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EnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: EMSB Honours our three Teachers of the YearEMSB Podcast: EMSB Honours our three Teachers of the Year by EnglishMTL Podcasts2025-05-0709 min
EnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Rendez-vous jeunesse sur la democratie-scolaireEMSB Podcast: Rendez-vous jeunesse sur la democratie-scolaire by EnglishMTL Podcasts2025-04-3008 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Laurier Macdonald Career Centre's Open HouseEMSB Podcast: Laurier Macdonald Career Centre's Open House by EnglishMTL Podcasts2025-04-2304 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Alex Tagliani vists Laurier Macdonald Career CentreEMSB Podcast: Alex Tagliani vists Laurier Macdonald Career Centre by EnglishMTL Podcasts2025-04-2109 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast, Special Edition: Québec's Culture and Citizenship Program, A Guide for ParentsThe EMSB is excited to introduce a new podcast dedicated to the Ministry’s CCQ program, designed specifically for parents. This podcast aims to dispel any concerns or misconceptions you may have about the program and provide valuable insights into how it benefits your children. Join us as we explore the various aspects of the program through an engaging podcast. This is a fantastic opportunity to stay informed and feel more connected to your child's educational journey. Tune in and discover how this program can positively impact your child's learning experience. Happy listening!2025-03-1214 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Carlyle Live with MNAs Eric Girard And Michelle SetlakweEMSB Podcast: Carlyle Live with MNAs Eric Girard And Michelle Setlakwe by EnglishMTL Podcasts2025-02-0308 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Dante School's PELO ProgramEMSB Podcast: Dante School's PELO Program by EnglishMTL Podcasts2025-02-0307 min
Holocaust Education Program PodcastThrough Their Eyes: Grade 6 Students Reflect on the HolocaustIn this episode, we sit down with students from Pierre Elliot Trudeau School—Beatrice, Massimo, Azhana, and Simone—four thoughtful and articulate Grade 6 voices, joined by Rocco Speranza, student animator at the EMSB. Together, we delve into their journey of learning about the Holocaust. We explore the significance of Holocaust education, reflecting on what the students knew beforehand, the moments that left the deepest impressions, and why acknowledging the mistakes of the past is essential for a better future. Themes of respect, acceptance, inclusion, and understanding are woven throughout their reflections, highlighting the lasting impact of this power...2025-01-2711 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB (Mini) Podcast: Carlyle's Music ProgramEMSB (Mini) Podcast: Carlyle's Music Program by EnglishMTL Podcasts2025-01-2203 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast, Special Edition: Carlyle student Q&A with MNAs Eric Girard & Michelle SetlakweEMSB Podcast, Special Edition: Carlyle student Q&A with MNAs Eric Girard & Michelle Setlakwe by EnglishMTL Podcasts2025-01-2114 minHolocaust Education Program PodcastThrough Young Eyes: Edward Murphy Students Explore the Holocaust MuseumIn this episode, we sit down with Grade 6 students Ciella and Léon from Edward Murphy Elementary School, along with Rocco Speranza, the school’s personal development and community involvement animator, to reflect on their visit to the Montreal Holocaust Museum. We explore the students’ experiences, starting with what they knew about the Holocaust before their visit and the educational preparation they received in class. They share the moments that impacted them most and discuss why learning from the mistakes of the past is vital for fostering respect, acceptance, inclusion, and understanding in today’s world. Join...2025-01-1512 min
EnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: A Celebration of MusicOde to Joy: The Celebration of Music is the English Montreal School Board’s special theme for the 2025 - 2026 Kindergarten Registration Campaign. Kindergarten Registration runs from February 3 to 7, 2025. For more details go to www.emsb.qc.ca.
À l’approche de la Semaine des inscriptions à la maternelle, la Commission scolaire English-Montréal (CSEM) donnera le coup d'envoi à l’Hymne à la joie – Une célébration de la musique. Les inscriptions au primaire auront lieu du 3 au 7 février. Visitez: emsb.qc.ca.
