L.B.P.S.B. in Mourning Following the Death of J.R.H.S. Student Lucas Gaudet

The entire Lester B. Pearson School Board community is shocked and dismayed following a violent incident that occurred near St. Thomas High School

This section contains information regarding Council of Commissioner News,
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Pan African Flag Raising & Kwanzaa at P.C.H.S.

Pierrefonds Community High School

by Kemba Mitchell

The Black Student Union has been hard at work. Raising the Pan-African flag for Black History Month, a Kwanzaa celebration, and with many initiatives underway or upcoming.

From Home Cook to Wall of Chefs Winner!

Horizon High School

by Sonia Ruivo

Horizon High School teacher Michael Nardozza ’s culinary skills were recently rewarded when he won the Wall of Chefs competition on the the popular Food Network Canada show.

Dorval Students Love Le Lab

Dorval Elementary School

by Dan Mullins

A unique approach to science, technology, engineering, art, and math in a beautiful classroom is putting smiles on the faces of K-6 students and parents alike. Texte en français.

It’s Not the Hearing, but the Listening

John Rennie High School and Montreal Oral School for the Deaf

by Chris Webb and Tracey Green

John Rennie High School has undertaken a number of projects to raise awareness of the d/Deaf community and to make the school more accessible for all students.

PACC Grad Launches New Career Mid-Pandemic

Pearson Adult and Career Centre (Vocational Education)

by Barbara Dalton

Overcoming many roadblocks, Reniel Lugo began again in Montreal and is now a valued Préposé aux Bénéificiares in an intensive care unit, with a little help from PACC.

Horizon Students Prepare Packages for Homeless

Horizon High School

by Dan Mullins

Leadership Students from Horizon, the welcoming alternative school in Pointe Claire, prepare the popular packages again this year, with some interesting innovations.

KINDNESS is Contagious at Beechwood

Beechwood Elementary School

By Patricia Aldred

In 2007, students in Nova Scotia bought 50 pink shirts after a student was bullied for wearing a one. A sea of pink t-shirts will soon arrive at Beechwood, demonstrating a commitment to KINDNESS.

Staff Appreciation Week at the LBPSB

Lester B. Pearson School Board

by Helena Tsitouras with remarks from Chair Judy Kelley and D.G. Cindy Finn

The Lester B. Pearson School Board certainly appreciates its staff! Just ask students of different grade levels and from different schools… or the Board’s Chairperson or Director General.

New Video Alert!

L.B.P. Continuing Education Department

by Julie Liebman and Sonia Ruivo

Take a sneak peak at these fresh videos featuring some of the amazing Vocational Education students and staff. Discover their passion for learning, teaching, and preparing for a new and exciting career!

WOW Delivers Fitness and Fun

Educational Services Department

by Dan Mullins

Did you know that winter has wheels? Well, technically it doesn’t, unless your school is participating in the Winter on Wheels program, also known as WOW.

Big Brother, Big Sister Program at Christmas Park

Christmas Park Elementary School

by Martha Farley

The program at Christmas Park, in collaboration with Beaconsfield High School and Big Brothers and Sisters of the West Island, allows students at BHS to mentor younger children.

Lunar New Years Activity at International Dorm

International Youth Programs • John Killingbeck Student Dormatories

by Dan Mullins

The celebrations were… delicious! Staff led a dumpling making event for the students currently living in the dormitory. The idea was to bring a piece of home to the Chinese students.

Tax Prep Course Available

L.B.P.S.B. Business Solutions Group

by Sonia Ruivo

Income tax time is rapidly approaching with the April 30th deadline to submit your tax returns, and the BSG is offering the “Preparing Personal Income Tax Returns” course using ProFile.

Recognition of Acquired Competencies

L.B.P.S.B. and Vanier College

by the Business Solutions Group

Your work experience can help you obtain an AEC or DEC in Special Care Counseling or Early Childhood Education.
Get official recognition of your acquired competencies in English.

Jeff Wood Kicks Off His 42nd Year

Equipment Services Department

by Julie Liebman

Cue the applause! With such a long career journey, almost everyone at LBPSB knows Jeff. And more than ever, his work is appreciated by many colleagues. Texte en français.

This section contains recurring features that will periodically appear in The Pearson News. Here we present the “Top 10 List,” this month featuring high school teachers, and “Applause,” an opportunity for you to share some news about yourself or a colleague.

Top 10 List: High School Teacher

Let us know what you’re celebrating: Applause!

St. Thomas High School’s Grade 11 Photojournalism students were asked to document their winter in black and white. Whether enjoying the outdoors or staying cozy indoors, winter can be seen as a reset. The colour is gone but the beauty — in black and white — remains.

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