On Thursday, April 4, grade 6 and 7 students from École catholique La Renaissance in Espanola took part in an improvisation workshop. Through to the support of Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon’s Francophone Identity Building team, the school had the opportunity to welcome instructor Chloé Thériault and Rodney Meilleur, CSC Nouvelon’s Identity Building facilitator.
Through this initiative, entitled “Enweille! On improvise!,” students had much fun discovering the world of improvisation. They learned various strategies specific to the field, while building on their oral communication skills, collaboration and creativity.
Most students were taking part in their first improv competition during this activity. This workshop was made possible by funding from the Ontario Ministry of Education and a partnership with Créations In Vivo.
While reinforcing oral communication skills, this improv activity, offered as part of a tour of CSC Nouvelon schools, seeks to encourage Francophone pride among students and contribute to the cultural vitality of schools. By providing training for students and school staff, CSC Nouvelon hopes to develop a new generation of students who will partake in improvisation tournaments at regional and provincial levels.
By targeting elementary school students, CSC Nouvelon intends to ensure the continuity of high school improvisation teams in the future.
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