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COMPLETE THE CATCA 2025 SURVEY TO IMPROVE FUTURE CONVENTION

CLOSURE REMARKS FROM CATCA 2025!

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE CONVENTION AND FOR CATCA 2026 WILL HAPPEN ON FEBRUARY 19 AND 20, 2026 AT RDP.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM YOUR ATA LOCALS.

All pre-recording videos will be up until May 31st.
Type: Drama & Dance (TQS 3) clear filter
Thursday, February 20
 

9:00am MST

The ‘Not So Happily Ever After’ Storytelling Workshop
Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
RDP Room 1503
This workshop takes attendees on a magical journey through the origins of classic fairy tales, showing how storytelling principles as told through the lens of centuries old tales can inform modern writing techniques. Before two Grimm brothers compiled a collection of 'happily ever after' fairy tales, there existed the 'not so happy ever after' fairy tales. This interactive session is designed to empower teachers to inspire students through purely silly fun with a dark twist and a singular writing lesson: all stories must teach a lesson.
Speakers
avatar for Andrew Buckley

Andrew Buckley

Author/Speaker/Creator
Today, he’s a traditional and self-published novelist of rather silly, yet enjoyable speculative fiction for all ages, a comic book writer, screenwriter, podcaster, creator, and speaker. For over 20 years, he’s worked in the dreaded world of marketing as a content creator, copywriter... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
RDP Room 1503
  Language Arts (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9) |   Drama & Dance (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9) |   English Additional Language [EAL/ESL](TQS/LQS 4), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9)

10:20am MST

From Concept to Script - Screenwriting Workshop
Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
RDP Room 1437
Speakers
avatar for Andrew Buckley

Andrew Buckley

Author/Speaker/Creator
Today, he’s a traditional and self-published novelist of rather silly, yet enjoyable speculative fiction for all ages, a comic book writer, screenwriter, podcaster, creator, and speaker. For over 20 years, he’s worked in the dreaded world of marketing as a content creator, copywriter... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
RDP Room 1437
  Language Arts (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions |   Drama & Dance (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions |   English Additional Language [EAL/ESL](TQS/LQS 4), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions
 
Friday, February 21
 

9:00am MST

Tell a Story with Masks
Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
RDP Room 1408
Storytelling can be a way to introduce students to telling their own story. And by creating masks, the story can be even more effective. Learn how to make masks including balloon masks and life masks and create inexpensive costumes so that stories can be individualized and performed. Students from all cultures can create masks and stories to express their culture.
Speakers
avatar for P Gail Whiteford

P Gail Whiteford

A drama teacher for 35 years, in Australia and Calgary Gail retired to teach Drama Education at U of C, while still teaching workshops at schools in Alberta and British Columbia. Gail has presented sessions at over 20 Teachers' Conventions in Alberta. She has written 2 books on the... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
RDP Room 1408
  Art (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) |   Drama & Dance (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6)

9:00am MST

Share the Gift of Body Awake Yoga® with your Students
Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
RDP Room 1000 (Small Gym-Kevin Sirois)
Now more than ever, students need effective and simple ways to cultivate mental wellness, reduce anxiety and learn how to connect with themselves.

Body Awake Yoga®, created by Dr. Sue Morter, is more than just a strength-building and flexibility practice. It helps students learn how to calm their minds, relieve stress and get in touch with their inner power.

In this active session, you’ll learn how to help students:

>Access more energy and feel amazing in their bodies
>Learn how to quiet a busy mind
>Understand how to use the mind as an ally rather than a critic both on and off the mat
>Discover how to unite mind, body, breath and spirit so that they can awaken the healer within
>Be kinder to themselves
>Reduce stress
>Improve sleep
>Become more flexible, both in the body and in their attitudes
>Feel more comfortable with themselves and their bodies
>Take a break from social-media-induced comparison
>Feel happier more often

You'll discover how to share the true purpose of yoga so that it will make a significant difference in your students' lives. *Bring a yoga mat to the session.
Speakers
avatar for Christina Marlett

Christina Marlett

Founder, Courageous Self-Care
As the creator of Courageous Self-Care, Christina is passionate about helping stressed-out teachers learn to lead their students, families and themselves from a place of wholeness, overflowing energy and deep self-respect. She excels at helping overwhelmed leaders revitalize their... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
RDP Room 1000 (Small Gym-Kevin Sirois)
  Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) |   Physical Education (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) |   Drama & Dance (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

10:20am MST

(K-12) Developing Physical Literacy through Dance
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
RDP Room AC147(Studio B)
Bring your PEW program to life with dances that foster physical literacy and develop fundamental movements skills (FMS)! Learn an engaging and interACTIVE teaching style that uses simple moves from a variety of music styles (Hip-Hop, Urban, Ballroom, Bollywood, Jazz/Funk) and sports themes (basketball, volleyball, baseball) to address all four Elements of Physical Literacy (physical, affective, cognitive & behavioral) and use a simple formula to create your own dances that will keep students ACTIVE while they develop FMS!
Speakers
avatar for Danielle Fraser

Danielle Fraser

Teacher and Consultant, PL3Y Education Edmonton & Red Deer
Danielle Fraser is a K-12 teacher who specializes in Physical Education and Inclusion Support. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Kinesiology and a Bachelor of Education. Over the years, she has taught in BC and Alberta, and has present in Canada... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
RDP Room AC147(Studio B)
  Physical Education (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions |   Drama & Dance (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions |   Music & Band (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions |   Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions

