August 2025 - Sudbury Catholic District School Board

Sudbury Catholic District School Board Hosts Free Presentation on Youth Addictive Behaviours

Posted on August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 by brooklyn

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board (SCDSB) invites parents and caregivers to attend a free presentation, Understanding and Positively Addressing Addictive Behaviours in Youth, on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Albert’s Learning Centre (504 St. Raphael Street, Sudbury).

This interactive session will explore current youth addictive behaviours related to both substances and online habits. Participants will learn how to recognize early warning signs and discover positive strategies to support youth at home.

“Addiction is a very real challenge for many young people, and no family should have to face those uncertainties alone. Our goal is to break down stigma and foster open conversations, then we can begin to explore meaningful solutions together,” said Laurie Milling, a Registered Social Worker and the Manager of Mental Health and Addiction Services with the SCDSB.

“Of course, we are here to help families who are struggling with addiction. But even if this isn’t something your family is facing, learning about it now means you’ll have the tools and support ready if you ever need them in the future. I encourage everyone to take full advantage of the valuable mental health knowledge this presentation provides.”

Event Details:

When: Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 6 to 8:00 p.m.

Where: St. Albert’s Learning Centre, 504 St. Raphael Street, Sudbury

Extras: Free pizza dinner will be provided

Register: https://forms.gle/mzdCaKCpBkg33P696

At the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, we believe that strong mental health is just as important as a quality education. For more information on mental health supports at the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, visit: www.sudburycatholicschools.ca/mental-health-hub.

Sudbury Catholic DSB Welcomes New Superintendent of Education

Posted on August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 by Erin Kendall

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board (SCDSB) is pleased to announce that Dr. Paul Nalli has been appointed as the new Superintendent of Education, effective Aug. 18, 2025.

Paul brings over 23 years of experience in education, having served in a variety of roles across Halton, Dufferin-Peel, and Toronto Catholic District School Boards. His career includes positions as a high school teacher, department head, secondary vice principal and elementary vice principal, elementary principal, and Education Officer with the Ministry of Education, with a particular focus on Indigenous Education, student well-being, and anti-bullying. In addition, he has also been actively involved in advancing identity-based data collection and human rights-based approaches through his work with the Anti-Racism Directorate in the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, demonstrating a strong commitment to student achievement through capacity building and cultivating safe, caring, and inclusive school communities.

“As we welcome students, families, and staff for a new school year, I am honoured to welcome Paul Nalli to our senior administrative team,” said Morris Hucal, Director of Education for the Sudbury Catholic District School Board. “Paul’s leadership, passion, and expertise, along with his steadfast commitment to Catholic education, are invaluable assets to our schools and community. Our senior administrative team looks forward to working with him to build on the strong legacy and exceptional learning experiences that Sudbury Catholic Schools provide.”

“I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to Director Hucal, the Senior Administrative Team, and the Board of Trustees of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board for the privilege of serving as Superintendent of Education. I am truly honoured to accept this responsibility and excited to work in close partnership with students, families, staff, and the Greater Sudbury community. I remain committed to championing Catholic education, collaboratively advancing the Board’s strategic priorities, and fostering substantive access, opportunities, and outcomes in student achievement and well-being.”

– Paul Nalli, Superintendent of Education

Paul will replace retired Superintendent of Education, Louise Franklin, who has served the role since 2022 and whose transformative career in education spanned over 30 years. The Board extends its heartfelt thanks to Louise for her decades of devoted service.

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board’s mission is to realize each student’s potential within an inclusive Catholic learning community by nurturing and developing students through mind, body, and spirit. For more information about the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, please visit www.sudburycatholicschools.ca.

Students Grow Through On-the-Land Summer Program in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek 🌾

Posted on August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 by Erin Kendall

This past July marked the Sudbury Catholic District School Board’s fourth year running the Summer Learning On The Land course in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, in partnership with Great Lakes Cultural Camps.

SCDSB students took part in a variety of hands-on cultural and historical activities in Atikameksheng and the surrounding area — from preparing bulrush and hominy corn to learning about sustainable harvesting practices and preparing hides. Learning took place on the Sacred Grounds of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and extended to visits to Science North, Dynamic Earth, French River Provincial Park, the French River Trading Post, and Killarney Provincial Park.

Students also had the opportunity to connect with guests from Laurentian University, Cambrian College, Greater Sudbury Police Service, Atikameksheng Health, Lands, and Mino Bimaadziwin Departments, the Shawanaga Species at Risk Department, as well as staff from Killarney and French River Provincial Parks. Special thanks to our own Co-Op/OYAP Teacher, Dan Levecque, and local Elders and Knowledge Carriers, including ‘Papa Art’ Petahtegoose, Brian Nootchtai, Jennifer Petahtegoose, and Shannon Agowissa, for sharing their teachings.

The Great Lakes Cultural Camps facilitators — Maheengun, Cookz, and Noodin Shawanda — created a nurturing, welcoming environment where community members and families felt comfortable stopping by to visit. We even had past participants drop in to reconnect, a true testament to the strong relationships this program builds.

Chi Miigwetch to Atikameksheng Anishnawbek for your continued support, to Indigenous Education Consultant Ginette Toivenen and Retired Superintendent Louise Franklin for your dedication in planning and preparing the course, and to Teacher Jennifer Petahtegoose for continuing to lead the program with care and commitment.

The students who complete this program leave with powerful knowledge, experiences, and stories to share. We are incredibly proud of each one of you for dedicating part of your summer to this important work. While the program is full of fun, it also requires focus, perseverance, and hard work — especially in the summer heat. Congratulations to all for your achievements!

Sudbury Catholic Students Honoured for Their Commitment to Inclusion 🌈

Posted on August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 by Erin Kendall

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is proud to congratulate 2025 graduates Khimberly Williams from St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School and Lucia Salmaso from Marymount Academy. Both have been awarded $1,000 bursaries from the Greater Sudbury Police Service in recognition of their outstanding efforts to promote diversity, inclusion, and cultural acceptance within their schools and communities.

These bursaries, made possible by the GSPS Diversity Advisory Committee and sponsored by the Greater Sudbury Police Service Board, will support their post-secondary education, trade school, or employment-related goals.

We celebrate these two remarkable graduates and look forward to seeing where their passion and dedication will take them next. Keep leading with heart and purpose!