EnglishMTL Podcasts

If 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...

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...

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 som...

COVID-19 has changed everything for everyone: there are so many questions on how to get our children back to school and how to keep everyone as healthy as possible. To answer these questions and to give parents the best current advice available, three doctors join the EMSB podcast: Gerald Fried, Professor of Surgery at McGill, MUHC Surgeon and Associate Dean Education Technology & Innovation, Dr....

EMSB 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!

As we are all learning during this pandemic, science plays a huge role in our safety and our future. EMSB science teachers nurture their students’ curiosity everyday…curiosity that spurs their questions of how and why and why not? Science Fairs across the country were cancelled but student projects were not. Meet 15 year old Lauren Hill Academy student Harini Karthik and LHA Science teacher Magy D...

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”.

It’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 front...

School 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 Counse...

Volunteers 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...

Today, 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...

Schools 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...

The 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...

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 perform...

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

Libraries 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 Laur...

In 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 a...

The 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...

Under 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...

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 de...

The end of high school is on the horizon. So what’s next? There are several paths open to graduating high school students, but how do you find out what is the best fit for you? And what are those paths? The EMSB Annual Career Fair answers many of those questions for anyone over the age of 16. EMSB High Schools tour the Career Fair to get some ideas. Kiosks from CEGEPs, University, Vocational schoo...

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!

The bell has rung and school is back in session. The 2019-2020 academic year will bring about many challenges for EMSB administrators, teachers and the community. But those challenges will stay out of the classroom as the dedicated teachers and support staff get down to the important business of educating our young people. 6th Graders Anne Onjuru and Gavin Cupid join me along with EMSB Chair Angel...

A 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. Anx...

It’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...