Transition to Kindergarten

Elizabeth Ballantyne School
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We aim to provide programs and services which will allow our students to reach their full potential. We strive to foster in our students a passion for learning, to become literate and critical thinkers, thus allowing them to contribute positively to society..

STUDENT LIFE

Student Life
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The school is a place in which students are encouraged to freely express their views, opinions and beliefs.

PARENTS

Elizabeth Ballantyne Parents
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- Governing Board
Home & School
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Elizabeth Ballantyne School provides a safe learning environment for students when on school property or on school sponsored activities off-site.

HOME & SCHOOL

Home and School

The Home and School Association welcomes all parents who are interested in education.

ADMISSION

Elizabeth Ballantyne School welcomes students and their families to Canada from all over the world.

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- Virtual Library
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- Family Resources for 0-5 years old
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- Volunteering
HOME & SCHOOL +
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- Fundraising Lunches
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ADMISSION +
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IMPORTANT NOTICE | UPDATE ON TRANSCO BUS SERVICE - UPDATED CANCELLED BUS NUMBERS — SEPTEMBER 15, 2025

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We have just been informed by Transco and the Ministry of Education that for Monday, September 15, all electric buses will still be out of service. This is in order to continue a full inspection of their fleet.

As a result, no transportation will be available tomorrow for students who normally use these electric buses (see list of buses below). We kindly ask that parents make the necessary arrangement to transport their children to and from school for this day only.

Please note:

All diesel (non-electric) buses will continue to operate as usual and will transport EMSB students without interruption.
There will likely be increased traffic around the school during drop-off and pick-up times. For safety reasons, we ask for your patience and cooperation in ensuring a smooth and secure process.

We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you in advance for your understanding and support.

The Transportation Division
English Montreal School Board

UPDATED CANCELLED BUS NUMBERS — SEPTEMBER 15, 2025

For more information, click here

EMSB Educational Services

Supporting Your Child's Transition to Kindergarten

Candice Madden, EMSB Kindergarten Transition Agent, shares some helpful tips on how to prepare your child for his or her first day of school.

École Elizabeth Ballantyne School
314 Northview
Montréal-Ouest, QC H4X 1E2
Tel: 514-484-1006 | Fax: 514-484-7405
eballantyne@emsb.qc.ca
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Territorial acknowledgement
The English Montreal School Board is located
on unceded, unsurrendered Indigenous territory,
traditional lands of the Kanienʼkehá:ka
and other First Nations.

Supervised arrival time:	8:55 a.m. to 9:00
Homeroom:	9:00 a.m. to 9:10 a.m
Morning recess:	11:10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Lunch:	12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.
Afternoon Recess:	2:20 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.
Dismissal:	3:40 p.m.
Bus departure:	3:50 p.m.
For all bus inquiries:
Transco (bus #100s):	(514) 363-1967
École Bec (bus #800s):	(514) 595-5609
Séguin (bus #500s):	(450) 622-8242
Autobus Dusfresne (#900):	(450) 427-2349