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JPPS’ Rita Guindi, Winner of the Nachum Wilchesky Memorial Educational Leadership Award

lperez — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:25:52 -0500

November 23, 2011, (Côte St. Luc) — At the JPPS-Bialik Annual General Meeting, JPPS’ teacher Rita Guindi was selected as this year’s recipient of the Nachum Wilchesky Memorial Educational Leadership Award.

Bialik wins the TNT Just For Kids 2nd Annual G!ee High School Showdown

awaxman — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:55:22 -0500

Congratulations to Bialik's Gleeks who took first place with a Michael Jackson Medley at the TNT Just For Kids 2nd Annual G!ee High School Showdown, which took place on Sunday, November 13th !

Bialik Remembrance Day

awaxman — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:06:19 -0500

In honor of Remembrance Day, a whole-wide assembly was held. Bialik hosted 70 Secondary V students from Laurier MacDonald High School; last year, our students went to their school as part of a joint program. (Right photo courtesy of Diane Dupuis-Kallos)

The 2nd annual Bands on the Run

awaxman — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:20:55 -0500

The 2nd annual Bands on the Run took place in the Helen and Sam Steinberg Auditorium on Sunday, October 30th, to a full house. Bialik student, alumni and teacher bands took to the stage, much to the enjoyment of the audience.

Merger Between JPPS-Bialik and UTT/Herzliah No Longer Being Pursued

lperez — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:48:24 -0500

(Côte St. Luc, QC) November 8th, 2011—JPPS- Bialik announced today that it has decided not to pursue a merger between the two institutions at this time.

"While the concept of the merger has much merit and deserved to be explored, after much consultation, feedback and consideration, we have determined that our singular focus at this juncture should be on strengthening our own schools and securing their future," said Neil Creme, Co-president, JPPS- Bialik. "We believe this is the best path to a vibrant Jewish day school system for the benefit of our own school community, as well as for the Montreal Jewish community generally," continued JPPS - Bialik Co-president, David J. Shapiro.

Radio Canada features Bialik High School students in the featured story 'Préserver la langue yiddish'

awaxman — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:43:07 -0400

For those who were lucky enough to catch the 6:00 pm Telejournal news on Radio Canada, Monday, October 24th, you would have seen Bialik students singing in Yiddish and speaking in French, under the excellent tutelage of our beloved Lorna Smith! We couldn’t be prouder!

The story 'Préserver la langue yiddish' reported by Emilie Dubreuil, highlights Bialik High School as playing a pivotal role in preserving the Yiddish language in Montreal. Please click here to view the coverage.

Bialik’s Marcy Stein, winner of the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence

lperez — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:03:36 -0400

(Côte St. Luc, QC) October 11, 2011— JPPS-Bialik is proud to announce that Marcy Stein, Bialik’s renowned teacher of Math, English and Drama, is a recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence..

The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, on behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, announced October 5th the 84 recipients from across Canada. “Great teachers inspire great minds to be their best,” said Minister Van Loan. “Today, we celebrate outstanding educators who are igniting the curiosity of their students and making Canada a better place, one child at a time.”

Bialik’s New Leadership in Judaic Studies and Jewish Life

awaxman — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:46:10 -0400

Bialik’s New Leadership in Judaic Studies and Jewish Life

(Côte St. Luc, QC) August 25, 2011- Bialik High School students are being welcomed back to school not just by Ken Scott, its new principal, but also by new leadership in Jewish Studies and Life: Rabbi Shimon Felix and Rabbi Dov Whitman. Aside from experience in formal education, Rabbi Felix was the Executive Director of the Bronfman Youth Fellowships in Israel, and prior to that, Assistant and Advisor to the Chief Rabbi of Great Britain. Rabbi Whitman has his Master’s in Education from McGill where he also worked as a Jewish Educator for Hillel and a McGill Chaplain together with chaplains of other faiths.

Highlights from Ken Scott's Meet and Greet Event of June 14, 2011

awaxman — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:22:26 -0400

The Meet and Greet for Ken Scott, Bialik’s new principal, on June 14th was truly an event to remember. Ken was especially moved by Corey Newman ’11 and Brontë Goldberger ’11 presenting him with a mezuzah for his office door, a truly emotional moment. For those who missed the event, please click here to read some highlights.

New Principal Appointed for Bialik High School

awaxman — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 10:32:51 -0400

New Principal Appointed for Bialik High School

(Côte St. Luc, QC) May 30, 2011- The JPPS-Bialik Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ken Scott as the new Principal of Bialik High School. He will assume his post on July 1st, 2011. Mr. Scott is an experienced, knowledgeable and skilled school administrator with more than 25 years of experience as an educator in Quebec, including expertise in the area of special education.