Identity Sculptures Art Project

Students from Grades 9 through 12 had the opportunity to create a sculpture that represents their identity. This project was inspired by the amazing works of Vancouver-based artist Geoffrey Farmer.

The girls’ sculptures are a snapshot of their passions, likes and dislikes at this point in their lives. Having been offered the same materials and the same opportunities, they allowed their creativity and personal flair to come forward, and an amazing array of images rose to the surface.

To accompany these sculptures, the students had to deliver a written paragraph of a minimum of 300 words, but most students wrote far beyond these expectations. The write-ups are confidential, but we have selected a few quotes from each one to share.

Click here for the individual sculptures and quotes.

Angela Jurgensen
Senior School Art Teacher

YHS Places 1st in Category at Destination Imagination Regionals

The YHS Destination Imagination team “True or False” captured the Renaissance Award and first place in the middle level category for their challenge, at the Destination Imagination Regional Tournament.  The Renaissance Award recognizes those who demonstrate extraordinary amounts of effort and preparation in their solutions or outstanding skill in engineering, design or performance. The “True or False” team also claimed a top spot at the Destination Imagination Global Finals last May in Knoxville, Tennessee. They were the only elementary school team in Canada to place in the top three of the international competition.

Way to go girls!