The Blank Canvas

On our final episode of Season 6 we give thanks to the year being over and a special tribute to our colleague Nancy Battet who is retiring from the LBPSB!

Students and Staff create a High Tea event for local seniors! Over two days John Rennie Students serve and treat seniors to High Tea, games and dancing making it a very touching, memorable event for all. Featured on this episode, Miss Sonya Vann, Miss Beverley Landry, Music Director, Zaynab, Rhys, Holly, Hailey, Larissa,Miss Wendy, Emerson, Wesley and Principal Joseph.

grade 6 students dive into art making with Black History as our theme. We go live and speak to students who react to the project. Special thanks Teacher, Lucy Ferracane and all the staff who made this a wonderful session. Congratulations to all the students who participated and helped.

Michelle Painchaud talks about her new program The Curious Critters Classroom Corner for schools where she innovates Science and the Arts in interactive workshops for students. Bringing in critters and sharing her expertise with our teachers and students. Book your workshop at Curious.critters.classroom@gmail.com

Horizon High Schools’ Principal Ben Matlin speaks about creating opportunities and how his school’s momentum is changing lives. A brief conversation about his team at the school and how the alternative approach to teaching is leading to success for the students.

Our season starts off with Marilyn Santucci, from the LBPSB Communications Team. Always on the move we were able to get an exclusive interview with Marilyn who is constantly bringing us the stories that matter. A great start to Season 6 of the podcast!

The Blank Canvas Podcast Season 5 Ep.8 with Host Frank Caracciolo, appreciation episode. Frank ends season five with thoughts and thanks about this past year in the Arts.

Akeen Kidder also known as The Yarn Art Guy introduces us to his unique approach to making art. Akeen talks about his passion for creating and the joys of working with others .

Lester B. Pearson’s Director General Dr. Cindy Finn stops by to chat and help celebrate our 50th episode. Happy to have this opportunity to speak about arts and education with Dr. Finn!

ESD Talks, In the tradition of Ted Talks we are launching a new project where students can choose to speak to topics they are passionate about. Join Amelia Crerar, and Phyllis Orofino as we discuss the launch of this new project from the Educational Service Department to a classroom near you!

For our holiday episode, the gift of Music with Edgewater Elementary’s Music Specialist, Miss Yan Tsoi Bonnema. As we prepare for our holiday break Miss Yan speaks to the importance of Music, her new program , students and the importance of Music in our lives. Happy Holidays!

Pierrefonds Community High School has a hidden gem in their Culinary Arts Program with Daniel Vanson. Chef Vanson discusses the Culinary Arts Program at PCHS and creates a program that focuses on life skills and the joys of working in a kitchen. From knife skills to creating recipes students learn by doing!

Art Specialist, Cathy Diemahave and her Reach for the Stars Program embark on a new project where students create their own podcasts. We are also joined by former Video Journalist and Producer at CBC Montreal, Chloe Ranaldi who has joined the LBPSB Communications Team. Have a listen and see what these students are creating for their school community.

The Blank Canvas Podcast, Season 5 Ep. 1 with Artist and Educator Beverley Ann Landry. Beverley speaks about the latest craze with mural painting in our schools. Her experience and projects with our students, administrators and the positive effects of creating art in our schools.

Director General, Dr. Cindy Finn discusses the importance of Art Education as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary Year at Lester B. Pearson School Board.

Riverview Elementary’s Art Specialist Miss Amanda speaks about her art program and creating Art Expo 2024.

Maple Grove Elementary wins the First Elementary School Dance Off! We talk about the Dance Off and the ultra positive effect of bringing dance into our schools.

It’s Nutrition Awareness Month and Think Before You Drink is this year’s topic as we give workshops for staff and students at The EdVenture Program at Horizon High School. ESD’s Miranda Greco is heading up the workshops!

ESD’s Patricia Blackett and Angela Lionetti discuss their workshop, Courageous Conversations and EDDI work with staff and students at LBPSB.

Kemba Mitchell, Community Development Agent for LBPSB speaks about Black History Month and shares insight to positive changes in our schools.

A chat with my colleague Nicolas Doyon, Arts Consultant from the EMSB. We chat about our roles and how the arts impact education.

Nancy Battet stops by to discuss past and future collaborations with Career Days and Entrepreneurship programs. Helping students realize their potential.

ESD’s Nutrition Consultant, Miranda Greco is launching a new project that coincides with World Food Day, October 16, 2023. Bringing awareness to food and water insecurity around the world and in our own communities.

Season 3 finale, your host runs through highlights and shares notes and gratitude on the state of art education at LBPSB.

The Blank Canvas has all the info for the upcoming BHS Film Festival. A red carpet event will be taking place to celebrate student films!