Senior School Update

Friday, May 31: Last day of academic and Phys. Ed. classes for Senior School.

Friday, May 31: Till Next Time Assembly, 9:20 AM Coristin. House T-shirt and casual shorts/pants!

Monday, June 3: Grade 9 - 11 Study Day, no classes. Students should plan to attend SS tutorials.

Monday, June 3: Intergenerational Tea with Contactivity, 2:00 PM.

Tuesday, June 4: Pre-U End-Of-Year Trip, Bluff Point Golf Resort - Plattsburgh, New York

Tuesday, June 4: Senior School exams. Click here for the Senior School Exam Schedule.

Wednesday, June 5: No breakfast service.

Thursday, June 6: Pre-U Graduation, 4:00 - 5:00 PM, Coristine Hall.

Friday, June 7: Last day of breakfast service for students in Coristine Hall

Tuesday, June 11: Volunteer Appreciation Tea, 8:00 AM, Guzzo Family Yard. Details below.

Monday, June 17: Required Grade 11 Practice Grad Rehearsal at 4:30 PM in Coristine Hall.

Monday, June 17: OBA Grade 11 Induction Dinner, 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Full school uniform required.

Wednesday, June 19: Grade 11 group photo, 4:00 PM Rossy Agora.

Wednesday, June 19: Grade 11 Graduation Ceremony, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Coristine Hall. Full school uniform, SHS blazer. Reception 7:00 - 7:30 PM. Guzzo Family Yard under the tent. Details below.

The Senior School Athletic Awards were held on May 24, celebrating the dedication and achievements of our athletes throughout the year. We also honoured our 2024 Hall of Fame inductees, Joel Anthony '99 and Angelo Esposito '06. For more information about the evening please click here.

June Exam Schedule: Here is the link for the June Senior Exam Schedule and the June Exam Protocol.

• Monday, June 3 is a Study Day and there are no classes. Students should take advantage of the tutorials to get help. Here is the Senior School Tutorial Schedule,
• Exams begin Tuesday June 4. Morning exams begin at 9:00 AM. Afternoon exams/labs begin at 1:00 PM. Students should arrive at 8:45 AM for morning exams, and 12:45 PM for afternoon exams. Exams will be written in the Macaulay gym (except lab exams). Students who write in an accommodation room have received an email indicating their exam room.
• Lunch is not served on exam days unless students have a morning and afternoon exam on the same day. Students should contact Ms. Wong if they need to stay for lunch.

Grade 11 OBA Induction Dinner: All Grade 11 students are invited to attend the Old Boys’ Induction ceremony and dinner in Coristine Hall on Monday, June 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Students may bring Old Boys in their family or an Old Boy who has played a significant role in their life. Students are asked to fill in this form by Tuesday, June 11. Every Grade 11 student is expected to attend. This event is for students and Old Boys only (it is not a parent event, unless they are an Old Boy). Dress: Graduates - School Uniform. Guests - Business Casual. For more information please contact: Kim Auclair, Advancement Office Administrative Assistant at 514-931-9481 ext. 2292.

Grade 11 Graduation Ceremony, Wednesday, June 19: All Grads are required to convene in the Rossy Agora before the grad ceremony no later than 4:00 PM for a Grade 11 group graduation photo. Dress code for grads: Impeccable full school uniform, including SHS school blazer. school dress shirt, Grade 11 tie, school dress pants, dress socks, school dress shoes. Plan those haircuts now! Reception doors to Coristine Hall open at 4:15 PM for parents and guests to find seating. Please note there is no reserved seating. The ceremony runs from 5:00 - 7:00 PM in Coristine Hall. There will be a brief reception from 7:00 - 7:30 PM in the Guzzo Family Yard under the tent. Please be reminded of parking restrictions on Côte St. Antoine.

English Summer Reading 2024 - 2025: Summer Reading Requirements Grade 9 - 11 students are asked to read the book set for their incoming grade. These books have been chosen because they are thematically related to the class novel the students will be studying in Term 1 and are high interest texts on contemporary issues that will appeal to readers of differing abilities. During the first few days of classes, the students will be tested to determine if they have completed their summer reading. The books are available for purchase from most major book sellers in both physical and electronic form.

Selwyn House TAG Program: Dear Parents: The Selwyn House TAG Program has adapted over the years, helping students with informal character development and instilling Selwyn House values into the curriculum. As we continue building the program, we are pleased to announce that students will now be receiving a report card comment from their TAG Advisors, reflecting progress in their character development over the course of the year. Specific values will be highlighted in each grade level, notably: self-awareness and kindness in Grade 9, inclusivity and community in Grade 10, and initiative and leadership in Grade 11. We thank you for your continued support of the TAG program. Please do not hesitate to reach out should you have any questions or concerns.

