February 16 marks the launch of the 9th edition of the Days of Perseverance in Laval, with a strong and timely theme: well-being.
For this launch event, we will open the conversation on this theme with youth, parents, and professionals to further explore well-being and better understand its links to educational pathways and the everyday realities of young people in Laval.
In partnership with the CISSS of Laval, key findings from the Quebec Survey on the Health of Secondary School Students (QHSSS) will be presented—an opportunity to reflect together on well-being and potential pathways for action.
Why take part in the launch?
Naturally, the link between educational success and well-being does not always emerge first in practice. Yet, individual well-being is a key determinant of school perseverance and educational success for students and learners of all ages.
This morning event offers you the opportunity to:
- Contribute to a shared understanding of well-being;
- Attend a presentation of key findings from the Quebec Survey on the Health of Secondary School Students;
- Hear diverse perspectives on this topic;
- Strengthen the connection between well-being, a holistic health approach, and school perseverance.
Location: Centre Simonne-Monet-Chartrand, 3700 Notre-Dame Boulevard, Laval, QC H7V 1R4
Free event
INSCRIPTION
PROGRAM
- 8:30 a.m. – Welcome and morning refreshments
- 9:00 a.m. – Opening remarks by Raïssa Épalè, Executive Director of RLPRE; Yves Michel Volcy, Director General of the Centre de services scolaire de Laval; James Di Sano, Chair of the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board; and Jean-Sébastien DesRosiers, Chair of the RLPRE Board of Directors.
- 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – Presentation of key findings from the Quebec Survey on the Health of Secondary School Students and discussion with our panellists
- 10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Program unveiling and closing remarks
OUR PANELLISTS
In alternation with the presentation by the CISSS of Laval, our panel—which includes youth—will discuss the connections between well-being and school perseverance.
- Catherine Haeck, Full Professor of Economics at UQAM and specialist in the economics of education
- Elyde Sanchez Ortega, Community Worker, Alpabem
- Emilio Zaga Mendez, Evenko, Brand Image and Special Projects Specialist
- Francis Zola Nzakimuena, Population Promotion and Prevention Advisor, Public Health Department, CISSS of Laval
- Geneviève Parent, Professional Coordinator, School-Based Promotion and Prevention Team, Public Health Department, CISSS of Laval
- Marie-Hélène Cloutier, Occupational Therapist, Program for Children with Difficulties Ages 0-4 - Agir tôt, CISSS of Laval
Join us in large numbers for the official launch of the regional program on February 16.
This must-attend event will mark the beginning of a week of mobilization and awareness-raising dedicated to promoting school perseverance and recognizing all those who work every day to help it thrive.
