November 2016 - Page 2 of 2 - Sudbury Catholic District School Board

St. Charles College Elementary Cards fill shoeboxes with love

Posted on November 17, 2016August 23, 2018 by admin

Looking to answer the Essential Question “How are we church in the world?”, Mrs. Kathy Belanger’s 8A class and Mr. Thomson’s Grade 7/8 Life Skill’s class participated in Operation Christmas Child this year.

Operation Christmas Child is a special Christmas project affiliated with Samaritan’s Purse, a non-denominational Christian organization. With donated proceeds from an in-school Dress Down Day at St. Charles College, students went shopping at Dollarama and then had the opportunity to fill close to 70 shoeboxes with school supplies, hygiene items, toys and other gifts for children, ages 2-14, in less-fortunate countries around the world.

Mr. Thomson says “Every gift-filled shoebox is given unconditionally, regardless of religion, gender, or race, in a way that practically demonstrates the love of Jesus Christ around the globe.”

National Collection Week is Nov.14-20th with shoeboxes from Canada being shipped to places like the Ukraine, Haiti, El Salvador, Senegal and New Guinea.

‘To whom much has been given, much is expected in return’…Luke 12:48

‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me’…Matthew 25:40

Students try their hand at cooking

Posted on November 15, 2016August 23, 2018 by admin

The grade 8 students at St. Benedict try their hand at cooking under the watchful eye of Mr. Sipos, Science and Foods Teacher. All the grade 8 students are shown how to work safely in the kitchen and prepare a delicious and authentic Mexican Quesadilla. Mr. Sipos was assisted in the kitchen with some of his Foods class students, who helped the Grade 8 students in preparing their dishes. One more delicious reason to try our Foods Class!

Pink Shirt Campaign at St. David School

Posted on November 14, 2016August 23, 2018 by admin

As part of the St. David School and Sudbury Police Services shared commitment for the well being and safety of our children, Krystle Beausoleil, the Police Youth Safety Coordinator attended St. David School. She delivered the message that is takes ‘courage to stand’ up against those who try to bully and hurt others. Her message focused on positive action and standing up for each other. Her message also focused on treating one other with respect and dignity, allas part of the ‘Pink Shirt Campaign’.

All students at St. David School will be standing together against bullying and will be signing the Sudbury Regional Police Services “Pink Shirt” to demonstrate our commitment to “stand up” together.

Hello God!

Posted on November 11, 2016August 23, 2018 by admin

During recent months, several classes at St. Francis School have been participating in making beautiful “God Boxes” out of cards. The children then had the opportunity to fill them with tangible things that remind them what to thank God for as well as what to pray for.

Many boxes have been made, along with bible verses given to them. The verses tell us of God’s unending love for all his children. The students have been very eager to decorate their boxes. Each student personalized their own box, and were encouraged to bring it home, continuing to fill it with new hopes and prayers.

Many thanks to Sheryl Taylor (Registered Child and Youth Worker/Educational Assistant) for her help with the activity.

Junction Creek Stewardship Presentation

Posted on November 7, 2016August 23, 2018 by admin

The Grade 2 students at Holy Cross School had a wonderful opportunity to become “Bug Detectives” and learn about the types of water bugs which live in our local creek which spans 52 km. Sarah and Matty, representatives from the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee shared some history about our local Junction Creek and the many efforts which have been made by local Sudburians through the years to revitalize it back to its original state. Students were able to observe and identify real water bugs, such as water scorpions, dragonfly nymphs and many more. They were invited to be stewards of the Earth and join the many families that work together to keep the creek clean and viable for fish and other living creatures.

Stepping Into Grade 9 at St. Charles College

Posted on November 3, 2016August 23, 2018 by admin

The St. Charles College Grade 9 Information Night is Thursday, November 10th for parents. This interactive night will provide you with the information you need to register your child for grade 9 classes. Our guidance department, teachers and administrative staff look forward to meeting you and answering your questions.

Bishop Damphousse Blesses Newly Constructed School in the Donovan

Posted on November 3, 2016August 23, 2018 by admin

Bishop Marcel Damphousse of the Diocese of Sault Ste Marie blessed the new St. David Catholic Elementary School, it’s students, staff and community during the school’s first mass of the year.

Students, parents, staff and members from Christ the King’s CWL and Men’s Club packed the school gymnasium to celebrate the first official school mass of the year. During the ceremony, the Bishop said the homily and blessed the students, parents and classroom crucifixes. He also went class to class to speak with students about their new school and the importance of having God in their lives.

The mass started with the sound of the drum and a light smudge to bring good feelings to the school and all who enter. Special thanks to community member, Lisa Cywink for her drumming and Elder, Ethel Fraser for the smudge.

Marymount Regals win 6th consecutive Division 1 City Championship

Posted on November 2, 2016August 23, 2018 by admin

Head Coach Dan Bartolucci couldn’t be more pleased with the mental and emotional strength of all the players during an overtime period that lasted nearly 40 minutes. After trading offensive possessions a number times and nearly scoring on a couple of occasions, running back, and Grade 12 veteran Allison Byrnes ran in for the touchdown and sealed the 22nd consecutive win and sixth consecutive city championship for Marymount.

“What these girls have achieved is pretty much unbelievable. That’s back to back undefeated seasons for Marymount flag football. In eight games this season we had only 8 points scored against us and six games where our defense did not allow a single point. Jason Weiler has done an amazing job teaching these girls how to play defense, and in return, the girls have rewarded us by leaving everything out on the field. As stressful as it was on the sidelines, I’m glad this was a defensive battle. Our team rallies around the defensive and to see what they were able to do against a very strong Confederation team was incredibly fun to watch.”

Marymount’s victory came under a layer of dense fog. The bench could not see the stands and then fans could not see the bench. For many in attendance, it was the roar of the players on the field that confirmed Byrnes got into the end zone. Go Regals Go!!!