VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY
Private School Education
Customized education curriculum provided by St. Ignatius School.
Full Academic
Year
Academy runs throughout calendar school year for Grade 7 and 8 student-athletes.
Flexible Volleyball Development
Athletes play on their local team while receiving professional development at Canadian Mennonite University.
Convenient Schedule
Education and development all completed within the standard school day.
St. Ignatius School
The teachers and administration at St. Ignatius School take our responsibility for academic excellence and faith formation very seriously. As middle years educators, we respect that all students come to us with differing levels of ability and believe in the importance of:
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Motivating them to fully develop their unique talents and skills;
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Encouraging ownership for their learning by promoting self-assessment;
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Providing opportunities for them to contribute as members of their learning community;
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Meeting their learning needs through differentiation;
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Facilitating their independence through strategic teaching and learning opportunities;
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Setting high standards in order to foster within them a life-long love of learning and active citizenship.
The English Language Arts curriculum is designed as a complex process of inquiry, collaboration and discovery that is facilitated by language through involvement in reading, writing, responding, representing and viewing. Students will be given opportunities to become proficient in all of the language arts. Their learning opportunities will promote reflective thinking so progress can be planned, monitored, and assessed.
The St. Ignatius Math Program fosters and nurtures students' passion, aptitude and enjoyment of mathematics through discussion, investigation and practical means. The objectives of the math program are:
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Enrichment through advanced mathematical content and activities beyond typical activities;
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Curriculum challenging students to think critically and creatively;
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Problem solving skills that will develop students’ logical reasoning, and mathematical;
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Communication through engaging and complex mathematical problems;
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Confidence in their critical thinking and mathematical thinking skills.
In addition to the core subject areas, students expand their knowledge and experience through shops and language programs. They’re also encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities to broaden their skills and learning community outside the classroom.
Volleyball Development
In Partnership with
R1 Volleyball Academy is excited to partner with 204 Volleyball Club as the official skill development provider for the program. Known for their high level coaching, athlete centered approach, and commitment to technical excellence, 204 Volleyball brings a proven system that develops players at every stage, from foundational skills to advanced performance. Operating out of Canadian Mennonite University, their experienced coaching staff and evidence based training methods ensure athletes receive top tier instruction in a positive, competitive, and growth focused environment. Together, they are creating an integrated pathway that elevates the volleyball experience.
Player
Development
Passing, Serving, Spiking, Setting, Blocking and Defence
Arm Swing
Development
Increase power and mobility while reducing the risk for injury with our integrated arm swing program.
Game
Application
Focused on skill transfer into individual and game situations.
Vertical
Training
Learning proper jumping biomechanics to increase your Vert!
Athlete Development
Fundamental movement and education, volleyball-specific mobility, strength and conditioning, speed training, multi-sport skill development, athlete habit curriculum.
Workload Management
Yearly training plans, court integration, performance tracking and autoregulation, recovery sessions.
Mental
Performance
Mental performance and athlete wellbeing program - learning core mental skills that can be applied to sport and life.
Clinic
Services
Clinic services available to athletes and their families upon request: physiotherapy, athletic therapy, massage therapy, naturopathic doctor. Direct billing to most insurance providers.