École Secondaire Catholique E.J. Lajeunesse Sport-Study Program in Soccer to be Offered
Beginning in September 2017, École secondaire catholique E.J. Lajeunesse (French Catholic Secondary School) in Windsor will be offering a new sport-study program in soccer. The school’s existing sport-study program in hockey and arts-study program in dance have achieved excellent results with students. The outcomes of the academic strategies and the success of the programs for hockey players and dancers have encouraged the school to add more disciplines to the range offered to students. For the 2017-2018 school year, about 100 students will be registered in E.J Lajeunesse’s programs for athletes.
“This decision makes us proud,” said Principal Thomas Couvillion. “As you probably know, École secondaire catholique E.J. Lajeunesse has developed a tradition of excellence over the years that has enabled many students to stand out in their athletic or artistic discipline, succeed academically, and lead a balanced life. These programs allow students to fully pursue their passion for sports or the arts while enjoying a high quality education.”
Joseph Picard, Director of Education for Conseil scolaire catholique Providence, said: “École secondaire catholique E.J. Lajeunesse now offers training programs in two sports, in an exceptionally stimulating environment for young athletes wishing to develop in their favourite sport. This is a great opportunity for our young Catholic Francophones to benefit from programs of excellence, beginning in Grade 7. Through these new programs, we are continuing our efforts to motivate young people to stay in school, work hard, challenge their limits, and excel. These are values we hold dear.”
Athletic and academic excellence
With this new program, nearly fifty student-athletes in Grades 7 and 8 will be able to enter an elite athletic program that also fosters academic excellence.
The student-athletes in the soccer program will participate in a minimum number of hours of sports training per week, supervised by certified coaches. They will also receive auxiliary services designed to improve their fitness, nutrition and mental approach. To ensure their academic success, services will be in place for additional teaching and course make-up according to the student’s needs.
Like students in the other sport-study and arts-study programs, they will be given the opportunity to meet high-level athletes or artists and visit renowned institutions related to their field.
For more detailed information, parents and students are encouraged to attend an information session on Thrusday, January 26th, 2017, at 7PM, at Central Park Athletics (3400 Grand Marais
Rd E, Windsor). All parents of Grade 6 or Grade 7 students are invited to find out more.