Senior School Update

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

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

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.

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

Tuesday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: CEGEP / Quebec & Atlantic University Fair @ LCC

Re-enrollment Form for 2025-26: To secure your son's enrollment for the 2025-2026 academic year, please sign (electronically) and submit the online form by Friday, November 1. We emailed families on Tuesday, October 15, with a mySelwyn link to complete the form. We are requesting this information now for planning purposes, as we have a waitlist for most grades. You can find the form in mySelwyn by clicking on the "Form to Review" notice that has been added at the top of the page. If you need assistance logging into mySelwyn, please email Ms. Kelli Poulin at poulink@selwyn.ca. No payment is required at this time.

Dress Code

Please note that FULL UNIFORM is required. This includes: formal shoes, dark socks, belt, tie, school pants, and shirt. Your son has the option of wearing the school blazer, knitted school sweater or vest.

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.

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.

PVA Volunteer Opportunities

As we all know, the Force is strong here at Selwyn, and we'd love to get your help in bringing this theme to life! Signup using the links for Advance Halloween Decorating on October 25, Halloween Animating on October 31 and Halloween Clean Up Crew. Thanks so much for your support!

24 Hours for the Unhoused

From Tuesday, November 12 at 1:00 p.m. to Wednesday, November 13 at 1:00 p.m., students taking part in 24 Hours for the Unhoused will engage in workshops hosted by Resilience MTL, Bread and Beyond and Dans la Rue, and will spend the evening sleeping at Selwyn House in the West Yard (under supervision). Students will be encouraged to reflect on their experience, discuss lessons learned, and consider how this event changed their perspective on houselessness. We ask that participants bring a “Soup and Socks” donation, which will be given directly to Dans la Rue or the Stepping Up organization. We also invite our Selwyn House community to contribute new socks or cans of soup—the more, the better! More details to come for how all community members can donate! If you are interested in participating, please complete this application form.

November 1: Pre-U Early Application Deadline: Please click here to access the application.

October 22, 8:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.: PSAT Exam in Coristine Hall for Gr. 11 confirmed registrants.

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

Drop in and meet with Acadia, Saint Mary's, Mount Allison, St. Francis Xavier, University of King's College, NSCAD, St. Thomas University, and Dalhousie University. It is a great time to learn about academic programs, athletic options, funding, and the incredible opportunities to study in safe, small campuses out east.

October 29, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: CEGEP / Quebec University Fair @ LCC, in partnership with Selwyn House and Sacred Heart. Registration here.

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

• October 19, 12-4: John Abbott College
• October 20, 1-4: Dawson College - programs in the Science, Medical Studies and Engineering Sector.
  
• October 27, 1-4: Dawson College - programs in the Social Science & Business Technologies and Creative & Applied Arts Sectors.
• 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

• 26 octobre: UQAM
  
• October 26: Concordia University
• October 27: McGill University
• 27 octobre: HEC, Polytechnique Montréal, et Université de Montréal
• November 3: Bishop's University

PVA Invitation ~ Selwyn Parent Walk

The PVA invites all SHS parents to join them on Friday, October 18 at 8:45 a.m. for a walk around Mount Royal. Meeting at Maison Smith, Mount Royal where coffee will be served followed by a walk. Dogs are welcome.

PVA Outing: Get Ready to Sweep, Slide, and Slice!

Have you ever wanted to try curling but thought you needed to be an Olympic athlete? Think again! The PVA is hosting an epic evening of curling and pizza on Saturday, October 19, and trust us—you won’t want to miss this! We’ll provide the ice, brooms, and hot pizza to fuel your victory (or just your appetite)! Instruction available for beginners! Sign up now before spots melt away!

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.

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.