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St. Laurent Express

Welcome to our first edition of the St. Laurent Express! On behalf of this newspaper, we wish to inform you on our
academic courses and school activities. Enjoy your reading and your feedback is appreciated!
Bienvenue notre premire dition du St. Laurent Express! Par le biais de ce journal, nous souhaitons vous tenir informs
des activits de lcole et de ce qui est fait en classe. Bonne lectureet nhsitez pas { donner vos impressions!
Published by Students for Students

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Lest We Forget
IN FLANDERS FIELDS:
By Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae

In Flanders fields the poppies blow,
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place: and in the sky
The larks still bravely singing fly,
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
School News!
Whats happening in your school

community?
As the next session slowly approachesNOW (not tomorrow) is the
time to assess yourself! Your grades, attitude, motivation and habits ALL
play a huge role in your success! Words of advice:
If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't
ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in
the same place.
We are the dead: Short days ago,

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved: and now we lie
In Flanders fields!
Take up our quarrel with the foe
To you, from failing hands, we throw
The torch: be yours to hold it high
If ye break faith with us who die,
We shall not sleep,
though poppies grow
In Flanders fields
Nora Roberts
Save The Dates!

Ped. Days
Fri. Nov. 7th & Fri.
Nov. 28th
Enjoy your time off
and dont forget to
use it wisely
Remembrance
Day
New Session
Begins
Tues. Nov.11th
Mon. Dec. 1st
Le Jour du
Souvenir: deeper
meaning than you
thought.
Success is at your
fingertips. Be
positive and study
hard!
Find more cool features like surveys,

polls, submission & contact forms
along with tons of pictures on our
website!
ST. LAURENT EXPRESS
FALL 2014
Happy November!
Happy November to all of St. Laurent Adult Centre
students! We hope you all had a safe and
SPOOOKTACULAR Halloween!! During the last
two months of the school year, we have held a corn boil
to welcome our students and have them socialize. In
addition, to start this cool and fresh autumn season,
the school hosted a delicious Thanksgiving Day sweets
table where students and staff joined in to show
their thanks and appreciation. In Addition to all the
wonderful events here at St. Laurent. We are convinced
that this will be an amazing academic year!
Meet The Student Council Team

Student Council is a great way to get to know your school
community on a closer basis, make connections, have your
voice heard and develop leadership skills! Find out how
you can get involved in your school community and make
a difference! See Ria for more information!
What Exactly is Movember, Anyway?

1. The Movember Foundation challenges men to grow
their moustaches during the month of Movember
(formerly known as November), to spark conversation
and raise awareness and funds for its men's health
programs. This work is saving and improving the lives
of men affected by prostate cancer, testicular cancer
and mental health issues.
Health & Fitness: Soccer Team

Did you know that Soccer or Futball (depending where
youre from) is played by 250 million players in over
200 countriesmaking it the worlds most popular
sport! Well, if youre interested, Mr. Marques is kickstarting (literally) a St. Laurent soccer team! Sign up
A.S.A.P. Also, join him every Thursday after school for
the Reading Club in room 117.
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ST. LAURENT EXPRESS
FALL 2014
Our Thanksgiving Celebration

Questions MOST Asked by Students:
A Message From The Science Department!
Q.1: Why don't we have sports activities?

Q.2: Can we have more field trips for each
discipline?
Q.3: How can we raise money for new library
books?
Q.4: Are we able to receive more choices for
course options?
Q.5: How can the school be more flexible with
justified absences?
Q.6: Can we have different language courses?
What is science? What does science tell us about ourselves? Is

there more to science than forces, electromagnets, test tubes, or
frogs waiting to be dissected? The answer to these questions is
that science takes one on a journey, a journey in search of true
knowledge. The origin of the word science comes from the Latin
scientia which means knowledge. Science is a way of really
looking at the world and understanding why things are as they
are.
We offer courses in four areas of science-biology, physical science,
physics and chemistry. The study of science will open many doors
so that you can. Live your life as an exclamation rather than an
explanation. (Sir Isaac Newton)
*Please submit your answers via email to

one of the members of the St. Laurent team or
through our website.
The answers will be posted in the next edition
of the VSL Express. Feel free to include further
questions for investigation!
Irena Najdowski
Ever wonder how Einstein invented the atomic bomb, why global
warming is creating climate change, why acids burn your skin,
how electricity makes a light bulb burn or why the Earth has a
magnetic field? Why not take a Physical Science course and find
out!
Lisa Parente
Student Recipe: Masala Chai Tea

