Senior School Update
August 18, 2022
Upcoming Events
Monday, August 29 - Friday, September 2: Orientation and Senior School staggered start.
Monday, August 29: Orientation Day - newly-registered Grade 9, 10 & 11 group of 14 students
Monday, August 29: Grade 10-1 Outdoor Ed Day
Tuesday, August 30⋅9:00 – 9:30am Grade 9 Opening Assembly
Tuesday, August 30: First Full Day of School for Grade 9 only
Tuesday, August 30: Grade 10-2 Outdoor Ed Day
Wednesday, August 31⋅9:00 – 9:30am Grade 10 Opening Assembly
Wednesday, August 31: First Full Day of School For Grades 10 only
Thursday, September 1⋅9:00 – 9:30am Grade 11 Opening Assembly
Thursday, September 1: Grade 10-3 Outdoor Ed Day
Friday, September 2: All Grades 9 to 11 in School - Full Day
Friday, September 2: Senior School Week of Welcome Fantastic Friday - no academic classes
Friday, September 2 Senior School Phys Ed starts
Monday, September 5: Labour Day - School Closed
Tuesday, September 6: SS Duke of Edinburgh deadline to receive awards on September 21
Wednesday, September 7⋅3:00 – 4:00pm: Extracurricular Activities Fair for SS students
Wednesday, September 14⋅2:45 – 4:15pm: Extracurricular Activities begin for Senior School
Wednesday, September 14⋅7:00 – 11:00am: Gryphon Sale
Need to Know
PREPARING FOR "BACK TO SCHOOL":
- We are planning our return to school based on the most current directives provided by the government with regards to Covid-19 health and safety measures, which can be found on our Covid Corner webpage. (These measures have not changed since May 2022.) We’ll keep you informed in our upcoming weekly e-newsletters.
- Parent-Student Handbook: The Parent-Student Handbook is designed to inform parents and students on the school policies and guidelines and is available on our website (About>Parent-Student Handbook). Please take a look with your son.
- Directory Information: If you have moved during the summer or if you have a new telephone number or email address at home or at work, please email the changes to Kelli Poulin (poulink@selwyn.ca). It is extremely important that this information is accurate and that updates are reported throughout the school year.
- School Bus Service: Selwyn House will be offering a bus service for the 2022-2023 school year with routes to the following areas: Nun's Island, West Island/Ville St-Laurent, Laval/TMR, and possibly a new route for the South Shore. If you would like more information or to register your child, please contact Ms. Jennifer Whitewick.
French and English Summer Reading 2022-2023
English Summer Reading for students entering Grade 9-11 2022-2023.
Grade 9: The Marrow Thieves - Cherie Dimaline
Grade 10: Escape from Camp 14 - Blaine Harden
Grade 11: Educated - Tara Westover
Students will be tested on their summer reading book during the first week of classes in the fall. Classroom teachers will be spending the first weeks of the school year discussing the summer reading book and the first major written assignment for each grade will be based on this text. Please click here for Summer Reading requirements. For more information, please contact Ms. Palko.
LECTURE D’ÉTÉ Français for students entering Grade 9-11 2022-2023.
Lecture d'été - consignes par niveau (2022-2023)
Pour de plus amples informations ou des précisions, veuillez contacter Mme Guillet
Laptops for 2022-2023: Grade 9-11 students will need to provide their own laptops. The laptop may be of any make or model. Students must have a laptop with them for class every day.
The laptop should meet these specifications:
Core i5 or similar processor
4 Gb Ram
256 Gb Hard Drive
Wireless AC card
Webcam
MAC or Windows
Click here for the laptop letter.
For more information, please contact JP Trudeau, Director of Technology
Orientation Day for newly-registered Grade 9, 10 & 11 group of 14 newly- enrolled students, Monday, August 29.
What to expect for the first week of school Monday, August 29 - Friday, September 2:
Return to School - Staggered Start Info for Students
The first week back to school in August will be a staggered start for all students in Grades 9 through 11. Students are expected to be in their school uniform (summer uniform is permitted) and bring a pen/pencil, a notebook, and a water bottle. Students will be given snacks and lunch. More details about the daily schedule will be sent in August.
Senior “Back to School” Updates in August: Please note that the SS Back to School Updates containing important documents and information for the 2022-23 academic year will be emailed the week of August 15 . Please ensure that we have your correct and up-to-date email address. Please notify Ms. Poulin of any changes.
Pre-season soccer and football training for the 2022-23 season will be available on the Athletics webpage as it becomes available.
Student Leadership & Experiential Education
Class of 2023 - Grade 11 Tie Voting
An email was sent to all students and parents in the Class of 2023 to vote on Grade 11 tie options for next year as your classmates designed a custom tie for your grade. Only students can vote. The results will be tallied and confirmed on Friday, July 8.
Grade 10 Outdoor Education River Days:
Please note that each Grade 10 Core Group will have their Outdoor Ed River Day during the first week of school. More information, including core group class lists and a packing list, will be sent in August; however, please take note of the dates to ensure you are free to attend:
Monday, August 29 - Grade 10-1
Tuesday, August 30 - Grade 10-2
Thursday, September 1 - Grade 10-3
Reminders
Summer Camps at SHS: Updated Summer Camps and Programs
Important Dates 2022-2023: For the Important Dates for the next school year - click here.
Selwyn House Important Dates 2022-2023
Social Media:
Selwyn House School
Website: www.selwyn.ca
Location: 95 Chemin de la Côte-Saint-Antoine, Westmount, QC, Canada
Phone: 514-931-9481
Facebook: facebook.com/selwynhouseschool