Dates to remember       The Current ANOTHER ACTION-PACKED YEAR CELEBRATION OF LEARNING 2014 THE LARGEST EVER September! Time to get back to work, and refocus our energy on important goals. Of course, at school, this means taking care of essential tasks that ensure the safety and security of all the members of our community. On September 9th, 2014, the PEC community invited 209 students to celebrate their success. Although some were unable to attend, those who joined teachers and family members were certainly proud of their achievements. We will soon be having a fire drill and lockdown practice, so this means remembering guide lines for these safety exercise. When you hear the alarm, head right outside into the parking lot through the assigned entrance. In case of a real emergency, time is a critical factor. Don’t stop at your locker or anywhere else. Leaving the building immediately can be the one factor that helps you escape a dangerous situation. The first graduates of the Plumbing and Heating Program at the Beurling Annex were present for the event. These members of the program’s graduating class showed their enthusiasm by cheering and applauding each classmate as he approached the podium, and students warmly embraced their teachers upon collecting their hard-earned diplomas. October 28th—Open House November 17th—Recovery/retake day November 28th—Teachers’ Convention December 22nd to January 2nd— Christmas Vacation The new learning center soon be opening its doors to students and teachers within the coming weeks. Under the supervision of teacher Nick Roussos, telecommunications students have been lending a helping hand with some of the preparation. In line with the collaborative design, users will be able to interact with each other around large tables which are conducive for discussions, mentoring and team work. Other technologies available through the center include SmartTables, video editing workstation, and large displays used for two-way remote communication and viewing. The center will also be an excellent source for rich resources to help with career planning. Awards were given to those who had shown high levels of achievement, and to students who had overcome adversity in their quest for certification. After the ceremony, family and friends shared a light lunch with graduates and teachers. SHAVE TO SAVE MONTREAL MANUFACTURING TRADE SHOW It’s that time of year again! Every October, the friendly stylists at the Gordon Robertson Beauty Academy apply their skills to raise money for the Cancer Research. Volunteers have their head shaved and make a donation to the Cancer Society. Long hair is even more precious, since it is used to make wigs for patients who lose their own hair as a result of treatment. On May 13th, Electricity students and teachers visited the M.M.T.S. at Place Bonaventure. This trade show brings together firms working in the industrial sector of the field, an important career Iconnection for our students. From machinery to robotics, companies involved in the manufacturing sector exhibited state of the art machinery and equipment, and our students were there to widen their employment horizons. Our students enthusiastically traded business cards with potential employers, and came away with a much broader perspective on what awaits them as they approach graduation. October 13th—Thanksgiving 21ST CENTURY LEARNING CENTER Fall 2014 Another important feature of your safety is dependent on our ability to contact you in case of school closure for any reason. If you have moved, or you have a new telephone number or email, please remember to advise the office. Doing so may save you a trip to school in case of closure. October 10th- Pedagogical day Our first graduates from the The exact date has yet to be determined, but we will definitely keep you posted (most likely end of October). Plan a-HEAD!! Plumbing and Heating program DARE TO BE BRAVE! SHAVE TO SAVE! A proud moment for all. ELECTRICITY STUDENTS HONE SKILLS Electricity students worked on integrating accuracy and speed into a multi-unit installation. As they complete the final modules in the program, students tackle much more complex, multi-unit installations that ressemble the type of projects they will encounter in the field. Because this project gives students a feel for authentic working conditions, they were also expected to complete their work within a particular time frame. AUTHENTIC LEARNING IN JOINT INSTALLATION TELECOMMUNICATION PROJECT Telecom group TE130423 9evening) practised « Taps » for cable drops in the PEC pole park this summer. As you can see, they experienced the procedures and challenges of tasks common to many technicians, who start their illustrious careers installing cable to residential customers. Lucky for them, the weather cooperated! As usual, a picture is worth a thousand words. The effort of concentration is evident in these photos, taken of our students at work. Contribute to Yor Newsletter In the real world of work, trades people work closely with many others to successfully complete projects. At PEC, the students in our programs may very well meet classmates on job sites, as electrical work, communications networks and computer networks are integrated into construction projects. Under the watchful eye of teachers Jocelyn Crochetiere and Pierre Ostiguy, some of our students from both programs took part in an enrichment project that gave them experience in just this aspect of their work. Six students who had already completed their basic course requirements had the opportunity to install the equipment needed for providing light in the telephony lab.. Electricity students installed relays, electrical boxes, cables, light sockets, connections and wires. Telecommunication students installed controls. Together, all students experienced the satisfaction of seeing their skills come together to produce results. Join us @PECLachine The Current wants to hear about all of your successes! Staff and students, bring your stories and pictures to Marie José Gélinas, Pedagogical Consultant at PEC . Celebrate all the steps to your success, and share the journey! Follow us on Twitter @PECLachine Pec.lbpsb.qc.c