing.

Monies raised will be used to support our community’s most vulnerable including children, those living with a mental illness, victims of violence, and the homeless.​​

			​

The book lists make available resources that assist educators to support LGBTQ students and educate others about sexual orientation and gender identity.  

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Take a look at our Crime Stoppers Poster Contest Winners!

Our Grade 11 Media Arts students worked in groups, did a photoshoot to give out their powerful messages on Anti-Bullying, Women and Gender Issues and Mental Health. (Programs used: Photoshop, Illustrator, and In-Design_)

​	​	​	​	​

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Join our Vocal Club "Les Voix" in helping to make a difference!

Our Project Goal is to inspire our students (and the Thornlea community) come together to create a positive space in Thornlea Secondary School. It represents the spark of a new beginning - the beginning of a chance to change and grow. As team leaders, we guide students through an exciting journey of music and vocals. Les Voix Vocal Club is a fun and professional club in a safe environment where students will learn the value of hard work, commitment, and expression of self. We are committed to working as a team to ensure the success of our community. We inspire students and their families to open their hearts and minds to the art of voice. We also facilitate a place where they can be creative and learn singing in a supportive and fun atmosphere. Our vocal club is fun, exciting and a learning experience to all.

Our students have planned, organized, and participated in many schools and community events and celebrations such as Cultural Fairs, Christmas Concert, Asian/South Asian Heritage Celebration, Spring Music and Art Show, and School Spirit Fun Fridays. They have had many wonderful opportunities to improve their leadership skills, build new relationships, and contribute to developing a highly motivating and inspiring school environment. Our Vocal Club students have developed excellent leadership and team-building skills by being active and presentable. We have been rehearsing and performing in front of large audiences which helped improve self-confidence by practicing their presentation skills as well as develop their organization and problem-solving skills. 

The whole school community and, particularly, students with special needs, students from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds were impacted by this project. Our Vocal Club has become a part of our School Equity Committee and will continue to empower students and supporting student engagement, achievements, and well-being by planning, organizing, and performing at Talent Shows, Coffee Houses, Community Cultural Fairs, and Mental Health assemblies. 

We are a family at Thornlea Secondary School and we are very thrilled to have the opportunity to share our talents, skills, and positivity within the school’s atmosphere. Although our mission is to change the environment in our small school and connect everyone together, our Vision and our long – term plan are to raise awareness about Equity and Mental Health and Wellness. We will continue to ignite student learning through promoting Mental Health, Mindfulness, and Well-Being. We believe that it will have a long-lasting impact not just on our School Community but on the greater community and across the Board as well. 

Great News! We received SPEAK UP Project Grant $2500.00! The money will be used to purchase Music/ Tech Equipment that will benefit Our Vocal Club, Equity Team, and the whole school community.

Asian/ South Asian Heritage Celebration

On Tuesday, May 31-st we held our annual Asian/ South Asian Heritage Celebration to honor the diversity and uniqueness of the Thornlea Community. It was a great opportunity for students to learn from different cultures and appreciate the diversity present in our school.

Our students put on wonderful cultural displays to tell about the music, arts, language, cuisine, local customs, holidays, celebrations, food, drinks, and interesting facts.

​