Students from Our Lady of Pompei Elementary School at their ceremony. Our  Lady of Pompei, 9944 St. Michel, Ahuntsic, had a school assembly on November 4, featuring   Warrant Officer Bruce Castonguay and Piper Ronald Rice. Contact: Veronica D’Agata (vdagata@emsb.qc.ca)    Dunrae Gardens in TMR held a ceremony on November 4 with Seargent Major  Robbin McIntyre, Commanding Officer Corporal Joelle  Carignan,  Lieutenant Daniel Lepore from TMR Public Security and Piper Andrew Walsh Michelangelo International School,  9360 5th Street, RDP, had a school assembly on November 5  featuring guest speaker Cpl. Matthew Trottier and Piper  Ronald Rice. Contact: Veronica D’Agata (vdagata@emsb.qc.ca)   Coronation Elementary School in Côte des Neiges held a ceremony on November 5 with  Seargent Major  Robbin McIntyre and Major Christopher Rabbat. Pierre Elliot Trudeau Elementary  School,  6855 Cartier St, Rosemount...

By Alena Hamlett Carlyle Primary International Baccalaureate World School celebrated Halloween in grand style on Thursday, October 31, 2024, as students and staff enjoyed a day filled with costumes, games, and the exciting reveal of the school’s new mascot, Caramel the Carlyle Colt. The event, which was broadcast live on Global TV by Laura Casella during the morning show, captured the festive spirit and enthusiasm of the Carlyle community. Watch this report From left: School mascot, Caramel the Carlye Colt, Principal Dina Vourdousis, Global TV Laura Casella, and SPVM Police Officer George Caperis. Principal Dina Vourdousis marked the occasion with a special unveiling of Caramel the Carlyle Colt, the school’s new mascot.  The principal was thrilled to introduce Caramel as the school’s mascot, representing the Carlyle community's spirited, supportive, and resilient nature.  Throughout the day, students participated in a variety of Halloween-themed activities, which brought the e...

Montreal, October 28, 2024-    A total of 175  English Montreal School Board  students  will be front and center on Wednesday, October 30  ( 7 pm) at the official red carpet launch for the illustrated  children’s audio book and CD of The Adventures of Eva The Louse at the Palace Convention Centre in Laval (1717 Boul. le Corbusier). Greek- Canadian opera singer Dimitris Ilias, along with Maria Diamantis of Chroma Musika  have overseen this major project.  For the past  25  years  their work  has promoted high quality music activities for Canadian children, their families, their local communities as well as the general public. Since its establishment in 1999 the company has produced a plethora of concerts, seminars and recordings ranging from ancient Greek music to contemporary Canadian and Hellenic composers and video game audio material. Students shown here in rehearsal last spring. “The Adventures of Eva the Louse” recou...

 As the Inspirations Newspaper  Ambassador for Compassionate Leadership , Samara O’Gorman toured many English Montreal School Board elementary schools and met with hundreds of students last year. In this capacitu she shared her message of leading with your heart. Samara is back again this year, offering her new presentation: “Leading With Your Heart 2.0,”  as well as her one-hour poetry workshop, “Poetry’s Return to the Classroom.”  Samara O'Gorman has a true magic touch with students.  "Leading With Your Heart 2.0" is a 20-minute assembly-style presentation tailored for elementary school students by Samara . The presentation addresses crucial topics such as anti-bullying, self-love, the importance of empathy, with a focus this year on finding and maintaining a healthy friendship and the importance of having a support network or individual. All this is packaged in an easy-to-digest presentation that integrates the art of poetry as a powerful tool for expression....

Montreal, September 30, 2024- Veteran NHL defenceman Marco Scandella and Canadian Olympic wrestler Alex Moore will participate in the annual Terry Fox Run at Royal Vale School  (5851 Somerled) on Tuesday, October 1 (10:20 am). Marco Scandella Scandella, who just announced his retirement after a 14 year career, was a student at Royal Vale High School. Moore attended nearby Willingdon Elementary School, as did Scandella.  As a result, Willingdon students will also on be on hand to meet these two heroes. The six-foot-three, 212 pound Scandella played for the Minnesota Wild, Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens and St. Louis Blues.  In 784 games he scored 51 goals and tallied 119 assists for 170 points. Alex Moore Moore made his Olympic debut when he hits the mat in the men’s 86kg freestyle event at Paris 2024. He secured his spot after finishing in the top two at the Pan American Olympic Qualifier in March 2024. That was despite breaking his hand just seven weeks before the co...

Athina Galanogeorgos, Assistant Director of Educational Services, has announced she will retire. Her last day of work will be Nov. 21. The Association Québécoises des Cadres scolaires wishes to extend best wishes. Athina’s journey began when she and her parents emigrated from Greece while she was still a toddler. She quickly adapted to her new environment, learning English by watching television and becoming the family's interpreter at a young age. Her parents instilled in her a strong work ethic and a love for learning and education. They frequently read with her and filled their home with books she still treasures to this day. She has fond memories of attending Barclay Elementary School, where she was inspired by caring teachers who nurtured her love for learning. She went on to graduate from Malcolm Campbell High School and pursued her passion for languages and cultures at Vanier College, becoming fluent in both Italian and German. Athina Galanogeorgos Athina’s academic jour...