Digital Media Academy OPEN HOUSE / INFO NIGHT Tuesday, January 29 at  6:00 PM at Argyle Secondary School Library.   This is an opportunity for students & parents to learn more about the DMA & DMA Lite Academy program, meet with DMA & DMA Lite teachers and students and see these students at work on their various digital media projects in their Academy environment.

NVSD’s DIGITAL MEDIA ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE / INFO NIGHT

The NVSD’s DMA/ Digital Media Academy & DMA Lite is a mini school program based at Argyle Secondary School in Lynn Valley, North Vancouver.  The DMA & DMA Lite is a specialty program for students who are focused on animation, film, visual effects, graphic design, sound engineering, programming, robotics, photography and web design.  The DMA program is an enriched hands-on program that provides students with access to a broad and useful range of skills and knowledge in digital design, technology, project management and problem solving. 

• The Digital Media LITE Academy takes place during block 4 on DAY ONE.  This is one class that is specifically for Grade 9 & 10 students and is open to all students across the North Vancouver School District. 

• The Digital Media FULL Academy is during Block 1, 2 and 3 and takes place on DAY ONE of the school calendar.  This is for Grade 11 & 12 students and is open to all students across the North Vancouver School District.  Block 4 would be an additional ‘academic’ block where students would resume at their home school.

The DMA & DMA Lite incorporates STEAM in the curriculum which has enhanced the learning of the program as of the main goals of the Digital Media Academy is to prepare students for post-secondary training and the many career opportunities in Digital Media, Science, Technology and Engineering.  

Upon completion of the DMA, students will have a portfolio of work for their Post-Secondary requirements.  

DMA and DMA Lite applications are being accepted from Monday, January 21^st thru Friday, March 1^st 2019.

Please see our website for more information at www.dmacademy.ca.

DIGITAL MEDIA YOUTH EXPO

This is a FREE community event and in our 7^th year at Argyle, an event where we welcome families, students, teachers and the community to learn / see all things DIGITAL MEDIA!
This is hosted by the Digital Media Academy at Argyle and this year we have over 40 booths confirmed including SONY IMAGEWORKS studios and Industrial Light & Magic – we are very excited.  Please visit:  www.digitalmediayouthexpo.ca

Bullying can be a major problem in schools, workplaces, homes, and online. Over the month of February, and throughout the year, CKNW Kids' Fund's Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of these issues, as well as raise funds to support programs that foster children’s healthy self-esteem. Handsworth staff and students are encouraged to WEAR PINK on Wed Feb 27th - a shirt, socks, a tie, a scarf or anything to show that the Handsworth community is committed to kindness! On February 27, 2019, we encourage everyone to practice kindness and wear pink to symbolize that you do not tolerate bullying.