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LIVE CONCERTS THIS SEASON!!!!

Posted on November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 by mcallisterc

Our Music and Drama/Dance evenings have limited seating this year, but are coming to you live and masked for our first attempt since our Covid-19 Pandemic. Our Drama and Dance students are in a well-spaced cabaret table-seated event, with 2 seats per table, in our Drama Studio. Our Music evening features Band and Choir and…

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Leadership at Alpha Need our Donations

Posted on November 19, 2021 by mcallisterc

Hi everyone! If you are able to give in any way this season, Alpha Leadership can use your help. Find posts on our main school website for suggestions for NEW, UNWRAPPED TOYS for our local Ronald McDonald House, for BARE NECESSITIES for our HOMELESS for the Union Gospel Mission, and WARM COATS and CLOTHING for…

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Drama 9-12 Performs for Remembrance Day

Posted on November 10, 2021 by mcallisterc

DRAMA 9-12 CLASS, directed by Ms. McAllister, performed a moving performance of “I Was Here” by Beyonce Knowles, written 20 years ago for 9/11. The piece examines a soldier reflecting upon the moments that they sacrifice and often miss while fighting for our freedoms, while their absence is felt deeply at home as well.

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Dance Company for Remembrance Day

Posted on November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 by mcallisterc

Our Dance Company, under the teaching and direction of Ms. De Shield, performed today to “Let It All Go” by BIRDY + RHODES. It was an incredibly moving and symbolic piece.

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Band & Choir today for our Remembrance Day

Posted on November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 by mcallisterc

Beautiful pieces for today our Remembrance Day presentation from our Concert Choir and Band classes. The choir performed “We Remember” by Susan Lebarr. The Senior Concert Band performed “Hymn To Loved Ones Lost” by Richard Saucedo.

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Remembrance Day Virtual Presentation- Visual Art

Posted on November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 by mcallisterc

What stunning visual art from Ms. Lawrence’s Drawing and Painting classes for today’s presentation to commemorate Canada’s veterans.

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Parent Teacher Virtual Interviews 2021

Posted on October 21, 2021 by mcallisterc

Our Parent/Teacher Interviews looked different this year in 2021. They were virtual! We were so happy to meet parents virtually on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021, but please know that if you could not schedule and appointment, we can always fit you in. Parents, reach out to teachers you wish to chat with, and we can…

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Remembrance Day Assembly Preparations…and Masks!

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 by mcallisterc

A sneak peek at one of Remembrance Day scenes for this year’s moving virtual assembly. And when Mrs. McAllister was searching all over Etsy to find the Drama 9-12 class matching masks, one shop donated a full class set because they loved our patriotic efforts! Thank you so much Raji’s Custom Tailors for your generous…

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AMDA Workshop and Visit!

Posted on October 21, 2021 by mcallisterc

On October 19th, 2021, AMDA with J. Elaine Marcos, came for a visit and workshop to our Theatre Production class. J. Elaine talked to the students about her beginnings in Ontario, Canada, her schooling at AMDA in New York, her Broadway career and her teaching and performing now at AMDA’s Los Angeles campus. What an…

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Drama 8 Wows at Pantomimes!

Posted on October 21, 2021 by mcallisterc

Drama 8 learned the art and history of Pantomimes and came up with some amazing fairytale modernizations in their 4 groups! It was a blast to watch! Way to go, 8’s!

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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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