Peterborough Integrated Arts Program | Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School | Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board

Information Night

Every fall we host an information night where potential students and parents can join us at Thomas A Stewart SS and learn all about the Integrated Arts program!

Don't miss our in person information night for all interested applicants and their parents/guardians. There will be a presentation in the auditorium, followed by a question/answer period with our IA staff, and tours of our beautiful arts facilities! We look forward to showcasing our program and chatting with you!

*Registration is not needed for this event. All are welcome!

Date: Sept 2027 Intake / Fall 2026 Date TBD

About the Program

History

From PCVS to TAS...

Our story begins in 1990 at Peterborough Collegiate Vocational School where the original title for the program was named the "PCVS Integrated Arts Program." The program was established by the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board to meet the needs of students who have a special interest or talent in the Arts. These students have an opportunity to combine their graduation requirements with an integrated study of Arts including: Drama, Music, Visual Art, and Dance. With the closure of PCVS in 2012, the program found a new home at Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School. Students and staff were welcomed to a state of the art facility where they could continue to learn and create meaningful work.

Philosophy

We offer a unique secondary school experience for students with a high interest in the arts. Located in Peterborough, Ontario, we provide an enriched high school experience for all students. Students take special courses that illuminate the connections between all of the arts. They also have an opportunity to focus their study on one particular art form with other students who have a gift for that form and a keen desire to work, play and learn in that art form.
The aims of the program include: the creation of a safe and positive learning environment for students with artistic gifts, the enrichment of learning in all subjects through arts based teaching/learning strategies, the development of transferable skills acquired through arts education, career awareness and career preparedness for arts students in any field of employment.

Program Structure and Arts Options

Take a look at the structure of our program and what the expectations look like in order to fulfill the requirements to earn your Integrated Arts certificate on top of your Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

Grade 9

Major
Integrated Arts ALC 108
English
Phys. Ed.
Science
Math
French
Geography

Grade 10

Major 208
Major 308
English
Canadian History
Math
Science
Civics/Careers
Option

Grade 11 and 12

In Grade 11, 12 and beyond Integrated
Arts students can specialize, integrate or diversify by taking any two or more Arts courses per year.
Students earning 8 Arts credits
receive an Integrated Arts certificate. In addition, students can work towards an Integrated Arts Honours certificate by obtaining 10 or more Arts credits.

Arts Program Options

Additional Arts Options may include:

Dance
Choreography
Urban Dance
Dance Production
Drama
Vocal Music
Instrumental Music
Guitar
Visual Arts
Craft
Fashion
Film Photography
Digital Photography
Film Studies
Pit Band
Jazz
Painting/Drawing
Print Making/Studio Art
Sculpture

Faculty

Staff picture of Integrated Arts program

TAS is so fortunate to have such a stellar and diverse group of teachers working within the IA Program. Our staff are alma mater from wonderful universities all over Ontario, as well as Nova Scotia and Manitoba….. and we even have two IA grads who are back here now teaching on staff! You will find our IA staff involved in so many things in the school: multiple bands, Ceramics, Life drawing, Musical theatre, Media team, SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Acceptance), and Board games club just to name a few. Staff organize and run dance shows, fundraisers, music nights, coffee houses, arts shows both in the school and out in the community…. We have a passionate, dedicated group of teachers – and we can’t wait to work with you!

Transportation

There is transportation provided for any student living more than 3.2 km from TASS. Busing lasts for the entire time the student attends in the Arts program. The busing is limited to the Peterborough County area. Students from outside the county may be accepted into the program provided that parents assume responsibility for transportation.

Contact

Interim co-ordinator: Daniel McLean

General Inquiries: integratedartsptbo@gmail.com

Get in touch today to find out more about our admissions, faculty, educational opportunities and more.