Mrs. Lucciantonio’s Grade 4/5 class went on a virtual field trip to South Africa on September 23, to meet Steve and Nona. These penguins were a pleasure to meet. The students were able to ask questions to the scientist, as the presentation was live through Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants.
Month: September 2016
Fire fighters visit St. Francis
The Kindergarten students at St. Francis Catholic School had very special guests visit! Many firefighters from our local fire department were there to teach the children the significance of fire safety in the school and in the home. September is a very important month for students to learn about fire safety and how to evacuate the school if there was ever an emergency. The children were so excited to sit in the fire truck, see the protective gear and to learn all about the duties of a firefighter. A special thank you to the City of Greater Sudbury Fire Department!
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Colour Crusade gets a little green and white at St. Charles College
As part of spirit week at St. Charles College, each grade of students, along with the staff sport a different colour on the Friday to close the week. This day also happened to coincide with the anniversary of the Franco-Ontarien flag which takes place this weekend.
Mme. Rocca in grade 7 & 8 French Immersion teamed up with Mr. Boisvert in the high school F.I. program to celebrate the green and white flag which was raised for the first time on September 25th, 1976 at Laurentian University in Sudbury.
Blending art, community and Catholicity at St. Charles College
Mrs. Narozanski’s religion students discussed how they, as humans, can act more like Jesus in today’s world. The students talked about giving back and being selfless through acts like visiting the sick, participating in the upcoming food drive and taking care of elderly people.
The students then traced their hands. Their name was placed on the palm, the pinky and ring fingers showcased their personality traits and the middle finger featured something the students did not like to do very much. The index finger showed something they love and the thumb was reserved for setting a goal that would make them more Christ-like this school year.
The hands were then transformed into a beautiful flower on the Religion bulletin board with a very befitting quote: “We are each unique and beautiful; but together we are a Masterpiece!”
Cubs participate in annual water festival
On Wednesday, September 21st, the Grade 3 and 4 students at Holy Cross school, had the opportunity to participate in the 12th Annual Children’s Water Festival at Anderson Farm in Lively. The students had a great time learning all about water through a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations, such as, working together to complete a wetland puzzle, and reviewing boat safety while sitting in an OPP boat.
St. Charles College Spirit Week Begins with a Character Day
It’s a week intended for all the students at St. Charles College but it is especially exciting for new grade 7, 8 and 9 students. Spirit week is filled with theme days such as colour crusade and twin day but it all begins with character day today.
Today at school, staff and students are decked out in Pokemon gear, Harry Potter costumes and even a couple Where’s Waldo characters have surfaced.
Students Amariah and Grace Levac went all out on a hot, muggy day, along with classmate Ben Amari. All three students are in grade nine are especially excited for the full slate of activities on Wednesday for grade nine day.
Cubs take the lead on a patterning adventure
Mme Blais-Callaway’s Grade 4/5 FI class leaped into patterning this week, hosting the board’s new Intensive Support Facilitators and Superintendent Nicole Bédard in their class for a hands-on math lesson. Using tiles and pattern blocks, they showed their guests how they used tools to help them to visualize how their patterns grew, extending patterns, and creating new ones of their own. The facilitators would like to thank the Holy Cross school community, especially Grade 4/5 FI, for the invitation and wonderful learning opportunity. We appreciate your leadership, Cubs!
Mass For Rev. Gerald Lalonde C.S.B.
Rev. Gerald Lalonde C.S.B., the last Basilian Principal of St. Charles College, died in Toronto on June 14, 2016 at 79 years of age. He was in the 50th year of his priesthood. During the 1970’s and 1980’s, Father Lalonde served in various roles at St. Charles College: teacher, Department Head, Vice-Principal and Principal (1983-1985).
Most recently, he was the pastor of Our Lady of Peace church in Capreol. He was a much respected and much loved priest!
A Mass will be offered for Father Lalonde on Tuesday, September 20 at the Church of Christ the King at 12:05 pm. After the Mass, everyone is invited to go to the Caruso Club Restaurant for the luncheon buffet. The upper level of the restaurant has been reserved for this group. The cost of the buffet is $12.35 + taxes.