In the month of March, the Horticulture students went to the Montreal Botanical Gardens for the day. We visited the greenhouses and the highlight was the ‘Papillons en Liberté’ in the large greenhouse. The students were amazed to see hundreds of butterflies land and fly about along beautiful and colourful plants. It confirms their choice...Read More
The CVCEC Health Care Team in the Dominican Republic! A team of Health, Assistance and Nursing and Home Care Assistance students have been preparing since the Fall for their international stage in the mountains of the Dominican Republic. Each participant is required to bring a hockey bag filled with donations to share with the communities...Read More
On Wednesday, April 11 – 45 students and staff went for lunch at l’Hermine sugar shack in Havelock. We enjoyed a horse-drawn wagon ride through the maple bush. We saw a 500-year-old maple tree! We had a guided tour of the shanty where the syrup is made and of the workshop where the syrup is...Read More
At HAECC we are in our final semester. Some of the Ministry courses (Math in particular) will be changing as of June 30, therefore our students are working hard at completing the courses they need. This could lead to some anxiety. But no worries here are some tips to get through these stressful times. PS...Read More
With the Provincial Skills Olympics competition fast approaching, a friendly competition for Landscaping with our Monteregie colleagues made for a great practice! On Friday, April 6 we welcomed the CFP St-Hyacinthe team to our Landscaping shop for a friendly competition. With plans in hand, the competitors worked hard to build and replicate the design within the...Read More
You are never too young or too old to learn about plants. This week our Horticulture program attended Gault Institute’s (elementary school in Valleyfield) Career Fair Day and showcased an interactive booth about horticulture. I decided to have kids plant some Cat Grass (which is actually oats). This plant is good for cats` digestive system and it germinates very quickly...Read More
Huntingdon Adult Education & Community Centre (HAECC) is so much more than a school for students. We are a place where anyone of all ages can come and learn. HAECC is the proud home of a semi-annual Painting and Drawing Class. Taught by local artist Pat Walsh who welcomes people of all abilities to her...Read More
As part of the learning process, students took part in the inventory count in the hairdressing department. This activity is not only necessary but gives students a realistic view of the tasks done in a professional salon. Every item counts for a salon’s bottom line.Read More
Start date: Monday, April 30th, 2018 (ends April 26th, 2019) Tentative class schedule: – Monday evenings (6:00 to 10:00 PM) – Wednesday evenings (6:00 to 10:00 PM) Length: 390 hours (approx: 10 hours per week) Cost: $100 (includes application fee + materials) For more info and to register: NOVA Career Centre (450-691-2540) Prerequisites: Holding a High School Leaving...Read More
