St. Benedict grade 7 students Lexis Costanzi and Kelsey Currie prepare by doing warm-up exercises before performing their poetry on stage for Toronto-based poet Tanya Neumeyer. Performance poetry is written especially for an audience. In this case, the students will be presenting their original creative writing pieces for their classmates. Recently, the students were inspired by Neumeyer’s spoken-word workshops in which she taught them performance skills such as stance, gesture and tone.
Month: April 2012
Sudbury Catholic Students Shine at Regional Science Fair
The Sudbury Regional Science Fair was held April 14-15, 2012 at Laurentian University. Students at the Sudbury Catholic District School Board shined as they won several awards and represented their schools amazingly well.
Congratulations to all the students who made it to the Regional Science Fair!
Listed are the winners from the event…
Junior Division – Engineering
Divisional Placing and Prize: First Place medal, Cash and Certificate
Marika Moskalyk
Marymount Academy
Junior Division – Life Sciences
Divisional Placing and Prize: Second Place medal and prize:
Isabella Scola-Lawryshyn
Marymount Academy
First Place and Prize: First place medal, Cash and Certificate
Haley Moskal
St. Raphael Elementary School
Junior Division – Physical Sciences
Divisional Placing and Prize: Fourth Place Medal & Certificate
Kayla Nickson
Ambrosia Cantin
Marymount Academy
Placing and Prize: Second Place Medal & Certificate
Alexander Guido
St. Raphael Elementary School
Biotechnology Award
Special Sponsor: Sudbury Regional Science Fair Committee
Marika Moskalyk
Marymount Academy
Child Health Research Award
Special Sponsor: ECHO Research Group – Laurentian University
Karly Hallett
St. John Elementary School
Collège Boréal Award
Special Sponsor: College Boréal
Karly Hallett
St. John Elementary School
Laurentian University Biology Award
Special Sponsor: Laurentian University Biology Department
Marika Moskalyk
Marymount Academy
Laurentian University Engineering Science Award
Special Sponsor: Laurentian University Engineering Department
Chloe Franke
Elyssa Ryan
St. Anne Elementary School
Ontario Association of Medical Laboratories Award
Special Sponsor: Ontario Association of Medical Laboratories
Alexander Pudupakkam
St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School
University of Ontario Institute of Technology Innovation Award
Special Sponsor: University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Caleb Beland
St. Anne Elementary School
Canada Wide Science Fair Participant Grand Sponsors:
Canadian Institute Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum – Sudbury Chapter
Vale
Laurentian University
Rainbow District School Board
Sudbury Catholic Schools
Youth Science Ontario
Xstrata Nickel
Prize Type: Trip to Canada Wide Science Fair in Charlottetown, PEI, May 12th to 19th.
Marika Moskalyk
Marymount Academy
Learning About the Titanic at St. David
The Grade 4/5 class at St. David Catholic School recently participated in a day long tribute to the RMS Titanic. The students plotted the journey of the maiden voyage on maps, learned about sending messages through Morse code, and collaboratively worked on creating a model of the grand ship. Their teacher, Jennifer Gran said,” marking the 100th anniversary of the fateful voyage was an opportunity for the students to learn more about the science and history of the “unsinkable” Titanic.”
Lights Out for Earth Hour at St. David
St. David Dragon Amelia Carter-Jenveau “Turns The Lights Off At Lunch” in an effort to save energy as part of Earth Hour. The Dragons have been working hard to save energy, water and reduce waste through many school wide initiatives including a school wide composting program, waste audits, lights off at lunch, and recycling activities.
Another Golden Year at Kiwanis for St. Charles College
The music program at St. Charles College struck gold again this year in all three of its music categories. Concert choir, the concert band and the guitar ensemble all took home gold standings at the Kiwanis Music Festival. The guitar ensemble received a high gold – which places them in the 90% or above range in their musical abilities.
This is the second year in a row that the high school has taken gold standing in all divisions.
Choir and Concert band director Shannon Coyle says “I am very proud of my students and their achievements this season. This is a true testament to their hardwork and our music program at St. Charles College.”
St. David Students Take Part in 2012 Roots and Shoots Conference
As a part of a Teacher Learning and Leadership project funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education, teachers Jennifer Gran, Leann Laframboise and Christina Kilby have been leading an exciting project. Students from Grade 4/5 and Grade 8 at St. David school have been learning about technology, stewardship and engaging in environmental education in a hands on way. They have been taking their learning outside.
On Monday March 26, 2012, student ambassadors from the project had the privilege of presenting at the Roots and Shoots conference at Science North. Along with their teachers and elders from the project, the students shared their experiences of learning nature photography, visiting Vale’s greenhouse in Copper Cliff to see where they grow seedlings for re-greening and planting trees at Laurentian Conservation area in partnership with the Greater City of Sudbury. These students articulated their sense of ownership and expressed their excitement for the project as well as for the volunteers. The students were inspired by the many guest speakers who came to their school from environmental engineers, Native elders to a Science North scientist. Perhaps the most enjoyable part of the project, besides going outside to learn was the relationships that they have developed with Joe Houle (Mrs. Laframboise’s Dad who helped with the nature photography) and Theresa Pelletier (Mrs. Gran’s mom who shared her love of nature on the nature walks).
All of the photography and video documentation of the project was done by the Grade 4/5 and Grade 8 students. The students have learned and enjoyed using iPads, MacBooks and digital cameras for these tasks.
As the students completed their presentations, they offered seedlings to other students and teachers and asked them to help make a positive change by planting trees. Their final message was to encourage students to “ask their teachers to take them outside” because they know first hand that this way of learning is engaging and memorable.
Students at Immaculate Conception Reflect on Holy Thursday
On Holy Thursday, the students, staff and parents at Immaculate Conception reflected on the night before the Passover, where Jesus took a towel, basin and water to wash the feet of all his disciples. As he washed his disciples’ feet, he said to them: “You, then, should wash one another’s feet. I have set an example for you, so that you will do just what I have done for you”.
Fr. Michael and staff at Immaculate Conception followed in the foot steps of Jesus and washed the hands of all students. The basin, water, towels and the handwashing were visible signs of service to our students, our community and our God. Students understood what Jesus did for the disciples many years ago, and they too will carry on the work of Jesus, our Lord, and live a life of service.
Celebrating an Easter Tradition
Ms. Martine Laforest’s grade 7 class at St. Paul the Apostle School learned about the sacred Ukrainian tradition of pysanky during this Holy Week. Mrs. Jan Buley from Laurentian University shared her knowledge and talent with these students as was shared to her by her university friend Mary. The students learned about the various symbols traditionally painted on these eggs using beeswax and the writing tool called a kitska and the symbolism of the various colours used. Pictured is Keegan Kennedy working on his creation.
SCDSB Junior Girls Handball Tournament Results
On March 4, teams from several Sudbury Catholic Elementary Schools took part in the Board’s Junior Girls Handball Tournament at St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School.
The results were as follows:
1st place – St. Francis
2nd place – St. David
3rd place – St. Paul
4th place – St. Raphael
Congratulations to all the participants and thank you to all of the coaches, teachers, parents and volunteers involved!