Community Classes are learning opportunities open to both TLA students and school-aged children from other schools. These classes are less than a full course; whereas a course meets the standards set out by the provincial curriculum such as what TLA currently offers via our Blended and Online systems (ie Online Humanities 8), Community Classes could be as short as a one-day, one-hour long instructional offering on dissecting a sheep’s eye, or it could be a weekly writing workshop that lasts for three months.

If you have questions about any of the programs being offered please direct them to Annette Flitton (aflitton@schoolathome.ca). Please note that in order for these classes to run there is a minimum number of students required. Each class has a different limit on spaces available so be sure to register early to secure your child’s spot!

Explorations Session 4: Get Active

Please fill out this form to be placed into TLA’s Exploration Program in Salmon Arm,...

Explorations Session 4: Get Active

Please fill out this form to be placed into TLA’s Exploration Program in Salmon Arm, BC for Session 4, January 7- February 4, Get Active. 
 
This form is not enrolling you into Traditional Learning Academy. For that, you would go here.
Please fill out this form for EACH CHILD you wish to enrol.   
This is a service open to all BC residents at a cost of $250 per 5-week session. You will be invoiced $250.00 for this session and full payment is due at least one week before classes start.
 
This program is for students in Grades 3 to 9.
Details: Classes run Wednesdays from 10:00 to 3:00 with drop off from 9:45 and pick up before 3:30 please.
Please note that TLA will not be providing Education Assistants to work in this program and all students must be able to work successfully in a typical multi-age group setting. Where a child lacks the necessary coping skills, TLA will try reasonable interventions, but also reserves the right to withdraw a student from this program. Should this happen, TLA will refund fees as appropriate.
Venue: Okanagan College, with various field trip locations
Contact: Stephanie Metcalf <smetcalf@schoolathome.ca>
Teacher

Stephanie Metcalf

Session Dates and Times

Jan 7 - Feb 4 Wednesdays from 10:00 to 3:00

Age Range

This program is for students in Grades 3 to 9.

Location

Okanagan College, with various field trip locations

Tuition

$250.00

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TLA Choir – Term 2

I’m excited to welcome students to the second year of our TLA school choir! Choir...

TLA Choir – Term 2

I’m excited to welcome students to the second year of our TLA school choir!

Choir is open to students in Grade 3 (or 8 years old) and up who love to sing and perform!

Why join choir?

Singing in a choir helps students develop confidence, teamwork, listening skills, and self-discipline while making new friends. Music can boost memory, encourage creativity, and reduce stress, all while having fun!
This choir is open to both enrolled and registered TLA students, and we also welcome students outside of our school community!
We perform in at least two concerts per year, with more possible if opportunities arise.
There is no audition, and students will sing a variety of genres:
  • Folk & cultural music from around the world
  • Sacred & Gospel
  • Popular/Contemporary songs with a good message
  • Children’s songs
  • Musical Theatre & film songs
  • Christmas songs
  • Classical choral songs

Choir is a creative experience where students learn to make music as a team. While we add in movement breaks or interactive activities from time to time, choir isn’t a high-energy or physically active class.  To help everyone get the most out of this class, choir students should be able to show respect for themselves and others by following directions, staying focused, and participating without disrupting the group.  If you’re unsure whether this setting is the right fit for your child, please feel free to reach out to me to discuss.

Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. You may opt to attend for just one term, but I hope you will join us for all three!
For more information, contact Ms. Christina:
cdickson@schoolathome.ca
Teacher

Ms. Christina Dickson

Session Dates and Times

Practices are held every Thursday from 3:15–4:15 PM, September through June.

Age Range

Grade 3 (or 8 years old) and up

Location

TLA 60th Campus (17465 60th Ave, Surrey)

Tuition

$5 weekly from Community Class Budge

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Challenge Accepted. Part 2.

Taught online by Lauren Citton. Design, Experiment, Test, Innovate, Build, Create, Inspire, and Unleash Your...

Challenge Accepted. Part 2.

Taught online by Lauren Citton.

Design, Experiment, Test, Innovate, Build, Create, Inspire, and Unleash Your Genius in this online community class. Students will work on challenges with their own materials, and then meet online at the end of the hour to share their results.  “Challenge Accepted” activities will foster learning in areas such as Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies (ADST – ideating, making, sharing), Mathematics (patterns, problems solving), and Language Arts (listening, speaking, communicating) and Arts Education.
*All are welcome.*
Time and dates: 10:30am – 11:30am // For 6 Wednesdays:
January 14th: Welcome, Warm-Up, and Set-Up
January 21st: Fearless Humpty Dumpty!
January 28th: Flight of the Furballs.
February 4th: Driving Can Be Hard.
February 11th: Game On!
February 18th: Roll with It. 
Cost: $30
Teacher

Lauren Citton

Session Dates and Times

10:30am - 11:30am // For 6 Wednesdays: Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18

Age Range

*All are welcome.*

Location

Online

Tuition

$30

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Chinese Canadian Presentation

Facilitated (in person) by Gerald Soon with the assistance of Julia Kuester (TLA Home Teacher)...

Chinese Canadian Presentation

Facilitated (in person) by Gerald Soon with the assistance of Julia Kuester (TLA Home Teacher)

Big Idea – Canada’s policies and treatment of minority people have left both positive and negative legacies.

Mr. Soon’s presentation explores how his family experiences and contributions have helped to shape Canadian history. Using actual documents from his family’s past, he will help students to understand how government decisions can affect its citizens. 

