Senior School Update
May 2, 2024
Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 2: Music Cabaret, 7 - 9 PM Coristine Hall, TONIGHT!
Thursday, May 2: International College and University Presentations: 5:45 - 8:45 PM, Mac Mezz.
Friday, May 3: Jodie Kanenstenhawi Norton, guest speaker, Gr. 10,. 9:20 AM to 10:30 AM. Coristine.
Monday, May 6: Yom HaShoah (MS & SS) 10:00 AM, Mac Gym
Thursday, May 9: GMAA Halo Race.
Thursday, May 9: Les murals boul. Saint-Laurent - 11ème Rég ( Mme. Guillet) 10:20 AM - 2:30 PM.
Thursday, May 9: Basketball Town Hall, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Coristine Hall. More details will be emailed to all current Grade 6-11 parents from the Phys Ed. Department.
Thursday, May 9: Viva Vittoria Knitting Social, open to all SHS , 7 - 9:00 PM, Rossy Agora.
Friday, May 10: 10e année - ateliers sur les féminicides avec Geneviève Rioux, MAC 2.
Friday, May 10: Randonnée au Parc Mont-Saint-Bruno - 9ème Rég (Mme. Guillet) 9:20 - 2:30 PM.
Sunday, May 12: Happy Mother's Day!
Monday, May 13: AP Calculus Exam. 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Tuesday, May 14: Denim Day. Details to follow.
Wednesday, May 15: Gryphon Sale, 7:00 - 11:00 AM Rossy Agora.
Thursday, May 16: Grade 11 Heroes Breakfast, 7:30 - 9:00 AM.
Friday, May 17: Graduation Dinner/Dance at Le Windsor - no classes for Grade 11 - grad activities.
Friday, May 17: Half Day, K - 10.
May 17 - May 19: Junior National Debating Championships, Halifax.
Monday, May 20: Victoria Day/Fête des patriotes - School closed.
Tuesday, May 21: Grade 12 Exam Prep Day
May 22 - May 28: Grade 12 Exams.
Thursday, May 23: MS & SS Athletic Celebration reception at 5:30 PM.
May 24 - May 26: Senior National Debating Championships, Vancouver.
Friday, May 24: 10e année français régulier Festival de la bande dessinée de Montréal, 11:45 - 3:00.
Wednesday, May 29: School Life Awards & Duke of Ed. Awards, 10:00 AM, Coristine Hall.
Friday, May 31: Last day of classes for Senior School.
Friday, May 31: Till Next Time (TNT) Assembly, 9:20 AM Coristine Hall.
Need to Know
Summer Uniform: Summer uniform may be worn starting tomorrow! Please remember that our summer uniform shirt is a short-sleeved, pale blue, button down, crested dress shirt available in the Argyle Shop. No garments other than a school sweater or blazer may be worn with it at school.
Art Fair: Congratulations to the artists whose work is displayed in the Macaulay Mezzanine. Join us for live music by many talented SHS musicians at The Music Cabaret tonight, Thursday, May 2 at 7:00 PM in Coristine Hall.
The annual GMAA Halo Road Race will be held on Thursday, May 9. The Senior School Cadet and Juvenile track teams will compete in the afternoon. Races for our SS students are scheduled to take place on Mont Royal (near Beaver Lake) beginning at 2:00 pm. Parents are welcome to come and cheer on the teams.
June Exam Schedule: Here is the link for the June Senior Exam Schedule.
Debut Success at Canadian French National Debating Tournament: From April 20 to 22, the Selwyn House Debate Team competed for the first time at the Canadian French National Debating Tournament. Debaters from all over Canada came to compete at Lower Canada College. Selwyn House sent three teams to compete: Edward Kovac. and Augusto Liberatore Morandi, Joseph Brydges, and Max Arbour. in addition to a combined team of Selwyn's Shen Hudon. and Royal West's Anya Figlarz-Grassino. All three teams did very well in the tournament, and the team of Shen and Anya went all the way to le Grand Final to take 2e place in the country! Read more.
An Exciting Silver Finish at the Canadian Team Math Competition: On Thursday, April 11, Selwyn House School competed in the Canadian Team Math Competition hosted by St. George's School of Montreal. The competition, after which our Inter-House Math Competition is modelled, consists of a team event, an individual event and a relay event. Selwyn House finished first in the individual event with Jerry Chaw. and Leon Zhang. taking two of the four 2nd place positions and Ziye Zhou, taking the number one spot overall. After tallying the results of all three events, Selwyn House is proud to announce the team's Silver medal finish overall. Read more.
Old Boys in the Arts Virtual Panel: Visual Arts and Related Industries: Tune in via GoogleMeet on Wednesday, May 8 at 8:00 pm ET to talk about visual arts and related industries with Old Boy panelists. This event is open to Old Boys and current SHS students in Grades 9-12 who are interested in a career in these areas or simply want to share their passion for the arts. Click here to register and meet the panelists.