This recipe will surely keep you warm and cozy during the colder months to
comeenjoy! This is actually a combination of her grandma and mothers chai recipe.
Secondary 1 Math Student
Ingredients
4-5 orange pekoe teabags
1 stick of cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoon fennel
seeds
4 green cardamom seeds
Whole milk
5-6 teaspoons sugar
5 1/2 teacups water (the
actual size of the cup in
which youll serve tea)
3
Preparation
You dont need all of the spices to make chai. At home, we
often just use green cardamom, and lots of it! Depending on
the strength of tea you prefer, use 4 teabags for a milder
flavor. The amount of sugar should also be adjusted to your
preference. Break the cardamom seeds. Place the cinnamon,
fennel, cardamom, sugar and water in a saucepan and bring
to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the teabags and let
boil for another minute. Add 3/4 to 1 teacup of milk, bring
to an almost boil and remove immediately from stove.
Remove teabags. Pour tea through a strainer and into a
teapot or directly into teacups. Serve while very hot. Once
the chai has cooled, it should not be reheated!
ST. LAURENT EXPRESS
FALL 2014
St. Laurent Memories

Corn Boil
The Corn Boil was a huge success! Students had the
chance to be introduced to one another, to dance to the
sound of the DJs beats and to just enjoy the last few rays of
sunshine that the end of summer sun had to offer us! Ms.
Sandra did a great job of getting everyone on the dance
floor (a.k.a. the schoolyard)!
Halloween Madness: Haunted House,

Best Costume & Best Pumpkin
Happy Halloween to all of our wonderful students here at

St. Laurent, we do hope it was a safe and fun holiday! Here are some
pictures of our celebration with the winner of 'best costume and
best pumpkin carving. The Halloween celebration was a lot of fun
and the haunted house was truly spooky and one of a kind!
Halloween ou l'Halloween (usage qubcois) est une fte originaire des les
Anglo-Celtes-clbre dans la soire du 31 octobre, veille de la Toussaint.
Son nom est une contraction de l'anglais All Hallows Eve qui signifie the eve
of All Saints' Day en anglais contemporain et peut se traduire comme la
veille de la Toussaint.
La biographie dun professeur: Suzanne Turp

Suzanne est ne Montral, sa mre est franaise et son pre cossais. Elle a
un seul frre nomm Gerry. Suzanne est une personne trs active, peu importe
la saison. Elle fait du Ta Chi depuis cinq ans. Elle adore faire du ski en hiver et
du vlo en t. Elle a trois enfants: deux filles et un garon. Elle aime beaucoup
les chats et en a un noir qui sappelle Max. Quand il est temps que son chat
rentre { lintrieur, elle siffle les premires notes de la symphonie numro cinq
de Beethoven et il rentre chez lui. Mon professeur de franais aime beaucoup la
bibliothque, elle lit au moins un livre par semaine. Elle est toujours de bonne
humeur, chaleureuse et prend cur ses lves.
Coming Soon
Candy Cane-O-Grams! Looking to spread a little Christmas cheer to
your friends? Well, look no further! During the month of December,
come purchase your little piece of holiday sweetness.
Keep your eyes open for this years upcoming school movie! Watch
students act in a modern day version of Charles Dickens classic
A Christmas Carol, a tale of the love and magic of Christmas. Join us
while Ebenezer Scrooge is taught the real meaning of the holiday while
he travels back in time through his life to make amends with himself!
4 will be available soon through the St. Laurent
Details
ST. LAURENT EXPRESS
FALL 2014
Editorial:
Changing Settings, Maintaining
Values
TRIVIA:
How Canadian Are You, EH?
We all define education differently and although we may

