Senior School Update

Saturday, October 5: Homecoming Football & Family Tailgate, details below.

Monday, October 7: Grade 9 Options Classes begin.

Tuesday, October 8: Pre-U (Grade 12) Information Evening - 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Friday, October 11: Half-Day - dismissal at 11:45 a.m. for senior students (no lunch served).

Friday, October 11: Pre-U - Individual University visits, no academic classes.

Monday, October 14: Thanksgiving Day, school closed.

Tuesday, October 15: Dress Code - return to FULL UNIFORM, details below.

Tuesday, October 15: US and Ontario University Fair at LCC from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Monday, October 21: SPVM Presentations grades 9-11.

Tuesday, October 22: PSAT Exam for registered Gr. 11 students - 8:00 a.m.

Monday, October 28: Atlantic University Fair - Rossy Agora from 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Thursday, October 31: Halloween Costume Day and Activities.

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.

Academic & Career Guidance / College and University Advising
Save the Dates and register for upcoming post-secondary events. Explore the different institutions and learn about academic programs, campus life, and admissions criteria.
October 8, 6:30 pm: Register HERE for our Selwyn Pre-U Information Evening, where you can learn about our enriched Grade 12 program, dedicated staff, student activities, and preparation for direct entry to university. Find out more about the application process and the opportunity to submit your application by November 1. (External families welcome, invite your friends!)

CEGEP Open Houses

October 19: John Abbott Open House from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m

October 20: Dawson College Open House - Science, Medical Studies and Engineering Sector.

October 27: Dawson College Open House- Social Science & Business Technologies and Creative & Applied Arts Sectors.

November 2: Vanier College Open House

November 3: Champlain St. Lambert Open House

6 novembre: Portes Ouvertes Collège Brébeuf

November 10: Marianopolis College Open House

Visit SRAM for a list of other open house opportunities at CEGEPs throughout Quebec.

Grade 11 students: Interested in booking an introductory meeting to discuss post-secondary options? Book an appointment with Ms. Peterman here.

Dress Code

Please note that FULL UNIFORM resumes as of Tuesday, October 15. This includes: formal shoes, dark socks, belt, tie, school pants, and shirt. Your son has the option of wearing the school blazer, school sweater or school vest.

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.

Join Us for Homecoming Football & Family Tailgate!

Calling all Selwyn House families, Old Boys, staff, and friends! Come out to the Homecoming Football Games and Alumni & Family Tailgate on Saturday, October 5 at the Westmount Athletic Grounds (WAG). Cheer on the Gryphons at 10:00 AM (Cadet, Grades 8-9) and 1:00 PM (Juvenile, Grades 10,11,12), enjoy food and drinks, try your luck with the 50/50 draw (proceeds supporting the new Gryphon Fund for athletic excellence), and shop the latest merch at the Argyle Shop Pop Up. Don’t miss this fun-filled day of community spirit!

Student Volunteers Needed for Halloween

Each year, Senior School students create a Haunted House for elementary students on Halloween. Students interested in helping create and/or act in the Haunted House should speak to Andrew Carvalho-Guertin to sign up.

Halloween Costume Guidelines & Contest

All Senior students are invited to wear a costume on Thursday, October 31st for Halloween. As indicated in assembly, masks must be removable and not worn during class time. No weapons, with the exception of lightsabers, will be allowed at any point. 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 the prefects or Ms. Littman for more details if needed.

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 Oct. 30 and will be displayed in Coristine Hall as we turn the dining hall into a far away galaxy for Halloween on Oct. 31. Think about your ideas and sign up to participate via this Google Form.

Shana Tova - Happy New Year to all students and families who are celebrating!

QAIS Presentation for Parents - Childhood Anxiety: Empowering Strategies for Effective Support.

The QAIS is pleased to present guest speaker Julie-Anne Richards and host this in-person event for parents on Tuesday, October 22 from 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. at LCC. Click here for event details and to register before October 9.

School Photos

If your son did not have his photo taken, or requires a re-take, please send Ms. Kaur an email, kaurk@selwyn.ca. Photo retakes will take place on November 14.

NEW Gryphon Fan T-Shirt

Don't miss out on this opportunity to support our Selwyn House teams and look great doing it! Click here to get all the details about this new, student-designed t-shirt, including the link to place your order.