Teeing Up for 70 Years of Impact! Let's make history on the greens at the Old Boys & Friends' Golf Tournament as we aim to raise $70,000 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Old Boys' Association. Last year's event was a testament to our community's spirit and generosity, and now we're rallying together for an even bigger milestone. Be a part of this memorable occasion by becoming a sponsor, donating auction prizes to help us reach our fundraising goal, or join us for dinner! Watch our highlight video from last year's tournament to witness the magic, and get ready to swing into action for a cause that's close to our hearts. Together, let's make the 70th anniversary of the Old Boys' Association one to remember. For more information, visit selwyn.ca/golf.
Gryphon Sale Donations Needed! Please drop off any gently-used uniform items in the bins just inside the front door of the school. Save the Date! The Spring Gryphon sale is Wednesday, May 15 from 7:00-11:00 AM in the Rossy Agora.
Yearbook Ads: Yearbook recognition ads are a great way for families to commemorate student achievements and important milestones personalized with your own sentimental message and a cherished photo, or photo collage. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’ll last forever. To purchase your ad online, follow the instructions listed in this link. Please note there is limited space, so please be sure to claim your ad space in the book as soon as possible! All ad orders MUST be placed by May 30. Please do not contact or send materials to the school, the ads are all done through the Jostens website.
Introducing the all-new Argyle Shop—the ultimate destination for your Selwyn House School uniform and athletic wear needs! Now available online at www.argyleshop.ca From classic uniforms to performance-driven sportswear, the Argyle Shop has everything you need to showcase your Selwyn House pride. Our new online platform also opens doors to future opportunities. Stay tuned for exciting new items and more, as we continue to enhance the platform. Shop now and gear up to show your Gryphon pride like never before!
Student Leadership & Experiential Education
Valley of the Birdtail Book Club Event - one month away: On Tuesday, June 4, the authors of Valley of the Birdtail: an Indian Reserve, a White Town, and the Road to Reconciliation, will be at Selwyn House to discuss their award-winning book. It is co-authored by Andrew Stobo Sniderman, Class of 2001, and Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii). If you would like a copy of the book, there are a limited number available at reception for $20 cash. Please sign up for the book club event here.
Viva Vittoria: In this video, Nori Bortoluzzi (mother of Christopher Churchill-Smith ‘01) shares why Viva Vittoria is important to her and why Selwyn is involved. Click here to watch. Please see this link for an invitation to a knitting social at Selwyn House on May 9 in support of Viva Vittoria, an initiative against gender-based violence.
Volunteer Bakers Needed: Volunteers to bake for the following two community events. If you are interested in providing baked goods, please contact Eden Schwartz.
Viva Vittoria Knitting Social - May 9 at 7:00 PM. Drop-off for baked goods any time on May 9.
Intergenerational Tea with Contactivity Seniors - June 3, 2:00 PM.
Grade 11 Veritas Diploma Applications due May 21: A reminder to all Grade 11 students who wish to apply for the Veritas Diploma that applications are due May 21. All Grade 11s have access to the Google Classroom where the various forms can be accessed.
2024 Acts of Kindness Campaign completed! A message from the organizer, Mr. Grier: "In a world where you can be anything, be kind." Looking back on the last 10 weeks of kindness, we have tried to inspire you and everyone in our community to be kind. Tracking all of the kindness acts has become a challenge and so, we do not have official numbers on the totals and whether we met our goal or not. I am happy to say though that we were able to get participation from all parts of our community. Thank you to all! Let’s continue to offer to each other and to our planet some of the greatest gifts of all - love & kindness.
College and University Advising
May 2 at 5:30 PM: Tonight is the night! Join us for our International College and University Evening. Get started with your university search! From 6 - 7 PM, attend university presentations on admissions, academic programs, studying abroad, and how to best prepare for university applications. During the fair, from 7 - 8:45 PM, you can also meet with admissions experts worldwide! Advanced registration is now closed. Register in the Macaulay Mezzanine starting at 5:30 PM.
Participating institutions: American University of Paris, Babson College, Binghamton University, Boston University, Colgate University, Concordia University Wisconsin, Hamilton College, IE University, Imperial College London, Johns Hopkins University, Les Roches/Glion Institute of Higher Education, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, New York University, Nova Southeastern University, NYU Abu Dhabi, Rochester Institute of Technology, Sciences Po, Spelman College, St. George's University School of Medicine, Syracuse University, UC Berkeley Dual Degree and Pre-College Programs, UCL, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Vermont, Washington University in St. Louis
Take the SAT June 1 at 7:45 AM: Current Grade 11's considering US schools: Write the SAT at Selwyn House. Sign up directly with College Board.
- Go to: SAT Dates and Deadlines
- Select June 1: Register (create your College Board profile)
- Look up test centre: Selwyn House #97863.
- There is a $60 fee that you will need to pay online.
Contact Ms. Peterman for your post-secondary planning questions!
Reminders
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.
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