In the quaint North Shore town of Boisbriand, a short distance from bustling Montreal, l’École Alternative Le Sentier is making waves with its progressive education model. The model encourages children to pursue new skills and passions through project-based learning. Every other Thursday afternoon, an innovative concept called “a day at school off” is implemented, allowing students to attend personal appointments or partake in specialized workshops aimed at broadening their learning experiences. It was on one of these Thursdays back in 2021 that a remarkable journey began for a group of students under the guidance of a spirited volunteer, a grandmother with a vision named Claude Lacasse. Lacasse, fuelled by her passion for philately and a talent for captivating young learners, immerses her students in a world where technology blends effortlessly with traditional learning. This world is centred on philately. Her granddaughter, Éliane Rose, has been involved in the philatelic journey since she was three years old, but 2021 was a key year when additional students joined the Thursday afternoon class and became captivated by how stamp collecting can unlock myriad opportunities to explore the world. Continue reading →
From the left: Laurent Constantineau, Lili Rivard and Éliane Rose generated an unprecedented level of excitement at this year’s Orapex stamp exhibition – the youngest in years to enter the national competition.
