History and society Investigations and reports
180 jours
2018
Sous-titres : Arabe
A 180-day long immersion in the daily functioning of two publicly-funded schools in Quebec.
History and society | Investigations and reports
Episode 1
45 min
Starting from zero
A new academic year begins at the Gérard-Filion school. The leadership team and teachers welcome the 1,400 pupils and immediately begin the work of creating bonds with the students. The integration of newcomers needs to be assured and a vacant post filled. The coming days will certainly keep everyone busy.
Episode 2
45 min
A wolf in the sheepfold
For pupils on the autism spectrum, returning to school presents a real challenge. As the first bonds begin to be created during the "back to school" fête, the leadership team remains alert and ready to stop young criminals from gaining access to the premises.
Episode 3
45 min
The great seduction
As the staff work relentlessly to prepare for the open day, they also have to handle all the general everyday problems: telephones in class, disappointing academic results and recurrent absenteeism. They also have to take appropriate action when a pupil makes worrying comments...
Episode 4
45 min
Facing reality
As the pupils receive their first results, the parent-teacher and individual meetings give rise to their own moments of emotion. The leadership team has to intervene in a suspected case of harassment within the sports teams.
Episode 5
45 min
Say thank you
The atmosphere becomes electric as the festive season approaches. Unfortunately Christmas doesn't necessarily bring joy for all the pupils. The staff get busy preparing hampers for the families in greatest need.
Episode 1
45 min
The heart of Saint-Henri
A new school year begins at Saint-Henri. Each week, new pupils enter the integration classes. The special ed teacher Julie Roy welcomes them and asks what led them to leave their country. She is deeply touched by the revelations of a family from Chad.
Episode 2
45 min
The great disillusionment
Intimidation at school will not be tolerated! The school board takes the situation very seriously when twenty-four pupils gang up on one of their peers. But what can they do when the parents demand proof and refuse to believe what happened?
Episode 3
45 min
Giving freely
Working in a secondary school is an incredible opportunity for teachers to help youngsters not just in their educational development but in their everyday and family life. Portraits of Guillaume Bellavance, Patrick Huot, and Jacques Lapointe, after a detour to the local swimming pool.
Episode 4
45 min
Secondary routes
School doesn't suit all youngsters and some find it hard to adapt, despite the efforts of the staff. What can be done? Véronique Ledoux, Mitendy Normil, Roxane Lincourt, Jacinthe Lemire and Mélanie Marin show remarkable creativity to capture their attention.
Episode 5
45 min
Beyond these walls
Winter is coming to an end. Although the school year is well underway, there is clearly a need to open a new class. While Roxane Lincourt handles neighbourhood problems, the school board welcomes a new teacher and certain pupils amuse themselves by stealing car number plates.
Episode 1
45 min
Back together again
A new school year begins at Saint-Henri! Hardly have they arrived than the new deputy heads have a series of conflicts to manage. A video concerning a pupil is doing the rounds on social media. Patrick Huot, Nadia Ramisch and Guillaume Bellavance immediately get to work to intercept it.
Episode 2
45 min
Getting phones under control
Two mobile phones have been stolen on the school premises. As one of the offenders negotiates their punishment, the other returns the device but wiped clean of all its content: Patrick Huot has to get involved. Certain pupils and teachers prepare for the Montreal climate march.
Episode 3
45 min
Pushed to the limit
The new management at Saint-Henri has to set limits on those testing theirs. Certain pupils are particularly agitated: is the school the right place for them? Esther Bernard begins reading a first novel; Bruno Orsini makes the most of the election campaign to work on voting and what it means.
Episode 4
45 min
Keeping calm
A mother comes to the school to question the management's decisions concerning her daughter. A pupil, leaving the school to help their family, says goodbye to everyone. The gyms are now open before school starts: at last everyone has a chance to work out in a way that suits them.
Episode 5
45 min
Express yourself
The notion of consent, consuming energy drinks, managing difficult emotions... The education offered at the Saint-Henri school goes beyond standard academic learning. Valérie Bibeau teaches French to pupils who have just arrived in Quebec. It's already time for the first school reports and parent-teacher meetings.
A 180-day long immersion in the daily functioning of two publicly-funded schools in Quebec.
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