It’s been awhile since we’ve given you some news about our Habitat For Humanity – Our House build. So here it is. The project is moving forward full steam ahead! But as with many extraordinary endeavours, such as carpentry program building two homes for two families, challenges arise along the way. Finding solutions and getting the...Read More
In early 2015 we are hoping to begin a breakfast program and our student advisory committee will be active in promoting further activities within the center. Our Christmas dinner on December 10th was a huge success with over 85 people served! Thanks to our students for spreading the word and making posters. The meal brought everyone...Read More
Again this year, the Chateauguay Raiders helped out their community by preparing Christmas baskets and gift bags for families and people in need. Coordinated by Erin Finnerty, and with the guiding light of Nick Iannuccitti and Judy Palmer, this year saw much more baskets delivered than last year. Again, another well-orchestrated dance, with the help of tireless...Read More
The NOVA Career Centre has a new basketball team that has burst onto the scene. A sports team at a vocational school is a rather unique entity in the province. Students from a multitude of programs have now joined forces to create the first ever NOVA basketball team in the school’s history. Head coach (and...Read More
Santa Claus needed help! His North Pole Workshop was going through some renovations, therefore students in the Interior Decorating and Visual Display program stepped in to lend him a helping hand. Teacher Barbara Walter and a few of our international students created a winter wonderland backdrop for Santa while he had 30 minute video-conference conversations...Read More
CLC Wrap-up: News-notes (Dec. 2014). We celebrate community heroes, the schoolyard skating rink is ready and financial literacy is a priority and much more. Financial Literacy workshops at NOVA and St.Willibrord In November, the Chateauguay CLC partnered with the CECN (Chateauguay English Community Network) and held two “lunch and learn – financial literacy” workshops. These events...Read More
The staff and students from CVCEC wanted to give everyone a Holiday surprise! Take a listen, watch and enjoy their own rendition of Bruce Springsteen’s version of “Santa Claus is Coming To Town”. Happy Holidays from CVCEC! Read More
At HAECC a solid community is exactly what we have, where everyone pitches in. On December 8th while Santa visited by video-conference; staff and students whom we will refer to as Elves (because only Santa’s Elves could create such magic) began working in our newly renovated kitchen. The smell of a turkey dinner and desserts flowed...Read More
I have been doing the coordination of the Carpentry program for the past seven years. I have enjoyed working with a great team of teachers as well as dealing with the various suppliers, partners, CSST, CCQ, RBQ and many other construction associations. Being female in a traditional male dominated industry has been an enjoyable learning experience. ...Read More
Howard S. Billings Regional High School celebrated their annual observance of Remembrance Day with activities such as a play, a special service and a luncheon for local Veterans. For this occasion, the HSB’s SWAT (Students Working Artistically Together) Drama team partnered with the NOVA Career Centre’s Hairdressing program. The HSB student actors playing a wide...Read More
