Board Chair Michael Bellmore served as a VIP in the annual Easter Seals Telethon on April 28. Together, Sudbury Catholic Schools raised almost $5000 to go towards the organization, with Mr.Bellmore also being crowned VIP Champion during his hour. Thank you to all schools who participated!
Month: April 2019
Sudbury Catholic Staff Celebrate Board Wide Wellness Day!
Wellness is the quality or state of being healthy in mind, body and spirit – especially as the result of deliberate effort. It is seen as an approach to healthcare that emphasizes preventing illness and prolonging life, as opposed to emphasizing treating diseases.
Sudbury Catholic Schools staff put their wellness first by participating in a Board Wide Wellness Day! Staff were encouraged to complete a wellness activity throughout their work day that would help enhance their mind, body and spirit. From walking to yoga, indulging in a healthy lunch or trying meditation, the possibilities seemed endless!
Great job by all participants!
Lights, Camera, Action: Secondary plays to take the stage this Spring!
If you’re looking for something to do this Spring, why not come to a Sudbury Catholic School play? Our students show off their talents in singing, dancing, acting, stage production and art with wonderful full length productions!
Here are the dates for our upcoming Spring shows:
Marymount Academy
Bishop Alexander Carter C.S.S
St. Charles College
Sudbury Catholic Schools reach milestone fundraising goal for the Terry Fox Foundation
We are so proud to announce that Sudbury Catholic Schools has reached a fundraising milestone of $50,000 toward the Terry Fox Foundation. Each year, schools complete a Terry Fox School Run and fundraise for the cause. Participating schools over the years have included: Holy Trinity School, St. David School, St. Francis School, St. James School, St. John School and St. Paul School.
Congratulations to all staff and students who have contributed to the foundation over the years, we can’t wait to see what is accomplished in the future!
Bridge building competition at St. Benedict gets heavy
Students from grades 7 to 12 were invited to take part in a bridge building competition.
Several planning meetings were held to teach the students and offer supplies to lead to the ultimate construction of their masterpiece. The bridge construction had to be able to withstand a series of weights.More than six groups presented their bridges today.
Special thanks to Mrs. Loretta Cuda for organizing the S.T.E.M. event with the students to turn the focus on science, technology, engineering and math.
Marymount Students to Receive Scholarships from Laurentian University
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is pleased to congratulate Xingyu Chen and Yixuan Zhang, two of its International students from China who are graduating this year and have received acceptance offers from Laurentian University as well as $40,000 each in bursaries. This is a tremendous opportunity for our students and we are extremely proud of their accomplishments. It is also a testament to the high quality education we offer and a great example of the outstanding opportunities that exist for our international students.
Congratulations Xingyu Chen and Yixuan Zhang, your hardwork has certainly paid off!
Sudbury Catholic Schools Staff Completes Successful 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Course
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People workshop of the Board’s Leadership Development program is alive and well.
The 2018-19 academic year has produced another class full of graduates from the program. Annually, the workshop recruits and develops approximately 20-25 aspiring leaders from all sectors of the Board in line with the organizations’ strategic pathway for Leadership Development.
Since the programs’ inception in 2012-13, approximately 150 employees of the Board are now living and practicing the finer tenets of Franklin Covey’s 7 Habits program.
It has been said that the workshop offers more than just a supervisor/ manager training program, rather a road map for complete personal/ professional attribute enhancement and overall effectiveness.
If you are an aspiring leader or an individual seeking to broaden your personal/ professional acumen and are interested in a potentially life changing opportunity, watch for next year’s opportunity to take part in this learning!
St. Francis raises over $500 for Autism Ontario
St. Francis’ Charity Champs presented Autism Ontario with a cheque for $545.00 from their “World Autism Awareness Day Cookie Sale”. Receiving the donation was Josee Goulard (Family Support Coordinator) and Deana Ferguson (President – Sudbury Chapter).
Great work, Flames!
Sudbury Catholic Schools receive 13 awards at the Regional Science Fair
The Sudbury Regional Science Fair took place at Laurentian University on April 6-7.
24 students represented the Board from six different schools: St.Anne School, St. James School, St. John School, St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School, St. Charles College and Marymount Academy. The students presented 17 projects in total and showed passion and enthusiasm for each one!
Sudbury Catholic Schools earned 13 awards throughout the fair. Board results are as follows:
Junior Division – Computer Sciences Divisional
Placing and Prize: Third/Troisième Place Medal & Certificate
The Medi Talker: Hayley Wood, Marymount Academy
Junior Division – Engineering (Génie junior) Divisional
Placing and Prize: Second/Deuxième Place Medal & Certificate
Fintastic Backpack: Madison Coutu, St. Anne Elementary School
Intermediate Division – Life Sciences (Sciences de la vie intermédiaire) Divisional
Placing and Prize: Second/Deuxième Place Medal & Certificate
A New Approach to Reduce Bacterial Growth: Sofya Mishchenko, Marymount Academy
Junior Division – Physical Sciences (Sciences physiques junior) Divisional
Placing and Prize: Fourth/Quatrième Place Medal & Certificate
Concussion Cap: Drake Matthews and Liam Vallillee, St. John Elementary School
Senior Division – Physical Sciences (Sciences physiques senior) Divisional
Placing and Prize: First/Première Medal, Cash, Certificate
An analysis of Hydrogen; production and uses: Aivan Apan and Ethan Hodge, St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School
Chemical Institute of Canada Award – Special
An analysis of Hydrogen; production and uses: Aivan Apan and Ethan Hodge
St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School
Laurentian University Biology Award – Special
A New Approach to Reduce Bacterial Growth: Sofya Mishchenko, Marymount Academy
Laurentian University Chemistry/biochemistry Award- Special
An analysis of Hydrogen; production and uses: Aivan Apan and Ethan Hodge
St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School
Laurentian University Forensic Sciences Award – Special
Funky Fingerprints: Myra Mead and Maria Iotzov, St. James Elementary School
McEwen School of Architecture Award – Special
Twisted Peanut Butter: Tyson Violette-Cecile and Owen Moggy, St. Anne Elementary School
Ontario Power Generation Energy Award – Special
LED Or Incandescent: Vanessa Prieur, St. Charles College
Magnétisme Magnifique: Rebekah Kruk, Marymount Academy
University of Ottawa Admission Scholarship- Special
An analysis of Hydrogen; production and uses: Aivan Apan and Ethan Hodge, St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School
We wish to congratulate all participating students for their hard work, as well as the many teachers and staff members at our schools for their ongoing support in the pursuit of science and innovation!