Sudbury Catholic District School Board

Attendance Awareness Month Poster Contest Winners

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Attendance Awareness Month Poster Contest for both the Secondary and Elementary categories! A huge thank you to all students who participated this year, and we’re excited to celebrate your creativity and commitment to the theme Be Present, Be POWERFUL!

Secondary Category:

1st Place: Moira Escandor (St. Benedict’s Secondary School)
2nd Place: Rena Flarity (St. Charles College)
3rd Place: Emily LeFave (St. Benedict’s Secondary School)

Elementary Category:

1st Place: Kassidy Esguerra (St. Charles College Elementary)
2nd Place: Mata Taranun (St. Benedict’s Elementary)
3rd Place: Maxwell Hawke (St. Charles College Elementary)

Passing the Torch 
We’d also like to take a moment to recognize last year’s first place winners who are passing the torch to this year’s champions:

  • Samuel Chirsky (St. Charles College) – First Place, Secondary
  • Vera Thompson (Marymount Academy) – First Place, Elementary

Thank you to Samuel and Vera for setting the bar high with your incredible artwork last year. We are excited to see this year’s winners continue the tradition of excellence!

The artwork from this year’s winners will be displayed throughout our schools and will be a key part of our ongoing Attendance Awareness campaign. Let’s keep encouraging each other to Be Present, Be POWERFUL! 🌟

A big THANK YOU to our dedicated attendance counsellors, Brad Pharand and Amanda Lanthier, for their hard work and dedication to organizing this annual initiative for our schools.

2025 Winning Posters

TRANSPORTATION CANCELLED, SCHOOLS REMAIN OPEN

Due to the road conditions and in the interest of safety, all school related transportation services for English Catholic, English public, French Catholic and French public schools, operating in the districts of SUDBURY, ESPANOLA, MASSEY AND MANITOULIN, (this includes all areas such as St-Charles, Noëlville, Monetville, Markstay, Hagar, Warren, Wahnapitae, Coniston, Killarney, Whitefish, Whitefish River First Nations, Manitoulin Island, Onaping, Chelmsford, Capreol, Valley East, Garson, Chelmsford and Azilda) are cancelled today. All schools will remain open, however, NO transportation will be provided.

Parents who transport their children to school are reminded that they must pick their children up at the end of the school day.

All staff are expected to report to work.

A Sweet Start to Lent: Shrove Tuesday Celebration at the Catholic Education Centre

Today, staff at the Catholic Education Centre (CEC) gathered to celebrate Shrove Tuesday with a delicious pancake breakfast! From flipping pancakes to sharing a meal, it was a wonderful way to come together before the Lenten season begins on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

In addition to the Catholic Education Centre, students and staff across our schools are marking Shrove Tuesday. Traditionally, this day is a time for reflection, reconciliation, and preparation for the Lenten journey. The word “shrove” comes from the old English word “shrive,” meaning to confess and receive absolution.

Pancakes have long been a symbol of this day, as people historically used up rich ingredients like eggs, milk, and butter before the Lenten season of fasting and prayer. As we gather to share in this tradition in our own unique ways, we are reminded of the importance of faith, repentance, and renewal.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated school volunteers who help bring this tradition to life for students! May this celebration prepare our hearts for the solemn and prayerful season of Lent.

Immaculate Conception Catholic School Celebrates the Virtue of Compassion

Last week, the Immaculate Conception Catholic School community came together to celebrate the virtue of the month; Compassion, recognizing students who exemplified kindness, empathy, and a commitment to helping others.

Students were honoured for their meaningful actions, whether through offering a helping hand to a classmate in need or sharing words of encouragement. Their gestures, both big and small, reflected the true spirit of compassion and the values at the heart of our school community.

A special thank-you goes to Mrs. Mailloux’s Grade 3/4 class, who led the school in a moving reflection, inspiring all to continue fostering a culture of care and support.

“At Immaculate Conception, we believe that by uplifting one another, we strengthen our community. Together, we continue to grow in faith and service.” Said Principal Jodi Cunningham.

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