Ormstown Fair 2015 |
Richard and David O'Farrell along with Devin Boyle (CVR Students) were commissioned by the Ormstown Expo committee to capture this years fair. These students took the task to the next level! Take a look at their masterpiece on the left!
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f95tsbUNixE |
CLC Fall 2015 Activities
CLC Fall 2015 Brochure now available!
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Community Learning Centres (CLCs) are community schools that bring together various stakeholders in partnerships for youth development, lifelong learning, community engagement, family support and community health and safety. Serving the communities in the Haut-Saint- Laurent and the surrounding areas, the Chateauguay Valley CLC offers educational, social, recreational and family activities throughout various schools and centres.
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Photo Contest 2016
Each year the Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) invites students attending English-language secondary schools across Quebec to participate in our annual Heritage Photo Contest. They would love to see students from our school participate in the 2015 edition of this enriching activity! Contest rules are posted on the board outside the main office. The deadline for submissions is 5:00 pm on April 30th, 2016.
Contest Rules: http://qahn.org/kids-heritage-essay-contest
Contest Rules: http://qahn.org/kids-heritage-essay-contest
Source: The Gleaner (http://virtuel.gleaner-source.com/doc/hebdo_the-gleaner/the-gleaner-la-source/2014040701/4.html#1)
2014 Community Rural Youth Gala
Over 23 students from the New Frontiers School Board were recognized by the community in five different categories for this year's Gala on May 28th at the Recreation Centre in St. Antoine-Abbe.
Top winners from CVR were:
- Vanessa Duheme in the Healthy Living Habits category for taking the initiative to take her life and adopt a more healthy lifestyle while having a positive influence on her peers. Not an easy challenge!
- Isabelle Ann Seguin in the School & Social Perseverance Category as even though she has struggled she never gave up. With her persistance she has seen a huge positive change both academically and socially. Keep up the good work!
- Congratulations to Laury-Anne Bolduc who received an "Honorary Mention" for her academic and social perseverance and continued volunteerism in her school and community despite many obstacles.
CVR’s Outstanding Citizens Awards went to Benjamin Bell, Kyle Tannahill,Richard O’Farrell, David O’Farrell, Daphne Brault, Joseph Daigle and Megan L’Heureux. Congratulations to the above winners and all the other nominees. We are proud of all of you! Check the link for more information: http://www.infosuroit.com/on-celebre-l-implication-de-nos-jeunes-super-heros/
Top winners from CVR were:
- Vanessa Duheme in the Healthy Living Habits category for taking the initiative to take her life and adopt a more healthy lifestyle while having a positive influence on her peers. Not an easy challenge!
- Isabelle Ann Seguin in the School & Social Perseverance Category as even though she has struggled she never gave up. With her persistance she has seen a huge positive change both academically and socially. Keep up the good work!
- Congratulations to Laury-Anne Bolduc who received an "Honorary Mention" for her academic and social perseverance and continued volunteerism in her school and community despite many obstacles.
CVR’s Outstanding Citizens Awards went to Benjamin Bell, Kyle Tannahill,Richard O’Farrell, David O’Farrell, Daphne Brault, Joseph Daigle and Megan L’Heureux. Congratulations to the above winners and all the other nominees. We are proud of all of you! Check the link for more information: http://www.infosuroit.com/on-celebre-l-implication-de-nos-jeunes-super-heros/
CVR Gym Floor a Win for Us All
- Source: The Gleaner, by:Sarah Rennie
For some, gym class is a tantamount of torture. For others it is a release, a chance to break out of a more rigid classroom environment that tends to dominate the school day. And while many I am sure continue to resent the long hours we all spent in gym class, there is no denying the research now extolling the benefits of encouraging an active lifestyle for our youth. As such, the news that CVR is getting a new gym floor should be welcomed by the Valley community.
Any recent graduate (myself included as a member of class of '98), will no doubt remember the 'dead zones' or sink holes that spread throughout the gym - they could stop a bouncing ball in its track. The fact the government has seen fit to replace the floors suggests it was in dire need. Of course, comments suggesting $1 million could have gone long way to improve other aspects of the school are sure to sprout up here and there. And in this instance, it is important to remember that the gymnasium is not just about sports. At CVR the gym is in constant use. It serves as a dance hall, a meeting place, a centre for school spirit... In the evenings and on weekends it becomes a thriving community centre. Put simply, the new floor will not only benefit the students for years to come, it is something we can all make use of.
The gym floor is also something we can all be proud of. An investment of this nature in any of our local institutions demonstrates the hard work and dedication of the CVR administration and the New Frontiers School Board in going to bat for this community at the Ministry level to preserve the use of the gym for years to come. This not only shows their commitment to encouraging students to embrace a healthier lifestyle, but a much broader pledge to continue to unite the Valley around the school as a hub of activity. In this sense, you could say this new floor represents a commitment to the overall health of our community. (external link to original article)
- Source: The Gleaner, by:Sarah Rennie
For some, gym class is a tantamount of torture. For others it is a release, a chance to break out of a more rigid classroom environment that tends to dominate the school day. And while many I am sure continue to resent the long hours we all spent in gym class, there is no denying the research now extolling the benefits of encouraging an active lifestyle for our youth. As such, the news that CVR is getting a new gym floor should be welcomed by the Valley community.
