Victoria School of the Arts

Victoria School of the Arts, a K-12 alternative arts program for Edmonton Public School Division students, is a division school. Victoria School of the Arts is where students learn and study in selected art forms, including Dance, Digital Media (Drama, Filmmaking), Music, Orff, and Visual Arts. Students also use creative processes to improve their success and understanding in other curricular subjects. Beginners in the art of dance and young people planning a career as dancers are welcome among students with common interests. History, theory, music composition, and technique study is included in each discipline. Students can work with guest artists and collaborate with fellow art participants. The dance community at this school is a vibrant and energetic one. This community encourages the students to learn dance, attend a variety of performances, and avail themselves of dance extracurricular classes. The student's suitable abilities to express themselves artistically through music are to be groomed. Alberta's music curriculum focuses on all students Performing, Listening, Creating, Researching, and Valuing music. The environment is designed to promote positive attitudes towards music. Victoria School of Choral Instrumental and Guitar examines these musical growth areas, concentrating on ensemble work, collaborative approach, and performance. Theoretical and functional elements of music performance are improved by music theory, ear training, music history, and response studies.

The school has many positive comments from parents saying that their children are happy in it and the teachers and community have made them feel right at home. The value of this school is undoubted and recommended without hesitation by most of the reviewers. This school is conducive for students who like to explore other subjects and go beyond their academic boundaries. The top-notch teachers are engaging and lead by example hence creating better learning conditions for all the students. Some reviews indicate that the comfort in the school is great and there are safe spaces for students to explore their creativity and social lives. The school has never been rated as one of the best schools in the city because of the many positive reviews from parents and students. The school has also been given a lot of praise for giving room for students to express themselves without any fear of criticism. The learning environment is friendly because of the supportive school community.