#OdeToJoy #CelebrationOfMusic #Beethoven #WeAreEnglishMTL #ChooseTheEMSB #Art #Culture #Music2025-01-1520 min
Federation CJA 360 Podcast: The Pulse of Montreal’s Jewish CommunityHillel Neuer’s Protests, Irwin Cotler’s UN Battle and Commemorating Jews from Arab Lands | Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 39In this episode:Meet news reporter Paola Samuel, learn about EMSB Holocaust Education, hear from Hillel Neueur, Shai DeLuca and Irwin Cotler, commemorating Jews from Arab Lands, an update from Arie Levy in Beersheva and One More Thing from Yair.In this episode: Meet news reporter Paola Samuel, learn about EMSB HolocaustEducation, hear from Hillel Neuer, Shai DeLuca and Irwin Cotler, commemoratingJews from Arab Lands, an update from Are Levy in Be'er Sheva and One MoreThing from Yair.The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.2024-12-1344 minHolocaust Education Program PodcastUnderstanding History: Dante Students' Journey to the Holocaust MuseumIn this episode, we sit down with Grade 6 students Alex De Cola, Lily Daniliuc, and Sidney Chheng from Dante, alongside Mary Poulas, a dedicated personal development and community animator. Together, they reflect on a transformative educational experience: their visit to the Holocaust Museum.The conversation delves into how the students were prepared for this profound journey, their initial understanding of the Holocaust, and the lasting impressions the museum visit left on them. 2024-12-1213 minHolocaust Education Program PodcastLessons from the Past: Perspectives I and II Students Reflect on the Montreal Holocaust Museum ExperienceIn this episode, we sit down with students from Perspectives I and II who recently took part in an educational tour of the Montreal Holocaust Museum. Joining us are Damien Anthony Masson-Ioanna, Mia Manicone, and Victoria from Perspectives II, all in Secondary 5, along with Massimo Vitale, a Grade 8 student from Perspectives I. Also featured are Rodney Hanelsman, a teacher from Perspectives II, and Sarah Fogg, the Communications Director at the Montreal Holocaust Museum. We explore the impact of Holocaust education through the eyes of these young learners, discussing the moments during the tour that left a...2024-12-0418 min
The Corner BoothEMSB chair candidates go head-to-headCandidates Joe Ortona and Katherine Korakakis share their visions for the future of the English Montreal School Board (EMSB). 2024-10-1929 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Mackay Centre's New PlaygroundEMSB Podcast: Mackay Centre's New Playground by EnglishMTL Podcasts2024-09-2622 min
Black Education in QuebecHelping To Pave The WayMiss Gwen Lord - Trailblaizer - Miss Lord was one of Quebec's earliest Black teachers and administrators with the Protestant School Board of Greater Montreal (PSBGM), now known as the English Montreal School Board (EMSB). In the early 1970s, with the influx of Caribbean immigrants to Montreal, Miss Lord was appointed by the EMSB as the first Black Liaison Officer. Her pioneering efforts served as a model for other school boards.2024-08-1237 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: St. Gabriel's Elementary: Cherished Memories and Bright Futures!EMSB Podcast: St. Gabriel's Elementary: Cherished Memories and Bright Futures! by EnglishMTL Podcasts2024-06-2109 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: EMSB Excellence: Achieving Quebec's Highest Graduation RateJoin us on this episode as we celebrate the remarkable achievement of the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) in maintaining the highest graduation success rate in Quebec! According to the latest statistics from the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec for the 2022-2023 academic year, the EMSB boasts an impressive 95.9 percent graduation rate, marking a significant increase from last year.
