On September 25, Holy Trinity Catholic School proudly celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian Flag with a special flag-raising ceremony. The event marked a historic moment for the school community, as the Franco-Ontarian flag was raised for the first time on school grounds—symbolizing pride, culture, and belonging.

Sudbury Catholic District School Board’s Director of Education, Morris Hucal, joined Superintendent Erica Raymond and FSL Learning Consultant Camille Heaton for the celebration. Students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 gathered as Principal Colin Lapalme and Director Hucal spoke about the importance of the day and the significance of honouring Franco-Ontarian heritage and identity.

As the flag rose high, students’ voices echoed with pride as they sang “Franco-Ontarien!”—a joyful celebration of culture and community spirit.

“Moments like this remind us of the importance of celebrating our shared identity and the diversity that strengthens our Catholic school communities,” said Superintendent Erica Raymond.

The flag, which was first raised in Sudbury in 1975, stands as a proud symbol of the Francophone community’s history and ongoing contributions across Ontario.

Holy Trinity’s flag-raising ceremony served as both a commemoration of this milestone anniversary and a reflection of the school’s commitment to fostering cultural pride and inclusion among students.