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Four East End Elementary Schools Unite for the First-Ever “Bee Brilliant” Spelling Bee Tournament

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Montreal, March 24, 2025 - Excitement is buzzing as four East End elementary schools come together for the inaugural “Bee Brilliant” Elementary School Spelling Bee Tournament. This highly anticipated event will take place on April 15, 2025 (10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.) at Laurier Macdonald High School (7355 Viau), featuring the brightest young spellers from Nesbitt Elementary, Pierre de Coubertin Elementary, Dante Elementary, and Michelangelo International Elementary. The tournament will be hosted by Mose Persico from 105.1 MIKE FM, along with Laura Casella, Global Television Anchor and The Beat 92.5 Radio Host. Aspects of the event may be featured, showcasing this groundbreaking initiative in fostering academic excellence among elementary students. The “Bee Brilliant” Spelling Bee is more than just a competition; it celebrates academic achievement, language skills, and community spirit. This tournament provides an engaging platform for students to showcase their abilities, build confiden...
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Michelangelo International School Showcases Creativity and Critical Thinking at Innovation Fair

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Montreal, February 27, 2025 - On the evening of January 30, the vibrant halls of Michelangelo International School in RDP buzzed with excitement as students, teachers, and community members gathered for the annual Innovation Fair. This dynamic event, open to the entire English Montreal School Board community, highlighted the remarkable creativity, problem-solving skills, and interdisciplinary learning fostered through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education. The Innovation Fair served as a testament to the IB PYP’s commitment to nurturing inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and real-world application. Students from various grades showcased projects that not only demonstrated academic knowledge but also emphasized sustainable thinking and innovative solutions to complex challenges. Grade 6 students took on the ambitious task of designing sustainable spaceships, envisioni...
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EMSB Black History Month Roundup 2025

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 Aly Keita On Tuesday, February 4   Gardenview Elementary School in St. Laurent  welcomed  Aly Keita.  He is a multi-talented dancer, acrobat , circus arts and musician, singer, drummer and  director/choreographer. On the side, he holds workshops to children and to adults. He performs    all over Quebec, Ontario and  overseas. Students at Pierre de Coubertin take part in their activity. Canadian and American Trailblazers As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity within the school community, Leonardo Da Vinci Academy, Nesbitt Elementary, Pierre de Coubertin Elementary, Perspectives I & II High School, and L.I.N.K.S High School were part of an interesting  Black History Month workshop that  highlight edthe contributions of Canadian and American trailblazers. This workshop, titled "The Pillars of Change,” provided students with an engaging and educational experience. It  included an opportun...
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East Hill Elementary School in RDP adopts the STEAM Pedagogical Approach

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Montreal, February 18, 2025 - Big things are happening within STEAM (Science Technology Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Education at East Hill Elementary School in Rivière des Prairies.  Having successfully completed the first of a three year pilot project, East Hill has formally adopted the STEAM pedagogical approach.  This method favors a collaborative, interdisciplinary, hands-on, process driven, and problem solving oriented approach.  Now in Year Two, East Hill teachers have developed significant additions to its already impressive roster of STEAM focused Learning and Evaluation Situations (LES). The idea is that these LESs, and indeed this STEAM model, can be “embedded” into East Hill’s pedagogical modus operandi, and eventually its very identity. In addition to the 14 new LESs created and implemented in Year One, staff at East Hill have made several exciting additions: • Problem (K4): The cake fell on the floor!  What are we to do? (physical and motor dev...
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EMSB to kick off Black History Month & Hooked On School Week by honouring the late Dr. Horace I. Goddard

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Montreal, February 4, 2025 - The English Montreal School Board will mark Black History Month with programming across the network. On Thursday, February 6 (10:15 am) the EMSB will hold its formal kickoff at Parkdale Elementary School (1475 Deguire) in St. Laurent in the memory of the late Dr. Horace I. Goddard, a former school teacher, principal and head office administrator and a leader in the Black community. This event will also recognize Hooked on Schools Days  (Journées de la perseverance scolaire), highlighting the value of staying in school and encouraging academic success.  On hand will be Réseau Réussite Montréal Liaison and Development Officer Brigid Glustein, a professional resource official from  Une école montréalaise pour tous  of the Ministère de l'Éducation Animator Malik Shaheed will first lead a session for students about anti-racism and diversity. Leadership from the Montreal Black community, the EMSB and Dr. Goddard’s family  will be on hand....
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A look back on some of the EMSB School Activities for Remembrance Day

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Interactive Museum Exhibition In the spirit of providing a unique learning opportunity for Remembrance Day, students from Leonardo Da Vinci Academy, Nesbitt Elementary School, Pierre de Coubertin Elementary, LINKS High School, and Perspectives I and II High School took  part in the first-ever interactive museum exhibition, coordinated in collaboration with Marina Smyth, Project Manager from Je Me Souviens Organization and Personal Development and Community Involvement Animator Vince Lacroce. This portable Remembrance Day Museum, designed to educate and inspire students, featured several impactful exhibitions highlighting Canada's military history. Students had the opportunity to explore exhibitions such as  Regiments on the Ridge  (Vimy),  They Cared: Nursing Sisters of WWI,  “ Impossible Odds: The Battle of Hong Kong,  Courage in Chaos: The Dieppe Story, Through Mines and Vines: Canada and the Italian Campaign,   When Daylight Comes: Canadians in...
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Here is a list of some of 2024 Remembrance Day ceremonies at EMSB schools

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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...
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