Senior School Update

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.

June Exam Schedule: Here is the link for the June Senior Exam Schedule and the June Exam Protocol and Senior School Tutorial Schedule,

• 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) and in accommodation rooms.
• 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.

A Night of Celebration: Graduation Dinner/Dance 2024: Students, parents, and staff came together on May 17 at the Windsor Ballrooms for the Class of 2024's Graduation Dinner/Dance. Hosted by Bobby Avedesian and Soren Matossian, the evening was filled with speeches reflecting on the journey at Selwyn House. From memories to aspirations, every word echoed the spirit of accomplishment and camaraderie. That being said, let's not forget the dance floor! With beats that matched the excitement in the air, everyone danced the night away, celebrating the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Read more.

Grade 11 Students Express Gratitude at Heroes Breakfast: On May 16, our Grade 11 students gathered for a special Heroes Breakfast. Each student brought along their personal hero, someone who has been a source of support during their journey. It was a morning filled with heartfelt gratitude as students took the stage to express their thanks. Read more.

Rowing Team Makes a Splash at the Avrion Quebec Lachine Canal Challenge: On May 26, the rowing team participated in the Aviron Quebec Lachine Canal Challenge. What a great race weekend! The Junior Men 4+ with Phil Baltuch won their race, earning some nice hardware. This U17 crew has great potential for the Fall season, with eyes set on NY Saratoga next year. In the Singles, Alex Qin and Phil Baltuch competed fiercely in a tough heat, representing the school well. Alex competed at the CSSRA's at Henley Island from May 30 - June 1. Read more.

Senior National Debating Championships: Last week, the Selwyn House Debating Team attended the Senior National Debating Championships at Crofton House in Vancouver, BC. It was a tough tournament, but our debate team learned a lot. Congratulations to Joseph Brydges, Jacob Bukhman, Shen Hudon, and Ken Gu. Special Congratulations to Jacob Bukhman who was invited to try out for the Canadian International Debate Team. We will hear if he made the team over the next few weeks. Good luck to him.

School Life Awards: On May 29, the Senior School assembled for the School Life Awards. These awards recognize the contribution that students have made to clubs and extracurricular activities throughout the year. In the end 114 awards were given, including levels from the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Many thanks to all of the students who participate in the extracurricular life of the school, and to the teachers and staff members who make it all possible.

Fishing Derby 2024: The Selwyn House School Fishing Derby on May 24 was a huge success with close to 20 participants including Old Boys, parents, teachers, their children, and students. Multiple species of fish were caught, and the winning sturgeon was hauled in by Jesse Boyle. Over the course of the evening, a hundred dollars was collected and donated to Dawson Community Centre for their summer camp program. All fish were released back into the water. Read more.

Art Fair 2024: This year's Art Fair at Selwyn House School took place at the beginning of May and was a remarkable showcase of student creativity and commitment. From the innovative projects using interactive Makey Makey boards to the impressive digital arts objects, the fair highlighted the diverse talents of our students. Congratulations to all the boys for their hard work and inspiring. contributions. Read more.

Notice from CLSC: Please read this letter from the CLSC regarding services offered during the summer.

Volunteer Appreciation Tea & Coffee: 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!

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.

Lecture d'été pour les cours de français: Voici la liste des lectures d'été cette année ainsi que le document d'information concernant les évaluations du début de l'année liées à la lecture d'été. Veuillez-vous assurer de lire le bon livre! Si vous avez des doutes quant à votre niveau pour l'année prochaine, vous pouvez écrire à Emilie Guillet (guillete@selwyn.ca). Bonne lecture!

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 21 to ensure you/your son has a spot. Limited spots available.

Contactivity - Pickleball This Summer: The Contactivity Centre is looking for two Selwyn House students to help them run pickleball for seniors this summer! Pickleball will take place at Selwyn House on Thursdays from 1:30 - 3:00 PM starting July 11 until August 15. This is a great opportunity to volunteer, connect with seniors, and have fun playing pickleball! If you are interested, please email Ms. Schwartz.

Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow Wow in Kahnawake - July 13 - 14: Families and staff are encouraged to attend this summer’s Pow Wow in Kahnawake (please note that the website has the wrong year indicated but the dates of July 13 - 14 are correct). As part of our commitment to learn more about Indigenous history and culture, this is a great opportunity to experience a festive event that is open to all! The Grand Entry (dancing and singing) begins at 1:00 PM. on Saturday and 12 PM on Sunday, however, you can expect a long line of cars at the gate if you wait to come later in the day. We suggest arriving around 9:30 - 10:00 AM to avoid the crowds!

Canadian Student Leadership Conference (CSLC) - Applications due tomorrow! 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 tomorrow, Friday, June 7 at 3:00 PM.

Visit the Senior School Update page for news and action items you may have missed.

Important Dates 2024 - 2025: 2024-2025 Important Dates

Summer Camps: See our camps webpage here.

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.