da Vinci Program for Arts and Science

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Arts & Science Environmental

Leadership Program


The da Vinci Arts & Science Environmental Leadership Program  is John F. Ross CVI's exciting new interdisciplinary program open to all grade 11 students from across the Upper Grand District School Board.   Students will have the opportunity to obtain 4 Grade 11 credits (English ENG 3U, Biology SBI 3U, Visual Arts AVI 3M and Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology HSP 3M) in a natural setting nestled amongst hiking trails, forests and ponds of the Arboretum at the University of Guelph.


We are looking for energetic, thoughtful and committed  who are interested in exploring the environment and our natural world through a unique combination of the arts and sciences. Students will develop their leadership and interpersonal skills while participating in various activities including a five day wilderness canoe trip, leading an Eco Artist Elementary program, participating in University labs, creating radio and art shows and various other activities. Throughout the course they will develop communication, critical and creative thinking skills  necessary for success in academic and daily life. 


To see highlights of this semester, explore the rest of the website!!


A huge thank you to The Gosling Foundation
for their continued support of this program.

Upper Grand District School Board