Chairman's Message 2026-2027
 

It is a great honour to serve as Chairman of the Central Québec School Board (CQSB). Guided by our motto, “Learning for All,” we remain firmly committed to providing every student with the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. We take great pride in the fact that our graduation and qualification rates continue to rank among the very best school boards and service centres in Québec. This achievement reflects the dedication, perseverance, and collective efforts of our entire CQSB community. 

Our success is made possible by the remarkable commitment of our teachers, professionals, principals, support staff, administrators, and Council of Commissioners. Their expertise, enthusiasm, and genuine concern for the well-being and success of our students are at the heart of everything we do. Even as we face important challenges, including reductions in education funding, I remain confident in our ability to maintain the high quality of education for which CQSB is known. Our schools are ready and eager to welcome your children into safe, caring, and stimulating environments where they can flourish and reach their full potential. 

One of the most significant milestones of the past year has been the progress of our long-awaited new Québec City High School. Following more than seven years of planning and perseverance, approval was received from the Minister of Education, Mr. Bernard Drainville, to move forward with this important project. Reaching this stage has required the vision and dedication of many people, and I extend my sincere congratulations and thanks to all who helped make it possible. I would especially like to recognize my predecessor, Stephen Burke, and our former Director General, Stephen Pigeon, whose commitment and determination played an important role in bringing this project to fruition. 

As we begin this new school year, construction of our new Québec City High School is well underway—a dream that is now becoming a reality. As you watch this new school take shape, I encourage each of our students to dream as well. Dream about your future, believe in what is possible, and remember that with determination, perseverance, and the support of those around you, dreams can indeed become reality. 

Warm regards,

Jean Robert 
Chairman of the Council of Commissioners