Europe’s middle ages and the renaissance, the islamic world, the development of trade between Europe and Asia, and the collision between Europe and the Americas.


You will start by reading a host of adventure stories.  Then you will get to read other people's mail when you learn about "stories told as letters." After that, you will choose one of two novel study units. What will it be? A futuristic tale of cyber-espionage or a trip to a land populated by genies and mythical birds? 

How are texts socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed? Students will learn to engage with writing processes so they can support their creativity and enhance clarity of expression.

Self reflection, genres of literature, active reading, elements of style, poetry, characters, plot, and conflict.

How has global and regional conflicts been a powerful force in shaping our contemporary world and identities? How is the development of political institutions influenced by economic, social, ideological, and geographic factors? How do world views lead to different perspectives and ideas about Canadian society?

This class is about learning to understand your strengths, weaknesses, and personal preferences to help you plan and achieve your goals. You will be encouraged to try a variety of physical activities so you can increase the likelihood you can maintain active throughout your life.

In this course you will explore how to describe ideas in writing, to explore the dangers of fake news, to read great novels, to explore symbolism in writing and film, to compare different styles, to ask "what if?" and to use language to bring out your own passions.

This course is full of diversity and about the power in combining knowledge: it explores BC First Peoples, Canadian law, climate change and how it affects air and water quality, and world history including the development of rapid transport, food and agriculture.