We’ll dive into the reasons behind this success with EMSB Chair Joe Ortona and get firsthand insights from two outstanding graduating students from Vincent Massey Collegiate, Benicio Cardoso and Audrey Baroso Toribio.2024-06-1909 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Carlyle Live's Inaugural EpisodeEMSB Podcast: Carlyle Live's Inaugural Episode by EnglishMTL Podcasts2024-06-0411 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Teacher Recognition AwardsEMSB Podcast: Teacher Recognition Awards by EnglishMTL Podcasts2024-05-0908 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Laurier MacDonald Career Centre Open HouseEMSB Podcast: Laurier MacDonald Career Centre Open House by EnglishMTL Podcasts2024-04-3012 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: On cultive le français...jour après jour!EMSB Podcast: On cultive le français...jour après jour! by EnglishMTL Podcasts2024-01-1217 minHolocaust Education Program PodcastWestmount High School's Holocaust Museum ExperienceEmbark on an insightful journey with award-winning teacher Chantal Clabrough, recipient of the 2023 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching. Join Chantal and two exceptional students, Aissatou Barrie and Joseph Pozdena, as they share their moving experiences at the Montreal Holocaust Museum and discuss the profound impact of learning about the Holocaust in the classroom. This episode unveils the power of history education, offering a compelling exploration of real-world and classroom perspectives on this crucial topic.2023-12-2216 min
The Blank CanvasThe Blank Canvas talks with Artist and Arts Consultant Nicolas Doyon from the EMSBA chat with my colleague Nicolas Doyon, Arts Consultant from the EMSB. We chat about our roles and how the arts impact education.2023-12-2122 minHolocaust Education Program PodcastEMSB Commissioners Discuss Experience at Montreal Holocaust Museum.On Monday, November 13, some members of the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) Council of Commissioners made an unprecedented visit to the Montreal Holocaust Museum.The EMSB has placed a heavy emphasis on students, notably those from non-Jewish areas, visiting the Museum and learning more about the Holocaust and the evils of antisemitism. Most recently, the Council of Commissioners adopted a resolution calling for Holocaust education to become mandatory in the curriculum.On this episode, EMSB Chair, Joe Ortona, and Parent Commissioner, Maria Corsi join Mark Bergman to discuss their experience at the museum. 2023-11-2713 minHolocaust Education Program PodcastEMSB educators take part in the 2023 Canadian Society for Yad Vashem Holocaust Educators Scholarship program!Sandra Banon, Cycle 3 French teacher (St. Monica), and Samantha Page Smith, Spiritual and Community Animator (Westmount High, St. Monica, Hampstead, and John Grant High School) were selected to take part in the 2023 Canadian Society for Yad Vashem Holocaust Educators Scholarship program in Israel this past July along with dozens of other educators from across Canada. Mme Banon took part in the two-week seminar in French, while Ms. Samantha took part in the English. They attended lectures and workshops at the International School for Holocaust Studies (ISHS) where educators are taught to bring their students safely in and safely out...2023-09-2619 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Back to School 2023Listen 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.2023-08-3013 min
Inspirations News PodcastFirst collaboration between the EMSB and Special Olympics Quebec!A new collaboration between the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) and Special Olympics Quebec was established this year, led by the Centre of Excellence for the Physically, Intellectually and Multi-Challenged (CoE PIM), the EMSB’s department of Student Services and department of Educational Services. On this episode, Mark Bergman will chat with Sarah Lynch - Special Education Consultant at the EMSB, John Caboto Academy student Christopher Reynel Mora who took part in the Olympiad day, teacher Alba Cano-Juarez and Madeleine Sinclair from Special Olympics Quebec.Enjoy!2023-06-2714 minHolocaust Education Program PodcastGardenview Elementary Students Get Eye Opening Education At Holocaust Memorial Museum.The Grade 5 students at Gardenview Elementary School in St. Laurent have spent the last few months learning about the Holocaust in order to begin their novel study on the book, Number the Stars.Listen to this episode as Mark Bergman chats with teacher Ms Fogel, as well as students Olivia Tseles, Konstantina Kromida, and David Tarasco about their visit.2023-06-1514 minHolocaust Education Program PodcastEllen David and Misha Kreyzerman from Prayer For The French RepublicIn this latest play from multi-award-winning playwright Joshua Harmon, a Jewish couple in 1944 Paris faces the impact of the Holocaust. More than 70 years later, their great-grandchildren find themselves facing the same question as their ancestors: "Are we safe?"Join hosts Eliane Goldstein and Mark Bergman as they chat with Ellen David (graduate of Wagar High School) and Misha Kreyzerman (graduate of Royal Vale) from Prayer For The French RepublicThe play runs until May 14th, at the Segal Center. 2023-05-1115 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Honouring Our TeachersEMSB Podcast: Honouring Our Teachers by EnglishMTL Podcasts2023-05-1111 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Bill 96 ConferenceEMSB Podcast: Bill 96 Conference by EnglishMTL Podcasts2023-04-2909 min
