We are thrilled to welcome 22 educators into our two-year Catholic Leadership Program. Our first session held on October 24, 2019 set the groundwork for a great program. A session facilitated by Jan Murphy representing the Ontario Catholic Principals’ Council allowed participants to delve into their Lumina Spark portraits which increases self-awareness, reveals hidden potential and allows us to cope better under pressure. Understanding our profiles will help us to work at our full potential. Participants will come together over the next two-years to further nurture their leadership skills and attributes. Sudbury Catholic DSB is committed to enhanced leadership at all levels of the organization and is thrilled at the level of interest in the program.
Month: October 2019
St. Charles College Wraps Up Annual Canned Food Drive
The Annual St. Charles College Canned Food Drive wrapped up this morning with a big $11,700 cheque and a grand total of 71,000 cans donated to the Sudbury Food Bank!
This amazing donation could not have been made possible without the support of the Secondary Student Council, the feeder schools of St Paul’s, St David’s, PIUS XII, Holy Trinity and St Johns, the amazing staff, students and parents of SCC and most importantly the community who continues to donate and warm our hearts year after year!
Congratulations Cards on the amazing results once again!
Celebrating our ECE’s and EA’s
Today is ECE and 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 and commitment inspires our students to grow and reach their full potential. Please join us in thanking these hard-working individuals for making a difference within the classroom and beyond!
St. Benedict Students Get a Crash Course in Driver Safety
St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School participated in National Teen Safety Driver week activities. Grade 11 and Grade 12 students spent the morning learning about the dangers of distracted driving and driving under the influence. They also participated in simulations and games geared toward creating awareness. The event was organized by various community partners including GSPS, Public Health and Safety and Ministry of Transportation.
Sudbury Catholic Students Cast their Vote!
14 schools within the Sudbury Catholic District School Board have registered with the Student Vote Canada program running parallel with the Federal Election. Based on the percentage of schools registered, the Board is in the top 10% of all School Boards within Canada. Student Vote Canada is a program open to all elementary and secondary schools nationwide. Schools may offer Student Vote to a single class or to the entirety of the student body. Students engage in activities surrounding government and the electoral process and are provided necessary tools to stage a mock election in their school during the Federal Election process.
Joanne Bénard, Director of Education for the Sudbury Catholic District School Board is pleased with the enthusiasm that the schools have shown toward promoting student voice.
“Student voice is a top priority within our Board,” she explained. “Student Vote Canada is an excellent opportunity for our students to not only understand the electoral process, but to also practice research and analytical skills and participate in a formal election scenario. We are proud to partner with Student Vote Canada and offer these tools for our students.”
“St Charles College has been involved in Student Vote for many years. We have participated at the federal level as well as the provincial and municipal levels,” explained Rick Emond, teacher at S. Charles College. “The program has had a positive impact on students both academically and in their personal lives. I often receive many messages from former students telling me that because of the program they have voted.”
St. David School Receives Visit from Laurentian and the National Centre for Collaboration in Indigenous Education
St. David School received visits from Laurentian University this past week! The National Centre for Collaboration in Indigenous Education (NCCIE) promotes Indigenous education they feel is innovative, exciting and worth celebrating. Their mission and vision is to connect parents, educators and students to their “grassroots”, which will advance the planning and success of Indigenous education. Laurentian professor and NCCIE regional lead, Kevin Fitzmaurice, was at St. David to interview staff, elders and students about their experiences in schooling and what they think of St. David from an academic, social and spiritual point of view. Videographer, Brandon Gray is filming a documentary on the school to highlight the integration of Indigenous culture and curriculum. According to Gray and Fitzmaurice, “St. David is an Indigenous Education success story”, which they would like to share in film to help support educators and academics across Canada.
One of our community Elder’s Vince was at the school erecting our very own Teepee with Mr. Mailloux’s grade 3/4 class. What a great experiential learning experience it was for them to embrace with their peers and teacher.
Sudbury Catholic Students Get “Stoked” About Careers in STEM
100 high school students in grades 9-12 from SCDSB participated alongside 100 students from the Rainbow District School Board in a first-of-its-kind STEM event hosted by NOYSE (Northern Ontario Youth in Science and Engineering) at Laurentian University. Seeking to connect youth in grades 9-12 with possibilities in STEM that stoke passion, “Hear NOYSE Stoke Fest 2019” provided students with an opportunity to develop a greater awareness of unconventional careers in STEM.
Dean Osman Abou-Rabia of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture and Mayor Brian Bigger greeted the students and encouraged them to further explore unique careers borne from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The day began in the Fraser Auditorium with a keynote by world-renowned Canadian free skier and product developer Eric Hjorleifson (better known as “HOJI”) who talked about how his passion for skiing led him to a career related to the applied sciences. Led by Laurentian University student ambassadors, student teams moved into hands-on experiential breakout sessions (called “stokes”) led by STEM professionals working in the Greater Sudbury community. Stoke sessions were delivered by various community partners such as Vale, NORCAT, Living with Lakes, Heath Science North, Greater City of Sudbury, as well as Laurentian University and Cambrian College faculty.
“NOYSE is meant to help youth take a peek through the STEM lens. We hope this enriches future career and life experiences and that it helps position our students for wherever technology and the future of work take us,” said Amanda Barry, Secondary Curriculum Consultant at the Sudbury Catholic District School Board and founding Board Member of NOYSE.
Students from Sudbury Catholic District School Board can anticipate many more opportunities to participate in events aimed at both career exploration and experiential learning in the coming school year through the unique programing and community partnerships that have been developed at each of Sudbury Catholic’s secondary schools.
Marymount School Comes Together to Kick Off Annual Canned Food Drive
Marymount staff and students came together as a school community to celebrate and give thanks in the first annual Thanksgiving Luncheon. The event highlighted an awards ceremony for past and present students and served as the initial launch of our canned food drive in support of the Sudbury Food Bank. All students and staff enjoyed a catered lunch by Regency Bakery for the low price of a non-perishable food item.
“What a great opportunity for our Marymount community to come together, break bread and make new memories,” said Lori Holden, Principal of Marymount Academy. “It is also a beautiful way to kick off our annual canned food drive, with every student donating to an amazing cause.”
As the Marymount Food Drive ramps up, students may be visible within our community, and we encourage community members to give generously to those in need.
Regals Take Over the Podium at Cross Country Meet
The Marymount Elementary Cross Country team shone bright at yesterdays Cross Country meet at Adanac. Our Regals took two spots on the podium with Lucia Salmaso taking first place and Ava Massimiliano taking 2nd place. Congratulations to all the Regals who took part!