Ever wonder what teachers actually do on Ped. days? We go to school!  Once again Nova Auto hosted our biannual training seminar. Presented by GM ASEP Instructor, Randy Scott, from Algonquin College. The event was attended by 23 instructors from 3 different school boards. The topics this time around were: changes in ABS and Traction...Read More

While I was in Calgary in 2011, I stumbled into the landscaping trade and instantly fell in love with it. So, when I returned to Ormstown, I decided to enroll in the Landscaping program because I was anxious to further my knowledge in the field. The program began in October and I am really enjoying...Read More

Come, See, Do and… Moo? (yes there was even a calf on-site) The Trades, literally, came alive in Chateauguay in early April as the the third edition of Trades in Motion took place under a giant tent in the parking lot of St.Willibrord school. This unprecedented event continues to grow, as this year four school...Read More

What’s new this month in our CLC’s?… The Alouettes share their stories…numerous health initiatives in place… and the chance to nominate a deserving young person from your region. {Wrap-Up: News-notes (March)} Pierre-Lavoie Caravan rolls into Gault Due to their participation in the «Aiguise ta matière grise» challenge, students from Gault Institute were treated to a...Read More

Student Survey – NOVA + HAECC + CVCEC Community Learning Centers Initiative: The Quest for Sustainability and Best Practices We are looking for student feedback in regards to the range of services and activities, often beyond the school day, that our Career Centres (which are part of our CLC Network at NFSB) are providing to...Read More

The Huntingdon Rotary Club (April 2nd) held a blood clinic at the Huntingdon Adult Education & Community Centre (HAECC). The goal set by Hema-Quebec was to get 95 donors; this was an ambitious goal but the clinic successfully passed it with flying colors. People from all over the community were stopping by HAECC all afternoon...Read More

As a teacher, one of my greatest joys is to see the student’s desire to learn and to go beyond.  Therefore, I strongly believe that creativity is a key to motivation. Carpentry modules are well structured and supervised but are basic trainings.  By offering the student the possibility of making choices and experimenting, they become...Read More

Parent Survey – Chateauguay Valley/CLC Community Learning Centers Initiative: The Quest for Sustainability and Best Practices Parent Survey Spring 2014 – (CVR, Franklin, Hemmingford, Heritage, Howick, Ormstown) We are looking for parent feedback in regards to the range of services and activities, often beyond the school day, that the Chateauguay Valley CLC schools are providing...Read More

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

Where is the Our House project at right now? In this episode you’ll get a quick recap of some of what’s happened to-date. From the launch of the project, meeting the teacher team, footage from the fundraising Jamboree and witnessing first-hand a Habitat family getting the keys to their own new home. We also throw...Read More