Middle School Update

Middle School announces June Veritas Students of the Month: We are proud to honour students each month, nominated by teachers, in recognition of going above and beyond Veritas culture. Congratulations to the students: Alex Lutfy (8-2), Jackson Wilkins (8-3), Zach Ellis (8-2), Tristan Kaulbach (8-1), Lukas Christoforou (8-1) and Dean Nicolopoulos (7-2). We thank them for their outstanding contributions! Wear your Golden Tie with pride!

Veritas Victory Lap! On June 7, Middle School students marked the end of their classes with a Veritas-themed morning. It was a fun-filled morning to cap off an extraordinary year!

• Congratulations to Grade 7&8 Award winners who were recognized at the Awards Assembly held on June 7. Award winners are listed here.

• The House Cup was awarded to the House that accumulated the most Veritas and house points this year. Congratulations to Macaulay House!

• Students took part in staff-led stations related to the Veritas pillars such as team building activities, yoga, and writing letters of gratitude.

Thank you for a memorable Middle School Closing Celebration! On June 13, our Middle School community came together to celebrate our students and the end of a successful school year. We invite you to view (and share with friends and family!) the video and photos captured by our marvelous tech department and shared in this news story. Click here to enjoy our photo montage of the 2023-24 Middle School year!

A Note about Final Grades: Please note that most grades won't be available in mySelwyn until after report cards are emailed to families at the end of June.

Jersey Design Contest! Join us in celebrating Selwyn House School's inaugural CSSHL season by designing the new team jersey for 2024-25! We’re calling on the SHS community to showcase their creativity and passion for sports. Interested? Go to www.selwyn.ca/hockeyjersey and follow the instructions to enter! Make sure to submit your designs by July 5 or you'll miss your chance to be a part of the Gryphons' history.

Gryphons for Sale at the Argyle Shop! 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 (plus tax). Visit the Argyle Shop or order now at www.argyleshop.ca.

A Message from the PVA: Thanks to everyone who made it to our Parent Volunteer Tea on Tuesday, June 11. It was a wonderful (but unseasonably chilly) chance to connect, celebrate the year and say thank you to our PVA Co-Chair, Joyce McCauley, whose son, Benicio, graduates this year. For those of you looking to help out in the 2024-2025 academic year, please take a look at the Parent Volunteer Signup form. Many thanks, and we'll see you in August!

McGill University Research Project revisited: Researchers have developed a study assessing the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adolescents with ADHD and are still recruiting 13-17 year old participants with diagnosed or suspected ADHD. Read here for an overview of this free, 12 week study. Interested families can read more in English and French and reach out to researchers directly using the contact information provided.

Dear soccer and football players: Check the Athletics webpage for an announcement about the schedule for our football and soccer training camps in August 2024.

An Argyle Shop message to Parents of students entering Grade 9: House T-Shirts (Dri-Fit) Order Form An email was sent last week to parents of all students entering Senior School regarding the option to purchase a Dri-Fit House T-Shirt. If you wish to purchase one, please fill in this form and $28/shirt will be billed to your account. You’ll be notified again in late August when t-shirts will be available for pickup in the Argyle shop.

School Supplies for next year: Next year’s supply lists for students entering Grade 7&8 are posted online here. Beginning June 25, students may purchase school supplies online for next September through Service Scolaire Editions Vaudreuil Inc. Please note that if you choose to use this service, a percentage of the total sales will be donated to a local children’s charity.

English Summer Reading Selections for students entering Grade 7 and Grade 8 are posted online HERE. Purchase at your preferred retailer. There are no French Summer Reading Assignments for students entering Grade 7&8 in September 2024. Optional French reading recommendations are posted online here.

Students entering Grade 9 can visit the Senior School webpage for English and French summer reading announcements and details about school supplies. Information will be added to the webpage in the coming weeks.

Visit MS Updates from the previous weeks for anything you may have missed, such as:

• Important Dates for 2024-25

• Summer Camps: see our camps webpage here.