10:20am MST

Learning Canadian History through Playwrighting
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
RDP Room 1408
Whether it is for a Remembrance Day presentation or a class presentation, playwrighting can be a way to inspire students to learn more about Canadian history. Focusing on research of individuals or groups, plays show a side of Canadian history that is sometimes overlooked: the individuals and the true stories. Combined with playwrighting or speechwriting this unit will inspire students to learn more about their own history. Students can work individually or in collective writing groups
Speakers
avatar for P Gail Whiteford

P Gail Whiteford

A drama teacher for 35 years, in Australia and Calgary Gail retired to teach Drama Education at U of C, while still teaching workshops at schools in Alberta and British Columbia. Gail has presented sessions at over 20 Teachers' Conventions in Alberta. She has written 2 books on the... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
RDP Room 1408
  Social Studies (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9) |   Drama & Dance (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9)

11:40am MST

Make 'Em Laugh:Clowning for Class Clowns
Friday February 21, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
RDP Room 1408
So many have begun to fear clowns, through the advent of Scary Clowns. Dispel this fear. This session covers movement, makeup, costume and scene creation though the use of classic clowning. It is a physical unit that has students up and moving, yet is appropriate for those with disabilities as well. The unit gives a physical outlet for energy while learning about the history of clowning. Also, it teaches students planning, group communication and presentation giving them the chance to improve their confidence and communication skills. As the unit does not involve verbal communication, students of all languages and abilities will be able to participate.
Speakers
avatar for P Gail Whiteford

P Gail Whiteford

A drama teacher for 35 years, in Australia and Calgary Gail retired to teach Drama Education at U of C, while still teaching workshops at schools in Alberta and British Columbia. Gail has presented sessions at over 20 Teachers' Conventions in Alberta. She has written 2 books on the... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
RDP Room 1408
  Drama & Dance (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6)

11:40am MST

(K-12) Dance and Mental Health
Friday February 21, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
RDP Room AC147(Studio B)
Positive mental health requires students to have a positive sense of self, spirit and belonging. Movement is a powerful tool to help prevent and alleviate stress as well as boost our bodies and our moods! In this interACTIVE workshop, you’ll gain a better understanding of mental health and the factors that affect it. Get ready to experience practical dances that use purposefully designed movement to promote and foster positive mental health, by addressing the cognitive, social, physical and emotional domains of wellbeing.
Speakers
avatar for Danielle Fraser

Danielle Fraser

Teacher and Consultant, PL3Y Education Edmonton & Red Deer
Danielle Fraser is a K-12 teacher who specializes in Physical Education and Inclusion Support. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Kinesiology and a Bachelor of Education. Over the years, she has taught in BC and Alberta, and has present in Canada... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
RDP Room AC147(Studio B)
  Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions |   Physical Education (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions |   Drama & Dance (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions

1:00pm MST

The Joy of Movement
Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
RDP Room AC147(Studio B)
Moving the body is important for health, (physical, mental, and emotional) and also enhances learning. Interactive session offers great tools for your personal well-being, as well as for improving student performance and attitudes. Experience creative, expressive movement that’s safe, easy to do, and simple to incorporate into the classroom. Learn The BrainDance (a technique to help students improve performance, focus and co-ordination), the principles of Nia, and more in this fun session, which includes dance-based movement. Dress comfortably and bring a water bottle.
Speakers
avatar for Tina Thrussell

Tina Thrussell

Facilitator, Best U Can B Inc
Tina Thrussell has been facilitating impactful, interactive, personal expansion experiences for 19+ years. Her light-hearted energy and contagious enthusiasm have contributed to her reputation as The Feel Good Lady. This deep lover of life has inspired thousands of people over the... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
RDP Room AC147(Studio B)
  Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions |   Physical Education (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions |   Music & Band (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions |   Drama & Dance (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions |   Art (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions |   Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions |   School Leadership (LQS 1-9), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions

3:20pm MST

From Concept to Script - Screenwriting Workshop
Friday February 21, 2025 3:20pm - Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30pm MDT
Recording
Speakers
avatar for Andrew Buckley

Andrew Buckley

Author/Speaker/Creator
Today, he’s a traditional and self-published novelist of rather silly, yet enjoyable speculative fiction for all ages, a comic book writer, screenwriter, podcaster, creator, and speaker. For over 20 years, he’s worked in the dreaded world of marketing as a content creator, copywriter... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 3:20pm - Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30pm MDT
Recording
  Language Arts (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions |   Drama & Dance (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions |   English Additional Language [EAL/ESL](TQS/LQS 4), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions

3:20pm MST

The ‘Not So Happily Ever After’ Storytelling Workshop
Friday February 21, 2025 3:20pm - Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30pm MDT
Recording
This workshop takes attendees on a magical journey through the origins of classic fairy tales, showing how storytelling principles as told through the lens of centuries old tales can inform modern writing techniques. Before two Grimm brothers compiled a collection of 'happily ever after' fairy tales, there existed the 'not so happy ever after' fairy tales. This interactive session is designed to empower teachers to inspire students through purely silly fun with a dark twist and a singular writing lesson: all stories must teach a lesson.
Speakers
avatar for Andrew Buckley

Andrew Buckley

Author/Speaker/Creator
Today, he’s a traditional and self-published novelist of rather silly, yet enjoyable speculative fiction for all ages, a comic book writer, screenwriter, podcaster, creator, and speaker. For over 20 years, he’s worked in the dreaded world of marketing as a content creator, copywriter... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 3:20pm - Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30pm MDT
Recording
  Language Arts (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9) |   Drama & Dance (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9) |   English Additional Language [EAL/ESL](TQS/LQS 4), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9)
 
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