Senior School Update

January 30-31: CSSHL Trip to Rockland.

February 4-5: Pre-U Winter Retreat.

February 6-8: Class 9-3 - The TEST: Outdoor Ed.

Friday, February 7: Full School Day for Pre-U Students.

Friday, February 7: Ski Club at Mont St. Sauveur, 2:45 p.m.

Monday, February 10: Mid-Term Break: School Closed.

Wednesday, February 12: Lunar New Year Lantern Festival.

Friday, February 14: End of Trimester 2.

Friday, February 14: Grade 9 Course Options - First Rotation.

Black History Month Happenings

Presenting this year’s Black History Month Challenge! All MS and SS students are invited to participate in the following activities. As a bonus, you can earn house points and points toward a prize for participating! Parents are also invited to complete the Custom Crossword and/or submit notable Black Canadians to our Periodic Table of Canadian Black Canadians using this Google Form, although no house points will be awarded for parent participation.

Knit and Crochet Club

A senior school knit and crochet club is starting on Monday, February 3. If you would like to donate some yarn balls, or any equipment needed to knit or crochet, please leave them in front of Miss Kaur's office. Thank you in advance, Madame Lucas.

March Break Camps

A Debating camp and a Chess camp are being offered at SHS for Grade 7-11 students March 12-14, 2025. Visit the provided links for more information and to register.

Performance Speaker Event

All parents are invited to the first of Selwyn House School’s Performance Speaker Series. Dr. Aman Abye, performance therapist to high level athletes, will give a presentation to parents, staff and Old Boys on Wednesday, February 12 at 7 pm. His topic? The application of performance principles in the areas of academics, athletics, arts and activities. We will learn more about research in wellness, neuroscience and performance. He will also be spending two full days with our students and staff. This opportunity is a continuation of the programming done with our partner, The Concussion Legacy Foundation, and Executive Director Tim Fleiszer '92. Registration is free of charge. Coffee will be provided. Please register here.

Youth Ambassador Program

Register here
Tuesday, February 4th, 7:00-8:00 pm ET
Join World Learning for a live Q&A with the Program and Admissions teams! They will be there to answer your questions about the Youth Ambassadors program and the application process. Youth Ambassadors is a summer exchange program to the United States. Twelve Canadian students will be selected for this fully-funded program.

Ivey School of Business at Western University upcoming event:

Join the Ivey High School Case Competition for students from Grades 10-12 interested in commerce and solving real-world business problems. Selwyn House is hosting the Montreal competition on April 5! It is a great opportunity to build teamwork and leadership skills and add an academic competition to your resumé!

Application Link: Spring 2025: Ivey Business School Case Competition

Application Deadline: Friday, February 28 at 11:59pm (EST)

Email Ms. Peterman a screenshot or copy of your submitted application.

Summer Programs

Looking for Pre-College summer opportunities for high school students? Click here for some options.

Cegep applications are open!

Visit CEGEP websites or SRAM for more information. Applications are due March 1. See Ms. Peterman if you need a CEGEP application worksheet and want to review your grades and requirements for specific programs.

Upcoming CEGEP Information Sessions:

LaSalle College:
Saturday, February 1, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Vanier College:
Tuesday, February 4, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Dawson College:
Wednesday, February 5, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Marianopolis College:
Wednesday, February 5, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Champlain College St. Lambert
Thursday, February 6, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Collège Brébeuf

Jeudi, 6 février, 17:00 - 20:00

Upcoming Quebec University Information Sessions

L'Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) / ÉTS

samedi. 8 février, 12:00 - 16:00

Concordia University

Saturday, February 15, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

McGill University

Saturday, February 15, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Bishops University

Saturday, March 22, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Book a meeting with Ms. Peterman to review Pre-U program choices and applications. Click here to access the schedule.

Not too late to Donate!

Great news! If you haven’t had the chance to take part in our Annual Giving Campaign yet but want to join others in making a meaningful impact, you can now claim any donation made by February 28, 2025, on your 2024 income tax return. Click here to donate online and support boys' education.

Reminders for Visitors

We remind all parents and guests to follow these safety measures when visiting Selwyn House:

• Use the main entrance only. All visitors must come through the main doors of the Lucas building and sign in at the reception desk. Visitors can gain access to the Speirs and Macaulay buildings after they have signed in.

• Sign in and out at the reception desk. All visitors must present themselves at the reception desk and receive a visitors badge so they are easily identified while they are at Selwyn House.

• Close the doors behind you. If an unfamiliar individual approaches the door as you're being buzzed in, kindly allow the door to close behind you so they can follow the visitor protocol as well. Prioritizing the safety of our students is always appreciated by our community!