Valleyfield CLC – Gault Institute Finalist in Habitat for Humanity contest! Magalie Cyr, a Grade six student, was chosen as a finalist among 5000 Canadian students in the “Meaning of Home” contest in support of Habitat for Humanity Canada. The aim of the writing assignment was to teach students the importance of giving back to...Read More
The Horticulture department has just what you need during these cold weeks. We will be having a workshop on BONSAIS given by Sylvie Chicoine from the Montreal Botanical Gardens on Wednesday, March the 2nd from (9am-3pm). Ms. Chicoine will bring her collection and we will learn everything about bonsai making. We will also be raffling...Read More
Are you ready to use your creativity to build your very own papier-mâché dragon? Our students in the Interior Decorating & Visual Display program will walk you through the process. Previous – How to videos: – How to install vinyl siding (carpentry department-PART 1) / (Exterior Corners (PART 2) / Window trim (PART 3) – Grow seeds (horticulture...Read More
Our students are preparing their ‘Confucius’ art designs which shall be presented as part of the International “Hello Kongzi” exhibit during the upcoming “MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE” festival. The work done by the ‘Interior Decoration and Visual Display‘ students will be part of the festival’s “Shenzhen: Grande ville à l’honneur” exhibits for the festival!#MTLenLumière Check out...Read More
We had such a huge following from our first “How to Install vinyl siding” video, John Hodges from our Carpentry department agreed to produce a couple follow-up segments to give a few more insights and tips about the entire process. In this segment (PART 3) he’ll delve into: – window trims – avoiding water infiltration...Read More
We had such a huge following from our first “How to Install vinyl siding” video, John Hodges from our Carpentry department agreed to produce a couple follow-up segments to give a few more insights and tips about the entire process. In this segment he’ll delve into: exterior corners of the wall the tools you will...Read More
So here we are, at the end of our Columns and Beams first project. It was a great opportunity for the students to make good use of the skills they have learned in the Scaffolding, Footings and Wall Modules because this time, the formwork has to be supported above ground. Imagine: with the same technique,...Read More
CVCEC will soon participate in the Regional Skills Olympics, which will be held at the EFPC Chateauguay Career Centre on the February 17th. The competition consists of building three walls with sheeting, an octagonal window and a gable roof with overhangs. All of this, within five hours, limited amount of material and with strict precision....Read More
Are YOU a caregiver? Or maybe YOU are becoming a caregiver? A natural caregiver is someone taking care of a family member, a friend, or a neighbour. This unpaid role is extremely valuable and has a real physical, emotional and social impact, for you and the person you are helping, but it can also be...Read More
I often hear people say they lack motivation this time of the year. January and February are often the months where we need a little inspiration. Some people need inspiration to continue eating healthy, exercise daily, stop smoking, etc. It is around this time of year that our New Year’s resolution is wearing thin. I...Read More