We Are LCCLeslie Levinson: Acceptance, Inclusion & Service in Education and the CommunityLeslie Levinson has taught at the Mackay Centre School since 1989. She holds a Bachelor of Education in Physical Education, a Masters in Adapted Physical Activity and a Certificate in Inclusive Education all obtained at McGill University. Leslie began her teaching career at Mackay as a physical education teacher, later moving into the classroom. After attending an inspirational conference in New York in 1998, Leslie experienced a professional epiphany that would shape her career and forever change the lives of all her future students. With full support from the administration at Mackay, Leslie returned home to spearhead the creation of an Augm...2023-04-1227 minHolocaust Education Program PodcastLester B. Pearson High School students get a new perspective on the Holocaust.Secondary V students at Lester B. Pearson High School in Montreal North have been engaged in a learning process where understanding our history, developing both empathy and compassion, as well as empowerment for the future, have been the objectives. This learning path began with a novel study of the memoir Night by Elie Wiesel which was read by LBPHS students in Pangiota Seremetis' Secondary V English classes. The setting for the novel takes place during the Holocaust and follows Eliezer's family`s horrific journey through to Auschwitz. The learning process concluded with a trip to the Montreal Holocaust Museum...2023-04-0318 minEnglishMTL PodcastsListen to the winners of EMSB's 2022 Public Speaking Contest!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 Academy2023-03-1630 minHolocaust Education Program PodcastRosemont High School visits The Montreal Holocaust MuseumMark Bergman chats with Secondary V Rosemont High School students, Alessandra Cristiano, Katherine Sideris, and teacher Mr. Giancola, about their recent visit to the Montreal Holocaust Museum.2023-02-2309 minHolocaust Education Program PodcastHolocaust survivor Muguette Myers visits Marymount Academy InternationalAfter learning about the story of Muguette Myers, the Holocaust survivor visited Stacey Blumer's class at Marymount Academy International.In this episode you'll hear all about that visit, as we chat with resource teacher Stacey Blumer, students Johanna Seligman and Sam Deljouy Toheidi, as well as Muguette Myers herself!If you'd like to learn more about Muguette Myers, you can pick up her book entitled Where Courage Lives.You can also listen to her interview on The Effect On Us Podcast, with Eliane Goldstein. 2022-12-1215 minHolocaust Education Program PodcastRoyal West Academy's secondary III students, deeply affected by The Covenant.Royal West Academy Secondary III teacher Katharine Cukier took her class to see The Covenant, a play based on a true story from 1944 where Nazis deceived a Swiss Red Cross team investigating the treatment of Jewish inmates at a camp in Theresienstadt, Czechoslovakia. The play was written by Alice Abracen, a graduate of Royal West Academy, and former student of Ms. Cukier!Hosts Eliane Goldstein & Mark Bergman chat with Alice Abracen, Katherine Cukier, along with secondary 3 students Brad Coleman and Alexandra Athenasopoulos, about their reaction to the play!2022-12-0521 minHolocaust Education Program PodcastMonique Polak's visit from the students' perspectiveAs part of Holocaust Education Month, author Monique Polak visited two elementary schools – Our Lady of Pompei in Ahuntsic and Westmount Park to read from The Brass Charm. This marks her first picture book for children. In it she tells the story of a gift from a perfect stranger that her mother (the late Celien Spier) received on her 14th birthday while a prisoner at the Nazi concentration camp in Czechoslovakia called Theresienstadt during the Holocaust. Over the next few months Monique will be making other school visits.In this episode, you'll hear from Grade 5 students Amelia Lavergne (Westmo...2022-11-2818 minHolocaust Education Program PodcastAntisemitism, hate, and disinformation.On Friday October 28th, Liberal MP for Mount-Royal Anthony Housefather, joined Grade 6 students at Carlyle Elementary to discuss antisemitism, hate, and disinformation.On this edition of the podcast we'll chat with 2 students who attended the session (Anthony Minit-sios and Aaditya Ratan Gupta), as well as Anthony Housefather, to discuss and recap what the class learned! 2022-10-3115 minHolocaust Education Program PodcastNesbitt Elementary visits the Montreal Holocaust Museum.Our first school visit was courtesy of the grade 5 students, at Nesbitt Elementary. You'll hear what the students learned from their tour, plus their tour guide's incredible reaction! Also hear how their Child Care Worker was deeply affected by the class visit.In this podcast:Grade 5 student Nicolas Kelly.Grade 5 student Olena HolowkaChild Care Worker Charlene TimothyMontreal Holocaust Museum tour guide Agneta Hollander2022-09-2817 minHolocaust Education Program PodcastNew EMSB initiative - Holocaust Education Program.In this premiere episode, you'll meet our hosts Mark Bergman and Westmount High student Eliane Goldstein. They'll talk about the new program and find out more about the upcoming year from Monique Mcleod, head of education at the Montreal Holocaust Museum and Danika Swanson ,Consultant for the Spiritual and Community Animation Service of the EMSB.2022-09-0720 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Public Speaking ContestPublic Speaking was held online on April 26th and 27th. Students were invited to prepare and deliver a speech that just might change a little part of their world. This year, they had a quotation to inspire them and guide them in selecting their topics:
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
Joining Mark Bergman on this edition of the EMSB podcast are some of our winners, along with Anne Beamish - Consultant for Secondary English Language Arts.
