BHS Takes A Knee

by Helena Tsitouras

In early December, a Beaconsfield High School student was the victim of an act of racism when a player on the opposing hockey team used a racial slur against him in their inter-city game. BHS mobilized.

A Peek at the Canvas

by Frank Caracciolo

February is Black History Month and in the most recent episode of the Blank Canvas podcast, the LBPSB’s Frank Caracciolo talks with business leader and educator Myron Weekes about celebrating Black History and the power of change.

To see some of the activities that have been happening at several of our schools to mark Black History Month please click here or see the LBPSB In the News Press Review below.

Black History Month at schools across the LBPSB network

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:

An introduction to the three members of the Central Students’ Committee Executive

CSC Co-Chair
& Student Commissioner

CSC Co-Chair
& Student Commissioner

We Appreciate You!

The Lester B. Pearson School Board

by Judith Kelley, Chair of the LBPSB
and Cindy Finn, Director General of the LBPSB

The LBPSB is celebrating Staff Appreciation Week with all our employees from February 13th to February 17th.

Happy Valentine’s Day

The Lester B. Pearson School Board

We asked you to submit photos of you and your partner who both work at the school board, and you did not disappoint. Here are but a few of the LBPSB lovebirds out there.

The Feed Our Future Program Continues

The Lester B. Pearson School Board

by Darren Becker

This year Lester B. Pearson School Board students in need will once again be able to enjoy free meals thanks to the Feed Our Future program whose aim is to ensure no child goes hungry at lunch.

A New Skills Toolbox

The Student Services and Educational Services Departments

The new Essential Skills for Today’s Classroom website would likely be of value to anyone interested in how to help children thrive, though it was developed for classroom teachers and school staff.

Allion’s Chance to Bleu Blanc and Bouge

Allion Elementary School

by Kathryn Acton

Grade 2 students at Allion Elementary School laced up their skates and hit the ice as part of the Montreal Canadien’s ‘Bleu, Blanc, Bouge’ Rinks program.

Equity, Diversity, Dignity & Inclusion

The Lester B. Pearson School Board

by the Lester B. Pearson School Board

The Lester B. Pearson School Board is committed to continuous work in equity, diversity, dignity, and inclusion equity, diversity, dignity, and inclusion (EDDI) with a goal of transforming our organization.

The ASL Club at John Rennie

John Rennie High School

by Sidney Bernard-Dagenais & Brianna Theriault

JRHS has implemented an American Sign Language extracurricular lunch program. American Sign Language is used to communicate by the Deaf community in the United States and Canada.

Good Things in Small Packages

Soulanges Elementary School

The Soulanges Elementary schoolhouse, over a century old, is the last functioning schoolhouse of its type in Quebec, in which students of different grade levels learn together in its two rooms.

John Rennie’s Robotics Achievement

John Rennie High School

Rennie’s robotics team scored a win and have advanced to the provincial championship in the First Lego League robotics tournament.

Lakeside Exhanges with Winnipeg

Lakeside Academy

by Patricia Staniforth

On October 1st, 2022, after almost a year of waiting for travel restrictions to be lifted, 29 grade 11 Lakeside Academy students became the first group of LBPSB students to travel since March 2020.

Véronique Marin Begins Role as Assistant DG

The Lester B. Pearson School Board

by Julie Liebman

Formerly Director of International Programs at the school board, Véronique replaced outgoing Assistant Director General Thomas Rhymes last December.

This section contains recurring features that will periodically appear in The Pearson News. Here we present the Top 10 List, Press Review, Wellness Matters, and A Peek at the Canvas.

Press Review: LBPSB in the News

Top 10 List: LBPSB Staff

Wellness Matters

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