IMPORTANT NOTICE | UPDATE ON TRANSCO BUS SERVICE - SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Today, Monday, September 15th, we were informed that Autobus Séguin’s three electric buses have been authorized to operate and to pick up students tomorrow, September 16th, 2025
Bus 501
Bus 508
Bus 511
Once again, as a precautionary measure, all Transco buses remain under inspection and are awaiting authorization (see list of buses below).
Therefore, no transportation will be available tomorrow, Tuesday, September 16th, for students who normally use Transco electric buses (see updated list of buses below).
Tomorrow, please make sure to consult your emails and social media for more information.
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 16, 2025
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About Sinclair Laird Elementary School
Sinclair Laird Elementary School in Parc Extension reflects the multi-cultural flavour of its neighbourhood, providing to all of our students the opportunity to acquire important skills and knowledge to succeed co-operatively in our modern world.
Our dedicated and experienced team of teachers and support staff work collaboratively with our parents to help each child reach his or her greatest potential. Our students, teachers and parents bring with them a diverse range of abilities and cultures. We would like to enable our students to capitalize on their potential by providing enriched and differentiated programs. We aim to create in our school a bilingual literacy rich environment, and encourage parental involvement.
Our History
Sinclair Laird School was built in 1956 and first opened its doors on January 30th 1957. Located in the heart of Park Extension, the school was named after Sinclair Laird (1884-1954), the former Dean of School for Teachers at McDonald College and McGill University from 1913-1949. Today, the school continues to grow as it welcomed a new extension in 1999 to better serve its population: children from Pre-Kindergarten through to Grade 6.
Our Philosophy
We believe that all children can learn
Learning must be made relevant, meaningful and enjoyable so that each child will have the desire to learn not only today but throughout his/her lifetime.
The development of mind and body are equally important.
Teaching should take into consideration each child’s needs and abilities and allowself-discovery of strengths and interests.
Learning is an enriching experience in which each students is challenged and praised for continued effort and progress.
Children learn best in a safe and secure environment.
Parents, teachers and students must respect each others’ diversities in language, religion, academic and physical abilities.
Ethnicity, culture and lifestyle must be respected.
Parents, teachers and community share in the responsibility for the child’s learning and development of life skills.
