Student Enrichment
Junior School Visual & Performing Arts
In the Junior School, our experienced, professionally trained teachers nurture creativity, confidence, and self-expression in music, drama, and visual arts. Formal music classes start in kindergarten and expand to choir and drama in grade 3. Our instrumental ensemble program (band and strings) begins in grade 4. Electives such as junior jazz band, chamber choir, and ukulele club provide further musical opportunities.
Visual arts and drama enhance the program, with weekly art classes in kindergarten to grade 5 and art-based electives in grades 6 and 7. For drama, students take choir and drama from grades 3 to 5, theatre arts in grade 6, and the grade 7 elective "WPGA Presents," a full-scale production at a nearby theatre.
Every April, Junior School Arts Week celebrates the arts and our students' creativity and talent through student performances and workshops with guest musicians and artists.
Every April, Junior School Arts Week celebrates the arts and our students' creativity and talent through student performances and workshops with guest musicians and artists.
These programs develop artistic skills while fostering collaboration, resilience, and communication. Whether rehearsing for a musical, learning harmony in a choir, or experimenting with new techniques in the art studio, students are encouraged to take creative risks and express their individuality. Showcases throughout the year—such as informal concerts, art exhibitions, and the grade 7 production—offer students meaningful opportunities to share their work with peers, families, and the broader school community, reinforcing a strong sense of accomplishment and belonging.
JUNIOR SCHOOL MUSIC
Our program nurtures a love for music through a dynamic and engaging curriculum. Students explore vocal and instrumental music, developing fundamental skills in rhythm, melody, and music theory. Through choir, band, and ensemble opportunities, students build confidence in performance and collaboration. Our music program encourages creativity and self-expression while fostering a strong foundation for future musical pursuits.
Our program nurtures a love for music through a dynamic and engaging curriculum. Students explore vocal and instrumental music, developing fundamental skills in rhythm, melody, and music theory. Through choir, band, and ensemble opportunities, students build confidence in performance and collaboration. Our music program encourages creativity and self-expression while fostering a strong foundation for future musical pursuits.
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Music Classes
- K-Grade 1: Music once per week
- Grades 2-3 Music twice per week
- Grades 3-5 : Choir and drama program
- Grades 4-7: Instrumental ensemble program (band and strings)
- Grades 6/7: Various electives
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Music Clubs
- Academy Chamber Players (Grade 4-7 Strings)
- Flute Club
- Grades 4/5 Chamber Choir
- Grades 6/7 Chamber Choir
- Grades 6-8 Junior Jazz Band
- Ukulele Club
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Music Special Opportunities
- Arts Week Performances
- Kiwanis Music Festival Participation
- Morning/After School Lobby Performances
- Music-Sharing Concerts
- School Assembly Performances
- Spring Musical Soirée (Cocurricular Club Concert)
JUNIOR SCHOOL VISUAL ARTS
Our visual arts program fosters creativity and artistic exploration. Beginning in kindergarten, students develop foundational skills in weekly art classes; grades 6 and 7 students explore specialized techniques in their electives. Hands-on projects, inspired by diverse artistic styles, encourage personal expression and technical growth. Our annual Arts Week celebrates WPGA's vibrant visual arts community through student art showcases and interactive workshops.
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Visual Arts Classes
- K-Grade 5: Visual art once per week
- Grades 6/7: Various electives
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Visual Arts Clubs
- Grade 3/4 Art Club
- Grade 5-7 Art Club
- Grade 7 Open Studio Fridays
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Visual Arts Special Opportunities
- Guest artist workshops throughout the year, such as frequent contributor Danielle Krysa.
JUNIOR SCHOOL DRAMA
Our drama program builds confidence, creativity, and storytelling skills through engaging performances and hands-on learning. In grades 3 and 5, students take choir and drama, developing foundational acting techniques. Electives such as Theatre Arts in grade 6 introduces more advanced skills and leads to WPGA Presents, a full-scale grade 7 production. For all grades, further performance opportunities are available throughout the year, such as at school events and assemblies.
Our drama program builds confidence, creativity, and storytelling skills through engaging performances and hands-on learning. In grades 3 and 5, students take choir and drama, developing foundational acting techniques. Electives such as Theatre Arts in grade 6 introduces more advanced skills and leads to WPGA Presents, a full-scale grade 7 production. For all grades, further performance opportunities are available throughout the year, such as at school events and assemblies.
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Drama Classes
- Grades 3-5: Choir and drama weekly
- Grade 6 Elective: Theatre Arts
- Grade 7 Elective: WPGA Presents
- Grade 7 Elective: Theatre Arts
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Drama Clubs
- Drama Club
Visual & Performing Arts Faculty
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Danielle Unger
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Laura Bates
Head of Junior School Music -
Angie Goddard
Strings Teacher
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Since 1996, West Point Grey Academy has gratefully resided on the Jericho Lands, the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and sə̓lílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation. Honoured to learn and play on these beautiful lands, we endeavour to be a leader in Indigenous education. In creating shared understanding and opportunities, we hope to help foster a more equitable society for all.
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West Point Grey Academy
4125 West 8th Avenue
Vancouver, B.C., V6R 4P9
Tel: 604-222-8750
Vancouver, B.C., V6R 4P9
Tel: 604-222-8750
