Spring 2025 Newsletter

Flexing Our Strengths Drama, Art, & Yoga Highlights Drama Flex – From Clowning to Confidence

Discovering Montreal Field Trips to Pointe-à-Callière Museum

Yoga Flex – From Stretching to Strengthening Led by Ms. Belzile, a certified mobility specialist, Yoga Flex helps students explore movement, stress relief, and well-being. They’re learning pose variations tailored to their needs, practicing relaxation tech- niques, and strengthening joints for better mobility— valuable skills they can carry with them for life.

an exciting archaeological tour from Indigenous times to the founding of Fort Ville-Marie. Our Language Center students also had the chance to explore a fascinating temporary exhibition on the history of witches around the world. Afterwards, they treated themselves to Montreal’s iconic poutine and took in the sights of the Old Port, including the stunning Notre-Dame Basilica and the Saint-

Drama Flex is helping students turn stage jitters into confidence! Inspired by Rowan Atkinson’s Mr. Bean, they’ve explored clowning, mime, and char- acter work through creative exercises. Now, they’re writing and rehearsing original monologues, building storytelling and public speaking skills. Art Flex – From Trash to Treasure In Art Flex, students embraced sustainability with the Objecthead Project, transforming second- hand dolls into unique sculptures using air-dry clay and recycled fabrics. This hands-on project, along with watercolour landscapes and comic strips, encourages out-of-the-box creativity. Their latest challenge? Faceless self-portraits that express personality in unexpected ways.

Grade 7 and 8 students and Kells Language Center students journeyed through Montreal’s rich history during their trips to the Pointe-à-Callière Museum in the Old Port. They experienced a captivating multi- media show that brought Montreal’s past to life, with locals sharing personal

Sulpice Seminary. It was an unforgettable day of learning, culture, and delicious food!

stories and insights about the city and their ances- tral roots. The museum, built

above the birthplace of Montreal, offers

Kells Winter Day Fun in the Laurentians This year’s Winter Day was one for the books, thanks to Montreal’s record-breaking snowfall! Sommet

dents enjoyed perfect conditions for skiing, snowboard- ing, and tubing. After an exciting day on the slopes, they relaxed in the chalet, enjoying warm drinks and snacks. It was a day of fun, adventure, and great memories!

Saint-Sauveur in the Laurentian Mountains was a winter wonderland, where Kells High School and Grade 12 stu-

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KELLS ACADEMY SPRING 2025 NEWSLETTER

KELLS ACADEMY SPRING 2025

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