Extra-Curricular programs and activities are an extension to the basic school curriculum. Schools will offer a different variety of educational programs and activities depending on the community, location and volunteers and funding.
Distinctive Programs
The Parkdale CLC issued a Nutrition Challenge in April and May.
Cooking International Rice Dishes
In response to the CLC Nutrition challenge, the grade 1 students shopped for, prepared, and cooked rice dishes from all around the world. Their creations were delicious and nutritious!
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Cooking Club
The Cooking Club is the newest edition to Parkdale’s nutrition initiative. With the guidance of Ms. Anita, grade 5 students have the opportunity to cook and prepare healthy meals after school on Fridays during the month of May. Students cook larger portions to take home and to donate to community members in need. The ‘cuisine collective’-style classes were made possible with the National Bank Grant and the Green Apple Grant awarded by the local Super C on Marcel-Laurin.
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'Qu'est-ce qu'on mange?
Grade 5 students are participating in a weekly cooking session called ‘Qu'est-ce qu’on mange,’ where French teacher, Mme. Catherine, Mme Anita, and now Mme Stephanie taught kitchen basics such as chopping vegetables, measuring out ingredients and following recipes. Their new skills turn ordinary ingredients into delicious, healthy meals which are then packaged and donated to local families in need. This project was made possible by a partnership with Maxi et Cie. Marcel-Laurin.
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The Parkdale Garden is in its 4th season. Students plant seeds in April, then transfer the seedlings in the garden in June, and a team of dedicated parents, students and community volunteers tend to the garden in the summer. In September, we have a school-wide Garden Harvest Festival.
Parkdale's Community Garden
We are looking for families to get involved with the school garden, from May to August. Learn tips for gardening, and bring home delicious, organic vegetables and herbs throughout the summer.
Compost Workshop
The school compost bin is ready to receive our organic waste. All of Saint Laurent is composting!
Planting Seeds
We started planting the seeds for our school garden. Students will nurture and care for their plants in class, until we can plant them in our garden outside.
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School Garden and Arboretum
The pictures from the Garden Harvest and the Arboretum are now available in the Student Life section, under Photo Gallery.
Coming Soon!
Parkdale teachers host a variety of lunchtime activities for students in from grades 1 to 6.
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More Academics
Extra-Curricular Activities
To the greatest extent possible, activities and supplements are made available at no cost or for a very nominal fee.
- Concerts
- Seasonal Activities
- Halo Run
- Field Day
- Spelling Bee
- Storytelling
Cultural
Sports
Academic
Field Trips
Parkdale students benefit from a wide variety of outings and field trips:
- Olympic Stadium
- SEPTUM
- Montreal Symphony Orchestra
- Museum of Fine Arts
- Theatre
- Apple Picking
- Sugar Shack
- IMAX
Special Interest Clubs
Multiple clubs are available to students. Offerings vary by year based on the skills and interests of staff and volunteers. Recent examples include:
- Chess Club
- Math Club
- Robotics
