In this course, students focus on building a positive school culture, strengthening community connections, and supporting student well‑being through creative leadership and digital content creation. Students explore core leadership principles such as collaboration, responsibility, and student voice, and apply these principles in real school contexts. Working as part of a student leadership team, students plan and produce content for the school news platform that highlights school events, initiatives, and well‑being messaging. Students primarily create Canva slide decks, posters, and digital announcements, developing skills in visual design, clear communication, and effective messaging. Through hands‑on projects, students learn how leadership principles translate into action by designing media that informs, connects, and positively impacts the school community.
Note: This CBe-learn course is open to full‑time students only. Weekly online sessions are mandatory, with optional in‑person opportunities available for school‑wide events, projects, and initiatives. Semester 2 participation is optional but encouraged, with opportunities for continued involvement and additional credits.
Introductory
COM1005: Visual Composition
Students learn to employ fundamental elements and principles of design for various media and gain a strong foundational multidisciplinary experience in preparation for other Communication Technology courses.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisites: None
COM1015: Media
Students discover the impact of the media and develop fundamental skills to relay a message effectively using various forms of media; e.g., photography, print, Web and audio or video production.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisites: None
INF1070: Digital Presentation
Students develop skills with tools used for computerized presentations involving text, data, graphics, sound and animation.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisites: None
HSS1090: Speaking and Presenting
Students examine effective communication, public speaking and presentation skills. Students develop and deliver a speech or presentation and apply the principles of effective communication to the evaluation of significant speeches.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisites: None
HSS1080: Leadership Fundamentals
Students explore basic principles of leadership and evaluate their personal leadership characteristics and qualities. Students develop a plan for their personal growth as a member of a leadership team and examine the various behaviours, skills and roles of team members that contribute to team effectiveness.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisites: None