After questions about all of the moustaches the students have seen lately, FDK FI students had a discussion about Movember. Students had the chance to sport a “moose-stache” for the day, along side principal David Soehner, as he read them the story Moosetache, by Margie Palatini. Students were entertained with all the crazy antics that Moose does to get his out-of-control moustache tamed!
Month: November 2014
St. Andrew students learn about influential historical Francophone women
Core French St. Andrew students enjoyed learning about influential historical women St Catherine and St Marguerite Bourgeoys. They embraced the French tradition of decorating hats and wore them proudly on St Catherine Day. Pictured are the students of the grade 5/6 class sporting their crowns.
Big hearts at St. Andrew
St. Andrew students and staff opened their hearts to help children in third world countries receive some Christmas joy. Each class filled five or more shoeboxes full with small presents like soap, toys, pencils, crayons and hard candy. These gift boxes will be delivered by the organization known as Samaritan’s Purse to children in some of the most destitute parts of the world. This is the third year St. Andrew School has participated in this Christmas project. Pictured here are school volunteer Claire Olivier with Braxton, Viktor, Mary and Zoe as they hand over the school’s contribution to Joan Henderson our local Operation Christmas Child representative.
Students share feedback and strategies with St. Charles Elementary Safe Schools Team
During National Bullying Prevention Week at St. Charles Elementary, students Valerie Lowes, Kira Gouchie and Daniella Lowes shared feedback and suggestions with the safe schools team. Principal David Soehner asked the students about their ideas on how the school can be improved, and if they feel welcomed and safe. Valerie, Kira and Daniella enjoyed the chance to share their ideas. Kira Gouchie stated that “St. Charles is a really good school. We can tell the staff if there is a problem and they listen”.
Kelso’s Choices moves up to Junior classes at St. Charles Elementary
At St. Charles Elementary, the primary students have been using Kelso’s Choices for a few years with great success! During Bullying Awareness Week, students in junior classes learned about Kelso’s Choices and the KC conflict management program. Vice-Principal Laura Stirrett went to junior classrooms to lead students through a variety of activities to explore the difference between minor and serious problems, and how to approach each. For example, with minor problems, students can choose 2 strategies that are either verbal (talk it out, apologize, tell them to stop or make a deal) or non-verbal (wait and cool off, walk away, go to another game or ignore it) to resolve a conflict, and then tell an adult if that doesn’t work. With serious problems students would tell an adult right away.
Bishop Alexander Carter participates in 2014 Santa Claus parade
Bishop Alexander Carter staff and students participated in this year’s Sudbury Santa Claus Parade. The theme of the parade was Christmas past and future. The Bishop float depicted Christmas of the future with students dressed as robots delivering Christmas gifts. There was a large rocket on the float made from equipment used in the Manufacturing Specialist High Skills Major program. The float was constructed by students in the Welding class who prepared a special mount for a projector which showed an animated robot delivering Christmas gifts. This animation was created using programs in our Communication and Technology Specialist High Skills Major program. To go along with the theme of the float, students handed out candy rockets to the children along the parade route. Bishop Alexander Carter staff and students want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
St. Bernadette students stand up for peace
To celebrate anti-bullying week St. Bernadette students wore blue to signify that they Stand Up! for La paix! St. Bernadette School’s motto is “La paix c’est notre priorité.”
Marymount holds annual ‘Goals for Girls’ event
Goals For Girls is an annual event at Marymount Academy that is organized by the GAA (Girls’ Athletic Association). Girls and teachers form floor hockey teams, give their teams a name and team uniforms, come up with creative cheers and play hockey (outside and inside). Team work and spirit can be seen and heard throughout the school. This all-canadian activity builds relationships and friendships. It is also a fundraiser that helps students in need.
Making a Difference at St. James School
Thank you to Sergeant Hotson from the Greater Sudbury Police Service who came to St. James School to remind us that our actions can make a difference. The book that Sgt. Hotson read to students during National Anti-Bullying Week addressed the theme of bullying and strategies that all of us can use. Stand Up to Bullies, Be a Friend, and You are not Alone were reinforced to students as part of the discussion regarding the book and making connections to our own lives.