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Author: mcallisterc

VPA NYC TRIP FUNDRAISER!!! ONYX SALE!!!!!

Posted on September 21, 2023 by mcallisterc

SUPPORT OUR NYC TRIP FOR THIS SPRING BY GOING PLASTIC-FREE AND BUYING ONYX PRODUCTS AT 25% OFF!!!  THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT!  PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW!   ONYX!!! Use coupon code ALPHA at https://thetickletrunk.com and SAVE 25% on your order of ONYX stainless-steel food storage and more! *Important* For free shipping, enter…

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MUSIC AM, PM and Lunch Hour classes!

Posted on August 30, 2023August 31, 2023 by mcallisterc

Here are dates and times for outside-of-timetable Music classes with Ms. Adams this 2023-2024 school year: Senior Concert Band 7:30-8:30 on Day 2. Concert Choir 7:30-8:30 on Day 1. After School (PM) will be 3:15-4:15 Day 1 Junior Jazz Band 3:15-4:15 Senior Jazz Band on Day 2. At lunch there will be Jazz/Show Choir on…

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WELCOME BACK!!!!

Posted on August 30, 2023 by mcallisterc

Hi everyone! We cannot wait to welcome you back to the VPA for the 2023-2024 school year! If you are a Theatre PM student, note that we are starting on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th! All classes are Tuesdays & Thursdays in the Drama Studio from 3:15pm-4:15pm, adding Wednesdays in busy times! Stay tuned for other OUTSIDE-OF-TIMETABLE…

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Happy Summer and “See You Soons”!

Posted on July 6, 2023 by mcallisterc

Happy summer to everyone!  Sending restful vibes to a department that worked so very hard this year and raised thee bar at putting our kids and programs first! Sadly, we have to say “see you soon” to Mr. Branter who is joining his partner across the pond in Scotland for a brand new adventure, and…

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Winner of Our Photo Contest!

Posted on April 18, 2023 by mcallisterc

Congratulations to Barbara M who won our photo contest! Her image is now our show poster! Beautifully done! Thank you to everyone who got out and snapped up Burnaby Heights!

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Senior Photography Captures “Our Town” Burnaby Heights

Posted on April 18, 2023 by mcallisterc

The Senior Photography class explored our Neighbourhood and helped to capture the Heights for our show.  Here are some of the selected pieces that will be featured!  Thank you to Mx. Wharton, whose class did an amazing job exploring our town.

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Gorgeous Ceramics in the Foyer!

Posted on April 18, 2023 by mcallisterc

Stop by the display case in the foyer and take a look at the ceramics created by our students!

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“OUR TOWN” TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!

Posted on April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 by mcallisterc

It’s that magical time!  Buy your ticket now to join us for OUR TOWN by Thornton Wilder.  And no longer in Grover’s Corners- our show is in Burnaby Heights!  We’d love for you to join our journey through living, loving and dying.  Please use the links below to purchase your tickets now!  Wednesday May 17th,…

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ON BROADWAY- A MUSICAL REVIEW!!! TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!!!!

Posted on April 6, 2023 by mcallisterc

We are so excited to bring to you ON BROADWAY! A MUSICAL REVIEW, April 28th at 7pm at the Michael J Fox Theatre! Doors open to general seating at 6:30pm and show starts at 7pm!  This is not to be missed! Live singing, dancing, and lib dub to so many Broadway favourites, including a staff…

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Amazing Friday Workshop with Graham Keen!

Posted on March 31, 2023 by mcallisterc

An amazing workshop today with Broadway actor Graham Keen who is currently touring with Broadway’s “Pretty Woman” based on the classic film! We did a combo from the show’s finale “Together Forever”. Listen to the track, you can hear lines spoken directly from the film! The question and answer period was so in-depth and honest….

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Alpha VPA Department

MISSION STATEMENT

To cultivate and inspire a community of passionate young artists who will go forth and learn to express themselves upon the world’s various stages and canvases with self-assurance, confidence, and resilience.  Through emotional expression, students will be able to collaborate in a safe, creative, and inclusive environment, where being one’s true self is celebrated each and every day.

Art with HeART: Black History Month art by student Alishba Sahukhan featuring Kara Walker, Aretha Franklin, Sidney Poitier, and Michèle Pearson Clarke. ’22

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