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EnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Author and Podcaster Amanda CupidoOn this episode of the EMSB Podcast, Assistant Director General Jack Chadirdjian sits down with Amanda Cupido. Cupido, is a Canadian podcast producer, author, speaker, educator, and entrepreneur. She is the founder & CEO of Lead Podcasting, a full-service agency that helps organizations, leaders, and enterprises develop, launch, and manage podcasts.
Recently, Cupido launched her new book: Let's Talk Podcasting for Kids and visited Elizabeth Ballantyne School and the Montreal West Children's Library to teach Grade 6 students about podcasting.
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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 Podcasts
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EnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Rendez-vous jeunesse sur la democratie-scolaireEMSB Podcast: Rendez-vous jeunesse sur la democratie-scolaire by EnglishMTL Podcasts
2025-04-3008 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Laurier Macdonald Career Centre's Open HouseEMSB Podcast: Laurier Macdonald Career Centre's Open House by EnglishMTL Podcasts
2025-04-2304 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Alex Tagliani vists Laurier Macdonald Career CentreEMSB Podcast: Alex Tagliani vists Laurier Macdonald Career Centre by EnglishMTL Podcasts
2025-04-2109 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Carlyle Live with MNAs Eric Girard And Michelle SetlakweEMSB Podcast: Carlyle Live with MNAs Eric Girard And Michelle Setlakwe by EnglishMTL Podcasts
2025-02-0308 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Dante School's PELO ProgramEMSB Podcast: Dante School's PELO Program by EnglishMTL Podcasts
2025-02-0307 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB (Mini) Podcast: Carlyle's Music ProgramEMSB (Mini) Podcast: Carlyle's Music Program by EnglishMTL Podcasts
2025-01-2203 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 Podcasts
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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 #Music
2025-01-1520 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast, Special Edition: Carlyle School's first podcastThe students from Carlyle International School, along with broadcaster Dan Laxer, produced their first podcast of the year. Listen to hear all about what happened this fall at Carlyle, from the students themselves! Thank you to the school's journalism club and to Dan Laxer!
2024-12-2008 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Mackay Centre's New PlaygroundEMSB Podcast: Mackay Centre's New Playground by EnglishMTL Podcasts
2024-09-2622 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 Podcasts
2024-06-2109 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: Our Lady of Pompei; Past Joys, Future Horizons!In this episode we explore the fond memories and bright futures of young students. Host Mark Bergman is joined by three remarkable 6th-grade students from Our Lady of Pompei: Corentino Corse Masone, Rebecca Guerrera, and Charlie Yarmush. Join us as they reminisce about their favorite moments in elementary school and share their dreams for high school.
2024-06-1208 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Carlyle Live's Inaugural EpisodeEMSB Podcast: Carlyle Live's Inaugural Episode by EnglishMTL Podcasts
2024-06-0411 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Teacher Recognition AwardsEMSB Podcast: Teacher Recognition Awards by EnglishMTL Podcasts
2024-05-0908 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Laurier MacDonald Career Centre Open HouseEMSB Podcast: Laurier MacDonald Career Centre Open House by EnglishMTL Podcasts
2024-04-3012 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Rosemount High School's New Art-Études ProgramRosemount 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 w...
2024-02-1614 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: On cultive le français...jour après jour!EMSB Podcast: On cultive le français...jour après jour! by EnglishMTL Podcasts
2024-01-1217 minEnglishMTL PodcastsBalado CSEM: On cultive le français...jour après jour!Balado CSEM: On cultive le français...jour après jour! by EnglishMTL Podcasts
2024-01-1116 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 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB's 2023 Parent ConferenceAre 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
2023-05-2319 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Honouring Our TeachersEMSB Podcast: Honouring Our Teachers by EnglishMTL Podcasts
2023-05-1111 minEnglishMTL PodcastsScience Fair Award Winning Projects!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.
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...
2023-05-0414 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Bill 96 ConferenceEMSB Podcast: Bill 96 Conference by EnglishMTL Podcasts
2023-04-2909 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 Academy
2023-03-1630 minEnglishMTL PodcastsBalado CSEM: Le Mois de FrançaisBalado CSEM: Le Mois de Français by EnglishMTL Podcasts
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EnglishMTL PodcastsBalado CSEM: La culture à l'écoleBalado CSEM: La culture à l'école by EnglishMTL Podcasts
2022-09-2225 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Special Report: John F. Kennedy Adult Education CentreThe 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.