Hala Taher - Secondary V - Lauren Hill Academy
Stef...2022-06-2321 min
Doctor NOS54 | Dr. Sally Langley on solo parenting, music & plastic surgeryDr. Sally Langley is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, who is based in Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand. She has worked in both public and private surgery in Christchurch and the West Coast of the South Island for more than 30 years. Her work has covered the whole spectrum of plastic surgery including craniofacial, cleft lip and palate, head and neck, paediatric, reconstructive including microsurgery, hand surgery, as well as skin cancer and breast surgery. She has has experienced being part of plastic surgery visits to a number of developing countries including Samoa and Tonga with Interplast Australia and New Zealand...2022-06-1650 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Learn more about EMSB's Virtual Parents ConferenceThe English Montreal School Board Parents Committee will present a virtual conference on Sunday, May 29th, with Mental Health being the focus of the opening session.
Joining Mark Bergman on this episode are:
Conference Chair , EMSB Parent Commissioner Daniel Tatone.
Dietician Giuliana Di Quinzio
Teacher Paul Karpontinis. (Lester B Pierson)
Briana Sansolone (Sec 5 at Lester B Pierson)
Host Lee Haberkorn.
Enjoy!2022-05-1617 min
LEARN PodcastsThe Bloomer Report: Walk a MileSend us a textI speak with Nathan Gage from James Ling High School (EMSB) who discusses his project: Walk a Mile in my Shoes 2. The project was an evolution of a previous project where donated shoes were upgraded with art. This year, they brought in a filmmaker to help the students make great videos! You can find traces of James Lyng projects and original music on Up Next Recordings (https://www.upnextrecordings.com/).2022-04-2815 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Marymount Academy International. A gem in the west end!On this episode you'll hear first hand why Marymount Academy International is such a unique gem in the west end of Montreal. Leading up to the school's virtual open house on Tuesday, host Mark Bergman sat down with principal James Fequet, IB co-ordinator Maria Raskin, as well as Secondary V students Isabela Baida and George Bright. Enjoy!
Marymount Academy International Virtual Open House: Meet the teachers and administrators online on September 21st @ 7:30 pm.
https://www.emsb.qc.ca/emsb/schools/open-house/secondary-schools/Marymount2021-09-1617 min
AVE PodcastsGabriel Gioia "Beating the System" Ep. 01Gabriel Gioia's first podcast explores the history of school.2021-06-2205 minAVE PodcastsGabriel Gioia "Beating the System" Ep. 02Gabriel's 2nd Episode - an interview with a teacher, Ms. Bolovis.2021-06-2218 minAVE PodcastsGabriel Gioia "Beating the System" Ep. 03Gabriel's 3rd Episode explores study strategies with fellow student Larry Wong.2021-06-2210 minAVE PodcastsGabriel Gioia "Beating the System" Ep. 04Episode 4 explores how to stay focused in class with fellow student Justin Morin.2021-06-2210 minAVE PodcastsGabriel Gioia "Beating the System" Ep. 05Episode 5 explores how to stay organized in school.2021-06-2204 minAVE PodcastsLaura Lopes "How Covid-19 affected people."Laura explores how the Covid-19 pandemic affected three different people.2021-06-2206 minAVE PodcastsHatice Zulal Avci "High School Insecurities"Zulal explores the causes and effects of high school insecurities.2021-06-2209 minAVE PodcastsThi Nhu Tam Thieu "Protecting ourselves while using public transportation".Tam explores the ways we can safely use public transit during Covid-19".2021-06-2207 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Teachers Recognition Awards!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!2021-05-1112 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Teachers Recognized For Excellence!The annual EMSB’s teacher appreciation ceremony recognized some outstanding teachers from this past year. Winners included teachers Vicki Theophilopoulos from Sinclair Laird Elementary School in Park Extension (youth sector); Joseph Romano from John Caboto Academy in Ahuntsic (physical education) and others.
Listen, as Mark Bergman talks to both Vicki and Joseph as well as Lucas Sasso, grade 4 at Sincliar Laird Elementary and Justin Blouin grade 5 at John Caboto Academy about what it means to be nominated- especially during this past year!2021-05-0616 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: 2021 Parent ConferenceChildren and teens face so many issues and parents often struggle with how best to help their children and that’s why the EMSB Parents Committee is holding its fourth annual Parent Conference this weekend
On Sunday, from 9 am to 4 pm, join parents for a series of workshops on a variety of issues pertaining to both your elementary and high school students.
