Join the Dino Sisto as he visits each EMSB school in the East End, shining a light on what makes their community so unique.

Focus on East End Montreal: Rosemount High School

The annual EMSB’s teacher appreciation ceremony recognized some outstanding teachers from this past year. Winners included the team of Lea Zuravlyov, Mauro Corneli, Itzhak Raz, Patrick Bramm, Silvia Bilotto and Galina Gatsko (adult sector) representing the mathematics staff at John F. Kennedy Adult Education Centre in St. Michel.
Listen, as Mark Bergman chats with Principal Elizabeth Lagodich, and teachers Lea Zuravlyvov & Galina Gatsko about what it means to win such an honor this year!

EMSB Podcast: Teachers Recognition Awards!

Focus on East End Montreal: John Caboto School

The students at MIND High School in the Plateau
have embarked upon a new community engagement project.
The theme is education for social justice and personal wellbeing while
creating spaces for youth autonomy within an alternative school
system. MIND, an alternative option for independent and motivated
students, strives to create a unique educational experiences within an environment that fosters diversity, inclusivity and critical thinking.
Joining Mark Bergman are:
John Pannetta, MIND Head Teacher
Marie Josée Katcho, baker
Martha Wainwright, Ursa host, singer and songwriter 
Ana Milic, Project Coordinator, Concordia University, Simone de Beauvoir Institute 
Deaglan Murtagh, student
Oliver Randy, student

EMSB Podcast: MIND High School's new community engagement project.

Robotics and Entrepreneurship are at the heart of RDP's Leonardo Da Vinci Academy! Join host Dino Sisto for a look inside this bustling East End school.

Focus on the East End Podcasts: Leonardo Da Vinci Academy

The Garden program at St. Monica Elementary School, is a favourite for both students and teachers alike. Listen, as host Mark Bergman speak with school Principal Silvana Crigna, teachers Carissa Valente & Suzanne Engle-Bretsen, Grade 5 student Camille Corbeil, and Ryan Oxley, B.A.S.E. Daycare Green Projects Facilitator
Enjoy!

EMSB Podcast: The flourishing garden project at St. Monica Elementary School

Mark Bergman chat with students and staff about James Lyng High School's new RnB Cafe- run exclusively by the student body!
Joining us are sec 5 students:
Kia Legault-Thomas
Nyzaya McLean-Gordon
Leadership Course & Resource Teacher - Samira Chawki, 
And Vice Principal,  Andrea  Dillon

EMSB Podcast: James Lyng High School's new RnB Cafe!

Cinq élèves du la CSEM ont récemment remporté le prix Robert Alfred Peck  pour l’excellence en français.  Les élèves Melina Aravantinos, Amélie Chambon et Helena Senécal de la Royal West Academy, Sophie Paradis de Royal Vale, Rita Petrecca de Laurier Macdonald et Stefania Teresa Zambardi du Vincent Massey Collegiate ont obtenu la note de 100 %. Chacun a reçu une médaille et un chèque de 100 $. Le défunt monsieur Peck a débuté sa carrière d’enseignant dans les années 1930. Il a été surintendant de français au sein du ministère de l’Éducation et a occupé des postes similaires à l’ancienne Commission scolaire Westmount de même qu’à l’ancienne Commission des écoles protestantes du Grand Montréal. Il a été responsable du département de français à l’école secondaire Lachine et directeur adjoint à l’école secondaire Riverdale de l’Ouest de l’île, après avoir enseigné en Afrique. Il est coauteur avec Elizabeth Buchanan du manuel d’enseignement du français langue seconde intitulé « Le français pratique », qui fut la référence par excellence dans les écoles protestantes du Québec pendant plus de 20 ans. Ce prix a été institué en son honneur par la famille Peck et la CSEM en 2002
Se joignent à nous aujourd'hui : Helena et Amélie, qui sont maintenant en 11e année à Royal West; et Rita, qui est maintenant au CEGEP.

Balado CSEM: Le prix Robert Alfred Peck pour l’excellence en français.

Devon Packer,  a Secondary V student at Royal Vale School in NDG, has won the grand prize at this year's Commonwealth International Composition Award (CICA).  He was chosen  by the organization,  Commonwealth Resounds,  which has as its mission to connect musical cultures and to promote initiatives and partnerships in Commonwealth countries.  
Devon joins Mark Bergman, along with his mother Paula Layman and Royal Vale music teacher Michele Smith, to discuss his music career, and how Royal Vale has played a major part in his success.

EMSB Podcast: Royal Vale Student takes home grand prize in Commonwealth competition

Balado CSEM: Raconte-moi ton histoire

Students of Carlyle Elementary School, recently created a new song called A Little While. Listen, as host Mark Bergman chats with grade 6 students and their music teacher Christine Rahal Crawford, about how the song came to be. Plus, have a listen to the whole song at the end of this podcast!

EMSB Podcast: Students of Carlyle Elementary School create new song!

