Senior School Update
October 31, 2024
Upcoming Events
Monday, November 4 - Friday, November 8: Mid Term Break - No Classes K-Grade 11.
Wednesday, November 6: Classes resume for Grade 12 students.
Tuesday, November 12: Parent Info Meeting for Grade 11 Grad Ski Trip: Rossy Agora at 7:00 p.m.
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.
Thursday, November 21: Early Dismissal for Senior School at 11:45am.
Thursday, November 21: Parent-Student-Teacher virtual conferences from 1:30pm-8:00pm.
Friday, November 22: No classes for Senior School
Friday, November 22: Parent-Student-Teacher virtual conferences from 8:00am-12:00pm.
Exam Dates and Information
December 9 - December 13: Pre-U Exams
December 12 - STUDY DAY FOR GRADES 9-11 (No classes)
December 13 - December 19: Senior School December Exams, GRADES 9-11.
Need to Know
**Message from the Headmaster:**
As we approach November, we would like to remind everyone to stay alert and drive safely near the school. Many students and adults are in the area during both pick-up and drop-off times. Please be respectful at all times. I understand everyone is in a hurry, but let’s take care of one another. Remember, we are all part of the same community.
Parent-Student-Teacher Virtual Conferences – November 21 & 22: Starting Thursday, November 14 at 3:00pm, parents can book appointments through pickAtime, our online scheduling system. Instructions for booking will be provided in next week’s Update. Students are expected to join the virtual meetings with their parents on November 21 & 22.
Exams for Pre-U Students
December 9 - December 13 for Pre-U Students
- All exams begin at 9:00 AM
- Students should arrive at least 15 minutes in advance
- All exams will be written in the Pre-U classrooms
- Please read the Exam Protocol.
- Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Ms. Lynam at lynams@selwyn.ca
- December Exam schedule.
Exams for Senior School Students - Grades 9-11
December 13 - December 19: GRADE 9-11 Senior School Exam
- All exams begin at 9:00 AM
- Students should arrive at least 15 minutes in advance
- All exams are 2 hours
- Please read the Exam Protocol.
- In the event of a snow day, the make up day will be December 20 FOR GRADES 9-11 ONLY
- Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mr. McCarney at mccarneym@selwyn.ca
- December Exam schedule.
Re-enrollment Form for 2025-26
As November 1 is coming up quickly, 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.
24 Hours for the Unhoused - Socks and Soup Collection
From now until November 12, students participating in "24 Hours for the Unhoused" are collecting new socks and canned soup to donate to Stepping Up and Dans la Rue. We encourage everyone to contribute to this worthy cause!
College and University Advising
November 1, Pre-U Early Application Deadline: Please click here to access the application.
Upcoming Open House events / Portes ouvertes
Visit the institutions and get first-hand information on academic programs, language proficiency and admission requirements. Explore the campuses and discover student activities, athletic facilities, learning spaces, and research and work opportunities. Visit each college and university's website and register for the events. If you can't attend in person, check out their virtual events, campus tours, and student-for-a-day options.
CEGEP
- November 2, 12-4: Vanier College
- November 3, 1-4: Champlain St. Lambert
- 6 novembre, 16h à 20 h: Collège Brébeuf
- November 10, 12-4: Marianopolis College
- November 22, 10-3 Lasalle College
- Visit SRAM for a list of other open-house opportunities at CEGEPs throughout Quebec.
University / Université
- November 3: Bishop's University
Debate Club
On Saturday, October 26, Selwyn House hosted the 2024-25 Quebec Provincial British Parliamentary Championships. There were 32 teams in attendance for a day of intense debating. The team of Joseph Brydges and Jacob Bukhman made it all the way to the final round. They, along with the team of William Cohen and Jacques Hu, qualify for the National British Parliamentary Debate Championships which will be happening at Country Day School in late November. Congratulations to all of our participants.
Holiday Bazaar at SHS!
With the holiday season just around the corner, the PVA is excited to announce their first Holiday Bazaar on Thursday, December 5! Keeping sustainability in mind, after the November break the PVA will start collecting gently used items including toys, games, puzzles, holiday decorations and more, for resale to students and family members in a holiday market format. All the money raised will benefit Resilience Montreal, a non-profit day shelter. It's a great opportunity for parents to get involved! Sign up if you can contribute baked goods and/or volunteer for a shift. Items can be dropped off at the school's front desk starting Monday November 11. We will have more information coming in the next few weeks. Please email amandajelowicki@hotmail.com with any questions.
Reminders
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.
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