EnglishMTL Podcasts

EMSB Podcast: EMSB Honours our three Teachers of the Year by EnglishMTL Podcasts

EMSB Podcast: Rendez-vous jeunesse sur la democratie-scolaire by EnglishMTL Podcasts

EMSB Podcast: Laurier Macdonald Career Centre's Open House by EnglishMTL Podcasts

EMSB Podcast: Alex Tagliani vists Laurier Macdonald Career Centre by EnglishMTL Podcasts

The EMSB is excited to introduce a new podcast dedicated to the Ministry's CCQ program, designed specifically for parents. This podcast aims to dispel any concerns or misconceptions you may have about the program and provide valuable insights into how it benefits your children. Join us as we explore the various aspects of the program through an engaging podcast. This is a fantastic opportunity to stay informed and feel more connected to your child's educational journey. Tune in and discover how this program can positively impact your child's learning experience. Happy listening!

EMSB Podcast: Carlyle Live with MNAs Eric Girard And Michelle Setlakwe by EnglishMTL Podcasts

EMSB Podcast: Dante School's PELO Program by EnglishMTL Podcasts

EMSB (Mini) Podcast: Carlyle's Music Program by EnglishMTL Podcasts

EMSB Podcast, Special Edition: Carlyle student Q&A with MNAs Eric Girard & Michelle Setlakwe by EnglishMTL Podcasts

Ode 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

The 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!

EMSB Podcast: Mackay Centre's New Playground by EnglishMTL Podcasts

EMSB Podcast: St. Gabriel's Elementary: Cherished Memories and Bright Futures! by EnglishMTL Podcasts

Join 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.

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.

EMSB Podcast: Carlyle Live's Inaugural Episode by EnglishMTL Podcasts

EMSB Podcast: Teacher Recognition Awards by EnglishMTL Podcasts

EMSB Podcast: Laurier MacDonald Career Centre Open House by EnglishMTL Podcasts

Rosemount 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 what the different keys are. From there, we will teach you how to read those elements and how to perform them on the instrument that you have selected. Students sometimes come here with no musical experience. We teach you everything.” While music instruction has long been a staple at Rosemount, the introduction of the much-anticipated Arts-Études program allows for music to be incorporated throughout the school day, as opposed to strictly after-school as a 75-minute extra-curricular course between 3 pm and 4:15 pm. Music classes are now interspersed throughout the day, with students having as many as three for-credit music courses in a single day. “Under the Arts-études program, we are asking the government for permission to allot a certain number of minutes throughout the school year,” said Mr. Cooperwood. “Under a regular music program, you can see the students, but for very short amounts of time. The Arts-études program makes it all possible.”

EMSB Podcast: On cultive le français...jour après jour! by EnglishMTL Podcasts

Balado CSEM: On cultive le français...jour après jour! by EnglishMTL Podcasts

Listen 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.

Are 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

EMSB Podcast: Honouring Our Teachers by EnglishMTL Podcasts

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, the Centre for Physical Education and Sports of the Université de Montréal. Laura De Angelis and Elisabetta Iorio and their Project Can You Remember? won the Champlain College, St. Lambert Campus Science Award and the John Abbott College Science Award Emma Birlean's project Anxiety for High Achievers won the Dawson College Science Award and the McGill University - Psychology Award

EMSB Podcast: Bill 96 Conference by EnglishMTL Podcasts

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

Balado CSEM: Le Mois de Français by EnglishMTL Podcasts

Balado CSEM: La culture à l'école by EnglishMTL Podcasts

The 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.

Industrial 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.

Public 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 Stefano Vendittoli - Secondary I - Vincent Massey Collegiate Mathew Luong - Secondary II - Laurier Macdonald High School

Balado CSEM: La Robotique by EnglishMTL Podcasts

This 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

Mark 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!

Reporter Nicole Proano recently attended the St. Laurent Adult Education Career Fair. Here is her report.

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.

It'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.

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.

The 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!

Students 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.

Balado CSEM: Chorale CSEM by EnglishMTL Podcasts

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!

Balado CSEM: Raconte-moi ton histoire by EnglishMTL Podcasts

Devon 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.

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 et a occupé des postes similaires à l'ancienne Commission scolaire Westmount de même qu'à l'ancienne Commission des écoles protestantes du Grand Montréal. Il a été responsable du département de français à l'école secondaire Lachine et directeur adjoint à l'école secondaire Riverdale de l'Ouest de l'île, après avoir enseigné en Afrique. Il est coauteur avec Elizabeth Buchanan du manuel d'enseignement du français langue seconde intitulé « Le français pratique », qui fut la référence par excellence dans les écoles protestantes du Québec pendant plus de 20 ans. Ce prix a été institué en son honneur par la famille Peck et la CSEM en 2002 Se joignent à nous aujourd'hui : Helena et Amélie, qui sont maintenant en 11e année à Royal West; et Rita, qui est maintenant au CEGEP.

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!

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

The 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!

Robotics 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.

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