Any recent graduate (myself included as a member of class of '98), will no doubt remember the 'dead zones' or sink holes that spread throughout the gym - they could stop a bouncing ball in its track. The fact the government has seen fit to replace the floors suggests it was in dire need. Of course, comments suggesting $1 million could have gone long way to improve other aspects of the school are sure to sprout up here and there. And in this instance, it is important to remember that the gymnasium is not just about sports. At CVR the gym is in constant use. It serves as a dance hall, a meeting place, a centre for school spirit... In the evenings and on weekends it becomes a thriving community centre. Put simply, the new floor will not only benefit the students for years to come, it is something we can all make use of.
The gym floor is also something we can all be proud of. An investment of this nature in any of our local institutions demonstrates the hard work and dedication of the CVR administration and the New Frontiers School Board in going to bat for this community at the Ministry level to preserve the use of the gym for years to come. This not only shows their commitment to encouraging students to embrace a healthier lifestyle, but a much broader pledge to continue to unite the Valley around the school as a hub of activity. In this sense, you could say this new floor represents a commitment to the overall health of our community. (external link to original article)
Ormstown Branches & Roots Folk Music Festival at CVR
Promoting grassroots folk music through local talent and providing a showcase for established Canadian artists, The Branches & Roots Folk Music Festival is hoping to provide an inviting and creative atmosphere of friendly, relaxed interaction among visitors and performers.
The Branches & Roots Folk Music Festival as a non-profit organization with the goal of promoting folk music and awareness of the Chateauguay Valley heritage.
Situated in the centre of the Chateaugauy Valley, Ormstown is settled in prime agricultural territory and has held a vibrant Exposition/Fair for almost a century when the spacious fairgrounds come alive each June. Some of the music-loving fair board directors and several other music enthusiasts envisioned a folk festival on this grassy expanse. They dreamed of promoting grassroots music on the area, of bringing high caliber entertainers featured at other festivals while simultaneously showcasing the wealth of local talent.
For full details and schedule, visit their website at http://www.ormstownmusicfestival.com
The Branches & Roots Folk Music Festival as a non-profit organization with the goal of promoting folk music and awareness of the Chateauguay Valley heritage.
Situated in the centre of the Chateaugauy Valley, Ormstown is settled in prime agricultural territory and has held a vibrant Exposition/Fair for almost a century when the spacious fairgrounds come alive each June. Some of the music-loving fair board directors and several other music enthusiasts envisioned a folk festival on this grassy expanse. They dreamed of promoting grassroots music on the area, of bringing high caliber entertainers featured at other festivals while simultaneously showcasing the wealth of local talent.
For full details and schedule, visit their website at http://www.ormstownmusicfestival.com
Life in the Chateauguay Valley -by Phil Norton Photojournalist
The Chateauguay Valley is Quebec’s tourism secret, a genuine country get-away tucked into the province’s southwest corner just 40 minutes within convenient commuting distance to the greater Montreal area. Highway 30, opening December 2012, Mercier bridge as well as expanding public transportation are amongst the available choices for city access. Farm, forest, open water and big sky await the lucky few who discover the Valley which beckons not only visitors but also new residents. The region is an ideal place to raise a family.
Although it is rural, the region’s economy is vibrant with a hospital, housing developments, haute-cuisine restaurants and quick access to Autoroute 30. Art and culture abound.
Montrealers can drive south from Chateauguay and the Mercier Bridge, quickly reaching the heart of a prairie harvest scene. At St. Martine and Howick, tractors and combines ply the endless flat fields as migrant workers pick the bounty from the black earth. Away from the traffic and strip malls of suburbia, the pace slows. Cyclists clad in bright jerseys point their morning course toward the rolling back roads of the border area. It’s another world where the Chateauguay River and its rocky tributaries flow past old wooden barns in Rockburn, under the covered bridge at Powerscourt and over the water wheel at an old grain mill in Dewittville.
From various roadside lookout points in Franklin, one looks across blazing red and yellow woodlands to Montreal’s skyscrapers that appear miniscule on the horizon. Another viewpoint on Covey Hill Road gazes directly east, where, on a clear day, you can spot Mount Mansfield in Vermont.
This borderline foothill region boasts some of the purest water in the world as well as abundant wildlife. Covey Hill is adjacent to a 6 million-acre wilderness, the Adirondack Forest Preserve, that stretches to central New York State.
The Chateauguay Valley, a region worth discovering, a place to call home!
Whether you live and work on the land or commute to the city, this is truly a region where neighbors help each other and community spirit thrives. Several rural and small town elementary schools feed into CVR High School which stands central in the region. Situated on 30 acres of grassy land amidst working farms, the campus is within walking distance of the busy main street of Ormstown. CVR offers programs in English and in French, a wide variety of interscholastic sports, an extensive performing arts program and various leadership initiatives.
