Senior School Update
February 6, 2025
Upcoming Events
Friday, February 7: Full School Day for Pre-U Students & Ski Club at Mont St. Sauveur, 2:45 p.m.
Monday, February 10: Mid-Term Break: School Closed.
Wednesday, February 12: Lunar New Year Lantern Festival.
Friday, February 14: End of Trimester 2 & Grade 9 Course Options - First Rotation.
Thursday, February 27: Early dismissal at 11:45 a.m. (No lunch service).
Virtual Parent-Teacher-Student Interviews from 1:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, February 28: No Classes.
Virtual Parent-Teacher-Student Interviews from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Need to Know
Yearbooks have arrived!
Students who were at Selwyn house in the 2023-24 school year received their yearbooks earlier this week. Enjoy looking through the pages that preserve so many memories! Please note an error on page 3: Sebastien Lajoie was mis-named as Samuel Lajoie. Despite careful editing, this unfortunate error made its way to print. The yearbook team wishes to extend its sincere apologies. We value and proudly recognize Mr. Sebastien Lajoie as our Head of Middle School in 2023-24.
World Scholar's Cup
Congratulations to the 22 Senior School students who competed in the World Scholar’s Cup January 26-27 hosted at Selwyn House. A complete list of results will be available on the World Scholar’s Cup website soon!
Black History Month Happenings
Presenting this year’s Black History Month Challenge! All MS and SS students are invited to participate in the following activities. As a bonus, you can earn house points and points toward a prize for participating! Parents are also invited to complete the Custom Crossword and/or submit notable Black Canadians to our Periodic Table of Canadian Black Canadians using this Google Form, although no house points will be awarded for parent participation.
Candy Grams for Sale!
Candy grams are a Valentine’s Day card with a small bag of candy that students can send to their friends. They are $2 and can be sent to students in Grades 7-11 at Selwyn House, The Study, ECS, Sacred Heart, and Trafalgar. Prefects will be selling them outside of Coristine starting Thursday until Tuesday at lunch. They will be delivered on February 14.
Tech Startup Pitch Contest!
We are delighted to invite the students of Selwyn House School to participate in the first edition of Piñata Pitch, Greater Montreal’s first open tech-focused startup pitch competition and summit for college and university students. This event is a fantastic opportunity for students to develop entrepreneurial skills and
engage with industry leaders while representing your esteemed institution. For more information, visit www.pinatapitch.tech
Passeport vers la France!
Les enseignantes du département de français vous invitent à découvrir le projet Passeport vers la France s'adressant aux élèves de 9e année.Veuillez consulter le dépliant suivant pour plus d'informations.
Performance Speaker Series
Selwyn House School is kicking off its Performance Speaker Series with an exciting guest:
Dr. Aman Abye, performance therapist to top athletes, including those in the NBA, MLB, and NFL!
Join us on February 12 at 7:00 PM for an inspiring talk that’s all about boosting performance in academics, athletics, arts, and activities. From the latest research in wellness and neuroscience to real-world strategies for success, Dr. Abye will dive into it all! Proudly sponsored by Pembroke Management this is part of our ongoing partnership with the Concussion Legacy Foundation and their Executive Director, Tim Fleiszer '92. With special guest Anthony Calvillo.This event is for current and alumni parents, old boys', current and former Staff and current students from Grade 7 to 12 and is free to attend. REGISTER HERE. Donations to The Gryphon Fund are welcome.
College and University Advising
Summer Programs
Looking for Pre-College summer opportunities for high school students? Click here for some options.
Ivey School of Business at Western University upcoming event:
Join the Ivey High School Case Competition for students from Grades 10-12 interested in commerce and solving real-world business problems. Selwyn House is hosting the Montreal competition on April 5! It is a great opportunity to build teamwork and leadership skills and add an academic competition to your resumé!
Application Link: Spring 2025: Ivey Business School Case Competition
Application Deadline: Friday, February 28 at 11:59pm (EST)
Email Ms. Peterman a screenshot or copy of your submitted application.
Cegep applications - deadline March 1
Visit CEGEP websites or SRAM for more information.
Upcoming CEGEP Information Sessions:
Champlain College St. Lambert
Thursday, February 6, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Jeudi, 6 février, 17:00 - 20:00
Upcoming Quebec University Information Sessions
L'Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) / ÉTS
samedi. 8 février, 12:00 - 16:00
Saturday, February 15, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 15, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 22, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Book a meeting with Ms. Peterman to review post-secondary program choices and applications. Click here to access the schedule.
Reminders
Reminders for Visitors
We remind all parents and guests to follow these safety measures when visiting Selwyn House:
Use the main entrance only. All visitors must come through the main doors of the Lucas building and sign in at the reception desk. Visitors can gain access to the Speirs and Macaulay buildings after they have signed in.
Sign in and out at the reception desk. All visitors must present themselves at the reception desk and receive a visitors badge so they are easily identified while they are at Selwyn House.
Close the doors behind you. If an unfamiliar individual approaches the door as you're being buzzed in, kindly allow the door to close behind you so they can follow the visitor protocol as well. Prioritizing the safety of our students is always appreciated by our community!
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