Porter Creek Secondary 2024/2025 Grade 8 LEAD Course Options

Only choose one option from below.  Once the list is populated, a waiting list will be created.  Ms. Vermeulen will email you once your sign-up is recieved and they are in the class, and also if they are on the waitlist.  Program availability is tentative depending on enrollment and staffing considerations.  Email or contact the school with any questions.  If you prefer to sign-up through email, please email Amy.Vermeulen@yesnet.yk.ca with the information below.  For more information you can go to https://leadprogrampcss.weebly.com/ Thank you!

LEAD 8 INFORMATION:

There are two LEAD options available for incoming grade 8 students.  The overall goals of the LEAD programs are to offer students the essential components of physical education and leadership, so they have the opportunity to evolve into confident and active leaders in the community. 

To sign-up for either class please email amy.vermeulen@yesnet.yk.ca, or sign-up online above.   You can only sign up for one option. 

 

OPTION 1. LEAD 8 Experiential PE: Experiential PE and Traditional Knowledge – Email to sign up, or sign up on-line below. 1 class block in the afternoon, first semester.

 

OPTION 2. LEAD 8 Hockey Canada Skills Academy.  Email to sign up, or sign-up online below. Both afternoon class blocks. Second semester.

 
 

Here is the information for both classes:

Option 1: LEAD 8: Experiential PE and Traditional Knowledge

LEAD 8 is intended to help the individual gain self-confidence through success in athletic pursuits, in addition to Aboriginal sports and activities, and take pride in the ability to meet or exceed personal goals and individual competence. 

•       Course name: PE 8: Experiential PE and Traditional Knowledge

•       1 Block every day, 1st semester (Aug 2024 - Jan. 2025)

•       No course fee

•       Grade 8 only

•       Spots limited (Max of 20).

Examples of Experiential Activities we do in LEAD 8:

Physical Literacy            Lacrosse                       Resistance Training

Arctic Sports                   Snowshoeing              Golf

Dene Games                     Nutrition                       Hunter Ed

Gymnastics                     Leadership                   Cooperative Games

Archery                          Trapper Ed.                  School Sports

 
 

 Option 2: LEAD 8: Hockey Canada Skills Academy

Program Objective:

The goals are to develop a players confidence, skills and self-esteem through hockey and leadership opportunities

•       All afternoon (2 blocks), second semester (January- June 2025)

•       No Application. $150 course fee

•       Grade 8 only (9s are accepted if not filled by 8s)

•       Limited number of spots

 How do we get there?

Students must find a way to bring their equipment to the school (or have it dropped at the rink).  We take the PCSS twenty-passenger bus at 12:15, and we are back in time for the 3:05 bell.  Bags are not allowed on school busses.

 •  Over 30 ice times at the CGC (3-4 ice times a week)

•   Off-Ice Classes at PC – fitness, nutrition, resistance training, leadership opportunities, cross-training with other sports

•   Goals are to develop a players confidence, skills and self-esteem through hockey and leadership opportunities

 More information about other Hockey Canada Skills Academy’s across Canada:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWKeAEhEvOA

 

Amy.Vermeulen@yesnet.yk.ca