CLC Wrap-up: News-notes (May 2015) CLC Chateauguay: St. Willibrord My own inukshuk After their Red path Museum video conference visit, grade 4 students continued to work on their rocks and minerals project (community based service learning/CBSL). They made their own inukshuk (man-made stone landmark used by the Inuit) in art class and then walked over...Lire la suite

Gamification of a class subject can increase motivation and fun in your class. It can take a lot of effort and planning to develop and although I recommend the effort I understand the time constraint. Kahoot is a quick and easy method to add a little Gamification into your classroom and fun way to assess...Lire la suite

We want to hear from our community members! What kind of courses and activities would you like to see in your area? PLEASE TAKE OUR SURVEY (click here) *It only takes 5 minutes! We swear it. With the feedback, we shall get a better sense of what Lifelong Learning opportunities for adults living in our community...Lire la suite

The Montreal Alouettes John Bowman talked to our students and staff about perseverance, hard work, setting goals and dreams at CVCEC. He left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance, as his success story resonated with our students. A huge thank you to the Montreal Alouettes organization and especially Mr. Bowman for coming to our...Lire la suite

Our Trade It Forward campaign has come to an end and we are proud to announce the names of our on-line winners! Congratulations to the top 3 on-line vote getters who will each receive a $500 thank you prize for participating. Prizes are made possible thanks to the generous support of our corporate partners. Name...Lire la suite

Interactive on-line platforms for teachers and students have been one of the main focuses on the past Tech Corners. There are so many platforms to choose from which can be great for some teachers with the confidence and time to explore and experiment but many teachers are looking for a simple and familiar platforms for...Lire la suite

CLC Wrap-up: News-notes (April 2015) – Mummies and minerals, self-defence courses, show me the money and much more. The marvels of rocks and minerals Cycle 2 enjoyed a visit from the Redpath Museum as part of their project on Rocks and Minerals. This is a community-based service learning project involving French second language, English Language Arts,...Lire la suite

We wanted to give a shout out and a huge congratulations to Mary Gardner Elementary student, Cohen Schlereth. Cohen is the grand prize winner of a free week of equestrian camp courtesy of Willdon Stables in Mercier. Wildon Stables approached our Continuing Education Department and offered the week of camp as a Trade It Forward prize...Lire la suite

Learning is tough work, but you don’t have to do it alone. Check out Nova’s Resource Centre and we’ll help you work towards your educational goals. Listen to Nova students explain what resource is to them and meet Marie & Emilie, our two amazing teachers.Lire la suite

What better way to showcase your newly acquired skills and competencies in visual presentation than by sketching, scaling, building and mounting your own exhibition booth? Amanda Lemay, teacher at NOVA’s Interior decorating and visual display program had her group of international students create for their final display project their own booths for a make believe...Lire la suite