Beurling Academy Safe Space (BASS):
A Symbol of Acceptance and Support

LBPSB Besties!

Lester B. Pearson School Board

submitted by friends

We spend most of our weekdays at work… luckily, there are FRIENDS! Here is a look at some ‘LBPSB Besties’ from across the board who submitted photos for this feature.

Edgewater Says “We Give Them Thanks”

Edgewater Elementary School

submitted by Sue Simatos, First Nation, Inuit and Métis liaison

Grade three students at Edgewater Elementary school have been learning about the “Ohénton Karihwatéhkwen,” “The words that come before all others.”

LaSalle Elementary’s Art Expo Glows Brightly

LaSalle Elementary School

by Dan Mullins

The annual LaSalle Elementary Art Expo took place this spring, and has garnered some truly glowing reviews. Of course, it didn’t hurt that the show itself was literally glowing. 

Sherbrooke Jr and Artist Jason Sikoak Unveil New Mural

Sherbrooke Elementary School Junior

by Julie Liebman

After months of creative work Sherbrooke Academy Junior unveiled its outdoor mural, a masterpiece collaboration between the school, an art centre, and indigenous artist Jason Sikoak.

An Innovative Literacy Initiative at St Pat’s

St. Patrick Elementary School

submitted by Dean Graddon, Principal of St. Pat’s

Early in 2023, English teacher Meghan Morin recognized that something was missing in our approach: our students’ parents. What if parents were better equipped to help their children learn to read?

Les aventuriers du potager à Allion

École primaire Allion

soumis par Annie Claude Valois, enseignante à Allion

Les élèves de la classe multiniveaux 341 de l’école Allion ont participé à un magnifique projet financé par l’organisme Métropolis Bleu.
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JRHS has Got Talent (Lots of it)

John Rennie High School

submitted by Huntley Addie, JRHS teacher

In the fall of 2010, after I came back from taking a year off to be with our new daughter during her first 18 months of life, I was asked if I would take on John Rennie’s variety show, Black and Gold.

LBPSB Wins QESBA’s Excellence in Education Award

Lester B. Pearson School Board

by Darren Becker

The LBPSB is extremely proud to receive the QESBA Excellence in Education Award in the Community Engagement category for its commitment to promoting Equity, Diversity, Dignity and Inclusion.

Evergreen Open Doors: A Celebration of Learning

Evergreen Elementary School

submitted by Shauna Beauchamp, Evergreen Literacy/Numeracy Specialist

After the pandemic, we were brainstorming ideas to rekindle Evergreen’s Community spirit when the idea broke through the discussion; let’s show the community how we do what we do!

Family Literacy Night, Literacy Unlimited & Maple Grove

Maple Grove Elementary School

submitted by Sue Simatos, First Nation, Inuit and Métis liaison

This unique and collaborative project with the School Board was a huge success. This team effort distributed 203 books that evening, and the children were able to pick their favourite to take home.

Province Investing in Retail Butchery at PACC in English

Lester B. Pearson School Board

by Sonia Ruivo

Students wishing to enroll in the Retail Butchery program will now be remunerated after the provincial government announced it’s investing over $375,000 to support a work-study program.

New SEEDs and Daycare Week

SEED – the Daycares of the LBPSB

by Dan Mullins

As part of Daycare Week celebrations, the halls of the Lester B. Pearson School Board’s head office were decorated with beautiful hanging art from schools across the board’s territory.

A Fairy Tale at Allion Library

Allion Elementary School

by Dan Mullins

Some of the students were a bit worried. But when they saw the LCCHS Auditorium decorated with balloons and teddy bears, they knew it was going to be a good day!

Cool Your School Underway at Lakeside

Lakeside Academy

submitted by Angela Troli, Community Development Agent

A big planting day that took place on June 6th. Students also created a mood-board with pictures of trees, shrubs and perennials in order to bring their vision to life. Plus, Youppi put in an appearance!

Getting Your Hands Dirty

Christmas Park & Dawson Elementary Schools

submitted by Mike Wilds, Resource & Elementary Teacher at Dawson Alternative School

Students from Christmas Park and Dawson Elementary Schools participated in an on-going community service project with the Manoir Beaconsfield Retirement Home.  

Teresa Borelli: Teaching Excellence in Physical Education

Edgewater Elementary School

by Helena Tsitouras

Physical and Health Education Canada (PHE) has awarded Teresa Borrelli, Phys-Ed teacher at Edgewater Elementary School, the National Award for Teaching Excellence in Physical Education.

A Wardrobe in Westwood

Westwood Senior High School

by Dan Mullins

Lots of interesting things have been going on at Westwood Sr. lately, not the least of which is a new thrift shop that opened earlier this year named the Westwood Wardrobe.

One Body, One Mind, One Heart

Dorset Elementary School

submitted by Sue Simatos, First Nation, Inuit and Métis liaison

Dorset Students learned  about the “Ohénton Karihwatéhkwen” “The words that come before all others,” an ancient message of peace and appreciation of mother earth and all her inhabitants.

Retirees of 2022-2023

Lester B. Pearson School Board

by the LBPSB

A list of the retirees of this school year.
We wish all our retirees a great, long, interesting and healthy retirement.