Senior School Update

Monday, October 28: CPR Course for core group 9-1.

Thursday, October 31: Halloween Costume Day and Activities.

Monday, November 4 - Friday, November 8: Mid Term Break - No Classes K-Grade 11.

Wednesday, November 6: Classes resume for Grade 12 students.

Monday, November 11: Remembrance Day in Ottawa, details below.

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.

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

Wednesday, October 30 from 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.: Portfolio Preview Session.

Re-enrollment Form for 2025-26

As November 1 is fast approaching, we would like to remind you to secure your son's enrollment for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please sign (electronically) and submit the online re-enrollment form by Friday, November 1. We initially emailed families on Tuesday, October 15, with a mySelwyn link to complete the form. If you haven’t done so already, we kindly ask that you submit the form as soon as possible to assist with our planning, as we currently have waitlists for most grades. You can find the form in mySelwyn by clicking on the "Form to Review" notice at the top of the page. Please note that only one parent is required to digitally sign the form. You can find it in mySelwyn by clicking on the "Form to Review" notice at the top of the page. If you require assistance logging into mySelwyn, please contact Ms. Kelli Poulin at poulink@selwyn.ca.

CPR Course for core group 9-1

Kindly see all of the details here.

Junior Debaters

On Friday, October 18, the Selwyn House Debate Juniors competed at Royal West Academy along with 12 other teams from around Montreal. Senior and Middle school students competed in this tournament. Congratulations to the team of Alex Tardiff and Finlay MacMartin for winning all of their rounds, and finishing Second Overall. Also, a big Thank You to the Senior School debaters who came to the tournament to judge and support the Juniors.

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.

Halloween Costume Guidelines & Contest

All Senior students are invited to wear a costume on Tuesday, October 31st for Halloween. No masks or weapons should be worn or brought to school as part of your costume. Each student will earn a house point for dressing up, and they will earn an extra point for dressing up in a Star Wars inspired costume. If students are not in costume, they must wear their regular school uniform. Please see Ms. Littman for more details if needed.

Halloween festivities in Senior School!

Next week the House Heads have planned some fun Star Wars inspired Halloween activities for all Senior students.

• On Monday, students can participate in Star Wars Trivia at lunch in Coristine by joining the kahoot. Chocolate will be awarded to those who make it on the podium!

• On Tuesday during TAG, students will have the opportunity to go trick or treating and visit different departments around the school and complete challenges for treats.

• On Wednesday during assembly, the house heads will compete in a pumpkin carving contest to see which house can design and carve out the best Star Wars themed pumpkin.

• Finally on Thursday, students will have House meetings during flex time to select their student and staff representatives for the costume contest at lunch. Prizes will be awarded to those who win.

Remembrance Day in Ottawa

Selwyn students have once again been invited to commemorate Remembrance Day in Ottawa.

Students are asked to meet the coach bus at Loyola High School at 6:45 a.m. on Monday, November 11. Students will participate in a special educational program that will feature reflections on the anniversary dates of WW1, RCAF, WW2 (D-day) and the war in Afghanistan. Students will be given free admission to the Canadian War Museum, which will be staffed by veterans for the occasion. Students should arrive back at Loyola by about 6:30 p.m. Any interested student should contact Mr. Watson no later than Monday, October 28. We only have about 6 spots, so this is on a first-come, first-served basis.

24 Hours for the Unhoused

Last chance to register for 24 Hours for the Unhoused! From November 12 to November 13, students will participate in workshops by Resilience MTL, Bread and Beyond, and Dans la Rue, and spend the night at Selwyn House in the West Yard (supervised). Participants will reflect on their experiences and discuss insights about houselessness. We're collecting new socks and canned soup for Dans la Rue and Stepping Up—bins will be located outside each school assistant's office. We encourage the Selwyn House community to contribute! Interested? Please fill out this application form!

October 30, 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.: Portfolio Preview Session: Interested in pursuing a post-secondary program in architecture, fine arts (painting, sculpture, woodworking), media, graphic design, fashion, computer animation or other visual art options? Did you know you might need a portfolio of your original works as part of the admissions process? Join an Emily Carr University of Art + Design representative and learn more about creating your portfolio. Students must be approved to attend, with permission from their teacher to miss class. REGISTER HERE!

Pedal with the PVA!

On Friday, November 1, join us for a fun city bike tour — everyone’s welcome! Please meet at Selwyn for 8:30 a.m. where we’ll ride to the Plateau for a snack stop before heading back, recharged and ready for the day. We expect to return by 11:30 a.m. No bike? No problem! Rent a Bixi and join the fun. Click here to Sign Up.

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.