Senior School Update

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 25 - August 16: Front Reception Summer Hours: Mon - Thurs: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, closed at lunch 12 - 1 PM., Friday 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM.

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. 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 Momentous Pre-University Graduation Ceremony: Selwyn House School’s first ever Pre-University graduation ceremony took place on June 6. It was an intimate gathering intended to recognize student achievements and celebrate the accomplishments of the first twenty Pre-U graduates. Read more.

School Life Awards for 2023-2024: 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. Read more.

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

Library Book Return: A reminder to return all school library books to the school library by Friday, June 14.

Lockers: Please empty all lockers by Wednesday, June 19.

Textbook return: Please return all textbooks to the teachers for the course by Wednesday, June 19.

NEW ARGYLE STORE ITEM - Celebrate the spirit, teamwork, and athletic excellence of Selwyn House School with the brand new Gryphon plush. This high-quality stuffed toy with malleable wings makes the perfect gift for any special occasion like graduation by adorably reminding us of the strength of the Gryphon— a meaningful keepsake for athletes and supporters alike. Cost is $28 + tx. Where to Buy:

1. In-Person: Visit the Argyle Shop at Selwyn House School.

2. Online: Order now at www.argyleshop.ca

August Soccer Training Camps:

Week of August 12 - 16: Top Division Juvenile Only

Week of August 19 - 23: Bantam, Cadet, and Juvenile Training Camps

Week of August 26-30: Bantam, Cadet, and Juvenile Training Camps

For details, please click here August Soccer Training Camp.

If you have any questions, please contact one of the coaches (Mr. Elbling (elblingd@selwyn.ca) for Juvenile soccer, Mr. Govan (govanp@selwyn.ca) for Cadet soccer, Mr. Held (heldm@selwyn.ca) for Bantam soccer).

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.

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!

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.

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