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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The School Board's Annual General Meeting will be held on 18 November at 6:30 p.m. online.
This meeting will provide you with an opportunity to review the achievements and projects for the 2025-2026 academic year, the audited financial statements, and the School's future orientations.
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The link for the virtual meeting and the minutes of the 2025-2026 General Meeting will be sent to registered parents a few days before the meeting.
We look forward to seeing you at this virtual meeting!
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Annie Lamarre
Director General
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PARENTS MEETINGS - NOVEMBER 19 & 20
Parent-teacher meetings are coming up soon!
For high school, on November 4, 5, and 9, you will receive a link to schedule your appointment from your child’s homeroom teacher or their sector secretary. For more information on how these meetings will be conducted, please read the letter from the high school principals.
As for elementary school, the homeroom teachers will send you an email on November 5 starting at 7 a.m., with a link to their calendar, so you can choose the time slot that works best for you. For more information, please read the letter from the principal, Ms. Chagnon, regarding this matter.
Please note that you can still register your elementary school child for the Daycare activity days if you'd like. You'll find the details in the «daycare section» of the newsletter.
IMPORTANT REMINDER
The format for parent-teacher meetings remains the same as it has been for several years: you must attend your meeting with your child.
For each parent-teacher meeting period (in November and March), two days are set aside on our school calendar. Given the personalized nature of these meetings and the time each homeroom teacher dedicates to each family, we aim to maintain a balance between your time with your child’s teacher, instructional time, and the professional development time for our teachers scheduled during pedagogical days.
It is therefore with this in mind that the school’s board of directors has approved this year’s arrangement: the first parent-teacher meeting day is listed on the calendar as a school day (November 19 and March 11), while the second is a pedagogical day (November 20 and March 12). However, on both of these days, students are expected to arrive only at the time of their meeting, accompanied by their parents.
This means that there will be no regular classes on November 19, 2026, and March 11, 2027. Therefore, the procedures for a pedagogical day will apply, which means that school transportation will not be provided.
Your child should therefore come with you only at the time of their meeting.
| | SECURITY AND PARKING IN AND AROUND THE SCHOOL | |
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
In order to ensure the safety of all our students and staff members during drop-off and pick-up times, we would like to remind you of some important instructions regarding parking in and around our school.
We encourage you to take two minutes to read them, as the safety of the community remains a priority.
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The students in the Découverte class are organizing a secondhand uniform sale during the parent-teacher Meetings on November 19 and 20 in the cafeteria.
- November 19: 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- November 20: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Prices are as follows:
- Short-sleeve and long-sleeve polo shirts: $10
- Pants: $15
- Jackets and warm sweaters: $15
The purpose of the sale is to fund cultural field trips and provide the students in the Découverte class with work experience. Cash and card payments are accepted.
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The holiday season is fast approaching, and so is the community trip to Costa Rica. What better way to raise funds than with a Christmas market organized by our student travelers? You’ll find:
- A variety of desserts;
- Empanadas;
- Cookies
- Homemade decorations;
- Bag of candy
- Unique accessories;
- Recipe jars and much more!
The event will take place on Thursday, November 19, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the High school entrance. Achieve two goals at once at the parent-teacher meeting: encourage our students and buy what you need to fill the Christmas stockings. Accepted payment method: Cash ONLY.
| | ROBOTICS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FUSION JEUNESSE | | |
This year, we are fortunate to be supported by Fusion Jeunesse. Thanks to this inspiring partnership, many of our students are taking part in innovative and engaging projects:
In 4ᵉ année and Grade 4: Students dive into the world of technology through activities in robotics, programming, and working with electrical circuits.
In high school, 9th grade—English-speaking sector: our students are also developing their technological and scientific skills through hands-on workshops.
These projects allow our students to develop their critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork skills, while being introduced to the technologies of tomorrow in a fun and practical way.
We are very proud to see our students engage in these learning experiences with such curiosity and energy!
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Are you a biologist, nutritionist, refrigeration technician, or an obstacle course champion? Do you know everything there is to know about pandas, make chocolate, sing in an opera, or sew pajamas?
We want this day to give our 5th- and 6th-grade students the chance to discover the diversity of passions and the opportunities to shine. Because an inspired student is much more likely to persevere, we need to help them find their passion! Who better than you to guide them on this wonderful journey?
We’re looking for parent volunteers to come and interactively share their profession or passion on December 11. You don’t need to be a professional speaker—your authenticity and an item that symbolizes your work or hobby will be enough to capture the students’ curiosity.
| | ACTIVITY DAYS AT THE DAYCARE | | |
For the month of November, the daycare service is preparing Activity days with incredible themes for your children!