Emilie Guillet, Jon Merritt, and Alessia Gasparini

Middle and Senior School Students Commemorate Yom HaShoah with Assembly and Exhibition: On May 6, students in Middle and Senior School initiated an assembly and an exhibit in commemoration of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day in the Jewish calendar. Two Holocaust survivors, Mera and Andy Sebestyen spoke to Middle and Senior School students and staff about their experiences. Read more.

Lost and Found! The lost and found items from all around the school are now displayed in the hallway near the front entrance of the Lucas Building ready to be picked up. Photos of some of the items can be found HERE. Be sure to check if anything belongs to your family so you or your son can pick them up as soon as possible. Any items remaining on June 20 will be donated.

Volunteer Appreciation Tea & Coffee: Save the date! All Selwyn House parent volunteers are asked to join us on Tuesday, June 11 at 8 - 9:15 AM for a special celebration. Whether you volunteered an hour or 100 hours of your time, we are gathering under the tent in the Guzzo Family yard to thank you. Interested in volunteering opportunities at Selwyn and want to find out more? Please stop by!

The 26th Annual Old Boys & Friends’ Golf Tournament was a great success! On May 27, 143 players, 14 cocktail guests, and staff braved the weather and had a fantastic day and evening. Through their participation, and that of our sponsors, prize and auction donors, and online auction bidders, $74,000 was raised to support the Old Boys’ Endowment Fund, the Old Boys’ Trip Fund and the Old Boys’ Speaker Series. A portion was also directed to the newly formed Gryphon Fund announced at last week’s Athletics Celebration. A very special thank you for the tremendous support of our tournament sponsor 11:11 Charitable Foundation. On behalf of the Old Boys & Friends’ Golf Committee, a huge round of applause to all those involved. A shout-out to Mother Nature for providing moments of dryness and to the PVA bakers for making us all feel at home!

House Dress Day - Friday, May 31: On Friday, May 31, all Senior School students and staff are invited to wear their house t-shirt with casual bottoms for the entire school day.

Carol Manning True to Others Award Application Deadline: All Grade 11 students and parents were notified by email in April about the Carol Manning True to Others Award application. Applications are due Monday, June 3. Application information can be found here.

Valley of the Birdtail Book Event - June 4 at 7:00 PM. Selwyn parents are invited to meet author and Old Boy Andrew Stobo Sniderman, Class of 2001, who co-wrote Valley of the Birdtail: an Indian Reserve, a White Town, and the Road to Reconciliation. Click here for more information. A reminder to RSVP. Please join us for refreshments and food from Screaming Chef Cuisine (Chef Ryland Diome ‘06) and a talk about the themes of the book as we explore reconciliation and calls to action. You don’t need to have read the book to join! Please sign up here. Friends and neighbours are also welcome to attend! If you would like to read the book, there are a limited number of copies available at reception for $20 cash. Donations for Selwyn’s Indigenization Program are welcome via this link or at the door. We hope you can join us :)

Canadian Student Leadership Conference (CSLC) - Applications open for Students Currently in Grade 9 and Grade 10: Students currently in Grade 9 and 10 are invited to apply to attend the Canadian Student Leadership Conference (CSLC) at Camp White Pine in Ontario! The conference takes place October 4-8, 2024, and students will have the opportunity to learn new leadership skills and ideas from students and experts from all across Canada. More information can be found in this information letter and students can apply using this registration form. Any questions can be directed to Ms. Torry. Applications are due by Friday, June 7 at 3:00 PM.

Sign up for Outdoor Ed Upper Gatineau Trip! A gorgeous river, tasty food, some big rapids, some chill time, insightful guest speaker from Kitigan Zibi. If you have been on it, then you know how impactful this trip is. I suggest students don't miss out on this opportunity. Students in Grades 10 and 11 as of fall 2024 are eligible to sign up. This trip satisfies Adventurous Journey requirements for the Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award. If you have any questions, please contact Julian Geisterfer. More info: Watch this Video from this year's trip. Here is Last Year's Trip Brochure. Dates for this trip are September 20-23, 2024. Cost: Approx. $1,500. Sign up by filling out this google doc before June 21st 2024 to ensure you/your son has a spot. Limited spots available.

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Important Dates 2024 - 2025: 2024-2025 Important Dates

Summer Camps: See our camps webpage here.