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Stay connected with our list of Kelowna Arts Academy events.
Retro Spirit Day
Get ready to throw it back in style for Retro Spirit Day! Dress in your favorite fashions from decades past and bring some old-school vibes to the halls.
Performance Week
This is what we’ve been building toward all year—Performance Week! It’s high energy this week as students throw themselves into rehearsals, perfecting every move and line in preparation for three unforgettable days of performances. It’s their chance to shine while discovering the magic of theatre, from the spotlight on stage to the hard work behind the scenes.
Last Day of School
The countdown is over—school’s out for summer! Time to celebrate all the hard work, friendships, and memories made this year as we head into a well-deserved break.
Formal Dress Spirit Day
Formal Dress Day is your chance to break out your most stylish outfit and show off your fancy side! Whether it’s classy, chic, or full of sparkle, come dressed to impress and show off your swagger.
Favourite Character Spirit Day
Show off your style and school spirit on Favourite Character Day! Dress as teh character that makes you happiest!
Dress Like a Senior Spirit Day
Unleash your wild side for Dress Like Your Favourite Animal Day! Whether you’re fierce like a tiger or chill like a sloth, come dressed to impress in your best animal-inspired look.
Valentine's Day (in school)
Due to Valentine’s Day falling on a Saturday, Kelowna Arts Academy will be celebrating today instead!
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate kindness, friendship, and the people who make our hearts smile. A little love goes a long way!
PJ Spirit Day
Get cozy and show your school spirit—it’s PJ Day! Wear your favorite pajamas and enjoy a comfy, fun-filled day of learning in style.
Tacky Sweater Spirit Day
Tacky Sweater Day is your chance to rock the wildest, weirdest, most wonderfully over-the-top sweater you can find! Whether it’s glittery, goofy, or just plain loud, wear it proud and join the fun.
Showcase Night (K-5)
Showcase Night for K-5!
Kindergarten to Grade 5 students will be performing Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Story adapted for a Large Cast of Young Performers By Kathryn Schultz Miller.
Showcase Night (6-12)
Showcase Night - A celebration of student creativity, where gr. 6-12 families are invited to explore the artistic work , such as sets, props, make up, students have created or designed for Singing In the Rain since the beginning of the year. It’s a vibrant evening that showcases talent, growth, and the joy of learning through the arts!
Remembrance Day Assembly
Kelowna Arts Academy will gather for a Remembrance Day Assembly as a time to honor and reflect on the sacrifices of those who served in war and peacekeeping. We pause to remember their courage, commitment, and the freedoms they helped protect.
Walk for Wenjack
The Walk for Wenjack is a school-wide event that honors Chanie Wenjack, a young Indigenous boy who ran away from residential school and sadly never made it home. Students walk together to learn about his story, reflect on Canada’s history, and take steps toward truth and reconciliation by showing care, respect, and a commitment to doing better together.
Orange Shirt Day
Orange Shirt Day, held on September 30th (but recognized on September 29th due to the statutory holiday on the 30th), honors the Indigenous children who were taken from their families and forced into Canada’s residential school system. It’s a day of remembrance, reflection, and a commitment to truth and reconciliation—symbolized by the orange shirt, which represents the loss of identity, culture, and dignity experienced by survivors.
Learn about Phyllis (Jack) Webstad: her journey from residential school survivor to community leader.
Terry Fox Run
The Terry Fox Run honors the legacy of Terry Fox, a Canadian hero who set out to run across the country to raise money for cancer research after losing his leg to the disease. The run continues each year to support his dream of finding a cure, inspiring generations with his courage, determination, and belief in making a difference.