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Namasté! That is the common traditional greeting used in India. Translated roughly, it means “the Spirit within me salutes the Spirit in you”, knowing that we are all made from the same divine creator. I offered this greeting to LCC … Continue reading
Now that we are able to do so much online, it can seem like print books are no longer useful. They’re heavy. They get dusty. They weigh down your backpack and fill up your locker.
Why lug those things around when you can read almost anything on a screen now? There are e-books, digital databases, online textbooks. La Presse recently stopped printing a daily paper (except on Saturdays). Now, the best way to access it is through its app, which the Toronto Star is also using.
But the allure of holding an actual book in your hands is one that tablets and laptops can’t duplicate. Books are tactile objects that you can touch and smell. You can fold the pages over and write in the margins.
People still love books. E-book sales are down, and sales of second-hand books are up. University students continue to prefer textbooks in print – even when they’re given the electronic version for free. They find that it is easier to focus on a physical textbook, it is easier to highlight, and there is less chance of distraction. And research shows that a well-stocked home library improves children’s academic achievement across the globe, regardless of their socio-economic status or the country they live in.
A solid 21st century school library should offer a combination of books, e-books, and databases to provide students with the information they need. As a librarian, not only do I believe that print and digital resources can peacefully co-exist, but that they complement each other. There are times, like when you’re standing on the metro or crammed into an airplane seat, that e-books just make more sense. But then there are other times, like a rainy day when you’re curled up with a cup of tea, when only a real book will do.
– Laura Sanders, Librarian
Laura Sanders, the Head Librarian at Lower Canada College, received her Master of Library and Information Science from McGill University in 2013. She taught English Literature abroad for four years and enjoys reading in both print and digital formats.
It is a little over a week into my exchange and I am having an amazing time! When I arrived
at the airport in Melbourne on January 17 after almost two days of traveling, I was greeted by my fellow exchange student Chloe, her two sisters and her parents. Once we got to their house, I quickly settled in and felt at home right away.
The next day we drove up to a beautiful house in Nagambie, a small town one and a half hours away from their house in Balwyn, Melbourne. Since then, we have been relaxing by the river, waterskiing, tubing and having a blast. I’ve tried new foods since I’ve been here, like Tim Tams (a delicious chocolate cookie treat) and Vegemite (a spread which I don’t really like).
I’ve even been lucky enough to see many kangaroos! I am excited to meet Chloe’s school friends and see what school is like here. All in all, this has been an amazing experience and I can’t believe how fast it is going already.
– Danielle Cutler ’18, Exchange Student at Carey Baptist Grammar School
Model UN is an exciting and engaging club in which students simulate meetings at the
United Nations.
We are proud to announce that the first Model UN for Middle School was held at LCC. It was expertly organized and run by grade 12 student Lydia Barrios and grade 10 student Adam Vandenbussche. We would also like to thank Ms. Lamantia who organized the Senior School LCC Model UN.
Last Saturday, Middle School students took on the role of ambassadors, debated the European migrant crisis and drafted resolutions. Prior to the conferences, students conducted extensive research on the country they represented.
Here are a few comments:
The Model UN program is certainly an excellent way for Middle School students to discuss international conflicts and come up with resolutions for them as a group. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would be glad to participate in the Middle School Model UN again. – Domenico D’Amico ‘20
Le Model UN a été très amusant et une expérience très intéressante. J’ai appris beaucoup sur mon pays ainsi que le fonctionnement du Model UN. I enjoyed it very much and I am looking forward to other conferences. – Andrew Fata ‘19
Our Model UN conference was completely different from what I thought it would be. You don’t actually realize how many factors involve your stance on the resolution until you are actually in the conference. – Andrew Vandenbussche ‘19
Mercredi 13 janvier 2016, les classes de droit de 10 et de 11 années sont allées au Palais de justice de Montréal afin de faire un procès criminel simulé. Nous avons eu la chance d’être accueillis par le Juge André Perreault et son adjointe, madame Masson.
Nous remercions aussi Me. Shadley ainsi que Catherine Goyette et Arianne Vanasse, deux étudiantes en droit qui ont travaillé avec les élèves lors de la préparation du procès en leur offrant de précieux conseils.
Je tiens aussi à remercier les familles qui sont venues écouter et encourager les élèves. Ceci est toujours très apprécié.
Voici quelques commentaires :
Il y a quelques jours, les classes de 10e et de 11e années, dirigées par M. Maurice, ont eu l’opportunité de prendre part à un procès simulé au Palais de justice au centre-ville. C’était une expérience spectaculaire et une belle occasion d’apprentissage. Non seulement nous étions debout dans une vraie cour, mais nous plaidions également devant un vrai juge. I really enjoyed playing the role of the accused. It was nerve racking at times during cross- examinations, but the experience ultimately made it a lot of fun. – Ryan Hawa ’16
It was very educational to be in a real courtroom as opposed to just being in class. It gave me a better perspective on what it is like to be a lawyer. J’ai trouvé que cette expérience était très amusante et j’aimerais le refaire. – Evelyne Renzi ’16
Mercredi dernier, notre classe de droit a passé une demi-journée au Palais de justice. Cette expérience avec un vrai juge et une visite du bâtiment était informative ainsi qu’amusante. À la fin du procès, le juge nous a parlé des conséquences d’envoyer des gens en prison. L’expérience a été très intéressante. – Christina Papageorgakopoulos ’16
Mon expérience au Palais de justice s’est très bien passée. C’était très impressionnant et amusant de voir tous les différents aspects du palais de justice qui m’on fait penser au droit comme emploi dans le futur. – Adam Mahrouse ’17
I really enjoyed going to the Palais de justice and thought it was a worthwhile experience. It’s one thing to memorize facts, but it’s totally different when the judge starts asking you questions and you have to think on your feet. It really makes you feel like you’re in a real trial and I think I learned a lot from it. – Andrew Black ’17
Mon experience au Palais de justice était très excitante. J’ai appris énormément, j’ai eu le privilège de rentrer dans une salle de cours, et prétendre être un avocat! C’était incroyable d’avoir la chance de rencontrer un vrai juge et de participer à un procès avec lui. – Ryan Garber ’17
J’ai beaucoup aimé l’expérience au Palais de justice et je l’ai trouvé très intéressant. J’ai appris beaucoup de nouvelles choses sur le fonctionnement de notre système judicaire et sur ce qu’on doit faire pour être avocat, ça n’a rien à voir avec la télé! – Guiliano Latella ’17