To tell us more, EMSB Parent Commissioner, Daniel Tatone who is Chair of the Subcommittee to manage the Parents Conference joins me along with his two sons…Justin Tatone, a FACE graduate, currently at Dawson and 10 year old Isaa...2021-04-1417 minLEARN PodcastsThe Bloomer Report: Slam PoetrySend us a textThe Bloomer Report is hosted by Ben Loomer and showcases conversations with teachers working in English Schools across Quebec. Featured educators are leading projects that engage their students and their results need to be shared widely. The hope is that others will be inspired to replicate these projects in their own school and community. A conversation with Maria Raskin, an English Language Arts teacher from Marymount Academy (EMSB) takes us through her spoken word unit that she brings to every class she enters. Starting with an introduction and culminating in performance, stu...2021-03-2620 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcasts: COVID-19, One Year LaterIt’s been one year since the world changed. We take a look back at how the EMSB successfully kept students, teachers and staff safe and engaged in learning.
Joe Ortona, Chair of the EMSB, Christy Tannous, Principal EMSB Virtual Learning, School Psychologist, Dr. Despina Vassiliou and Grade 5 student in Virtual Learning, Alessia Faucher-Nucera tell us what the year has been like for them.2021-03-1717 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: EMSB alumna asks community to replenish food banksDuring this year of the pandemic, another of the many victims has been Food Security. As people remain in their homes, many no longer working and needing help, food banks have been depleted. CASA Cares, a Concordia University organization, is helping out. Former EMSB student, Divya Aery, VP Involvement at CASA Cares is asking the EMSB community to help replenish the food banks…without even leaving your home on March 13. Divya, along with Honoré Mercier Principal Sonia Marotta and Grade 6 student Julianne Falbo tell us how to get involved, what is needed as well as what schools and students can and...2021-03-0212 minLEARN PodcastsShiftED #10 – Math Education During the Pandemic with Aliya Somani and Shana Rowen (EMSB)Send us a textShiftED Podcast is back with two outstanding elementary math consultants from English Montreal School board: Aliya Somani and Shana Rowen. Our conversation is all about math, the pandemic, and re-understanding the purpose of math. Check out our blog which has the transcript for the episode as well as other articles written by the host, Chris Colley! This episode originally aired on February 25, 20212021-02-2527 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Kindergarten Registration 2021Kindergarten Registration for 2021 has already arrived. This year, to avoid those weekend long lineups, the EMSB is going on-line. A pilot project involving 5 elementary schools goes live on the EMSB website at 7am Monday, January 25.
Parents will be able to make a reservation online for their child’s registration. To explain more and how this all works, Principals from 2 of the schools in the pilot project, Rosana Caplan of Merton School and Libby Amato of East Hill School join me to provide the information parents need.
Please be advised, all Covid-19 safety protocols are in place for kindergarten registration at al...2021-01-2315 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: EMSB & Giant Steps Mini MarketAnother aspect of the EMSB’s comprehensive effort to provide education for all, is highlighted by what’s going on at the Wagar Adult Education Centre along with Giant Steps School. It’s a pilot project for people on the autism spectrum to receive hands on learning in business. In this case, it’s a mini-grocery store set up in Wagar’s cafeteria. Small perhaps, but an authentic store nonetheless.
Offering not only hands on work experience, the project is opening up corporate eyes to the value of employing people on the spectrum.
For more, here’s Wagar Adult Education Centre Princ...2020-12-1721 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Just For Kids VoicesIf you love to sing, to perform and have a passion for your community…to help out other young people like yourselves, have we got an event for you!
EMSB students it’s a chance to have your voices heard by experts and a way to have some fun over the extended holiday school break while doing some good for ER patients at the Montreal Children’s Hospital
The annual Just For Kids Voices fundraiser and competition is going online.
Go to: JFKvoices.com to get started with your crowdsourcing page and practice, practice, practice until you’re ready to record y...2020-12-0817 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Doctors weigh in on Back to SchoolCOVID-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 o...2020-08-2118 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Teacher volunteers at CHSLD during COVID-19 pandemicEMSB teachers have been doing triple duty during the COVID-19 shutdown: keeping up with their schools, their students and finding other ways to help out the community.
