The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is proud to announce the launch of its very first school electronic sports (Esports) league.
‘’We are committed to providing school and afterschool programming that is diversified, innovative and inclusive for all students. CSC Nouvelon’s Esports league is a structured, safe, welcoming and fair environment that enables students to build their sense of belonging within a team and acquire transferable skills essential for the 21st century, ‘’ says Tom Michaud, Director of Education at CSC Nouvelon.
It will be for students in grades 5 to 12, and is currently offered in nine elementary and secondary schools to explore entertaining video games while developing digital literacy skills, sportsmanship, teamwork, communication and school involvement.
Based on responsible citizenship, the new extracurricular program intends to contribute to the student experience by providing new opportunities for academic and social development.
Once a week, 24 teams from the nine participating schools play virtual matches after school hours.
Each team benefits from the support of designated staff members who act as coaches.
The integration of structured and balanced electronic sports into school life can also promote inclusion and well-being.
Esports are competitive video games played individually or as a team.
Contrarily to traditional sports which rely on physical athleticism, electronic sports encourage mental dexterity, strategic thinking and fast decision making.
