Prepare your child for a successful school year by ensuring they have all the essential materials they need, please consult our grade-specific supply lists.

The Student Handbook provides information about our school and helps you start this school year smoothly.  Thank you for reading it and discussing it with your child as needed.

• Student Handbook

Our student behavior chart provides a clear and concise overview of our school's behavioral expectations, promoting a positive and respectful learning environment for all.

• School Behaviours

• English: http://www.etsb.qc.ca/school-board/student-ombudsman/

• French: http://www.etsb.qc.ca/fr/commission-scolaire/1472-2/

At NHES, we believe that homework provides an opportunity for students to enhance their learning, and for parents to participate in their children's education. To support parents and students the Minister of Education has created a comprehensive guide. 

• Homework and Studying - Supporting and Guiding my Child

• ETSB Homework Guidelines 

Support your child with smooth and safe morning drop-offs and afternoon pickups with our comprehensive guidelines. Please familiarize yourself with these steps to streamline the daily routines for all our students and families.

• Drop-off & Pick-up Procedures

The mission of the Youth Program Directorate is to support youth and their families. This document provides an overview of the directorate’s services. An individual’s needs must be assessed before they can be referred to the appropriate resources.

• Services of the Youth Program Directorate

The Christian Vachon Foundation helps only children who attend a foundation partner school. There are two ways to get help from the Christian Vachon Foundation, either by being selected for the entire following school year, or by getting help for an urgent one-time request. Each year in April, the school team sends families the link to the online form. This form must be completed and sent before the recruitment campaign deadline. The selection takes place in June. A volunteer from the Foundation communicates directly by telephone in June and July with the families selected to inform them of the type of assistance that will be provided to the child as well as the procedure to follow. 

• Application Form

Children and youth should practice healthy sleep hygiene (habits and practices that are conducive to sleeping well), limit sedentary behaviours (especially screen time), and participate in a range of physical activities in a variety of environments (e.g., home/school/community; indoors/outdoors; land/water; summer/winter) and contexts (e.g., play, recreation, sport, active transportation, hobbies, and chores).

• Canadian 24-Hour movement guidelines for children and youth

• The ABCs of teaching your child healthy hygiene habits

Children need a balanced diet with food from all three food groups—vegetables and fruit, whole grain products, and protein foods. Children need 3 meals a day and 1 to 3 snacks (morning, afternoon, and possibly before bed). Healthy snacks are just as important as the food you serve at meals. The best foods are whole, fresh, and unprocessed—fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, dairy, and meats; and home-cooked meals.

• Canada's Food Guide 

• Healthy eating for children

Good sleep is part of a healthy lifestyle. To be as healthy as possible, children need adequate nighttime sleep. The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends 9-11 hours of sleep per night for children aged 5 -13. Does your child have healthy sleeping habits? 

• Healthy sleep infographic

• Public Health Agency of Canada for more information

Children are exposed to more screens than ever before, including television, computers, gaming consoles, smartphones and tablets. While these tools may offer benefits for learning and exploration, too much screen time can lead to poor social skills and poor social attachments to parents and peers. Read more on how you can help your child manage their screen time.

• Screen Time For Children 

Children must develop good hygiene and personal care skills and habits. These resources explain why personal hygiene is essential and gives some handy tips on how to help your child develop personal hygiene habits.

• Developing Good Hygiene Habits

• How to Teach Good Hygiene Habits to Your Children

• Tips For Teaching Your Child About Personal Hygiene

It is never too early to look after your child's mouth and teeth. Even before they get their first tooth, it is important to begin good oral hygiene habits.  

• Government of Canada Oral health recommendations

• How to clean your teeth

• Go easy with juice

• Healthy snacks for healthy teeth