Grade 4 French teacher, Edith Myriem Bouyer has been doing just that and her Willingdon Elementary student Leili Lencucha has been cheering on her on!
Listen to their story here!2020-06-2609 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Harini Karthik's Groundbreaking Science ProjectAs 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-19.2020-06-1912 minLEARN PodcastsShiftED #1 – A Conversation with Jennifer Oner (EMSB)Send us a textOn this episode of ShiftED, I interviewed Jennifer Oner of Westmount Park Elementary school of the English Montreal School Board. We discussed transitioning from F2F teaching to Online. This episode originally aired on June 10, 20202020-06-1013 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: During COVID-19, EMSB student saving one pair of ears at a timeIt’s been a long couple of months for both students and teachers. Trying to keep students engaged with learning has been a priority for the EMSB through their website and the constantly updated Educational Websites & Resources page.
LaurenHill Academy Grade 11 student, Jonah Kontolemos found a way, not only to remain engaged, but used this time away from school to make a huge contribution to frontline workers…doctors, nurses and healthcare workers…who have to live in life-saving masks while treating those inflicted with Covid-19.
Using his Christmas present from his parents…a 3D printer…Jonah came up with an “Ear Saver” t...2020-05-0612 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: During COVID19, the Outreach Network Gives BackSchool closures during the Covid-19 crisis have ripple affects on everyone. The EMSB Outreach Network has been creative ensuring their at risk students remain engaged, supported and if needed, nourished. Phone calls are made on a regular basis to check in with the students and if necessary one on one sessions for school work have been arranged.
EMSB Guidance Counselor Paola Borzone and EMSB Counselor David Mills chose a one on one approach not just for their students, but for the students’ families as well.2020-04-2710 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Ms. Penny celebrates 50 years as a volunteer at Willingdon SchoolVolunteers are an integral component of the EMSB family. Dedicating their time to assist students and teachers alike.
Meet Penny Fenwick: Ms. Penny, as she is affectionately called, has been a sanctuary to students needing help at Willingdon Elementary for 50 years and counting.
50 YEARS!
And Willingdon Principal Carmen Nicolas talks about the invaluable service volunteers and especially Ms. Penny provide to the EMSB.2020-04-1711 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: In the era of COVID-19, educational resources for parentsToday, speaking to Jamie Quinn, EMSB Educational Consultant and a Board Librarian Alissa Rosellini, the EMSB website, set up for keeping students engaged in learning during this time, is explained. How to use it, what you will find and the importance of setting up routine use of these valuable resources.
It’s all on the EMSB website: your most valuable tool for assisting your children’s education during the pandemic. www.emsb.qc.ca
Here are some important links for parents and students, for parental feedback and further information:
https://www.emsb.qc.ca/emsb/community/education
EMSB Virtual Library: http...2020-04-0813 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Student Services during COVID-19Schools being closed does not mean the staff of the EMSB is not working. On the contrary, the entire staff has been working tirelessly to ensure the continued engagement and support of EMSB families and students. Keeping students engaged in learning during this difficult time of social distancing is what is motivating EMSB teachers and support staff.
Children with Special Needs are not being left behind. Sabrina Petrocco, Asst. Director of Student Services and Patrizia Sansone, Coordinator, Student Services Dept. explain what assistance is available to parents and children with special needs on the EMSB website and offer solid advice...2020-04-0314 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Adam Aktas tells us about his devastating life changing experienceThe EMSB has the highest graduation rates among public schools in the province. But that doesn’t mean high school is an easy time for students. Academic pressures, home pressures, social media, “squads” and more. Students have a lot on their plates and it can be overwhelming.
Adam Aktas knows exactly what that feels like, and then some.
During Perseverance Week, Adam visited his alma mater, Lester B Pearson High School, to talk to students about his devastating life changing experience that could easily have led him down a dangerous path. He was attacked and viciously beaten while walking home one da...2020-03-0921 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Ariana Ianniciello's thrill of a lifetime!The EMSB student body is bursting with not only academic but cultural and artistic talent as well. One Lester B Pearson High School Sec 4 student had the thrill of a lifetime for her 16th birthday when she was invited to sing the opening American and Canadian anthems at the Bell Centre on, what turned out to be on her birthday. Ariana Ianniciello has won numerous prizes for her singing and performs professionally. She uses the name Ari Skye as her singing alter ego. However, she is not leaning solely on her stunning voice for a future career. LBPHS provides her...2020-02-2512 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Commitment To SuccessThe 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...2020-02-0512 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: EMSB Libraries, Your Space to ExploreLibraries have come a long way since the Dewey Decimal System, and the EMSB has not only kept up with the times in transforming their libraries, but is forging ahead to be sure all students needs are met for reading, studying and yes, playing games. Turns out the new libraries are where students talk to each other, discuss and collaborate on projects and share ideas.