Balado CSEM: Chorale CSEM

Three outstanding teachers were awarded at the 8th annual English Montreal School Board Teacher Recognition Day ceremony. On this report with Nicole Proano, you'll find out who they are and what they had to say about the honour.

Special Report: Teacher Recognition Day!

Balado CSEM: La Robotique

The focus on community and comfort at the John F. Kennedy Adult Education Centre (JFKAE) rekindles its students' passion for learning. Listen here to hear how JFKAE sets itself apart from other adult centres in Quebec.

EMSB Special Report: John F. Kennedy Adult Education Centre

Balado CSEM: La culture à l'école

We'll chat with Secondary English Language Arts consultant at the EMSB, Anne Beamish. 
Eliane Goldstein "How I Started my Holocaust Podcast" - Westmount High School
Alexander Luis-Kaminer "Quebec's Outrageous Bill-21" - Royal West Academy
Raphalla Etienne-Krief "Voicing My Colours" - Royal West Academy

Listen to the winners of EMSB's 2022 Public Speaking Contest!

EMSB Podcast: Bill 96 Conference

Five students from Royal West Academy in Montreal West shined at the annual Hydro-Québec Montreal Regional Science and Technology Fair held at  Laval Senior Academy.
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Twin sisters Lauren and Cassidy Engo and their project entitled “Take
a Bite Out of CO2” won the Bronze Medal (Senior), Canadian
Meteorological and Oceanic Society Award, the Highest Distinction
Award, the McGill University - Faculty of Science - Department of
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Award , the McGill University -
Faculty of Science Award and the Super expo-sciences Hydro Québec
(SESHQ) Experimentation & Design Award. They have qualified for
the provincial competition April 21 to 23 at CEPSUM, the Centre for
Physical Education and Sports of the Université de Montréal.

Laura De Angelis and Elisabetta Iorio and their Project Can You
Remember? won the Champlain College, St. Lambert Campus Science
Award and the John Abbott College Science Award

Emma Birlean’s project Anxiety for High Achievers won the Dawson
College Science Award and the McGill University - Psychology Award

Science Fair Award Winning Projects!

EMSB Podcast: Honouring Our Teachers

Are you a parent looking to gain valuable insights and strategies to better support your child’s academic and emotional development? Look no further than ParentCon 2023! Join the English Montreal School Board Parents Committee (EMSBPC) for an unforgettable half day, in-person event featuring two keynote addresses from renowned experts in child psychology, followed by a weeklong series of informative and engaging virtual lunch and learns.

Folks can register at: http://www.emsbparents.ca/

Guests on this podcast:
Bill Yong - Chabad Lifeline.
Dr. Victoria Talwar - Child psychologist
Daniel Tatone- Parent Commissioner
Merika Ramundo -  Chair & Parent Delegate

EMSB's 2023 Parent Conference

Listen to the first EMSB Podcast of the 2023-2024 school year with special guest host Lianne Castelino! This podcast was recorded live from Carlyle School in TMR with EMSB Chairman Joe Ortona as well as two teachers: Sia and Daphne, Vice Principal Mario Benvenuto and two Grade 6 students.

EMSB Podcast: Back to School 2023

Balado CSEM: On cultive le français...jour après jour!

EMSB Podcast: On cultive le français...jour après jour!

Rosemount High School recently launched its new Arts-études program, the first-of-its-kind amongst English high schools in Quebec. A total of 165 students across all grade levels (Secondary I to V) are taking part in the five-year program this academic year, with music now playing an integral part of the students’ daily class schedules.  

“It is about giving a holistic study in music, theory and practice,” said Anthony Cooperwood, Director of Bands at Rosemount High School, who is in his seventh year at the school. “We start from the very beginning. You will learn what a scale or a whole note is, and what the different keys are. From there, we will teach you how to read those elements and how to perform them on the instrument that you have selected. Students sometimes come here with no musical experience. We teach you everything.”

While music instruction has long been a staple at Rosemount, the introduction of the much-anticipated Arts-Études program allows for music to be incorporated throughout the school day, as opposed to strictly after-school as a 75-minute extra-curricular course between 3 pm and 4:15 pm. Music classes are now interspersed throughout the day, with students having as many as three for-credit music courses in a single day. 

“Under the Arts-études program, we are asking the government for permission to allot a certain number of minutes throughout the school year,” said Mr. Cooperwood. “Under a regular music program, you can see the students, but for very short amounts of time. The Arts-études program makes it all possible.”

EMSB Podcast: Rosemount High School's New Art-Études Program

EMSB Podcast: Laurier MacDonald Career Centre Open House

EMSB Podcast: Teacher Recognition Awards

Westmount Park Elementary has been around for 105 years.  A classic exterior that is in need of an updated interior.  So what do you do with 700 students when a renovation from top to bottom needs to take place…and will take 2 years to complete?  It’s a challenge that has been solved by the temporary move to two different schools.  

