Montreal, March 28, 2025 –The English Montreal School Board will host the Canadian Affiliate Bowl of the Future Problem-Solving Program International (FPSPI) on Saturday, April 12 (9 am to 4 pm) at the LaurenHill Academy Junior Campus (2355 Decelles) Over the past few months EMSB students have worked tirelessly and diligently as they engaged in the Global Issues Problem Solving (GIPS) enrichment program at various schools. Throughout their engagement, student participants have actively researched and applied the six-steps of the creative problem-solving process as they resolved a future problem connected to the topics of food security, rising sea levels, and agricultural industry. Successful competitors who qualified for the Affiliate Bowl developed a plan with creative and viable solutions for a future scene on Nanotechnology.   A total of 40 students from one high school, Royal West Academy in Montreal West and four elementary schools, Roslyn, Dunrae Gardens, Gardenview, and...

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...