Sudbury Catholic District School Board

60,000 Cans for 60 Years at SCC

To mark the 60th anniversary of St. Charles College, students at the school are aiming to collect 60 thousand cans for the Sudbury Food Bank this fall.
The school is collaborating with St. Andrew, St.Bernadette, Pius XII, St. Raphael, St. John, St. Paul and St. David schools. A kick-off is being held at each school to start the drive.

David DiBrina, the school’s Student Administrative Council president says, “The goal is to reach out into the community and get students, parents and teachers involved in feeding hungry families in our city this winter.”

The secondary school has been taking part in a community food drive since the mid eighties.

The food drive brings in upwards of 100-thousand cans for the local food bank each year.

St. Anne School Welcomes Newest Little Angels!

St. Anne Catholic School in Hanmer is known as the “home of the angels”. During the past week, St. Anne School welcomed its newest little angels. First year students within the Early Learning Kindergarten Program began their staggered enrolment into the program bright and early Monday morning. According to their parents, Jody O’Daiskey, Andre Bertrand, and Melanie Anzil, their children have been excited, anxious and ready to go! In fact, they were so anxious that Anthony and Celyna wanted to join older siblings who began their school year on September 6th.

Early Learning Kindergarten teachers along with Early Childhood Educators within the English and French Immersion program were outside meeting parents and busses and greeting their new students on their first official day of school. Both staff and
students within this Sudbury Catholic school recognize and consider their newest friends as nothing short of angellic. What a great way to start the school year. Welcome little angels!

Parish Partners Supporting Early Learning at St. Francis

St. Francis students in one of the school’s new Early Learning classroom were treated to a special visit from Father Tony Man-Son-Hing on Thursday, September 15, 2011. Father Tony stopped by teacher Angele Lachance’s class to meet the new Early Learning students and to show support for the school’s newest registrants. Lorrie Petryna, principal of St. Francis was thrilled with the visit and joined with the students in welcoming Father Tony to their classroom. “It is always a pleasure to have our parish representatives celebrate learning with our students,” Petryna stated. “Father Tony, as well as Father Larry Rymes from Our Lady of Hope Parish are regular visitors to our school, and really support our teachers and students to help us strengthen our faith community.”

Grade 5 Immaculate Conception Student Inspires with a Bike Ride

On Saturday, September 17th, Tanner Levesque, a student at Immaculate Conception Elementary School decided to make a difference with a bike ride. This Grade 5 student planned a bike ride beginning at Demarais St. in Val Therese, and ending at the Taxation Centre in Sudbury – a distance of approximately 15 kilometres, to support the Sudbury Cancer Society. This bike adventure was inspired by the passing of his grandfather earlier in the year to cancer, and was something that Levesque felt was important. Along with his family and friends, Levesque was also accompanied by a Greater Sudbury Police escort. The journey was completed in about one hour, but many hours previous were spent going door to door for pledges. As a result, a total of almost $1300.00 was raised through Levesque’s fundraising. Louisa Bianchin, principal of Immaculate Conception was truly inspired by this Grade 5 student. “I was so impressed to hear that Tanner took the initiative to plan a fundraising event to honour his grandfather,” Bianchin stated. “I was even more impressed to learn that Tanner plans to cycle for cancer every fall to support and continue the work of the Canadian Cancer Society. It is my hope that as a school, we will all join Tanner next year and Cycle for the Cure as the staff and students at Immaculate Conception School are so proud of Tanner and are truly inspired!”

Healthy Start to School at St. Charles Elementary

Brianna Lachance, Grade 6 student at St.Charles Elementary School in Chelmsford gets off to a healthy start to the school year by sampling her fresh fruit and yogurt. St.Charles Elementary school works in partnership with the Human League and Better Beginnings Better Futures so that students have fresh snacks during the week. “It is a great energy boost for the students,” stated Sandra Heibert- St. Denis, principal of the school. “The snacks help the students remain focused on learning, and allow them to keep their concentration in class, so we are thrilled that both the Human League and Better Beginnings and Better Futures support us in this way.”

“Welcome Back and Happy Birthday!”

Welcome back to classes! Students and families gathered in the gym at St. Bernadette Catholic school to celebrate the start of another school year with, Father Sam D’Angelo of St. Andrew the Apostle Church. Grace Olive in Grade 1 presented Father Sam with a birthday cake as he was also celebrating his birthday. Principal, Diana Salvador, stated that “Coming together as a school community on a monthly basis to share our faith, is a unique opportunity that we have here at Sudbury Catholic Schools.”

St. Charles College ‘Niners’ Learn to Navigate Secondary School at Annual Barbecue

Grade nine students got a jumpstart on high school life at St. Charles College August 31st. Students were invited to pick-up their timetables, take a tour and sign-up for the various clubs and teams the school offers at the welcome barbecue.

“There are more than two hundred grade nine students entering their first year at St. Charles College this year. Their success and happiness mean a lot to us,” says Patty Mardero, the school principal.

For students, the school year begins Tuesday, September 6th.

St. Anne Students Promote Sun Safety Over Summer Holidays

The Grade 7 and 8 French Immersion students at St. Anne Catholic School in Hanmer modelled their sunhats in an effort to promote awareness of the adverse affects of sun exposure.  Working with their health teacher, Mrs. Desmarais, the students discussed the very serious issue of sun safety. With the upcoming holidays, students of all ages will be involved in outdoor activities both at home and for leisure. Students agreed that in general, young people aren’t concerned with the health risks of tanning, which includes the most dangerous type of skin cancer, melanoma.  The use of sunscreen, hats and protective clothing againstt too much sun are rules everyone needs to concern themselves with. Mrs. Desmarais, a teacher within the Sudbury Catholic Board, stated, “Students are aware of the dangers of the sun and they know how to protect themselves from it. But because they’re young the dangers seem distant to them and it’s difficult to get them to put their knowledge into practise.”

As well as taking precautions while in the sun, the students also discussed the effects of artificial sunlight. In spite of warnings and education the use of tanning beds continues to increase.  These St. Anne angels know that an ounce of prevention today is a step in the right direction for the future!

Regular School Hours Today – June 29th – Students’ Last Day of School

Please be advised that today, Wednesday, June 29th is the last day of school for students in the Greater Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin regions AND classes WILL NOT be dismissed half an hour early. School is dismissed at the regular time today, as usual.  Parents are therefore required to be at stops at the regular time.

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