Philosophy
Sinclair Laird Elementary School in Parc Extension reflects the multi-cultural flavour of its neighbourhood, providing 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.

Programs
Sinclair Laird is a Bilingual school placing a special focus on literacy within English and French Language Arts programs. This is done through programs involving the public library, home reading, paired reading activities between junior and senior classes, language enrichment through vocal music, and
daily English and French tutorials. In regard to mathematics, special attention is given to four and five year old students by bringing meaning to numbers. Workshops are organized for parents and students. The school also has a weekly bilingual music and drama program.

Events / Extracurricular Activities
Sinclair Laird School offers a number of extra-curricular programs, nutrition support and cultural enrichment activities such as fully subsidized visits to concerts and museums with educational animation and trips to scientific and historical centres. Animation classes are available for students at lunch and after school thanks to community organizations and there is a Parc-École partnership with the city of Montreal to maintain playground equipment.

Parental Participation
Sinclair Laird has an active volunteer parent committee to help organize fundraising events. Money raised is used to enhance the school experience for our students. Parents may also work in the classrooms, library, or other parts of the school. 
The Parent Participation Organization organizes multiple fundraisers throughout the year including a bi-annual Scholastic Book Fair, Holiday Fundraiser and Valentine’s Day Fundraiser.

Services
Sinclair Laird School has a variety of programs, services and professional therapists available for the benefit of our student population:

• Hot Lunch Program
• Snack and Milk Program
• School Nurse
• CSSS Social Worker
• Psychologist
• Occupational Therapist
• Speech Therapist
• << Childcare Workers