“Early Learning Kindergarten students at Pius XII school received a visit from Private Scott Barbe on Remembrance Day. This authentic learning experience gave students the chance to learn about the life of a soldier and make connections to their lives. Many students shared stories and asked questions that helped them learn more about this brave soldier.”
Month: November 2011
Support the Environment at St. Charles Elementary
In an ongoing effort to be proactive in environmental issues, St. Charles Elementary Catholic School is participating in the Battery Recycling Program – Gr. 4 students, Ashley St. Jacques and Marco Amyotte bring in old batteries to be recycled. St. Charles Elementary School is involved in the Dearness Conservation Program which students and staff support, promote and practise programs that foster stewardship of the earth.
“Filling their Buckets” at Pius XII
Students at Pius XII school are learning how to fill their buckets! Through a school community building activity senior student, Cody Watson read to the ELK students a story about “filling their buckets” by doing good deeds, and then explored different ways to make it happen. Kindergarteners as well as all students now understand that everytime they do or say something nice for someone else they’re actually filling their own “buckets” and the other student’s “bucket”. Student council can often be heard during morning announcements giving reminder messages to keep buckets full of positivity and its catching on. The goal is to keep your bucket overflowing so that it might spill onto others!
Author Delivers Life-Long Lessons at St. Ben’s
St. Benedict grade 7 student Joshua Kroll looks on as author Allan Stratton personally signs his book Borderline after his presentation. Stratton begins by introducing his work by reading from one of his prize-winning novels. Stratton’s writings are youth-oriented which contain themes of “courage” and “facing your fears”. Stratton’s message was when things are not going well in life, always remember that “this too shall pass” and things will get better.
Hula Hooping at Immaculate
Each month students at Immaculate Conception School are able to demonstrate their athletic abilities in a physical ability challenge. This month the Cougars demonstrated their hula hooping abilities as their classmates, teachers and families cheered them on. Students practiced their hula hooping skills during gym class, outside at recess and even at home. Some students were even able to twist and dance with 4 hula hoops around their waist. WAY TO GO COUGARS!
A Magical Time at St. Joseph’s School
Recently, Father Alex Saurianthadathil, from Holy Redeemer Parish paid a special visit to St. Joseph School in Killarney. His unique approach to teaching uses magic tricks to capture the students’ imagination and explain how, for example, bread is transformed into the body of Christ during Mass. He also helped to reinforce the message that Jesus is found in our hearts. As the students prepare for Reconciliation, they welcome God’s mercy and begin to develop a healthy conscience. Father Alex helped the students realize that they too are created in God’s image and likeness.
St. Andrew Students Stand Up for Peace
Students at St. Andrew school stand up for Peace as they kicked off Anti-bullying week by showing off their signs of peace. During the week, the Peace Club celebrated various activities for PEACE including singing the peace pledge that was created last year by the Peace Club.
(to the tune of twinkle, twinkle)
We Don’t have to be the same
We don’t have to think the same
We are special, We are great,
We just have to be ourselves
We solve problems peacefully
Treat each other with respect.
Remembrance Day at Corpus Christi
On November 11, the students and staff at Corpus Christi remembered all of the Canadian soldiers, sailors and airmen who gave their lives, and those who continue to show their courage and sacrifice to give us the freedom and liberty enjoyed today in Canada.
St. Anne English Kindergarten Students Choose Not To “Leaf” Fall Outdoors
The smell of fresh fallen leaves is one of the joys of fall. But why “leaf” it outside? During the last month, the English Early Learning Kindergarten Students at St. Anne School in Hanmer decided to bring fall inside so they could enjoy it right up until the snow came. They used a freshly raked bag of leaves and placed it within their housekeeping center. Armed with rakes and a wading pool, the Sudbury Catholic Board students practiced all the activities that their parents were doing outside. Raking, jumping, and burying each other in leaves mimicked the activities that the students were experiencing within their own yards. How about fun? Well, just ask students Jenna Deveau Peddie and Olivia Dunbabin. Their smiling faces say it all. Fall is a great time of the year, especially when you can enjoy it with friends!