The Blank Canvas

Director General Dr. Cindy Finn speaks about the arts and the upcoming school year at Lester B. Pearson School Board.

On our final episode of Season 6 we give thanks to the year being over and a special tribute to our colleague Nancy Battet who is retiring from the LBPSB!

Students and Staff create a High Tea event for local seniors! Over two days John Rennie Students serve and treat seniors to High Tea, games and dancing making it a very touching, memorable event for all.

Featured on this episode, Miss Sonya Vann, Miss Beverley Landry, Music Director, Zaynab, Rhys, Holly, Hailey, Larissa,Miss Wendy, Emerson, Wesley and Principal Joseph.

grade 6 students dive into art making with Black History as our theme. We go live and speak to students who react to the project. Special thanks Teacher, Lucy Ferracane and all the staff who made this a wonderful session. Congratulations to all the students who participated and helped.

Michelle Painchaud talks about her new program The Curious Critters Classroom Corner for schools where she innovates Science and the Arts in interactive workshops for students. Bringing in critters and sharing her expertise with our teachers and students. Book your workshop at [email protected]

Horizon High Schools’ Principal Ben Matlin speaks about creating opportunities and how his school’s momentum is changing lives. A brief conversation about his team at the school and how the alternative approach to teaching is leading to success for the students.

Our season starts off with Marilyn Santucci, from the LBPSB Communications Team. Always on the move we were able to get an exclusive interview with Marilyn who is constantly bringing us the stories that matter. A great start to Season 6 of the podcast!

The Blank Canvas Podcast Season 5 Ep.8 with Host Frank Caracciolo, appreciation episode. Frank ends season five with thoughts and thanks about this past year in the Arts.

Akeen Kidder also known as The Yarn Art Guy introduces us to his unique approach to making art. Akeen talks about his passion for creating and the joys of working with others .

Lester B. Pearson’s Director General Dr. Cindy Finn stops by to chat and help celebrate our 50th episode. Happy to have this opportunity to speak about arts and education with Dr. Finn!