2022-07-0102 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Special Report: Rosemount Technology CentreIndustrial Drafting [Computer Aided Design], Machining Techniques, and Digital Graphics Technology (Printing) are just three of the programs offered at Rosemount Technology Centre, suitable for the creatively inclined. Listen here for a sneak-peek into each of the programs.
2022-06-2704 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...
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2022-06-1519 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Tips & tricks to combat the stress of examsThis episode focusses on the reality of exams, and the stress that comes with it. We'll hear from students, as well as school staff on tips & tricks on how to best best prepared.
On this episode:
Shayna - Sec V - Rosemont High School
Clarissa, Anna Marie, Arianna & Vanessa - Sec IV - JFK High School
Alexander Beckford - Guidance counsellor - JFK High School
Jessika Neri- Teacher History & English - Rosemont High School
2022-06-1315 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Sport-Études program and hockey at LBPHSMark Bergman joins Sport-Études program co-ordinator Casey Gagné, coaches Nick Romano & Gianni Cantini, as well as Midget AAA player Cristiano Spadafora to chat about the amazing Sport-Etudes hockey program at LBPHS!
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EnglishMTL PodcastsSpecial Report: St. Laurent Adult Education Career FairReporter Nicole Proano recently attended the St. Laurent Adult Education Career Fair. Here is her report.
2022-05-2702 minEnglishMTL PodcastsSpecial Report: Career opportunities to the next level!Laurier Macdonald Career Centre students are taking their career opportunities to the next level with the Electric Vehicle Mechanics program. They're learning all they need to know about the vehicles of the future. To find out more about the program and the student experience, listen here.
2022-05-2703 minEnglishMTL PodcastsSpecial Report: Experience and passion at the St. Pius X Career CentreIt's all experience and passion at the St. Pius X Career Centre, where the next generation of hoteliers and chefs are being trained for their future careers. To learn more about the opportunities available through the Professional Cooking and Hotel Reception programs, listen here.
2022-05-2703 minEnglishMTL PodcastsSpecial Report: Teacher Recognition Day!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.
2022-05-1703 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 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Leonardo Da Vinci Academy comes together to help Ukrainian refugeesStudents and staff at Leonardo Da Vinci Academy came together to help Ukrainian refugees, in an unbelievable way! Listen to how this initiative came together, as Mark Bergman speaks with school principal Nadia Sammarco as well as students Nino Fusco & Mia Campilii.
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2022-05-0219 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Students of Carlyle Elementary School create new song!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!
2022-04-0113 min
EnglishMTL PodcastsBalado CSEM: Raconte-moi ton histoireBalado CSEM: Raconte-moi ton histoire by EnglishMTL Podcasts
2022-03-3122 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Royal Vale Student takes home grand prize in Commonwealth competitionDevon 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.
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EnglishMTL PodcastsBalado CSEM: Le prix Robert Alfred Peck pour l’excellence en français.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...
2022-03-0816 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Celebrating the holidays with Grade 6!Merry Christmas! We're checking in with some grade 6 students to see how they celebrated the holidays over the last few weeks, and to chat about what their schools were doing during this festive season! from Dante School, we talk to grade 6 students Eva Pereira & Nicholas Fussco, and from Dunrae Gardens, Leyla Fernandez & Julian Katz.
Enjoy!
2021-12-2111 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: James Lyng High School's new RnB Cafe!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
2021-12-0216 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: The flourishing garden project at St. Monica Elementary SchoolThe 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!
2021-11-0918 minEnglishMTL PodcastsFocus on the East End Podcasts: Leonardo Da Vinci AcademyRobotics 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.
2021-10-2508 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/Marymount
2021-09-1617 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: MIND High School's new community engagement project.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
2021-06-0126 minEnglishMTL PodcastsFocus on East End Montreal: John Caboto SchoolFocus on East End Montreal: John Caboto School by EnglishMTL Podcasts
2021-05-1310 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 PodcastsFocus on East End Montreal: Rosemount High SchoolJoin the Dino Sisto as he visits each EMSB school in the East End, shining a light on what makes their community so unique.
