Sudbury Catholic District School Board

Month: February 2024

Seize Your Opportunity: St. Albert’s PSW Program Information Sessions

Posted on by Erin Kendall

St. Albert is holding information sessions for the September 2024 Personal Support Worker (PSW) program. Join us to learn more about the incredible opportunities available, with the recent announcement from the Government of Ontario.

Government Funding Highlights

The Government of Ontario has just unveiled a significant financial incentive for students and recent graduates of the PSW program. This includes a tuition fee waiver and an impressive paid placement of up to $5,400 for students who successfully complete their clinical placement in long-term care or home and community care (for those organizations who have applied/secured funding). 

Learn more: Click Here

Time is Running Out! With the September cohort quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to secure your spot and take advantage of these generous funding opportunities. We understand the importance of making informed decisions, and we want to ensure that you have all the details you need to embark on this exciting journey.

 

Next Information Session: 

Tuesday, March 5th from 2-4pm @ St. Albert LC 

To address any remaining questions and provide comprehensive details about the PSW program, we invite you to attend our next information session. The session will be held at St. Albert Learning Centre, and we encourage you to mark this date on your calendar.  Please see the attached flyer if you can’t make it for other possible dates/times. 

Recognizing the importance of your participation, please make sure you have make the necessary childcare arrangements for this 2-hour information session. 

We look forward to seeing you at the information session and assisting you in taking the next step towards an exciting and rewarding career in Personal Support Work.

School boards reschedule PA Day to April 8th due to solar eclipse

Posted on by Monique

The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon (CSC Nouvelon), Rainbow District School Board (RDSB), Sudbury Catholic District School Board (SCDSB) and Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord have rescheduled the April 19th Professional Activity Day to Monday, April 8, 2024. 

The change will ensure there is no school for students on Monday, April 8, 2024, the day of the solar eclipse, which is expected to occur at or near dismissal times and result in temporary darkness. There is also a concern that students that are taking the bus or walking home without adult supervision may try to watch the eclipse and risk damaging their eyesight.

The school boards are erring on the side of caution, with safety first and foremost.

The Canadian Association of Optometrists has issued a set of guidelines for safe viewing of the eclipse.  Parents/guardians are invited to consult their website to better understand the risks that influenced the decision to change the PA Day.

The school boards thank parents/guardians for their understanding.

Friday, April 19, 2024 will be a regular school day.

Bus Transportation Cancelled

Posted on by Carlee Vendramin

FEB. 16, 2024 – MORNING ONLY SCHOOL PURPOSE TRANSPORTATION IS CANCELLED, SCHOOLS REMAIN OPEN – SUDBURY, MASSEY AND ESPANOLA DISTRICTS – BUSSES ARE RUNNING ON MANITOULIN ISLAND

Due to the poor road conditions and in the interest of safety, all morning school related transportation services for English Catholic, English public, French Catholic and French public schools, operating in the districts of SUDBURY, ESPANOLA AND MASSEY (this includes all areas such as St-Charles, Noëlville, Monetville, Markstay, Hagar, Warren, Wahnapitae, Coniston, Killarney, Whitefish, Whitefish River First Nations, Onaping, Chelmsford, Capreol, Valley East, Garson, Chelmsford and Azilda) are cancelled this morning.

Bus routes will resume this afternoon at dismissal.

All staff are expected to report to work.

School Mental Health Ontario Introduces Mental Health Literacy Modules for Grades 7/8  

Posted on by Erin Kendall

The Ontario government has introduced a new mandatory mental health-focused curriculum for students developed by School Mental Health Ontario. Apart of this curriculum, grades 7/8 students are participating in a series of modules that support the existing Health and Physical Education curriculum. These modules will help students learn about: 

  • Mental health and mental illness and how they are connected. 
  • Strategies to manage stress and take care of our mental health. 
  • Ways to make healthy decisions about substance use.  
  • How to help reduce stigma related to mental illness.  
  • When it might be more than a bad day and how to seek support for ourselves and our friends, should we need it.  

To learn more about this, School Mental Health Ontario has provided a brief video that provides an overview of the modules and content.  

School Mental Health Ontario | 7/8 Mental Health Literacy Modules

Immaculate Conception Shines at CPF Concours Oratoire 2024

Posted on by Erin Kendall

Grade 6 students studying Core French at Immaculate Conception school in Val Caron, recently participated in the “Canadian Parents for French Concours Oratoire” (public speaking contest) and they did great! Mme Merotto prepared them for the task with instructional materials provided by CPF, they practiced and then presented to the class.

Pictured are the winners from the 2024 contest!

Sudbury Catholic Schools Welcome the Year of the Dragon!

Posted on by Erin Kendall

The Lunar New Year is a time for celebration and renewal, and it is an important cultural event for many around the world. This year, the Lunar New Year falls on February 10, 2024, and marks the start of the Year of the Dragon.

In Chinese culture, the dragon is a symbol of good luck, justice, prosperity and strength, so it is regarded that 2024 is predicted to be a year of boundless opportunity and a time of great potential and positive outcomes for those who embrace its energy.

Did you know? During Lunar New Year celebrations, the dragon dance is a prominent feature, where performers move in coordinated patterns to mimic the movements of a dragon. This dance is believed to bring good fortune and ward off evil spirits for the upcoming year.

Many of our schools find unique ways to celebrate this holiday, and we look forward to seeing how they will incorporate the celebration of Lunar New Year into the classroom by teaching students about the holiday and its history through activities.

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity, and celebrating Lunar New Year is one way to accomplish this. By celebrating Lunar New Year, we promote understanding and acceptance of different cultures, and foster a sense of community within our learning environments. 

Wishing everyone a Happy Lunar New Year! May the Year of the Dragon bring good luck, prosperity, and strength to all.

Predicting Spring: Groundhog Day Festivities in Kindergarten Classes

Posted on by Erin Kendall

February 2nd is Groundhog Day! Some of our schools participated in activities this week to forecast what would happen.

At Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School, Mrs. Yasko, Mr. Vicedomini, Ms. Julie, and Ms. Tamara’s Kindergarten class participated in an art activity where they constructed groundhogs while drafting their predictions on whether or not the groundhog would see his shadow.

Meanwhile, Miss Martel and Mrs. Meunier’s classes at Immaculate Conception School had a blast with a week full of Groundhog Day activities! Students enjoyed a Groundhog-themed pancake breakfast and crafted a prediction graph, “Will the Groundhog See His Shadow?” Most students predicted he would!

After much anticipation, the results are in – the groundhog did not see his shadow, which means spring is on its way early this year! Thank you to our schools for sharing their activities. We are excited to welcome spring with open arms!

2022-23 Director’s Annual Report

Posted on by Erin Kendall

We are very pleased to present the Director of Education’s Annual Report for the 2022-2023 school year. 

We thank our Board of Trustees, Senior Administration, staff, students, families, volunteers, community partners, and our parishes for their continued support and commitment to Sudbury Catholic. Together we are providing a caring, progressive, high quality Catholic school system that is nurturing our students – mind, body, and spirit.

Click here to read our 2022-23 report!

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