have different views, one factors remains common:
education is essential to humanity. Education is very
important because it can lead us on different paths and at
the end of most of them we will find greater opportunities.
Some people will say that education is the key to success. It
is true, especially in the developing countries like the
Philippines. Canada and the Philippines have huge
differences concerning their education systems. For
example, here in Canada, public schools have free education
for both primary and secondary. Also, we have the choice to
finish our studies in adult school. On the other hand, in
Philippines, you need to pay before attending any school. In
Quebec, CEGEP prepares students for University, but in the
Philippines, theres no preparation stage before University.
In the Philippines, we can choose between private and
public schools but the difference is that in the public sector,
its less expensive and the service might not be as good as
when youre studying in the private sector.
Private schools have more advantages than public schools
regarding their curriculum but its much more expensive.
This is also why education is a must to Filipinos because of
their financial situations. We want to have a better life and a
better future, so we always give our best and aim for the
best. Even though we have advanced education, most people
dont have a chance to finish their studies because of
economical problems and are forced to stop and find a job to
be able to survive in their daily lives. Students here are lucky
because theyre studying in a developed country that have a
free and good quality education system and also unlimited
opportunities.
It is good to work while studying but never neglect your
studies. For me, the purpose of Education is to turn mirrors
into windows. Getting formal education can unlock many
opportunities. You can always grasp the bigger picture
when you have a proper education. Take advantage of this
gift, aim high and education can bring you anywhere.
Secondary: English 3 Student

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Q1: In what province did
the ''Marathon of Hope's

creator and Canadian
hero Terry Fox spend most of his life?
A: Quebec
B: New Brunswick
C: Manitoba
D: British Columbia
Q2: What is the population of
Canada?
A: 30 Million
B: 23 Million
C: 32 Million
D: 72 Million
Q3: Where does the word Canada
come from?
A: Jacques Cartier
B: Samuel de Champlain
C: Jean Nicolet
Your Battle is Now Over
INSPIRING STORY
FALL 2014
This heart-touching poem was written after a Secondary: English 2 student lost her father in 2013.
Your battle is now over, no more tears flowing down your cheek,
no more pain, no more suffering, now you are no longer weak.
I still dont understand why this had to happen to you,

but I am proud to say you are my dad, the greatest man I ever knew.
Although you will not be here to walk me down the aisle,
when that day comes I know you will be by my side with a smile.
You were always there for me and never once made me cry,
until the day you closed your eyes and had to say goodbye.
Now you are my angles, so spread your wings out wide,
please wrap them around me whenever you see me cry.
Our time together was memorable and God took you away too fast,
but the most precious thing to me was you being there for my first breath,
and me being there for your last.
Contact Us!
The St. Laurent Express Team

Ms. Lisa, Mr. Joseph, Mr. Tom, Sam,
Kylia, Mary Jane & Vilma
Ms. Lisa Trotto: misstrotto@gmail.com

Mr. Joseph Marques: teach.jmm@hotmail.com
Mr. Tom Patrick: patricktl@hotmail.com
Samantha: samantha.horan1022@gmail.com
Kylia: miss_isaac@hotmail.com
Vilma: nsi.1services@yahoo.ca
Mary Jane: khenjhane18@gmail.com
Staff Tutoring Hours:

Mon.
Tues. Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
A
Block
B
Block
Nandita
Rm.
128
C
Block
Yaw
After
Sandra
School
Yaw
Andrew Douglas
Joseph
Lisa
T.
Tom
Joseph
(Reading
Club)
Lisa
P.
Mon.
Ervie
9:00
(Math/
a.m.
Science)
3:00
p.m.
Bettina
9:00
(English/ a.m.
French)
3:00
p.m.
Adele
(All
Subjects)
We Hope You
Enjoyed!
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St. Laurent Express

Published by Students for Students

By Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae

Whats happening in your school

We are the dead: Short days ago,

Save The Dates!

Mon. Dec. 1st

Find more cool features like surveys,

ST. LAURENT EXPRESS

Meet The Student Council Team

a difference! See Ria for more information!

What Exactly is Movember, Anyway?

Health & Fitness: Soccer Team

ST. LAURENT EXPRESS

Our Thanksgiving Celebration

A Message From The Science Department!

Q.1: Why don't we have sports activities?

What is science? What does science tell us about ourselves? Is

*Please submit your answers via email to

Student Recipe: Masala Chai Tea

Secondary 1 Math Student

ST. LAURENT EXPRESS

St. Laurent Memories

Halloween Madness: Haunted House,

Happy Halloween to all of our wonderful students here at

La biographie dun professeur: Suzanne Turp

ST. LAURENT EXPRESS

We all define education differently and although we may

Secondary: English 3 Student

Q1: In what province did

the ''Marathon of Hope's

Q2: What is the population of

Your Battle is Now Over

I still dont understand why this had to happen to you,

The St. Laurent Express Team

Ms. Lisa Trotto: misstrotto@gmail.com

Staff Tutoring Hours:

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