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by Ocea McClean The GISS music show at ArtSpring was a great showcase of student talent, dedication, and creativity. The event gave musicians the opportunity to perform on a professional stage while sharing their talent and love for music with the Salt Spring community. The night featured a wide range of performances, including written pieces, solos, a harmonious choir and much more. Each of these showing individuality and hard work from everyone involved. From emotional segm

by Maiya Baxter Current students in Mr. Legun’s Art Class and Ms. Hambrook’s Work Experience were recently invited on a trip to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria to take part in their “A View from Here” program. Participants were given a tour of the gallery’s exhibits, highlighting works created by Indigenous and Canadian artists from the nineteenth century to the present, and their Asian art collection. There was a specific focus on the style, history, and contributions of

by Nadia Cooper Did you know there’s an AP Art class available at GISS? Students in grade twelve can submit a fifteen-piece portfolio containing advanced drawings and gain university level credits through this program. The submissions take place in early May each year and require additional hours outside of school and in class, but also grants students the chance to learn more in-depth techniques, first year university transfer credits, and a strong basis for art school the f

Photo By: Corbin Daychief, Grade 10 Corbin Daychief is a Gulf Islands Secondary student in Grade 10, and was chosen to the winner for this latest issue of The Sting. His photo lives up to its title, showing a lighthouse contrasted against the dark night sky.

By Emma Duguid This art piece has made me think intuitively, giving me time to really understand how I feel about art in general. This theme of Passion vs Practicality delves into where you want to settle yourself into place, what truly matters to you, and why that is important. During the process of this piece, I thought about what I want the viewer to see and notice. It brings your eyes to a bit of a middle viewpoint, down the path of the alleyway. This alleyway represents

How did this all start? And how did you guys become a band? Conner: In Mr. Legun's art class, we made this band. It was like a joke kind of thing going on, but that band didn't last too long and it kind of went through its revolutions and then broke up. And out of the ashes, me and Rowan built a new band.  Rowan: Stuck together and built it from the ground up. Then Kyrus started drumming and then we got Lense, who was an exchange student, and he did bass for us first. When he

by Nadia Cooper   With the increase in academic pressure through tests, online classes, sports, and extracurriculars, it becomes harder to do what many students love after class: create art. It seems we are asked to balance endless tasks. Maintain healthy habits, do homework assigned by teachers, study for midterms, keep up relationships with others, have a good sleep schedule, and so much more. So, what about the creatives? Many students feel that they need to unwind by doin

By Liliana Grange and Eliza Argo The arts are just as important as academics in school because they help students develop creativity, critical thinking, and emotional expression. All of these skills are just as important as math, or science. Through music, drama, cooking, and visual arts, students can learn how to communicate ideas in different ways and gain confidence in expressing themselves. It can be a great escape from academics, regardless of whether you aspire to be an

A traveling play about the true events of the Holocaust and survivor’s stories, performed at GISS by Eliza Argo and Liliana Grange In October, GISS hosted a Holocaust educational theatre performance titled “Survivors - A Vision of Tolerance and Courage” by Wendy Kaut. In the performance, six actors played real Holocaust survivors. The testimonies were about Jewish children and teens who survived the Nazi terror and WW2. In these testimonies, the audience was taken through a t

“Future Rock Star”  By Magnus Roy, Grade 12 *New winners each Issue! Photographer Bio: My name is Magnus Roy, and I am an avid mountain cycler and somewhat of a photographer.  Recently, I have been starting to learn how to take portrait shots in my photography class, and this is a decent shot I got last month of Ryan Knoth. I also like to drink tea and ski, especially on weekdays when the lift lines are short.

If you’re looking to learn more about writing, acting, camera work, digital art, and film, this club could be a great fit for you!  by Nadia Cooper Club founders Zach Barr, Emma Duguid, and Laurel Duguid  There’s a new club at GISS, and it’s all about film. The Film Production Club recently started when three passionate Grade 12 students decided the school needed something for those interested in all things cinematography. As described in their sign-up sheet, members will hav

Wood Burned Bird House Violet Miller, Grade 12 I made this piece because It had been a long time since I had wood burned anything and I wanted to get back into the flow. I figured that the best way to stretch my abilities was to try depicting birds, because they require an amount of detail that's very hard to do with the chunky wood burning tool. What originally started out as a practice piece became a two-week project, and I'm very happy to share it with everyone. -Violet Mi