You can experience, first hand, Chateauguay Valley Regional High School’s dynamic milieu on Thursday, November 15th from 7:00 to 9:00 at their Open House.
Discover the best kept secret in the Chateauguay Valley!
Chateauguay Valley Regional High School
1597, Route 138A
Ormstown , Québec
www.cvrhighschool.com
Although it is rural, the region’s economy is vibrant with a hospital, housing developments, haute-cuisine restaurants and quick access to Autoroute 30. Art and culture abound.
Montrealers can drive south from Chateauguay and the Mercier Bridge, quickly reaching the heart of a prairie harvest scene. At St. Martine and Howick, tractors and combines ply the endless flat fields as migrant workers pick the bounty from the black earth. Away from the traffic and strip malls of suburbia, the pace slows. Cyclists clad in bright jerseys point their morning course toward the rolling back roads of the border area. It’s another world where the Chateauguay River and its rocky tributaries flow past old wooden barns in Rockburn, under the covered bridge at Powerscourt and over the water wheel at an old grain mill in Dewittville.
From various roadside lookout points in Franklin, one looks across blazing red and yellow woodlands to Montreal’s skyscrapers that appear miniscule on the horizon. Another viewpoint on Covey Hill Road gazes directly east, where, on a clear day, you can spot Mount Mansfield in Vermont.
This borderline foothill region boasts some of the purest water in the world as well as abundant wildlife. Covey Hill is adjacent to a 6 million-acre wilderness, the Adirondack Forest Preserve, that stretches to central New York State.
The Chateauguay Valley, a region worth discovering, a place to call home!
Whether you live and work on the land or commute to the city, this is truly a region where neighbors help each other and community spirit thrives. Several rural and small town elementary schools feed into CVR High School which stands central in the region. Situated on 30 acres of grassy land amidst working farms, the campus is within walking distance of the busy main street of Ormstown. CVR offers programs in English and in French, a wide variety of interscholastic sports, an extensive performing arts program and various leadership initiatives.
You can experience, first hand, Chateauguay Valley Regional High School’s dynamic milieu on Thursday, November 15th from 7:00 to 9:00 at their Open House.
Discover the best kept secret in the Chateauguay Valley!
Chateauguay Valley Regional High School
1597, Route 138A
Ormstown , Québec
www.cvrhighschool.com
Welcome Back Everyone!
After a beautiful summer, it is now time to gear up to what will be a promising school year. CVR High School is proud to team up with Olympic athlete and former student Doug Vandor to launch the first edition of the “Follow your dream 10 km Run” event. Returning from the London 2012 Olympics, Mr. Vandor is a model of hard work, determination, dedication and courage. Invited as a Guest speaker to launch the 2012-2013 school year at CVR, Mr. Vandor will relate his life path, talk about challenges and rewards encountered along the way and address the students on the importance of following their dreams. Many former CVR students are pursuing impressive careers. There are many hidden talents in our Chateauguay Valley! Mr. Vandor will be the first to “hang his Jersey” in our CVR Hall of Fame. Other former students will be invited to share their life experience with the alumni population over the course of the school year. We might be pleasantly surprised of the variety of domains these students embraced. The community is invited to participate in this first “Follow your dream 10 km Run” on September 2nd, 2012 at CVR High School. Slip on your running shoes and come run with Douglas Vandor!
All the best for a great school year!
Brigitte Barrette
Principal
Chateauguay Valley Regional High School
All the best for a great school year!
Brigitte Barrette
Principal
Chateauguay Valley Regional High School
Click Below to see a Video of Doug Vandor's Canadian Rowing Team
Savoury Treasures of the Valley
A Fall event organized by CVR’s Parents’ Action Group
On Sunday, September 30th, parents at Chateauguay Valley Regional High School in Ormstown– in collaboration with the Huntingdon County Farmers’ Market - are hosting a special event to showcase the wonderful food and beverages produced in the Chateauguay Valley, and we would like you to be part of it! Publicity regarding this event will be out shortly.
If you are a local producer and would like to share your expertise, please visit our Community Events section for the registration form.
On Sunday, September 30th, parents at Chateauguay Valley Regional High School in Ormstown– in collaboration with the Huntingdon County Farmers’ Market - are hosting a special event to showcase the wonderful food and beverages produced in the Chateauguay Valley, and we would like you to be part of it! Publicity regarding this event will be out shortly.
If you are a local producer and would like to share your expertise, please visit our Community Events section for the registration form.
Savoury Treasures of the Valley was a great success!
Thank you to the Community, our Parent Action Group, our volunteers, our producers and vendors for making this event such a success!
We can be proud of our people and our Valley treasures.
Thank you to all that attended!
Brigitte Barrette
Principal
We can be proud of our people and our Valley treasures.
Thank you to all that attended!
Brigitte Barrette
Principal