Multicultural Day for All at PCHS

PCHS recently held its Multicultural Day, a celebration of the community, diversity, and cultural richness of the school: fabrics, jewelry, flags, and plenty of food at a festive and visually stunning event.

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Three to Compete in Olympiades Québecoises des Métiers

Lester B. Pearson Continuing Education

Known as the “Olympiades,” the vocational skills competition will see three LBPSB students join hundreds of finalists from 35 trades to showcase their skills and compete for top honours.

Inaugural Peter Gilson Junior Cross Country Run at Dorset

Educational Services Department

by Julie Liebman

While the Junior Cross Country Run is a beloved annual event, this is the first year with its new name. Mr. Gilson, who passed away in January, helped build it into what it is today.

Félicitations Annie et Isabelle!

la commission scolaire Lester-B.-Pearson

par Darren Becker

Deux enseignantes, Isabelle Alarie et Annie Sabourin, ont été honorées en reconnaissance de la qualité de leur enseignement.
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Yes and… BHS Improv Team Takes Ottawa by Storm

Beaconsfield High School

A BHS Improv Team took the stage at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. But the road to the competition was much longer than the mere 170 kilometers from Beaconsfield to the nation’s capital.

Dr. Day Event Held at Clinic in Verdun Elementary School

Verdun Elementary School

by Darren Becker

The Heart and Hands Pediatric Clinic located in Verdun Elementary School has introduced a Dr. Day event as part of a new interactive way to teach students about their health.

BHS Students Raise Their VOICES

Beaconsfield High School

submitted by Emma Pitts, Editor-in-Chief

Students published the first issue of a new social justice magazine, aiming to bring to light the many injustices they feel passionate about, featuring BHS student writers, artists and poets.

A Week of Celebration for the Adult Learners of the LBPCE

Lester B. Pearson Continuing Education

by Helena Tsitouras

Adult Learners’ Week is an annual event that celebrates the perseverance, resilience, and dedication of adult students, this year culminating in a Virtual Celebration Event in late April.

JRHS’ Thursday Groove

John Rennie High School

In late April, staff working at Head Office were treated to a performance during lunch. The band made the food taste better and an hour didn’t feel long enough.

‘A’ in STEAM: Amanda Tulli Wins DKG Scholarship Award

Riverview Elementary School

by Darren Becker

Amanda Tulli, who works as an Art/Tech teacher at Riverview Elementary School has won the first ever DKG Quebec STEAM Scholarship Award.

Ode to Joy, Indeed! Evergreen Hosts Music Exchange

Evergreen Elementary School

submitted by Frank Caracciolo

On a beautiful spring day, Evergreen opened the doors to a project three years in the making. The Shelburne Community School from Vermont had arrived.

PCHS Grad Vinny Rojas Wins Canada’s Ultimate Challenge

Lester B. Pearson School Board

West Island resident, trainer, and PCHS graduate Vinny Rojas has had quite an eventful year, and credits his PCHS teachers (and his dad, and some toy dumbells) for his career choice.

“Choose Your Own Path” at the JRHS Community Fair

John Rennie High School

An event to help students see what their community could offer them, and what they could offer their community took place recently. 21 community groups and around 1300 students participated.

Profile of a PACC Favourite

PACC Adult Education Centre

When you walk into PACC Adult, one of the first people you see is likely to be student supervisor Orville Burrows. He cheerfully greets visitors, students, and staff as they walk in.

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.

Top 10 List: Things You Miss When You Retire from the LBPSB

Wellness Matters: Gratitude

A Peek at the Canvas: Frank Speaks to Amanda Tulli, Art/Tech Teacher at Riverview

Press Review: LBPSB in the News

On Sunday, May 7th, the sun was shining and people turned out in droves for the annual Fun Run!

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