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John Abbott's SOAR mentorship initiative hopes to empower students from racialized communities.

Carey Tate

Jan 122 min read

John Abbott's SOAR mentorship initiative hopes to empower students from racialized communities.

The mentorship program will pair mentors with students to provide encouragement and guidance to members from racial minority groups.

Hooked on school days: Greg Kelly recognizes the hard work of students in his riding

West Island News

Mar 1, 20221 min read

Community

Hooked on school days: Greg Kelly recognizes the hard work of students in his riding

17 students were awarded certificates of recognition from their MNA Greg Kelly.

BREAKING: Stabbing ends in tragedy for West Island youth.

Feb 10, 20221 min read

Breaking News

BREAKING: Stabbing ends in tragedy for West Island youth.

A recent altercation has resulted in the death of a 16-year-old John Rennie student.

Celebrating the lunar new year with LBPSB International

Feb 1, 20221 min read

Education

Celebrating the lunar new year with LBPSB International

The students of the John Killingbeck Student Dormitories rung in the lunar new year with a dumpling-making workshop.

Jan 13, 20222 min read

Fun things to do

Valentine's Day cards for veterans

Veterans Affairs Canada is asking children to make Valentine's cards to send to Veterans in care facilities.

The effects of remote learning on students

Dec 30, 20212 min read

Coronavirus

The effects of remote learning on students

The pandemic forced the majority of people into their homes whether they liked it or not. This included the endless amount of students...

Dec 16, 20211 min read

Education

Little carollers making a big change!

The students at Sherbrooke Acadmey Jr. will be calling in exchange for donations for the West Island Mission.

Here's where you're actually allowed to study on the West Island

Nov 11, 20212 min read

Coronavirus

Here's where you're actually allowed to study on the West Island

Here's where you're actually allowed to study on the West Island.

Let me study at a coffee shop: we both have every right to be there

Sep 24, 20213 min read

Community

Let me study at a coffee shop: we both have every right to be there

If you’ve ever been frustrated by studying students, maybe this article will shed light on a perspective or two you may not have considered.

Building an Online Community with the Wisdom Exchange Project

West Island News

Apr 6, 20211 min read

Community

Building an Online Community with the Wisdom Exchange Project

The Wisdom Exchange Project connects students with older adults in Quebec to form an online community & provide COVID-safe social engagement

Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation Celebrates Resilience Shown by Students Throughout 2020

West Island News

Feb 23, 20213 min read

Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation Celebrates Resilience Shown by Students Throughout 2020

The Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation (CSTF) has proudly awarded $203,000 to 26 Canadian students to support their continued achievement

West Island University students create online mathematics tutoring service

Rhonda Massad

Oct 27, 20201 min read

Education

West Island University students create online mathematics tutoring service

Matrix e-Learning is a bilingual online tutoring service co-founded by West Island university students, Dahlia & Mathieu.

COVID-19: Québec's At-Risk Students Feeling Left Behind

Sep 25, 20203 min read

Coronavirus

COVID-19: Québec's At-Risk Students Feeling Left Behind

COVID-19: What does the reality of Québec school's online learning program look like for at-risk students and parents with a valid medical e

The invisible killers: COVID-19 and student Mental Health

West Island News

Jul 7, 20201 min read

Coronavirus

The invisible killers: COVID-19 and student Mental Health

SEL360 is an organization of youth service professionals who collaborate via round-table discussions to reduce the stigma and more.

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