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For $28 on November 19 and $35 on November 20.
- From 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Registration via the COBA Activities portal by November 12.
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FIRST REPORT CARD
On Thursday, November 19, the first report card will be published on the parent portal.
To allow the teaching staff to enter grades and perform the necessary calculations, access to the Courses and Assignments services has been temporarily suspended. These services will be available again when the report card is published.
| | COSTA RICA HUMANITARIAN TRIP | |
For 10th and 11th graders only
There’s still one spot left for the humanitarian trip to Costa Rica! Is your child interested? This is their last chance!
For more information, please feel free to contact Marie-Claude Arès or Patrick Boyer.
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An exciting new project is taking shape at Vanguard! We’re launching the Humani-Terre program for our students who want to help the community and get involved in efforts to protect the environment.
The program’s first project: the opening of the Vanguard Thrift Store!
Our mission is simple: to promote a sustainable economy and care for our environment by supporting circular fashion and textile upcycling.
To stock our racks and make this opening an eco-friendly success, we need your help! Please bring your donations to the parent meetings (November 19 and 20).
| | ACTIVITIES IN HIGH SCHOOL | | |
High School Auditions: November 13 and 27 during lunch.
Audition rehearsals will take place on November 6 during lunch.
| | RSEQ VIPERE - SPORTS TEAMS - IMPORTANT DATES | | | | |
MATCH SCHEDULE AT VANGUARD
November 5: Basketball at 5:30 p.m.
November 9: Cadet Futsal at 5:00 p.m. | Youth Futsal at 6:00 p.m.
November 12: Youth Futsal at 4:30 p.m.
November 16: Youth Futsal at 6:30 p.m.
November 26: Basketball at 5:00 p.m. | Junior Futsal at 6:30 p.m.
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NOVEMBER - PARENT INFORMATION SHEET | |
In our “Parent Information Sheet” section, we’re talking about EMOTIONS this month!
«When words fail to convey a need or a feeling, standard expression gives way to the body or to raw emotion, often awkwardly: a word too many, a abrupt gesture... A language disorder can build a wall between a request and its fulfillment. The child tries to communicate their need, fails to do so, and emotion (anger, fear, or sadness) then becomes the means to draw attention to what is wrong.»
To read the entire document and discover our tips and tricks, click the button below.
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Parents of students in grades 8, 9, 10 and 11, learn through Alloprof how your children can earn the credits needed for the high school diploma.
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Follow the steps to access your child’s academic record online on the Ministry of Education’s website.
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Discover L'École ouverte, a fun platform designed in collaboration with the University of Montreal to help students review and expand their knowledge from preschool through high school (French, math, science, arts, and more). In addition to academic concepts without assessments, students will find activities to get moving, relax, and have fun—all at their own pace!
To access it: In the left-hand menu of your COBA portal, click on the L'École ouverte link, then log in using your COBA portal credentials.
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SEXTORION
The Canadian Reporting Center for Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse raises awareness about sextortion. Our teens are increasingly falling victim to this form of blackmail online. Learn about the tactics and traps associated with this practice alongside your child by reading this article.
THE ISSUES SURROUNDING AI IN EDUCATION
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly prevalent in young people’s daily lives, including at school, and is raising many concerns among parents. Obvia has therefore decided to partner with the MEQ to raise parents’ awareness of the issues surrounding AI in education.
MY LIFE WITH AI
In a season of ten three-minute episodes, Théo, a teenager, explores artificial intelligence to unravel the gray areas, understand the ethical issues, and examine its daily impact on our lives. The series “My Life with AI” is brought to us by the educational platform Télé-Québec en classe.
| | LDAC - PAID ONLINE CONFERENCE | On November 21, the Canadian Association for Learning Disabilities will hold its 5th annual virtual national conference. This year’s theme—“Looking to the Future”—reflects the LDAC’s mission to promote the full participation of children, youth, and adults with learning disabilities in school, at work, and in daily life. | | BECOME A GUARDIAN OF THE FLAME | | | | |
Last week, the Vanguard Foundation launched the Guardians of the Flame Club, a new way to keep the spirit of solidarity shining within our community.
Originally created for alumni and their families who wish to continue supporting our school, the Club welcomes everyone in the extended Vanguard family, including current parents!
By becoming a Guardian through a monthly donation, you help provide our students with the support and opportunities they need to thrive.
You will also receive an exclusive keychain as a symbol of your commitment to Vanguard students.
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