Official Program
The program for the Hooked on School Days in Laval offers a wide range of activities rooted in the realities of the community: keynote conferences, specialized webinars, hands-on workshops, expert panels, inspiring video capsules, and initiatives deployed in schools and organizations across the territory.
Developed in collaboration with our partners, this program aims to equip local stakeholders, highlight promising practices, and mobilize the Laval community around school perseverance.
Regional Launch of the JPS – February 16

Join us for the official launch of the regional program at the Centre Simonne-Monet-Chartrand.
Schedule
- 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Networking breakfast
- 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Official launch
Let’s come together to kick off the 9th edition of the JPS in Laval!
Activities with Registration
February 17
Flash Training – Reading and Nature: Pure Joy for Children
Mes langues, mes livres and Grandir en nature à Laval are offering a flash training session to explore how early literacy (reading and writing) and nature can harmonize, blend, and complement each other in everyday educational settings.
Conference – What If ADHD Wasn’t an Attention Problem?
In partnership with the Institut des troubles d'apprentissage Laval section, this conference offers a new perspective to better understand ADHD.
February 19
Health Takes You Far!
The Musée de la santé Armand-Frappier presents an activity highlighting the close links between health, well-being, and school success.
Détails
February 19
Webinar – Undereducation of Boys and Aspirations of Girls
PRÉCA invites you to a moment of reflection and discussion around a current issue: the undereducation of boys and the aspirations of girls.
Détails
February 20
Aerospace Discovery Fair
In partnership with the Cosmodôme, the RLPRE invites the student community to dive into the world of aerospace at the very first Aerospace Discovery Fair—a careers fair dedicated to the aerospace sector.
Détails
Open-Access Activities
Perseverance Tables — Laval Public Libraries
Laval’s public libraries are setting up themed displays to showcase inspiring resources related to perseverance and early literacy.
Co-Libris Initiative
Librarians from the Laval School Service Centre are offering a special selection of books highlighting perseverance in all its forms.
Détails
Active Living: Moving and Breathing for Our Well-Being!
In partnership with YogaCoeurActions, the RLPRE presents the MYA and MYADO video series, offering young people accessible tools to manage stress through movement, breathing, and mindfulness.
Reading Tidal Wave
A collective early literacy movement: reading stories is much more than fun—it is a powerful action that nurtures vocabulary, comprehension, and motivation to learn.
PersiVERDANT Thursday
On February 19, we proudly wear GREEN as a symbol of our commitment to the importance of school perseverance. It’s easy—and everyone can take part!
We would like to highlight the commitment of our partners who, through their actions and presence, actively contribute to supporting the well-being and perseverance of young people in Laval.