October 2018 - Sudbury Catholic District School Board

SCDSB celebrates faith and wellness as a system!

Posted on October 29, 2018November 1, 2018 by Carlee Vendramin

All Sudbury Catholic District School Board staff gathered together on October 26 for the annual Faith PA day celebration! The day started with a Mass led by Bishop Marcel Damphousse. A Choir made up of SCDSB staff also joined in, providing us with many wonderful songs to complete our Eucharistic celebration. Following the Mass, Dr. Ian Manion, a psychologist and BellLetsTalk panelist, provided a thought-provoking and powerful presentation about the importance of mental health and wellbeing.

The afternoon consisted of break-sessions where staff were able to sign up for an activity. Sessions ranged from yoga and physical fitness activities, sports games, mental health and wellbeing talks and even an escape room!

We thank all staff who attended the day and fully embraced the theme of wellness, and all those who helped organize the days events and activities!

St. Francis School recognizes Learning Disabilities month!

Posted on October 25, 2018November 1, 2018 by Carlee Vendramin

Have you noticed the 2 000 blue flags along Paris Street in Sudbury? These little blue flags are in support of the citizens of Sudbury who have a learning disability. In recognition of Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, students and staff at St. Francis School wore blue on Friday, October 19, in support of fellow students with a learning disability who can learn differently.

St. Charles College raises 133,000 cans for Sudbury Food Bank!

Posted on October 23, 2018November 1, 2018 by Carlee Vendramin

St. Charles College’s annual food drive brought in 133,000 food items for the Sudbury Food Bank this year. This food drive helps feed our community and helps students learn how to be leaders. It teaches them the value of hard work and allows them to empathize with others who are less fortunate. The students filmed and edited a video -which is on our youtube site- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=old6eMRO0S0. They also spent their evenings and weekend at various grocery stores bagging groceries and collecting cans. Other students went door-to-door to collect.

Feeder schools, Holy Trinity, St. Paul, St. John, Pius XII, St. Francis, and St. David also played a big role in collecting cans. They support the food drive every year and they are a huge part of its success.

Happy ECE/EA Appreciation Day!

Posted on October 16, 2018November 1, 2018 by Carlee Vendramin

October 16th is ECE/EA Appreciation Day! We are very fortunate to have many wonderful, caring and supportive Early Childhood Educators and Educational Assistants in each of our schools. The support you provide our students each and every day helps make a difference in their lives and we are forever grateful for your efforts. Your expertise, commitment to our students and amazing work help our students grow and reach their potential. Thank you for making a difference!

St. David School pays tribute to student with memorial garden

Posted on October 10, 2018November 1, 2018 by Carlee Vendramin

St. David School paid special tribute to a former student. Dylan Fay sadly died of cancer last year when he was just 16 years old. Dylan was a graduate of St.David school. His family, friends and the school community came together for a special ceremony to honour Dylan’s memory and open the brand-new memorial garden at the school. The ceremony also included traditional First Nation singing and drumming and wise words from his family. As his mother always says, “Once a dragon, always a dragon!”

Happy World Teacher Day!

Posted on October 5, 2018November 1, 2018 by Carlee Vendramin

Today is World Teacher Day, a day to recognize and thank our dedicated and inspiring educators who work tirelessly each day to support our students in reaching their individual goals. We thank them for their ongoing commitment and service to Catholic education and for the work that is accomplished throughout the year. Thank you for being difference makers!

Students attend Pathways to Bilingual Success Conference!

Posted on October 5, 2018November 1, 2018 by Carlee Vendramin

Students from grades 7-9 attended the Pathways to Bilingual Success conference presented by Canadian Parents for French on October 3 and 4. The students completed workshops geared toward working on their French skills in an interactive and engaging session. Students networked with each other, as well as community partners and learned about the the benefits of bilingualism.

Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day!

Posted on October 5, 2018November 1, 2018 by Carlee Vendramin

Today, we honour those hard workers who help keep our schools clean, safe and well looked after. Today, is National Custodial Day – a day to appreciate our wonderful custodial and maintenance staff for all the hard work that they do. Be sure to thank them today. Here are some thoughts from staff and students:

“Every morning, we walk in and our schools are clean and ready to go. There’s a huge team that makes sure our school is a warm and inviting place to be!” Aaron Barry, Principal at Marymount Academy

“Our custodian always makes sure to greet each and every student with a warm smile every day” Tracy, teacher at St. Francis School

“They’re not just custodial staff, they are part of our family within our school community.” Kira, student at Bishop Alexander Carter

“They help keep our school yard clean and safe!” student at Immaculate Conception school.

On behalf of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, we thank them or all that they do – Our schools and offices would not be the same without them.

Every Child Matters: Sudbury Catholic Schools Honours Orange Shirt Day

Posted on October 5, 2018November 1, 2018 by Carlee Vendramin

Orange Shirt Day is an opportunity for First Nations, local governments, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come. Orange Shirt Day recognizes the harm the residential school system did to children’s sense of self-esteem and well-being, and is an affirmation of our commitment to ensure that everyone around us matters.

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board participated in Orange Shirt Day on October 1, 2018. Special shirts were made to commemorate this important day. The shirts were designed by Erika Poirier and Marja Frederiksen, grade 11 students from St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School. The logo designed was used for t-shirts, banners and other promotional materials. Staff and students throughout the system participated by wearing these shirts or their favourite orange shirt as a reminder of the importance of this day.