St. Michael Catholic Academy in Thornhill, Ont., is home to the York Catholic District School Board’s Elementary Regional Arts Program (ERAP). This unique program – available to students from Kindergarten through Grade 8 – perfectly blends creativity, faith and academic excellence. Students in this program explore their artistic talents with a focus on dance, visual arts, drama and music.
A Unique Opportunity in the YCDSB
Students thrive in a safe and encouraging space, where their creativity is celebrated and their talents are shared with the broader community through:
- Yearly drama performances at the YCDSB Centre for the Arts
- Musical concerts at the school and at locations throughout Ontario
- Annual visual arts showcases
- Dance presentations
More than the Arts
At St. Michael CA, the arts are used as powerful learning tools for other subjects. The arts can help students develop their communication, literacy and numeracy skills, while they explore topics such as social intelligence, mental health and cultural appreciation.
St. Michael’s arts education is rooted in the values of the Catholic Church. Through their art, students see their creativity as a gift from God and a means of bringing beauty and truth into the world.
The school is described as “a jewel of a school,” where staff, parents and students work together to create a vibrant community centred on the arts.
Join Our Arts Community
St. Michael CA provides a joyful, faith-centred, arts-focused community where students flourish. Students from outside of the St. Michael CA boundary can be accepted to the ERAP.
The ERAP does not require auditions. It is open to all students who wish to explore their passion for the arts in a supportive and faith-filled environment.
For more information or to learn how your child can become part of this vibrant program, don’t hesitate to get in touch with St. Michael CA.