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Kids helping Kids in Capreol

Posted on December 16, 2011August 23, 2018 by admin

It has been said that the cornerstone of a true community is the way in which it reaches out to its’ less fortunate in times of need. On December 8th 2011, students from St. Mary Catholic School walked to the local post office and sang Christmas carols in hopes they’d receive monetary donations for children in our community who are in need.

The students and staff began singing and their angelic voices did not go unnoticed. In fact, in one visit to the post office, the students collected a substantial amount of money that will be used to create baskets to support children who are in need in Capreol.

“These are the kind of activities that bring our faith to life,” said Principal Sherry Bortolotti. “This kind of service seems to just spring seamlessly from our students and staff and it is an essential part of our mission as Catholics.”

Teacher Jennifer Bruneau said, “The students recognize that it is their beautiful singing that draws the crowds and motivates people to give generously. We are so thankful to the people of Capreol. This community has a lot of heart and people always pull together for each other when they need to the most.

School Council Chair Erin Gauvreau, Ms. Waern and Ms. Bruneau decorated a Christmas tree with beautiful ornaments tagged with our school name. The tree stands in the post office and community members have been bringing donations of hats, shoes and socks and placing them under the tree. Our school volunteer Cathy Mohn plans to uses these generous contributions as part of the baskets she will assemble and deliver before the holidays.

The staff and students plan to carol two more times in support of Capreol’s less fortunate this Christmas

Santa’s Helpers at St. Andrew

Posted on December 16, 2011August 23, 2018 by admin

Gr.6 students, Brett Jacklin and Matthew Matheson are Santa’s helpers, helping out the Nursery School located at St Andew School. The Nursery School hosted a special Christmas party for their parents and students. Brett and Matthew used to attend the Nursery School when they were toddlers and now, in Gr.6, they are delighted to assist the young ones and return the favour to help.

Santa’s Helpers at St. Andrew

Posted on December 16, 2011August 23, 2018 by admin

St. Paul’s Parent Engagement Night a Huge Success

Posted on December 16, 2011August 23, 2018 by admin

Studies show that parent engagement is important to the learning process. On the evening of December 9th, about one hundred students and parents filled the school gym for “popcorn and a movie night”. The evening was geared to parents and kindergarten to grade four students.

It was also an opportunity for parents to get comfortable with the school surroundings and enjoy an evening of entertainment with their kids — as well as other parents and kids.

The event was so well received that the School Council is already making plans for the next parent engagement night.

Sudbury Catholic Celebrates Birth at St. James

Posted on December 15, 2011August 23, 2018 by admin

St James Catholic Elementary Catholic School hosted a Drum Birthing ceremony on Tuesday, December 13th. Students from grades three to six watched as their peers awakened their drums through the guidance of Verna Hardwick, Ojibwe Language Teacher. In September, students had the opportunity to attend a three day retreat at the Killarney Shebanoning Outdoor Environmental Education Centre and participated in everything from scraping the hide to stretching it and preparing their rings. Drum Maker, Clyde Migwans, instructed students on the process and art of drum making. Students walked away with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the hard work that goes into making traditional hand drums and gained valuable lessons in patience, stewardship and respect.

In the spirit of the season of Advent, it was appropriate that the students were able to celebrate the birth of the drums. Much like Christmas they shared in celebration with berries, corn soup and wild rice.

Drum makers hailed from St James, St David and St Benedict Catholic Secondary School and were proud to extend the invitation to share in the experience with the St James School Community and Atikameksheng Anishinawbek.

SCC Mock Trial Team Learning from the Best

Posted on December 15, 2011August 23, 2018 by admin

Students from the St. Charles College mock trial team had the opportunity on December 14 to work with Honourable Patirica C. Hennessy, a judge of the Superior Court of Justice. SCC teacher Jaime Sauve was contacted by Hennessy’s office to see if her students wanted the chance to work with Hennessy. Sauve immediately said yes as she knew that this was an amazing opportunity for her students to build on their law experience. Honourable Hennessy then visited the students to help facilitate a discussion on careers in law, as well as coach the students on how to conduct themselves professionally and courteously in court. These students were the City’s Mock Trial Champions at last year’s competition.

Marymount Student Honoured to Participate in Rick Hansen Foundation Relay

Posted on December 15, 2011August 23, 2018 by admin

Selected to be one of over 7000 medal bearers from across Canada, grade 8 Marymount Academy student, Carly Zulich was excited and nervous. As both sides of the sidewalk in front of her school was lined with hundreds of her peers, Zulich waited anxiously for her turn to run wearing the Rick Hansen medal, passed on to her from endurance athlete Tyrone Henry. Cheers from the students began as the police escort pulled onto the property with the Rick Hansen Foundation convoy and Henry following closely behind. After some inspirational words from the Foundation representatives, and Henry, Henry passed on the medal to Zulich so she could take her turn running her leg of the run as part of the 9 month long, and over 600 community relay across Canada.
“It is such an honour for our school and our student to take part in such an historic event.” Lori Holden, Vice Principal of the school stated. “ Carly is an exceptional student, and I know that she is so appreciative of this opportunity – just as we are as a school. We feel very fortunate to be a part of something so inspirational, as we have all been inspired by the accomplishments of Rick Hansen and his foundation.”

Sudbury Catholic Partners with Laurentian University to “Dig Into the Arts”

Posted on December 15, 2011August 23, 2018 by admin

On Friday, November 25 both teachers, and Early Childhood Educators from the Sudbury Catholic District School Board’s Full Day Early Learning Kindergarten Program (ELKP) participated in a day of experiential learning at Laurentian University. Guided by professors Dave and Jan Buley, the educators discovered interesting ways to integrate the arts in everyday teaching and learning. With the help of Marc Poirier from Pearson Education, the educators experienced a digital learning classroom where they explored a variety of opportunities for embedding technology in their practice.

St. Anne Students Discover “A World Of Learning”

Posted on December 15, 2011August 23, 2018 by admin

Primary students from St. Anne School in Hanmer recently made a very interesting discovery. Learning can happen at any place, at any time! On a trip to Science North, the students participated in many workshops that helped them learn about the world around them while they were having fun. Watching a presentation within the cavern brought forest fires to life. Having a beaver swim right by you while you are simply centimetres away is a once in a lifetime experience. Both students and teachers from the Sudbury Catholic Board always enjoy the world of wonder presented at Science North. Each visit enhances the learning of the very youngest to the very oldest student.