October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month across the province. Students at St. Francis School wore blue to raise awareness that students learn differently. An increased awareness of learning disabilities can reduce the stigma and make it easier for learners to access the support they need. Chris Doucette from LDAS visited students in grades 5 and 6 for a presentation entitled, LD 101. The presentation outlined how we are all different, we all learn differently and we all have different needs. Staff, students and community guests attended a mass with Father Larry in the afternoon where the event was also recognized. The special occasion wrapped up with some students planting small blue flags in the school’s flower garden in recognition of people in the Sudbury community who have learning disabilities. Ms. Graziella Visentin, the school’s resource teacher and member of LDAS, was thrilled with the students’ participation and success of the day’s events.
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Thank you for all that you do – Happy World Teachers’ Day!
Thank you for all that you do – Happy World Teachers’ Day!
On behalf of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board Community, we would like to wish our teachers a happy World Teachers’ Day! It is through their invaluable hard work and unwavering commitment to education, that our students continue to shine, both in and out of the classroom. They truly are the difference makers.
We thank you for your hard work, your inspiration and for putting our students first. It is through your great work that we are leaders in learning and faith.
Be sure to thank our teachers today!
Sudbury Catholic Schools Take part in Orange Shirt Day!
Staff and students showed their commitment for reconciliation by participating in Orange Shirt Day! Many schools took part in the day by wearing orange shirts and pins, as well as educating their fellow peers on residential schools and honour those who are no longer with us.
Orange Shirt Day started in British Columbia in 2013 to commemorate Phyllis’ story. Phyllis had her orange shirt taken away on her first day of school at a residential school. The date was chosen because it is the time of year in which children were taken from their homes to residential schools. The date signifies anti-bullying and anti-racism.
St. James School Council Raises Over $500 at Celebrity Server Night
The St. James School Council would like to thank Boston Pizza for the opportunity to participate in their “Celebrity Server Night”. Hockey celebrity, Tyler Bertuzzi was on hand to greet everyone. Proceeds from the event are earmarked for the School Council’s school yard improvement project. Totals from the school fundraising efforts have now passed $10,000 and the school council is looking to build on that success. If you are interested in receiving more information about this project, please do not hesitate to contact us at St James School.
“Every Child Matters” at St. David Catholic School
The Native Language students at St. David Catholic School embarked on a campaign of education. Students promoted and educated their peers on “Orange Shirt Day”. This day of remembrance was started by Phyllis Webstad. Ms. Wedstad wore an orange shirt on her first day at residential school when she was six years old. When the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation student arrived at the school, her shirt was removed and taken away.
Webstad began her annual Orange Shirt campaign in 2013 and has since shared her story with thousands of Canadians. St. David School was proud to participate in celebrating the resilience of the families impacted by the residential school system.
Happy National Custodial Workers Day!
We are very fortunate to have such a hard-working, dedicated team of custodians and maintenance staff throughout our schools. These individuals help maintain the cleanliness and safety of each and every classroom, office, meeting spaces and much more. We are so very thankful to our friends, who help make our buildings shine – inside and out!
“On behalf of all the staff and students at
Marymount Academy, we wish to extend a huge thank you to Gerry & all the custodial staff. Our Marymount family would not be the same
without Gerry’s hard work and dedication to making our building look incredible.”
– Aaron Barry, Principal at Marymount Academy
“ Ron Martin is our custodian and is amazing at his job.
He never complains, is always positive and helpful. He goes above and beyond his job description every day! We are very lucky to have him at Immaculate.”
– Kim Coluzzi, Principal at Immaculate Conception
“Claudio Ronchin is a valuable member of the
St James staff. He is always in a good mood and ready to help. He is very generous and kind. He is a very dedicated employee and he takes pride in his work. The school building and grounds are well maintained and cared for.”
– Lucie Cullen, Principal at St. James
October is Attendance Awareness Month at Sudbury Catholic Schools!
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is recognizing October as Attendance Awareness Month to convey the message that every school day counts. Students will have the opportunity to participate in an Attendance Awareness Month Poster contest. 3 winners will receive gift cards. The top poster chosen will be showcased throughout all schools within the board and will be used for the remainder of the year in the attendance awareness campaign.
Join us in our effort to make every day count!
St. David Catholic School Takes Advantage of the Warm Weather and Brings Reading Instruction Outdoors
St. David Catholic School has embraced the unusually warm weather by bringing classroom instruction outside. Classroom teacher, Terri-Lynn Lepage believes that “children benefit from being outside not only for physical activity, but also to enjoy the trees, rocks and the natural beauty that surrounds us. When we are outside completing academic work, the students are more focused and are able to work independently. They enjoy being outside of the classroom and are learning to appreciate nature as an extension of our classroom”.
St. David School was fortunate to access a 2016 TD Friends of the Environment Grant to create an outdoor learning space in nestled in nature. The newly build learning environment is regularly used by classes to promote experiential learning opportunities for students from the full day kindergarten program to grade 6.
Student Senate Begins for 2017-2018!
Our Student Senate began their 2017-2018 year with their first official meeting on September 18, 2017! The team met at Marymount Academy in the brand new Learning Commons to discuss how they are going to make an impact on Sudbury Catholic Schools this year!