Congratulations to all LBPSB
Employees Retiring in 2022

Director General Dr. Cindy Finn’s message of congratulations to all those retiring this year.

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:

The Mac High Nature Club

Macdonald High School

by Dan Mullins

To say that students and staff in the Nature Club at Mac share a love of nature probably comes as no surprise. This spring, they also share a space during most lunchtimes.

Girls in Motion at Clearpoint

Clearpoint Elementary School

by Helena Tsitouras

Clearpoint Elementary School held their 8th annual Girls in Motion at Clearpoint (GIMAC). Over 50 girls took part in the event along with their moms or dads or another significant adult.

Scared to Speak in Public? Not These Kids.

St. John Fisher Elementary, Senior Campus

by Dan Mullins

Each school and centre in the LBPSB have their “things” — At SJFS, one of the things they do particularly well is a public speaking competition that has now been held nine times.

Truth & Reconciliation at Beurling Academy

Beurling Academy

by Ashley Rowley

Beurling Academy’s Cycle One students have been on the journey towards Truth & Reconciliation since early September, to ensure that their students learned about Canada’s hidden history.

LBPSB Terry Fox Run Raises Major Funds

Participating Schools Across the LBPSB

by Helena Tsitouras

Every fall, the Lester B. Pearson School Board’s Elementary and Secondary schools dedicate time to honour a Canadian Hero, Terry Fox. Schools run to commemorate him and the legacy he left behind.

Competitive Cooking at Horizon

Horizon High School

by Dan Mullins

On Wednesday, April 27th, seven Horizon students stepped up to stoves, determined to prepare the best dish of the competition. There had already been a great deal of preparation. Texte en français.

PACC Adult Launches Social Skills Group

Pearson Adult and Career Centre, Adult Education

by Sonia Ruivo

The group meets once a week at lunch. The weekly meetings quickly grew, and by week four, there were students waiting outside the classroom for the group to start.

Student Journalism: BHS Bison News

Beaconsfield High School

by the Bison News Team

Go behind the scenes with student journalists and see how an episode of The Bison News is produced in this video by the people who bring it to you.

Riverview Receives Grant from MusicCounts

Riverview Elementary School

by Helena Tsitouras

Riverview Elementary School is the recipient of MusiCounts’ Band Aid Program grant. The grant includes $10,000 to be put towards music equipment, instruments, and any other needed resources.

A Gilmpse into Their Future

Educational Services Department

by Nancy Battet

Recently, Pearson Partnership teamed up with two elementary schools, Maple Grove and Mount Pleasant, on two separate days on the zoom platform to host grade 6 career days.

Daycare Appreciation

LBPSB Daycares

by Martha Farley

When things get tough the tough get going… through thick and thin, daycare staff demonstrate their dedication to their job, but more importantly to the children.

Plants in Space (and in Springdale)

Springdale Elementary School

by Dan Mullins

Springdale Elementary school students have been doing a science experiment. Unlike most experiments, however, this one will fly aboard a SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft.

In Person Events are Back for Young Athletes!

LBPSB Elementary Schools

by Helena Tstouras

The Lester B. Pearson’s annual Junior Cross Country Run and Track and Field events were once again able to take place in-person with many of our Elementary Schools across the board participating.

Birchwood’s 10 Year Anniversary Celebrations

Birchwood Elementary School

by Dan Mullins

It’s been a year of celebration at Birchwood Elementary. In December 2011, Birchwood welcomed students for the first time. On June 3rd, 2022, Birchwood held an official celebration of its 10th anniversary.

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: Guidance Counsellor

Let us know what you’re celebrating: Applause!

👏 Christmas Park Lunch Supervisors & Ukrainian Community 👏

The goal of the Macdonald High School Photography Club is to go further than just taking a picture with a camera, but to see the beauty, meaning and symbolism behind a photo. Students develop their own photography style by learning about the techniques needed to take a good photo and then applying these techniques in their own photography.

Congratulations to all LBPSB Employees Retiring in 2022

Congratulations to all LBPSB
Employees Retiring in 2022