What defines you? This was the first question our HAN students (and teachers – Health, Assistance and Nursing) were asked as we embarked on a reflection on cultural competency as global citizens and nursing students. mother, honest, caring, Canadian, determined, Native American, proud, sister, open-minded, Irish, respectful, strong, daughter, trustworthy, creative, loyal, patient… Such words,...Read More
For all those young and old, and especially those who are “young at heart”, you’re invited to the next: TRADES IN MOTION / Open House: Wednesday, April 9th between 6:00-8:30 pm @ St. Willibrord School (300 McLeod street, Chateauguay). With over 25 interactive kiosks on-site, this unique event allows everyone (big and small) the opportunity to...Read More
On Thursday, February 20th , the welding department at NOVA had the pleasure of hosting three students from New Frontiers’ PASS program. The Providing Alternative Student Support Program (PASS) caters to specific students (Grades 7 – 11), helping them in their lifelong learning by making available, amongst other things, out of school vocational training experiences....Read More
We’re all about the students! I’ve been working at CVCEC for over 6 years now. I must say, the greatest part of my job is the interaction with the students in the building. There is something special about the atmosphere at the Centre. Our Health Care students regularly prepare us soups, muffins and cookies. The...Read More
Chinese New Year, a holiday celebrated by billions around the world was brought to our staff and students at NFSB on Friday January 31st. As part of the ongoing Diversity Showcase projects brought to students and staff at our two high schools by Jagdeep Trehin (Spiritual Care Consultant); this January the project continued with the...Read More
Student HAN Survival Tips & Top 10 list. The 2nd year Health, Assistance and Nursing students are out on their final stage – one of the last steps before paying for their licenses and becoming professionals within the Quebec healthcare system. The students have been divided into groups and are at four different healthcare facilities;...Read More
Our International students have been experiencing a new life here, and NOVA is part of it. Coming from over the hills and far away, some of our Residential and Commercial Drafting students started the program with more than a few challenges. One of them being the language, NOVA teacher Judy Murphy has been meeting them...Read More
Student Involvement is Important! This was a busy week at CVCEC. Teachers and students joined together to work on some goals for 2014. The three committees that met were Student Advisor, Safety and Health & Wellness. From these meetings new goals and challenges were born. I cannot express how important these committees are to school life. Students...Read More
What can I say about the Chateauguay Valley Career Education Centre? What a great place to work! Working in the office for the last twenty years, I have seen a lot; so many students graduate, so many new careers start, and so many friendships made! The potential student that comes to enquire about one of...Read More
Looking to take a trade and you live on the island of Montreal? Have you checked into all the vocational options at the NOVA Career Centre? NO! Why not? Here they are: Hairdressing Accounting Interior Decorating and Visual Display Starting a Business Residential & Commercial Drafting RV Maintenance & Repair Automobile Mechanics Secretarial Studies Welding...Read More
