March 2023 - Sudbury Catholic District School Board

Celebrating Young Artists: Bishop Students Shine at Art Gallery of Sudbury Exhibition

Posted on March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 by Erin Kendall

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board community is thrilled to celebrate the success of Bishop Alexander Carter and their talented students, Julia Parenteau, Madison Coutu, and Jade Prentice, for their exceptional artwork featured at the Emergence Exhibition held at the Art Gallery of Sudbury on March 30th, 2023.

The event was a tribute to the artistic talent of Sudbury’s young people and was a night filled with awe-inspiring local art, artists, and supporters. As part of the celebration, an awards ceremony recognized five outstanding artists, including two Bishop Alexander Carter students.

Jade Prentice was honoured by the Elizabeth Holmes & North Forte Studio for her print, “The Owl Prince,” while Madison Coutu received recognition from the Walden Art Club for her oil painting, “Dinner for One.” This achievement made Bishop Alexander Carter the only school to receive two awards at the event.

Stephanie Venturi, the Principal of Bishop Alexander Carter, expressed her pride in her talented students. “The exhibition showcased 50 pieces created by secondary students from all four school boards in the Sudbury Region, so it is an immense honour for Bishop to be the only school to receive two awards on this special occasion. We couldn’t be prouder of our talented Bishop artists who submitted their works to this incredible exhibition. We also want to thank our secondary art teacher, Ms. Pardoe, for her mentorship and guidance in helping these young artists achieve their creative dreams.”

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board would like to congratulate all secondary student artists and educators whose artwork was submitted for consideration to this stunning show.

The Emergence Exhibition is available for public viewing until May 7th. Everyone is encouraged to visit the Art Gallery of Sudbury to witness the impressive collection of artwork created by young artists in the Sudbury region.

Jade Prentice (Left) Julia Parenteau (Right)

Educators Complete Sessions with Let’s Talk Science

Posted on March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 by Carlee Vendramin

As an Earth month initiative, Adele Reynolds from Let’s Talk Science, and Sudbury Catholic Schools enjoyed a great collaborative partnership this past week as we explored the wonderful free programming and resources offered by Let’s Talk Science. Approximately 50 educators participated in Lunch & Learn sessions in our four Grade 7-12 schools. Let’s Talk Science provided tasty lunches, offered fabulous prizes and distributed great resources.

Holy Trinity Student Takes Northern Ontario by Storm as CTV Weather Star

Posted on March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 by Erin Kendall

Holy Trinity Redbird Alice (Grade 3) is making headlines as CTV News Northern Ontario’s Weather Star! The eight-year-old will be joining local weather specialist Katie Behun on Thursday, March 30th, 2023 at 5:00 pm for her debut appearance.

As part of her Weather Star experience, Alice will receive the VIP treatment, including a behind-the-scenes tour of the TV station, a swag bag, and a video feature profile shown on the news. She will also appear live on camera during the newscast.

Alice is thrilled for this amazing opportunity and is excited to share her passion for weather with Northern Ontario. Her fellow Redbirds and the Sudbury Catholic School community are proud of her accomplishments and wish her the best of luck in her Weather Star debut.

Congratulations, Alice, and we can’t wait to see you shine!

Congratulations to St. Benedict Bear Emily Levesque on Joining the Cambrian Golden Shield

Posted on March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 by Erin Kendall

Secondary student, Emily Levesque from St. Benedict CSS, has recently signed a commitment letter to join the Cambrian College soccer team, the Cambrian Golden Shield. This announcement was greeted with enthusiasm by Head Coach Evan Philips, who personally came to St. Benedict to welcome Emily to the team.

According to Coach Philips, Emily has already started training with the team during the winter months. He expressed excitement about working with Emily over the summer to further develop her skills.

“Emily has already begun training with us during the winter. I am excited to work with her more over the summer as we continue her development into the OCAA and beyond.” – Evan Phillips, Head Coach, Cambrian Golden Shield.

The St. Benedict Bears family is immensely proud of Emily’s accomplishments, and they wish her nothing but success on her new journey. They are confident that her hard work and dedication to the sport will serve her well as she embarks on this exciting new chapter in her athletic career.

As Emily prepares to take the field as part of the Cambrian Golden Shield soccer team, she can be sure that she has the support and encouragement of her St. Benedict Bears family behind her every step of the way. Way to go, Emily!

Save the Date for SCDSB’s Carousel Event – Free Childcare & Supper Provided!

Posted on March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 by Erin Kendall

Save the date for Sudbury Catholic District School Board’s (SCDSB) annual Carousel Event hosted by the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)! Learn about different topics, network with others, and engage in great conversation.

