CONGRATULATIONS

CFIS Grade 6 Band - Beginner Band Champions at the Alberta International Band Festival!!!

At CFIS, arts programs are fully integrated into the curriculum at all grades. We believe arts of all types are a critical component in the development of a well rounded student. To this end, the CFIS facilities were designed and built to support the instruction of music, drama and visual arts.

MUSIC

Starting as early as the preschool classes, music is an integral part of the programmes. For the higher grades, CFIS offers extra-curricular programs for Band and Handbells.

To nurture the musical talents of our students, our Band Room comes equipped with high ceilings to maximize acoustic sound and a tiered level floor to optimize band arrangement.

A soundproof Music Room designed to enhance acoustics will ensure our students’ talents flourish. The room has been developed with extensive use of acoustic soundproofing to ensure sound quality control.

Complimentary to the Band and Music Rooms are several storage compartments to accommodate the students’ musical instruments of various sizes. There are also three individual practice rooms where students can personally hone their skills in private.

DRAMA

Students in Elementary and Junior High are exposed to various aspects of Drama and perform productions during the school year.

Located at the south side of the elementary gymnasium, the drama room and stage has been designed to accommodate all types of stage productions and performances. The Stage is equipped with appropriate rigging and setup to assist with lighting needs and prop placement. The facility also includes convenient ramp access for moving equipment and musical instruments to and from other locations in the school. The gym is also equipped with artistic acoustic tiling to facilitate the sound from stage performances.

VISUAL ARTS

Walk the halls during the school year and you'll see a variety of 2D and 3D artwork produced by all ages of students. In fact, you only notice how amazing it all is when they take it down in late June.

Art for art's sake and art as a medium for learning are key components at CFIS. Our dedicated art teachers work with students to produce intricate artwork that will stand the test of time, not just the semester. Of course, the students have fun with it too!

CFIS’s two interconnected art studios come complete with beautiful views of the Bow River Valley for extra inspiration in students’ artistic minds and to create an abundance of natural light. Each room is equipped with rugged tables suitable for painting and clay making as well as storage facilities to dry paper and porcelain art. The connected studios both have access to separate storage facilities for artist supplies. There is also a dedicated kiln room with two kilns that are properly vented and fire rated to meet safety standards.

Sample Artwork - Sendak Monsters : Grades 1 - 6

In preparation for Halloween, Grade one to six students were introduced to the art of Maurice Sendak. Each class was assigned an enlarged version of the monsters from the book 'Where the Wild Things Are' and were asked to reproduce each one using different texturing techniques. Since then, these monsters have been wandering our hallways. Click here or on the image to see more monsters!

Sample Artwork - Olympians Come to CFIS: Grades 7, 8 and 9

Students tried their hand at figure drawings of various athletic action positions then, in preparation for the sculpture, went on to study body proportions. Their goal with this sculpture was to work with the material to create a snapshot of an athletic and capture the effort, strength and agility needed to perform the sport. Click here or on the image to see more athletes!