Representatives from each of our Arts councils (Mural, ACES, Design, Drama, Music, and Dance) comprise our Arts Council. This group meets biweekly to discuss all general arts related events. This group aims to improve upon the already successful Arts events we do at McGivney to ensure that we stay current and captivating.
Mural Committee
For the past five years students in the Mural Committee have been working to bring to life the halls in McGivney. They have collectively been working on two projects; the wall murals and school canvases.
The wall murals are images that represent McGivney’s faith and school programs.
They have created four murals outside of the Chapel on the second and third floor (two on each floor). The students have also completed the entrance to the Drama room and the faith statement in our lobby. Currently they are working on designs for the History hallway, Media Arts lab, the school lobby, gymnasium and student services.
A special thanks to Parent Council for helping to support this project.
The canvases are 16x20 designs created by the committee to represent the schools clubs, committees and sports teams. You can find the completed canvases in the hall of
recognition.
A special thanks to Student Government for helping to raise the funds for this project.
Wall Murals
Canvases
Drama Club/Council
The drama council offers students an opportunity to be involved in organizing special events for the Drama department such as; productions, improv. Club, and other special events. The drama council meets approximately once a week or as needed. All drama enthusiasts are welcome to be members of drama council.
The McGivney Improv. Team gives students who are skilled in the area of improvisation an opportunity to showcase their skills in a unbelievably fun and competitive manner. The team trains for the first half of the school year and then competes in February at the regional level against schools from all over the GTA. Not only does our improv team participate in competitions, but they can also be found entertaining our school during select events.
Sears Drama Festival
The Ontario Sears Drama Festival is a prestigious, competitive festival that takes place every year throughout Ontario. It is a chance to showcase the talent of high school students through their acting, directing, designing, and writing abilities. Every year, McGivney students produce a show for the Festival, and we even host at the District level.
Fashion Club
The FMM Fashion club was born and established out of the enthusiasm that our students have for fashion. The purpose is to provide a safe, educational and fashion centered space where student can refine their skills in fashion design. Students learn to make garments, create fashionable accessories and apply screen-printing techniques. Their final designs are modeled during Arts Nights annual Fashion Show.
The Fashion club meets every Wednesday after school. Students can join the fashion club if they are enrolled in either the grade 11 or 12 Fashion Design course.
ACES
ACES “Art Council for Enthusiastic Students” is the Arts Committee at Father Michael McGivney and offers students a place where they can go to enjoy the visual arts.
ACES strives to allow the students at Father Michael McGivney to explore their creativity by providing them with an artistic outlet. The students can experience and take part in the different styles of art, while at the same time getting involved with the larger school community. We believe that through this club students will be able to grow to appreciate not just art, but life."
Music Council
The Music Council is a group of leaders within the music community who organize events, act as a bridge between music students and music teachers, and take care of the little details which keep the music program running. A few events the music program helps to organize are: The 5km run, The Spring Concert, Arts Banquet, and the refreshment/ bake sale stands outside major music events. Positions like stage crew (People who set up the stage) and librarian (Making sure the band has the music it needs) which are crucial to the organization of the music program are filled by the music council when there aren’t enough volunteers.
Dance Club
Students who are passionate about dance have a place at our school. Whether it is preparing for a specific event, or helping to choreograph a school performance, our students in Dance Club can be seen showing their moves. The group welcomes new members!
