Sudbury Catholic District School Board

Month: September 2015

Grades 7 to 12 “F.I. Cards” Celebrate Franco-Ontarian Flag

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To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Franco Ontarian flag, on September 25th, 2015 at 11:00am, over 1500 Franco- Ontarian flags were raised across Ontario to recognize the francophone community and their contribution to culture and history. It’s also a way to recognize the 400th anniversary of Champlain’s arrival in Ontario – marking the birth of Francophone culture.

SCC teacher Jessica Demore’s high school Immersion students were able to participate in the celebration and create their own flag raising ceremony. The students were also featured on the CBC/Radio Canada “carte de drapeau” or “map of the flag” and can be seen on one of the three Sudbury points on the map located at:http://ici.radio-canada.ca/regions/ontario/2015/09/25/002-drapeau-franco-ontarien-25-septembre.shtml

The students in the 7/8 Immersion program did the same under the direction of teacher Sabrina Rocca. Students were given the opportunity to experience their francophone culture, by learning about the meaning, and background history of the flag.

It also happened to be country/western day to wrap-up a very successful Spirit week at S.C.C.

VIVE LA FRANCOPHONIE!!

St. Charles College Welcomes New Cardinals to their School Family

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Over this past summer, St. Charles College underwent extensive renovations to its building. A section of the school underwent a huge transformation, which included new state of the art classrooms – with new exterior windows, flooring, ceilings, etc. This was done to accommodate a new grade 7 and 8 wing for the school. With close to 200 enroled students, the newest members of the school are loving being a part of the St. Charles College family. Grade 7 student Zoey Cacciotti was excited to start at the school this September. “Right from the start, I love how it is our own little community,” Stated Cacciotti. “We have our own group with the grade 7 and 8’s, but also get included with the whole school for different activities and assemblies. It is a great place to work and have fun at the same time.” Grade 8 student David Chartrand echoed Cacciotti’s sentiments. “I love that we have our own space within the school,” Chartrand said. “I was a bit nervous at first as it is such a big school, but it is cool because we have our own section, but still feel like a part of the whole school.”
Patty Mardero, Principal of St. Charles was excited to welcome the new grade 7 and 8 students to her school. “It is great that we have been able to expand St. Charles to have grade 7-12 programming,” Mardero explained. “This really makes for an easier transition for students from elementary to secondary, and gives these younger students greater opportunities with access to things like science labs, fitness rooms, big scale drama productions, etc. We are thrilled to be able to expand our St. Charles College family and look forward to fostering this new community.”

As well as the renovations to the grades 7 and 8 wing, the construction project also included the renovation of the existing office space into new state of the art classrooms. The new entrance is a two storey space with celestory windows above the office, providing an open and welcoming space. The new administration office provides increased school security for both students, community users and guests.

Adopt-a-School… Holy Trinity

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Holy Trinity has been adopted by both Coles and Chapters in Sudbury so during the next 3 weeks shoppers will be invited to donate funds to Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School to help them buy books for their library.
They are also asking everyone and anyone to “adopt” or vote for our school online at www.adoptaschool.indigo.ca. This option is FREE. A person can sign-up and vote for Holy Trinity once per day for the duration of the campaign.
The school in Ontario that receives the most votes will earn itself $10 000!
Your assistance in spreading this information is very appreciated.
You can check out what they have posted on the adoptaschool site.

Seven Year Partnership Continues in their Support of the Community

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St. David Catholic School welcomed community partners into their school to support the planning of a local conference on Cultural Safety and how First Nation culture is shared and promoted. The Best Start Aboriginal Hub’s Agency Advisory Committee, which includes the Child and Family Centre, the Metis Nation of Ontario, Aboriginal People’s Alliance of Northern Ontario, N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre and the Jubilee Aboriginal Daycare were all at the table to plan the November 20th interagency conference on Cultural Standards in Our Community. According to Jim Eshkawkogan, program manager, “We all have a responsibility to share the culture in the inclusive way it was intended.”
St. David Catholic School and the Aboriginal Best Start Hub have had a 7 year partnership supporting the needs of the community. It is through positive partnerships, with an emphasis on relationship building, that continues to be the foundation of student success and well-being both within the school and the community.

Grades 7 to 12 Cardinals Celebrate Mass All Together as One

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The St. Charles College student body grew by more than two hundred this fall when grades 7 and 8 students were introduced into the campus mix. 

On Thursday, September 17, 2015, students celebrated their first mass together in the gymnasium with Father Jim Ketzler of St. John the Evangelist in Garson presiding.   

Under the direction of teacher Shannon Coyle, the new 7-12 choir helped to beautify the mass with their voices.

Students from the senior boys’ football team helped with the procession and the Prayers of the Faithful.

“Why Yes, it’s HAT DAY at St. David School!”

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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This is a great time for schools and families to create awareness about pediatric cancers.

St. David Catholic Elementary School started its year off right with a fun-filled HAT DAY at the end of the first week of school. The students and staff wore crazy hats and ball caps during the school day to emotionally and financially support a former student battling synovial sarcoma cancer. Students donated funds for the privilege of wearing their hats during the school day. The school raised almost $400.00 to help provide support for the family. The school would like to publicly thank everyone who participated in this event!

Dylan Fay, a former St. David student, now a St. Charles College grade 8 student, was diagnosed this summer with synovial sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. His family spent most of the summer at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto. This fall, Dylan will be going back and forth from Sick Kids to the Sudbury Cancer Center for treatment. During the month of September, St. David School will continue to support the Fay family through pray and fundraising efforts. “It is important that we support our school families in every way possible. We are asking for donations to support Dylan’s family during this time, but more importantly we are praying for his full recovery. We know every little bit counts and want to provide as much support as possible — in any form they need.” stated Lindsay Michel, kindergarten teacher at St. David School.

Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School and the New St. David Catholic Elementary School

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Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School construction is on time and the school will be opening as scheduled, on September 8, 2015. The opening of the new St. David Catholic Elementary School has been delayed and it is anticipated that the school will be ready for occupancy late November/early December. Students enroled at St. David should report to the building located at 350 Jean St. on September 8, 2015. For more information, please contact the board at (705) 673-5620.

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