We would like to congratulate Marymount Academy on their recent success of being semi-finalists in OCSTA’s Annual Video Contest for students. The student group of Amanda, Audrey and Clara produced a well thought out video on the theme of stewardship and homelessness in our community.
Month: January 2018
St. John Jaguars host Volleyball Tournament at St. Charles College!
On January 20, the St. John Jaguars hosted a Junior Coed Volleyball Tournament at St. Charles College. It was a great day of volleyball for all 13 teams who participated. Thank you to all of our athletes, coaches, volunteers and parents who helped to make this tournament such a success. Congratulations to the following teams who finished in the top 4: 4th place – St. Francis, 3rd place – Helen Gravel, 2nd place – St. Anne and finishing in 1st place was Ste. Therese. Looking forward to seeing everybody again next season!
Calming the mind, body and soul before secondary exams at St. Benedict!
For the month of January, the school staff have been focusing on mental health and managing the stress of exams which begin on January 25, 2018. The staff have tackled stress from all angles of mind, body and soul. There have been yoga sessions, a presentation by Canadian Mental Health and today therapy dogs.
The therapy dogs were brought in to help the students de-stress and smile ahead of exams.
The event was arranged by Christine Guerra, the school librarian with the organization, Magical Paws.
This has become common practice at Universities and in health institutions such as seniors’ homes and even in hospitals.
The dogs were so well received that staff are already toying with the idea of a return in the Spring ahead of exams in June.
Tuesday, January 23 2018 – Bus Transportation Cancelled
TRANSPORTATION CANCELLED, SCHOOLS REMAIN OPEN – SUDBURY, ESPANOLA, MASSEY AND MANITOULIN DISTRICTS
Due to icy road conditions as well as snow covered side roads and in the interest of safety, all school related transportation services for English catholic, English public, French catholic and French public schools, operating in the districts of SUDBURY, ESPANOLA, MANITOULIN AND MASSEY (this includes all areas such as St-Charles, Noelville, Monetville, Markstay, Hagar, Warren, Wahnapitae, Coniston, Killarney, Whitefish, Whitefish River First Nations, Manitoulin Island, Onaping, Chelmsford, Capreol, Valley East, Garson, Chelmsford, Azilda, …) are cancelled today. All schools will remain open, however, NO transportation will be provided.
Parents who transport their children to school are reminded that they must pick their children up at the end of the school day.
All staff is expected to report to work.
SEAC looking for new members!
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board’s Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is looking for new parent members for the fall of 2018. SEAC is a standing committee that makes recommendations to the Board on all matters related to the establishment, development and delivery of special education programs and services for exceptional pupils.
The committee is currently looking for members who belong to organizations or agencies that support children with special needs.
Prospective members must be 18 years and older, have Canadian citizenship, and not be an employee of the SCDSB. A letter of nomination (written by the director of the association you belong to) must be sent to the Superintendent of School Effectiveness, Rossella Bagnato. Please e-mail rossella.bagnato@sudburycatholicschools.ca
Holy Trinity teaches students about the Seven Grandfather teachings!
The Native Language students at Holy Trinity Catholic School embarked on a campaign of education. Students promoted and educated their peers on the seven grandfather teachings, drumming and the importance of Mother nature. This day of learning and sharing was facilitated by Ms. Dawn Fielding, Native Language teacher.
“This was a wonderful opportunity for our grade 6 students to be leaders in learning; their enthusiasm and passion for sharing their cultural knowledge was infectious and my kindergarten friends were thrilled to create music with drums and learn about the importance of respecting our earth” said, Ms. Kelly Beaton, FDK teacher.
Students create their very own masterpieces at St. Paul
Last month, students in Mme Wright’s Grade 3 FI class learned some new painting techniques while making a lovely gift for their parents. They all put forth their best effort and the results were masterpieces!
Crystal balling their 2024 High School Grad
This week, more than 250 prospective students and their families flocked to the St. Benedict Catholic School Open House event. The purpose of the event is to educate parents and their children about the benefits of choosing the school in the fall of 2018 for grade 7 or 9. The students had to complete a “pawport” by visiting different parts of the building to complete activities such as making bathbombs in Science, trying their hand at programming in the Learning Commons and making buttons in the art room.
Before they departed, students were invited to take a parting picture with green screen technology. They posed and then chose traditional or really fun backgrounds for their photos.
Students thrive under Northern Fruit and Veggie program!
At Pius XII every Tuesday is a Tasty one! Throughout the year our students are provided a nutritious fruit and vegetable snack on Tasty Tuesdays. Thanks to organizations like Sudbury Better Beginnings Better Futures and the Ministry of Health’s Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program, we receive funding that goes toward purchasing fruit, vegetables, grains or dairy. Nutritious snacks are available everyday at our school, however Tuesdays are the special day of the week where students get to sample a fruit or vegetable that might be new to them. This nutrition program brings staff and parents together to make it successful for our school community.