When: Tuesday, May 2^nd, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Where: St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School

Address: 2993 Algonquin | Sudbury, ON | P3E 6K2

Carousel topics will include:

Supporting Mental Health & Well Being, Cyber Safety, Building Resiliency, Homework Support, Special Education, Coding, Preparing Your Child for Post-Secondary, Literacy: Supporting Reading @ Home, and Learning About Secondary Programming.

*FREE CHILDCARE & LIGHT SUPPER WILL BE PROVIDED.

Registration information will be coming soon!

Kindergarten Students at St. John School Have a Sweet Visit to Maple Hill Farm

Posted on March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 by Carlee Vendramin

Kindergarten students at St. John School had a sweet field trip when they visited the Maple Hill Farm in Hanmer! Students had the opportunity to have a 90-minute guided tour of the facility where they learned how maple syrup is made and even got to taste some of the final product!

Field trips such as these provide students with real world knowledge in a fun and engaging environment. It’s safe to say, students certainly enjoyed their experience!

“I had so much fun today! I can’t wait to come back with my family,” said Ellie Borton-St.Louis Kindergarten student. “My favourite part was tasting the taffy – it’s so good!” said Grace Rinta.

Check out the highlight video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wciCBP5Ipis

Be Heard! We Invite you to contribute to our 23-24 Budget Consultation

Posted on March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 by Carlee Vendramin

In preparation for our budget discussions, we invite our staff, parents/guardians, community partners and students to provide feedback regarding our programming and resources. Your feedback is important to us to ensure that we are representing your priorities as we engage in the budget process. We are asking that you identify areas that have been working well and your top priorities for the next school year. We are using ThoughtExchange so that everyone has a chance to share their perspectives and understand what’s most important to the group. These thoughts will help guide our discussions before we move ahead together.

Feel free to include as many thoughts as you like. Click the Participate button to share your thoughts and then rate at least 20-30 of the thoughts that others have shared. Your participation is confidential, so no one will know who shared or rated which thoughts. Please come back often until April 14 to rate new ideas.

High ratings tell us you strongly support the idea and low ratings tell us you strongly do not support the idea; both are important.

Quick Tips:

1. This exchange is confidential. Your thoughts will be shared, but not your identity.

2. Please be polite and respectful as you share and rate thoughts.

3. If you see a thought that is rude, hurtful or identifies a person or group, you can report it by clicking in the upper right corner of the thought.

4. You do not need to rate all thoughts in this exchange. It is appreciated and recommended that you rate about 30 thoughts over the time the exchange is open.

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Holy Cross Students Learn About Forgiveness Through Collaborative Art Project

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 by Carlee Vendramin

As we continue our journey through the Lenten Season, we have been reminded of the transformative power of FORGIVENESS.

Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School students had the chance to deepen their understanding of this vital lesson by exploring the story of Joseph and his coat of many colours alongside their classroom buddies. This unique experience not only allowed students to deepen their understanding of forgiveness but also to build meaningful connections with one another while working on an inspiring art project. We’re proud to see our students stepping up as leaders and embracing the values of compassion and empathy.

Marymount Academy Student Receives Outstanding Youth Award for Her Work with OSAID

Posted on March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 by Carlee Vendramin

Morgan Sheppard, Grade 12 student at Marymount Academy has received the Outstanding Youth Award which was presented to her at the Committee Of Youth Officers of Ontario (COYO) Conference on February 24, 2023.

The Outstanding Youth Award is given to those aged 12-25 for their outstanding interaction with youth in their community. This recipient makes a positive difference in their community through advocacy and actionable work focused on youth issues. The award is given out annually at the COYO Conference in Niagara Falls.

Morgan has been involved with Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving (OSAID) both at the local and provincial level for two years. Currently she is the only member of OSAID in Sudbury who is part of the youth advisory team for Ontario. She is incredibly passionate about the cause and supporting her local community. In addition to her work with OSAID, Morgan is also a member of the Student Senate at the Sudbury Catholic District School Board and is heavily involved in various charity events and fundraisers at Marymount Academy.

Morgan is proud of the work she has accomplished and is thrilled to be a recipient of this year’s Outstanding Youth Award.

“I am incredibly honoured to have received the Outstanding Youth Award at the 2023 COYO Conference and would like to extend my thanks to the Committee of Youth Officers as well as Matt Evans and everyone else on the OSAID team!” she exclaimed.

“Morgan is very passionate about supporting this organization and its cause – and sending the important message to her fellow youth that driving impaired, high or distracted can have a serious impact on their future,” said Cassandra Tenbergen, Principal of Marymount Academy.

For more information about the Committee of Youth Officers of Ontario and the Outstanding Youth Award, please visit https://coyo.on.ca.