October 2009 - Page 2 of 2 - Sudbury Catholic District School Board

St. Charles College Creates New Aboriginal Award in Honour of Grand Council Chief

Posted on October 15, 2009August 23, 2018 by admin

A visit from Grand Council Chief John Beaucage has inspired St. Charles College to dedicate an award in his name at its most recent graduation ceremonies. The Chief John Beaucage Award is presented each year to an outstanding graduating student of Aboriginal ancestry who demonstrates leadership, a positive attitude, extra-curricular involvement, and pride in cultural identity. The student must also exemplify the St. Charles College motto of “Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge” and holds in high regard the Seven Grandfather Teachings- Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility and Truth.

St. Charles College is proud to announce that the 2009 Chief John Beaucage Award was presented to Brent Toulouse. Brent is both a football player and a basketball player at St. Charles College and demonstrated his dedication to extra curricular activity by coaching his little brother’s football team in the Joe MacDonald football league over the summer.

Brent is a graduate of the Mkwa Police Mentorship Program offered at St. Charles College, and aspires to be a police officer. He is also a strong advocate with respect to restoring and resurrecting his Native culture and heritage by stating very strongly and humbly that he would like his language, Anishinabemowin, taught in his school. He is a leader in his Native Studies and Outdoor Education classes. Brent Toulouse is truly deserving of the Chief John Beaucage Award.

Chief John Beaucage was deeply honoured to have the award presented in his name. The school is planning to set up a visit with John Beaucage and the students again in the fall.

St. Benedict Catholic Secondary Parent Interview Night and Book Fair FUNdraiser

Posted on October 8, 2009August 23, 2018 by admin

St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School will be hosting a “Parent Interview Night and FUNdraiser,” on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School, 2993 Algonquin Road, Sudbury.

The evening will be devoted to celebrating the achievements and activities of staff and students of the school. At the same time, the school will be encouraging and supporting the students in their love of reading through a Book Fair. With every purchase on this special evening, a percentage will be donated directly back to the school library.

There will be prizes, as well as a showcase of books and much more. Please join St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School in promoting this literacy and community event.

Winners of Henry Winkler tickets

Posted on October 8, 2009August 23, 2018 by admin

Congratulations to Carissa Roy from MaryMount Academy and Colin Desjardins from St. Charles College who each won a pair of tickets winners for “An evening with Henry Winkler,” an inspirational presentation about his triumph over a learning disability, on Monday October 19, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Glad Tidings Tabernacle.

Pius XII Students Try Out New Sports

Posted on October 8, 2009August 23, 2018 by admin

Students at Pius XII Catholic School participated in the “Try-it” Parasport Clinic recently.

During the clinic students were provided with a specific sport and an equipment demonstration of different types of sports activities, such as basketball, hockey, bocce and curling. The importance on being “physically fit” was also emphasized throughout the clinic.

Susan Levesque with SportLink Greater Sudbury Sport Council lead a Parasport clinic with the Pius XII students. Numerus classes including the Special Education class participated in wheelchair basketball, sledge hockey, bocce and curling.

The Pius students were able to experience what it feels like to be in a wheel chair, and they quickly realized that it was possbile to participate in many sports activities through the use of a specially designed equipment.

Pius XII Catholic School would like to thank Susan Levesque with SportLink for providing the students with the equipment which allowed them to participate in this unique sports activity.