2021-05-1011 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 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 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Inside FACE School's Virtual ConcertWhen 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”.
2021-02-0416 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 PodcastsGraduating Orderlies from Shadd Health And Business Center!160 Shadd students met the incredible challenge of completing a condensed 375 hour course in patient support this summer, at Shadd Heath And Business Center. Listen, as Mark Bergman chat with school principal Joe Cacchione about what it took to put the course together. We'll also hear from 2 graduates, Maria Dhe Paganon & Dave Morin about their incredible experience in the program and on the field.
2020-12-0222 minEnglishMTL PodcastsJohn F. Kennedy High School, honours our veterans.In this podcast, Mark Bergman speaks with the wonderful students and staff at John F. Kennedy High School. Rocco Speranza, JFK's Spiritual Care & Guidance counselor, set up a multitude of projects where the students can learn about why it's so important to remember and honour our veterans on November 11th and always. Grade 8 students, Sarah Chiby and Santhina Thaurairajasingam talk to us about some great school initiatives such as No Stone Left Alone, Faces Behind Our Freedom, and more!
2020-11-0314 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 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: The Aaron, Tasso & Suzanne Show Returns!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”.
2020-06-0819 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: Meet Avah, one of the most prolific fundraisers for The Terry Fox Foundation!!The Terry Fox Run is an annual event in Montreal area schools. One of the most prolific fundraisers is a Grade 6 student at Edinburgh Elementary in Montreal West.
This year marked Avah Pennefather’s 11 th “run”. Her first was in her stroller pushed by her mother, Lauren. Avah is 11 years old and has spent her life raising funds for the Terry Fox Foundation, up to $11,000…so far. Her passion and dedication is inspiring and heartwarming and she’s only 11 years old! Her support has been her family, her school and her community. Principal Mauro Zampini is proud of all Edinburgh students f...
2019-10-3110 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: High school open houses.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!
2019-09-2413 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 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Inside Willingdon School, Part 6It’s the day Willingdon Grades 4 and 5 have been waiting for. Their first visit as a class to their new home at the Willingdon Senior Campus.
Lot’s of excitement and anticipation filled the halls of Willingdon Elementary as students prepared to make the trek through NDG.
What do they think? What will they find?
As the Senior Campus will undergo updating over the summer break, students are asked to use their imagination and submit suggestions as to how their new school building will and should look. The adventure begins…
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EnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Westmount Park Elementary School's Big MoveWestmount 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 g...
2019-06-1516 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Inside Willingdon School, Part 5The Willingdon expansion is a huge change not only for students and parents, but teachers as well. It’s an adjustment and a challenge especially for those who will travel from the Junior campus (original NDG Willingdon Elementary) to the Senior campus (Somerled & Coronation) to teach.
So what do they think about the expansion? How will their students benefit?
Speaking with Willingdon’s Phys Ed Teacher, Lara Belinsky (Ms. B) and Science Specialist, Kathleen Usher (Doctor Kat), who will be teaching at both campuses, the Willingdon community can rest assured the teachers have this covered! The positive effects the expansion will...
2019-06-1312 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Inside Willingdon, Part 4In the Fourth of our series on the Willingdon Elementary Expansion (Jr & Sr Campuses) I speak with Grade 6 students who will not be attending the new campus, but still played an integral part in the planning of the Sr. campus layout.
Willingdon 2019 Graduates Opal Phillips and Dario Tordini join me to explain what they told administrators would help the learning environment for future students. Very interesting perspectives…It’s about space, breathing time, caring for fellow classmates and…space.
2019-06-0609 minEnglishMTL PodcastsEMSB Podcast: Inside Willingdon School, Part 3Our special series of podcasts on the expansion of Willingdon Elementary to include a Junior and Senior Campus continues.
Now, it’s the students’ turn to talk about their thoughts and feelings regarding the September 2019 changes.
In their first podcast ever...meet Ariella Nayer (Grade 3) who will be the “senior” class at the Junior campus and she’s quite pleased about the extra space the classes will have. Quincy Philippas (Grade 4) is into music…excited about the new music room at the Senior campus and the stage for performances. Charlotte Meredith-Bergbusch, Grade 5, is wowed by the outdoor space and those soccer field...
2019-05-2909 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...
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