Christopher Shannon is the Headmaster at Lower Canada College in Montreal and is a Director and Chair of the Education Committee of the Vimy Foundation.
Mr. Shannon served for six years as Headmaster at Stanstead College in Québec’s Eastern Townships. Prior to leading Stanstead, Chris Shannon spent 14 productive years at Appleby College in Oakville, Ontario, where his last position was Director of Academics.
Last week I entered my grade eleven history classroom and shelved the planned activity. This had nothing to do with curriculum reform or new ministerial priorities. My decision was motivated by a single notable event from the previous day. John Babcock, Canada’s last veteran of the First World War, had... (read article)
On Thursday, November 12, 2009, at Lower Canada College in Montreal, Quebec, Alan November provided the keynote address before joining the panel discussion. Hosted by the ReThink IT ReFresh IT conference and moderated by Anne-Marie Kee of the Canadian Educational Standards Institute (CESI) , the panel discussed the skills that... (read article)
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Kawarthas Trips Classes make three-day fall and winter trips to our own outdoor education site in the Kawarthas. There are opportunities for practical math, science and environmental studies coupled with activities like hiking, canoeing and cross-country skiing. Students develop new social skills and problem-solving skills as they function together outside the classroom setting.
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