Forest Hill Expresses its Nature

On April 4th, new artwork was installed on the front of the building – the beautiful result of a
beautiful process. You can see the mural, entitled “Into the Woods” from the road.

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:

P.C.H.S. Set to Launch its Third Canoe

Pierrefonds Community High School

by Peter Oland

“Sir, I don’t think it will float.”

“Well, let’s find out.”

L.B.P.S.B. Grabs 4 Green Grants

Lester B. Pearson School Board

by Julie Liebman

Four L.B.P.S.B. schools received a $5000 Green Grant from the Ministère de l’Éducation for a special project for the 2021-2022 school year, more grants than any other school board in the province.

Family, Resilience, and Flavour

C.F.E.R., Pierrefonds Community High School

by Dan Mullins

People have developed a remarkable appetite for Daniel Vanson’s content in the two short years since the teacher launched A Canadian’s Cooking during the first wave of the pandemic.

Intergenerational Program in Action in LaSalle

Action Centre LaSalle and LaSalle Elementary Junior

by Nancy Battet

The grade 2 class was thrilled to be the recipients of the Story Time service by Action Centre students — and then they came up with an entrepreneurial project of their own!

L.B.P.S.B. Invested in Wellness

Lester B. Pearson School Board

by Dan Mullins

While an Employee and Family Assistance Program (E.F.A.P.) existed previously, LifeWorks is the most complete and most accessible version of the program to date and includes many wellness tools.

Beurling, Lakeside Support Ukrainian Refugees

Beurling Academy & Lakeside Academy

by Dan Mullins

The communities came together to support people in need during a time of crisis. Everyone pitched in to help refugees who suddenly found themselves with nothing.

Former International Student Works at V.A.C.C.

Verdun Adult and Career Centre

by Raj Naraynsingh

Maria came to Canada from Colombia in 2020 as an international student in Computing Support at the Verdun Adult and Career Center, and is now working there.

Adult Learners’ Week at the L.B.P.S.B.

Lester B. Pearson Continuing Education

by Helena Tsitouras

During the week of April 11th, the Lester B. Pearson School Board celebrated its annual Adult Learners’ Week, a celebration honouring students in Continuing Education.

Westwood Jr. Students on the War in Ukraine

Westwood High School Junior Campus

by Casey Butcher and Mya Couture, Westwood Jr. Students

Two student journalists ask Westwood students about the ongoing war in Ukraine, and how they get their information. They discuss their peer groups reactions.

Equity, Diversity, Dignity and Inclusion

Lester B. Pearson School Board

by the Lester B. Pearson School Board

In late March, the L.B.P.S.B. published its Commitment to E.D.D.I., part of the ongoing push to achieve greater Equity, Diversity, Dignity, and Inclusion.

Until Next Time, Mr. Meloche

Lester B. Pearson School Board

by the Communications and Community Development Department

Dave has been Regional Director for Region 3 for 12 years, and has worked for the Lester B. Pearson School Board since its founding in 1998. 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: Health & Safety HR Team

Let us know what you’re celebrating: Applause!

Students in Pierrefonds Community High School’s photography class were challenged to capture a photo that represents the passage of time: seasons changing, nature blooming and decaying, or moments of quiet contemplation or surprise. With change being the only constant in our lives, these photos remind us that every moment tells a story and can ground us in the present.

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