Julia Stark, Librarian at Lauren Hill Senior has lived the transformation earning her Masters of Library & Information Science from McGill in 2005. Julia guides us through the changes. Students Auriane Gaffney, Sec 5 Laurier MacDonald, Rachel MacPhee...2020-01-2816 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: General Vanier and the Ronald McDonald HouseIn what has become a tradition, every year 10 lucky General Vanier students have the opportunity to spend one morning at the Ronald McDonald House in Outremont, preparing a holiday lunch for the patients and their families. From cutting vegetables, to washing the dishes, the students look forward to this unique chance to bring a smile to the faces of children and parents who need it the most. In addition to a hearty meal, the students come bearing gifts as well as arts and crafts supplies to make this an unforgettable morning for everyone involved. This episode of the EMSB Podcast...2019-12-2510 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: LaurenHill Academy gets into the Spirit Of GivingThe holiday season is upon us as we rush to shower our families and friends with food and gifts. The holidays bring warmth to our homes as we remind ourselves how lucky we are for our loved ones.
As we all know, it’s not the story for everyone. At Lauren Hill Academy, the Junior campus is buzzing with ways to share their bounty with others who have to do with less. The annual CTV Spirit of Giving campaign is a conduit for the students of the EMSB to help those who don’t have as much.
Lauren Hill Academy Vice...2019-12-1813 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: The EMSB Chorale Celebrates 40 Years of MusicUnder the 30 year direction of the EMSB Chorale Executive & Artistic Director and Conductor, Patricia Abbott, the Children’s Chorus has evolved into 108 primary and secondary student voices creating a pitch perfect sound that, quite frankly, gives you goosebumps…the EMSB Chorale. Suzanne Desautels chats with Director Abbott and 2 choir members: Sec 4 student Amalia Taylor and Westmount High’s Sec 5 student Patrick Knowlton about their concerts, their love of music and how other EMSB students between Grade 4 and Sec 5 can get involved.2019-12-1016 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Career Fair 2019The 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...2019-10-1817 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Back to a new school for Westmount ParkThe 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...2019-09-1309 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Transitioning to KindergartenA new school year is fraught with nerves and excitement for returning students. Catching up with classmates, meeting new teachers and regaining their footing for another academic year.
For the first timers, kindergarteners, it’s a time of immense change, uncertainty and a big building with lots of new faces. Often parents are experiencing anxiety as their youngsters take this first giant step. Anxiety over separation, performance and the fact their little ones are on their own.
Rest assured, the EMSB has the experience and dedicated professionals to help parents and students transition to the start of academic life.
We ge...2019-09-0612 min
Inspirations News PodcastLearn more about the EMSB's Assistive Technology!In this episode, Mark Bergman chats with a grade 6 student and her teacher at Coronation School, about how the EMSB's assistive technology has helped her thrive and succeed in school!2019-06-1915 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Inside Willingdon School, Part 1With the school year winding down, most are setting their sights on summer vacation. But, bursting at the seams and loosing specialty rooms to student classrooms, at Willingdon Elementary in NDG, they are gearing up for the creation of a new Senior Campus to house Grades 5 and 6 for September 2019.
Over the next several weeks our podcasts will take you through this huge undertaking. An undertaking that has happened quickly and with full support from Principal Carmen Nicolas, Teachers, Parents, Students of the Willingdon Community and importantly, the EMSB. You’ll be hearing from Staff, students and parents. Plus our podcasts wi...2019-05-1415 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: 2019 Public Speaking CompetitionThe EMSB's annual board-wide Public Speaking Competition is not just a "speech contest" but a showcase for students to get out a message that is both personal and important to them. The quality of the speeches is astounding, well researched, focused and confidently presented - and these students are only in high school. Congratulations to all the students who pushed aside their fears to participate, you are all winners. And to the top speakers for this year's competition: Royal West Sec III Cameron O'Hare, Lauren Hill Sec IV Siena Blier and FACE Sec V Linnea Sander. Meet them now and...2019-04-2509 min