2025
For the first time, École Moderne will present students to the baccalaureate exams. The graduates enrolled in the New Secondary IV insisted, after obtaining their 9th-grade certificate, to complete their studies at the same school. This cohort makes the school proud by also getting involved in the cultural life of the community. The recipient of the university scholarship is also graduating this year. He will obtain his degree in accounting. He is doing a paid internship at a local company and has a good chance of securing a full-time job there.
2024
The year ended with a big party at the Saint Jean-Baptiste Parish of Ridoré. École Moderne celebrated its Patron Saint the Immaculate Conception and also the 21 years of existence of this community institution. The number of students has increased from 64 to 339 since its partnership with the SLG64 Louis-Philippe Guérin Foundation. There is no doubt that the school canteen and scholarships have contributed to the success recorded each year in the certificate exams.
The Foundation published the 2024 annual report. You can access the report through this link.
Three fundraising campaigns have been launched. A first metal classroom door, made on site, now protects students and teaching materials from the elements. Six more doors are needed.
The Foundation's Canadian dollar account was transferred to Caisse Desjardins Entreprises to reduce financial costs. The account and investment in US dollars remained at the Royal Bank of Canada.
The dream of having a refectory has taken shape, at least on paper, thanks to the talent of Rudolph Dupuy, member of the Council and his fellow architects. By combining the different needs, an Academic Resource Center is proposed. To build it, it is necessary to attract more donations. The creation of a 501-C3 Foundation in the United States would encourage individuals and businesses to contribute by issuing official receipts valid in the USA. Steps are being taken in this direction.
2023
The Foundation held its General Assembly on December 16, 2023. The Annual Report reported on the achievements of both the École Moderne and the recipient of the University scholarship. The Foundation welcomed new regular members with voting rights at meetings. Forms are available on Zeffy and you can access them in the Donate section! However, the $10 membership fee does not entitle you to a tax receipt but rather contributes to the administration costs.
An exceptional fundraising campaign, Educate, one bite at a time, made it possible to maintain the school canteen for 240 students in the Valley while contributing to the Christmas baskets distributed by charities in Orléans and Gatineau, two cities in the Outaouais region of Canada.
The Foundation sent 15 used computers and mice to enable New Secondary students to take computer courses prescribed by the Ministry of Education. Thank you to NAV CANADA for this generous donation that opens up so many opportunities for students in a digitally-driven world.
2022
The Foundation published the 2022 annual report. You can access the report through this link.