A Welcome Message from our Director General

Director General Cindy Finn is excited to welcome you
to the relaunch of The Pearson News

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:

Task Force Update

Lester B. Pearson School Board

by the Administration of Lester B. Pearson School Board

An update on the final report of the Task Force on Equity and Inclusivity received in June 2021 by the Lester B. Pearson School Board’s Council of Commissioners. Texte en français.

Lester B. Pearson School Board

with contributions from the schools and centres of the LBPSB

Holiday cheer has been spread across the Lester B. Pearson School Board. Take a look at the many ways our schools and students are celebrating this year.

PCHS’ Police Academy

Pierrefonds Community High School

by Helena Tsitouras

The Service de Police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) launched a pilot project called The Police Work Program in collaboration with Pierrefonds Community High School.

Birchwood Celebrates its 10th Anniversary

Birchwood Elementary School

video by Helena Tsitouras, poem by Erin Wainwright

Ten years ago, a contest was held to name the newest school in the Lester B. Pearson family, and a little birch forest became its legacy. A video and a poem in celebration Birchwood’s 10th anniversary.

Justin Trudeau & The Paper Doll

Maple Grove Elementary

by Karina Iermieri with photos by Adam Scotti

When a Maple Grove teacher tried to brighten her students’ day, she ended up confirming that “once a teacher, always a teacher” in a delightful way…

The ABCs of PEF

Lester B. Pearson School Board

The Pearson Educational Foundation “believes in enhancing the opportunity for all students to become life-long learners, self assured, respectful and responsible to their community.”

The Bunny Superhero

Pearson Adult and Career Centre

Many know Kristina Tellier as a caring, compassionate, and helpful Special Education Technician at PACC Adult. Fewer know that on weekends, Tellier is a bunny superhero.

St. Anthony IB World School

St. Anthony Elementary School

by Helena Tsitouras

St. Anthony Elementary School was named an IB world school in May 2021. IB, which stands for International Baccalaureate, is a program that incorporates a global approach to learning.

Macdonald High School

Mayday! Mayday! The ship’s particle accelerator and the airlock are both offline! We need nanobots and we’re running out of time! Get the pilots to the robot controls!

Staff Appreciation Week

Lester B. Pearson School Board

by Alana Quinn-Leroux on behalf of the SAW committee

Our much-anticipated Staff Appreciation Week (SAW) will officially be taking place from February 14th to 18th. We have so much to celebrate: You!

A Future that Fits

Lester B. Pearson School Board

by Julie Liebman

Wondering what options exist after graduating from secondary 5? The LBPSB Virtual Career and Education Fair 2022 has answers for parents, students, and adult learners.

Global News Highlights LBPSB

Lester B. Pearson School Board

by Darren Becker

In recent weeks, Global News Montreal has been showcasing some of the great activities taking place across the Lester B. Pearson School Board during the 2021 holiday season.

A Lot of TLC Offered by the FSSTT

Lester B. Pearson School Board

by Silvia Venturino

For most young children, schools are like a second home and sometimes school staff can become parental figures. Enter Charlene Altimas of the Family and School Support And Treatment Team.

Carol Heffernan: 25 Years of Service

Lester B. Pearson School Board

by Julie Liebman

“Over the years, I’ve realized that most of our workforce is in it for the right reasons. We are in it to serve our youth and adult students and that makes my job incredibly fulfilling.” Texte en français.

This section contains recurring features that will periodically appear in The Pearson News. This first issue includes two: A top ten list which will feature a different job category every issue, and tributes to retirees that were submitted to us.

Top 10 List: Elementary School Principals

Retirements: December

Here is a collection of photos taken by Horizon High School’s grade 10 and 11 photography class from their assignment “Nature through your Eyes.” The project-based class is taught by Lisa Brown.

photo by Angela Martino — photo by
Angela Martino

photo by Angela Martino — photo by
Angela Martino

photo by Angela Martino — photo by
Angela Martino

photo by Meagan Blanc Daigneault — photo by
Meagan Blanc Daigneault

photo by Meagan Blanc Daigneault — photo by
Meagan Blanc Daigneault

photo by Kaeden Michlick — photo by
Kaeden Michlick

photo by Kaeden Michlick — photo by
Kaeden Michlick

photo by Kaeden Michlick — photo by
Kaeden Michlick

photo by Matthew Nicolosi — photo by
Matthew Nicolosi

photo by Matthew Nicolosi — photo by
Matthew Nicolosi

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