Date, Time, and Location:

Date: Wednesday, January 14th
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: TLA on 60th – 17465 60 Ave, Surrey

Cost: Free
Max. Participants: 20 Students

Open to students in grades 4-9 only please.

**Parents are welcome to drop off or stay!

Please NOTE: When you sign up for a community class using this form, you are officially on the attendee list unless otherwise contacted to say it is full.  The facilitator will be in touch with more details 1-2 weeks before the event.

Please use this form to sign up for community classes for your child. Please use one form per child to help us with tracking to the budget.

Teacher

Julia Kuester

Session Dates and Times

Wednesday, January 14th 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Age Range

Open to students in grades 4-9 only please

Location

TLA 60th (17465 60th Ave, Surrey) 

Tuition

Free

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Explorations Session 5: Creative Construction

Please fill out this form to be placed into TLA’s Exploration Program in Salmon Arm,...

Explorations Session 5: Creative Construction

Please fill out this form to be placed into TLA’s Exploration Program in Salmon Arm, BC for Session 5, February 11- March 11, Creative Construction.
 
This form is not enrolling you into Traditional Learning Academy. For that, you would go here.
Please fill out this form for EACH CHILD you wish to enrol.   
This is a service open to all BC residents at a cost of $250 per 5-week session. You will be invoiced $250.00 for this session and full payment is due at least one week before classes start.
 
This program is for students in Grades 3 to 9.
Details: Classes run Wednesdays from 10:00 to 3:00 with drop off from 9:45 and pick up before 3:30 please.
Please note that TLA will not be providing Education Assistants to work in this program and all students must be able to work successfully in a typical multi-age group setting. Where a child lacks the necessary coping skills, TLA will try reasonable interventions, but also reserves the right to withdraw a student from this program. Should this happen, TLA will refund fees as appropriate.
Venue: Okanagan College, with various field trip locations
Teacher

Stephanie Metcalf

Session Dates and Times

Feb. 11- Mar. 11 Wednesdays from 10:00 to 3:00

Age Range

This program is for students in Grades 3 to 9.

Location

Okanagan College, with various field trip locations

Tuition

$250.00

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Story Time – Part 2: Generating Ideas

Taught online by Lauren Citton Looking for a fun and engaging way to spark your...

Story Time – Part 2: Generating Ideas

Taught online by Lauren Citton

Looking for a fun and engaging way to spark your child’s creativity?
Come join us for Story Time with a focus on Creative Thinking!

This story time will help children explore the power of imagination, see mistakes as opportunities, and discover the value of their own unique ideas.

📖 What to Expect: 

 

  • Inspiring and age-appropriate stories [K-3-ish]
  • Lessons on idea generation, curiosity, and creative risk-taking
  • Fun activities that encourage confidence, creativity, and expression

 

📅 Details:
Time: 10:30–11:30 am
Dates: Thursdays – February 12, 19, 26 and March 5th

Schedule [Subject to Change]:

February 12th: The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
February 19th: Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg
February 26th: What Do You Do with an Idea? by Kobi Yamada; illustrated by Mae Besom
March 5th: Sometimes You Fly by Katherine Applegate; illustrated by Jennifer Black Reinhardt

 

Sessions may not take the full hour
Stories subject to change

💲 Cost: $20

Don’t miss out! Reserve your spot today and watch your child’s creativity grow through the magic of stories.

#StoryTime #CreativeThinking #EmpowerOurKids

✨ This is a three-part story-time-series dedicated to this year’s Core Competency Focus: Creative Thinking (Term 2: I Am Able to Generate Ideas). You can attend one, two, or all three sessions.

⚠️ Please Note: When you sign up for a community class using this form, you are officially on the attendee list unless otherwise contacted to say it is full. The teacher/class coordinator will be in touch with more details 2–3 weeks before the class begins.

Teacher

Lauren Citton

Session Dates and Times

10:30–11:30 am Thursdays – February 12, 19, 26 and March 5th

Age Range

K-3-ish

Location

Online

Tuition

$20

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Explorations Session 6: The Show Must Go On

Please fill out this form to be placed into TLA’s Exploration Program in Salmon Arm,...

Explorations Session 6: The Show Must Go On

Please fill out this form to be placed into TLA’s Exploration Program in Salmon Arm, BC for Session 6, April 1- May 6, The Show Must Go On.
 
This form is not enrolling you into Traditional Learning Academy. For that, you would go here.
Please fill out this form for EACH CHILD you wish to enrol.   
This is a service open to all BC residents at a cost of $250 per 5-week session. You will be invoiced $250.00 for this session and full payment is due at least one week before classes start.
 
This program is for students in Grades 3 to 9.
Details: Classes run Wednesdays from 10:00 to 3:00 with drop off from 9:45 and pick up before 3:30 please.
Please note that TLA will not be providing Education Assistants to work in this program and all students must be able to work successfully in a typical multi-age group setting. Where a child lacks the necessary coping skills, TLA will try reasonable interventions, but also reserves the right to withdraw a student from this program. Should this happen, TLA will refund fees as appropriate.
Venue: Okanagan College, with various field trip locations
Contact: Stephanie Metcalf <smetcalf@schoolathome.ca>
Teacher

Stephanie Metcalf

Session Dates and Times

Apr. 1- May 6 Wednesdays from 10:00 to 3:00

Age Range

This program is for students in Grades 3 to 9.

Location

Okanagan College, with various field trip locations

Tuition

$250.00