Senior School Update

Friday, October 11: Half-Day - dismissal at 11:45 a.m. for senior students (no lunch served).

Friday, October 11: Pre-U - Individual University visits, no academic classes.

Monday, October 14: Thanksgiving Day, school closed.

Tuesday, October 15: Dress Code - return to FULL UNIFORM, details below.

Monday, October 21: SPVM Presentations grades 9-11.

Tuesday, October 22: PSAT Exam for registered Gr. 11 students - 8:00 a.m.

Thursday, October 31: Halloween Costume Day and Activities.

Tuesday, November 12 - Wednesday, November 13: 24 Hours for the Unhoused, details below.

Thursday, November 14 - Photo re-takes, Gr. 11 Grad photos and Grad ring orders, details to come.

Tuesday, October 15 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m: US and Ontario University Fair @ LCC

Monday, October 28 from 12:50 p.m. - 1:40 p.m: Atlantic University Fair in the Rossy Agora

Tuesday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: CEGEP / Quebec & Atlantic University Fair @ LCC

Dress Code

Please note that FULL UNIFORM resumes as of Tuesday, October 15. This includes: formal shoes, dark socks, belt, tie, school pants, and shirt. Your son has the option of wearing the school blazer, knitted school sweater or vest.

Selwyn House Fan Shirt - Update

A HUGE congratulations to Eli Raisman (Grade 10) for his fan shirt initiative! We’ve sold 133 out of 175 shirts and raised over $800 for the Selwyn House Gryphon Fund. There are still shirts available—click here to place your order today! Eli’s determination demonstrates that if you have a passion and want to see it through, we’re here to support you! If you have an idea related to community engagement, please reach out to Ms. Segal, and she’ll help you bring it to life!

Student Volunteers Needed for Halloween

Each year, Senior School students create a Haunted House for elementary students on Halloween. Students interested in helping create and/or act in the Haunted House should speak to Andrew Carvalho Guertin to sign up.

Star Wars Halloween - Pumpkin Carving Activity

Calling all pumpkin carvers, artists, and Star Wars lovers: join the Star Wars Halloween Pumpkin Carving Activity! Students are encouraged to carve a pumpkin with any idea or theme from Star Wars, and students will earn points for their house by contributing a pumpkin. Pumpkins should be brought to school on October 30 and will be displayed in Coristine Hall as we turn the dining hall into a far away galaxy for Halloween on October 31. Think about your ideas, and sign up to participate via this Google Form.

PVA Volunteer Opportunities

As we all know, the Force is strong here at Selwyn, and we'd love to get your help in bringing this theme to life! Signup using the links for Advance Halloween Decorating on October 25, Halloween Animating on October 31 and Halloween Clean Up Crew. Thanks so much for your support!

PVA Invitation ~ Selwyn Parent Walk

The PVA invites all SHS parents to join them on Friday, October 18 at 8:45 a.m. for a walk around Mount Royal. Meeting at Maison Smith, Mount Royal where coffee will be served followed by a walk. Dogs are welcome.

PVA Outing: Get Ready to Sweep, Slide, and Slice!

Have you ever wanted to try curling but thought you needed to be an Olympic athlete? Think again! The PVA is hosting an epic evening of curling and pizza on Saturday, October 19, and trust us—you won’t want to miss this! We’ll provide the ice, brooms, and hot pizza to fuel your victory (or just your appetite)! Instruction available for beginners! Sign up now before spots melt away!

24 Hours for the Unhoused

From Tuesday, November 12 at 1:00 p.m. to Wednesday, November 13 at 1:00 p.m., students taking part in 24 Hours for the Unhoused will engage in workshops hosted by Resilience MTL, Bread and Beyond and Dans la Rue, and will spend the evening sleeping at Selwyn House in the West Yard (under supervision). Students will be encouraged to reflect on their experience, discuss lessons learned, and consider how this event changed their perspective on houselessness. We ask that participants bring a “Soup and Socks” donation, which will be given directly to Dans la Rue or the Stepping Up organization. We also invite our Selwyn House community to contribute new socks or cans of soup—the more, the better! More details to come for how all community members can donate! If you are interested in participating, please complete this application form.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Pre-U Information Evening. We hope you learned more about the program and can envision yourself as a Pre-U student. The application is open, and you are encouraged to submit by November 1. Please click here to access the application.

October 15 1:10 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.: PSAT registrants Readiness Check. Bring your laptops and meet in the Physics Lab. We will ensure you are set-up to take the test on Oct 22 (a follow-up email will be sent to confirmed registrants).

October 15 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: US and Ontario University Fair @ LCC, in partnership with Selwyn House and Sacred Heart. Meet with representatives from 26 institutions and attend a presentation with EducationUSA on Five Steps to US Study. Register

here.

October 22 8:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.: PSAT Exam in Coristine Hall for confirmed registrants.

October 28 12:50 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. Atlantic University Fair in the Rossy Agora. Drop in and meet with Acadia, Saint Mary's, Mount Allison, St. Francis Xavier, University of King's College, NSCAD, St. Thomas University, and Dalhousie University. It is a great time to learn about academic programs, athletic options, funding, and the incredible opportunities to study in safe, small campuses out east.

October 29, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00.p.m.: CEGEP / Quebec & Atlantic University Fair @ LCC, in partnership with Selwyn House and Sacred Heart. Registration here.

Upcoming Open House events / Portes ouvertes

Visit the institutions and get first-hand information on academic programs, language proficiency and admission requirements. Explore the campuses and discover student activities, athletic facilities, learning spaces, and research and work opportunities. Visit each college and university's website and register for the events. If you can't attend in person, check out their virtual events, campus tours, and student-for-a-day options.

CEGEP

• October 19, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. John Abbott College
• October 20, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dawson College - programs in the Science, Medical Studies and Engineering Sector.
  
• October 27, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dawson College - programs in the Social Science & Business Technologies and Creative & Applied Arts Sectors.
• November 2, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Vanier College
• November 3, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Champlain St. Lambert
• 6 novembre, 16h à 20 h: Collège Brébeuf
• November 10, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Marianopolis College
• November 22, 10:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lasalle College
• Visit SRAM for a list of other open-house opportunities at CEGEPs throughout Quebec.

University / Université

• 26 octobre: UQAM
  
• October 26: Concordia University
• October 27: McGill University
• 27 octobre: HEC, Polytechnique Montréal, et Université de Montréal
• November 3: Bishop's University

Update from Public Health

Information about whooping cough - Quebec public health officials have issued a warning regarding a significant rise in cases of whooping cough (pertussis) across the province.

Please read the letter from public health.

Informations sur la coqueluche - Les autorités de la santé publique du Québec ont émis un avertissement concernant une augmentation significative des cas de coqueluche (pertussis) à travers la province. Veuillez lire la lettre de la santé publique.

A Message to Parents from the Montreal Police Service

Please read this newsletter in English or French with reminders for safe and vigilant use of digital platforms by children.

School Photos

If your son did not have his photo taken, or requires a re-take, please send Ms. Kaur an email, kaurk@selwyn.ca. Photo retakes will take place on November 14.