A Day to Remember

On a cold, windy and wet day in November, a crowd gathered near Macdonald High School to remember the sacrifice of fallen Canadian soldiers and to honour veterans.

This section contains information regarding Council of Commissioner News,
Director General and Council Chairperson reports and other administrative updates.

D.G.’s Report:

Council Summary:

Chair’s Report:

Thanks For the Memories, Chris Fuzessy

Where Are They Now?

by Darren Becker

As part of the 25th anniversary celebrations we’re introducing a feature called Where are They Now? In this edition we interview Chris Fuzessy who worked at the LBPSB from 1998 to 2019.

Water and Food Insecurity, Time to Get Involved

Educational Services Department

submitted by Miranda Greco and Frank Caracciolo, ESD

A project to raise awareness about water and food insecurity both globally and within our own communities coincided with this year’s World Food Day on October 16th.

LBPSB Consultant Enters Concordia Sports Hall of Fame

Lester B. Pearson School Board

by Darren Becker

With a basketball career spanning more than 30 years, the recent decision to induct Cat Tull into the Concordia Sports Hall of Fame would appear to have been a slam-dunk.

Centres Observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Continuing Education

Our Continuing Education centres observed the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with presentations and meaningful activities designed to raise awareness of Indigenous history.

BHS Bands Tour LBPSB Elementary Schools

Beaconsfield High School

by Helena Tsitouras

As a part of a long-standing tradition, BHS’s Senior Concert Band and Senior Jazz Band toured Elementary Schools to spread the joy of music and encourage future high school students to pursue music.

An Evening in Support of Some Very Special Young People!

Lester B. Pearson School Board

submitted by Cindy Finn, Director General

On a warm and sunny late summer day, the Vignoble Souffle de Vie winery hosted a fundraiser for a very special non-profit organization known as Light a Dream (LAD).

A Fair from a Garden from a SEED

Westpark Elementary School

Westpark’s SEED Program held their Harvest Sale of products from their garden, benefitting the Montreal Children’s Hospital and the West Island Women’s Shelter.

New PEF President Seeks to Make Meaningful Impact

Pearson Educational Foundation

by Julie Liebman

The new Pearson Education Foundation (PEF) President, Kyle Verboomen, is excited to lead the Foundation on its fundraising efforts.

GRBA Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Research

Gordon Robertson Beauty Academy

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, staff and students at Gordon Robertson Beauty Academy (GRBA) rolled up their sleeves and raised funds for breast cancer research and treatment.

Pass the Torch: Mentorship Ignites Lasting Excellence

Lester B. Pearson School Board

Geared towards teachers in their first five years of service, the Lester B. Pearson School Board’s Teacher Mentoring Program seeks to support and encourage teachers who are new to the profession.

Beurling Academy Robotics Launches Drone Program

Beurling Academy

by Helena Tsitouras

BA has recently launched something new and exciting: a drone program! The BA Drone Program is an extension of its innovative robotics program ran by teacher Amandeep Mann.

Exciting Achievements at PETES’ Terry Fox Run

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School

submitted by Meaghan Macro, PETES Phys. Ed.

The students PETES participated in their annual Terry Fox Run, and this year was filled with enthusiasm and exceptional achievements, motivated by an exciting incentive.

John Rennie High School

A group of students from John Rennie High School’s CFER and mainstream programs have been participating in a Barbering Program at Quality Cuts in Pierrefonds with the shop’s owner.

This section contains recurring features that will periodically appear in The Pearson News. Here we present the Top 10 List, Press Review, Wellness Matters, and A Peek at the Canvas.

Top 10 List: Top 10 reasons why we love having international students at LBPSB

Employee Assistance Program (AEP)

A Peek at the Canvas: Frank Speaks to Nancy Battet of the Pearson Partnership Program

Press Review: LBPSB in the News

AI Horoscope Nov. 14th – Dec. 14th

In late October, the costumes came out across the LBPSB!

Birchwood

CLearpoint

GRBA

JRHS

LaSalle Jr

PEC

Riverview

Sherbrooke Academy Jr

St. Thomas

VACC

Westpark

Westwood Sr

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