How does this work and how do teachers and students feel about it? I spoke to Westmount Park teachers Stephanie Napolitano and Marie Alexiou, Vice Principal Giovanni Iammarrone as well as 3rd grade student Alex Desmettre and 5th grader Gary Croxen to get the details and their perspectives.  For Alex and Gary, it’s all about their friends…but they have plans!

EMSB Podcast: Westmount Park Elementary School's Big Move

The bell has rung and school is back in session.  The 2019-2020 academic year will bring about many challenges for EMSB administrators, teachers and the community.

But those challenges will stay out of the classroom as the dedicated teachers and support staff get down to the important business of educating our young people. 

6th Graders Anne Onjuru and Gavin Cupid join me along with EMSB Chair Angela Mancini and Westmount Park Vice Principal Giovanni Iammarrone on the first day of school at a new building.  St. John Bosco has been brought back into service after 7 years to become Westmount Park South and house students whose heritage building is undergoing a 2-year renovation and update.

Gavin and Anne are excited by the new building, seeing old friends, making new ones…and loving the idea of 2 recesses.  Chair Mancini talks about what’s ahead and Mr. Iammarrone is focused on having a successful school year for all students.

EMSB Podcast: Back to a new school for Westmount Park

Suzanne Desautels is at John F Kennedy High School talking about Open Houses! Find out what the school does to prepare, what parents should be looking for, and  we’ll talk to some students about their open house experience!

EMSB Podcast: High school open houses.

The end of high school is on the horizon.  So what’s next? There are several paths open to graduating high school students, but how do you find out what is the best fit for you? And what are those paths? 

The EMSB Annual Career Fair answers many of those questions for anyone over the age of 16.  EMSB High Schools tour the Career Fair to get some ideas.  Kiosks from CEGEPs, University, Vocational schools…covering anything from car mechanics, construction to hair dressing…as well as the Armed Forces, the Fire and Police Departments are in attendance.

Mario Argiropoulos, Chair of the 2019 Career Fair and EMSB Asst. Director of Adult Education & Vocational Services Dept., Irene Kakoulakis, Academic Advisor for Dawson College share what various post-secondary choices are available.  Lauren Hill Academy Grade 11 students Marco DeVito and Ilana Martin share their perspectives on what the Career Fair offers them. They found some surprises!

EMSB Podcast: Career Fair 2019

The Commitment to Success Plan is an evaluation of student life among all EMSB schools. Not only a reading of academic standing but of the quality of student life both in and out of school. With this information, the EMSB is able to adjust their programs to continue to support all aspects of student life; academically, physically, as well as respond to areas of anxiety and safety.

Tracy Mangal is the Consultant for Commitment to Success and explains the participation of EMSB educators and students and what she has learned. Samantha Treville-Monroe, Gr 11 FACE, shares her experiences of school life and what she has obtained as a student and what life skills she will take with her upon graduation.

EMSB Podcast: Commitment To Success

We all need some laughter to help us through these very difficult times.  As we know, social distancing, masks, clean hands and laughter is the best medicine.  This podcast is special: a reunion of sorts as three former colleagues catch up…once known as “Aaron, Tasso & Suzanne”.

EMSB Podcast: The Aaron, Tasso & Suzanne Show Returns!

As we are all learning during this pandemic, science plays a huge role in our safety and our future.  EMSB science teachers nurture their students’ curiosity everyday…curiosity that spurs their questions of how and why and why not?

Science Fairs across the country were cancelled but student projects were not.

Meet 15 year old Lauren Hill Academy student Harini Karthik and LHA Science teacher Magy Dimitry and hear how Harini’s science project evolved into a real time possibility for controlling the spread of a virus like Covid-19.

EMSB Podcast: Harini Karthik's Groundbreaking Science Project

COVID-19 has changed everything for everyone: there are so many questions on how to get our children back to school and how to keep everyone as healthy as possible.

To answer these questions and to give parents the best current advice available, three doctors join the EMSB podcast: Gerald Fried, Professor of Surgery at McGill, MUHC Surgeon and Associate Dean Education Technology & Innovation, Dr. Debbie Schwarcz, ER physician at Lachine Hospital and Family Practitioner at Santé Mont Royal and Dr. Christopher Labos, Cardiologist and Epidemiologist.

Flu shots? Masks? Buses? Testing? Tracing? And what about that second wave?  

The latest information on how best to keep children, families and school as safe as possible and how things may look and change as the school year progresses.

EMSB Podcast: Doctors weigh in on Back to School

When the talented musicians of FACE School learned they would be unable to have their traditional live concerts due to the pandemic, they were devastated. But Instrumental Music Teacher String Section, Theodora Stathopoulos, had an idea to formulate a virtual concert. Through perseverance, passion and the ingenuity of
students, techies and teacher the virtual orchestra came to life.
Joining Suzanne are, Ms. Stathopoulos, FACE students Siobhan Kuzak, Grade 11 violinist and Ravi Jovanovic, Grade 10 cellist, pianist and audio technician for the orchestra to share their unique experience of working to play “together”.

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