Here at Trafalgar, the arts speaks for themselves.
Whether it's through our Drama, Music, or Visual Arts programs, students are given a safe space to grow their excitement, pride, and confidence both within and beyond - and sometimes on! - our school walls.
Not to mention our House Plays every spring - a memorable experience and beloved tradition that unites all Trafalgar students!
2018
When we have students who love to create, we find opportunities for them to shine.
Listen to stories from Old Girls
Katelyn D.
Class of 2015
Marianna C.
Class of 2020
1/2
Drama
Movement and Body Language
Vocal Variations
Soundscapes & Foley Art
Character Development
Monologues & Scene Study
1/5
Junior Play
Junior Play is for Sec I & II students and is an extracurricular activity.
Senior students are the backstage crew for Junior Plays
Senior Play
Senior Play is an extracurricular activity for Sec III, IV & V students.
Hair, make-up, sound, a lighting are all done by students!
Music
Junior Band
All Secondary I and II students participate in instrumental music.
In Secondary I, students are introduced to wind instruments and are given the opportunity to try each of them before selecting the one they would like to learn.
Senior Band
At the senior level, music class becomes an option.
The three senior classes rehearse together once a week outside of class time, becoming a team that works hard, achieves a high standard, and has fun!
Listen to our first virtual concert! June 2020 🡸
Band Trip
Every other year, the Senior Band travels to compete in both local and international music festivals.
Choir
In addition to the instrumental music courses offered at Trafalgar, there is also the Traf Choir, a co-curricular ensemble that meets twice a week.
All students are welcome to audition to become members of the choir!
Visual Arts
Cycle One
In Secondary I and II, students explore various styles of visual art, such as clay, found objects, soft sculpture, wire contours, and plaster masks.
Cycle Two
In Secondary III, IV, and V, students explore further art styles, including line, observation, gesture drawing, value, perspective, and colour.
As students advance to Secondary IV and V, they continue to explore 2D visual language with the addition of 3D art and introduction to new media. For example, students work on sculptures, the packing tape project, props for the Senior Play, and the transformation project.
In Secondary V, students can take an options class with an additional AP component to further develop on their skills, studies, and styles.
This year’s senior play transported audiences to a world of pirates, starstuff, and imagination with Peter and the Starcatcher, a whimsical prequel to Peter Pan written by Rick Elice and based on the novels by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Under the direction of Ms. Violini, the cast and crew delivered three outstanding performances, blending humor, heart, and theatrical magic. From inventive sets and clever costumes to the sharp timing and emotional depth of the performers, every element of the production came together beautifully. Congratulations to the entire team for a job brilliantly done, and thank you to everyone who came out to support the show! And let’s not forget the sweet start to the evening, courtesy of the graduation fundraiser bake sale.
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR - The world of make-belief has always held a special place in my heart. I truly believe in the power of imagination, and the story of Peter Pan keeps that magic alive. It was a joy to explore how Peter became Peter Pan, how Black Stache transformed into Captain Hook, and how each beloved character found their place in this whimsical world. This play is rich with satire, magic, and storytelling, and this cast embraced every bit of it. With only a few months to prepare, all while balancing school, sports, and other commitments, what they accomplished is nothing short of extraordinary. Perhaps it was magic that brought us here… or maybe just a lot of hard work! - Ms. Violini
Please click here to view professional photos of the play, we kindly ask that you do not share them.
This past Saturday, 10 Traf students participated in a full day Quebec Honour Band event at Heritage Regional High School. The Traf students attended masterclasses, rehearsed, and performed a variety of challenging music pieces with 160 students chosen from 21 Montreal-area schools. The day-long event culminated in an evening concert featuring both the Junior and Intermediate Honour Bands. Congratulations to Bianca B, Sephora C, Olivia E, Ariela G, Eloïse H, Léla P, Elsa Pedersen, Riley P, Tatiana R, and Tallulah S on a fantastic performance!
On Wednesday students were again busy prepping for their house plays! Reminder that Thursday, Feb 13th is a house play prep day where students are required to be in school from 9am to 12pm - and staying later than noon is optional.