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Historica Awards announced at Laurentian University

Posted on May 15, 2009August 23, 2018 by admin

On the evening of May 14, 2009 the Sudbury Regional Historica Awards were announced at Laurentian University. 158 projects were judged with students from Sudbury Catholic taking many top prizes.

The Historica Fairs Program encourages students to explore Canadian heritage in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment. Students use the medium of their choice to tell stories about Canadian heroes, legends, milestones, and achievements – and present the results of their research at a public exhibition.

On June 10th four Sudbury Catholic Schools students will be travelling to the Provincial Fair in Ottawa where they can expect to learn more about Canada’s rich history.

Sudbury Catholic Schools is proud to announce our winners. We’re pleased to share a slideshow of winners announced that evening.

St. Charles College Presents Tony Award Winning Broadway Play, “Into the Woods”

Posted on May 14, 2009August 23, 2018 by admin

St. Charles College Theatre recently presented one of their best performances to date. Their drama, art and music students have once again joined forces to showcase their incredible talents!

Into the Woods is a fractured fairy tale that borrows from the original fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Anderson. Characters such as Cinderella, Little Red Ridinghood, Jack and the Beanstock, The Baker and his Wife, a Wicked Witch, princes, stepmothers and a hungry wolf go on an adventurous journey “into the woods” to find their wish.

The show explores what happens after “happily ever after.” The “Shrek-like” humour, excellent music, singing and dancing is a definite hit with all audiences and the St. Charles College Theatre group is excited for what will come out of the woodwork for next year!

Sudbury Catholic Schools Oral Communications Competition

Posted on May 14, 2009August 23, 2018 by admin

The finals of the 2009 Oral Communications Competition were held Tuesday evening at St. Francis Catholic School and the results are as follows:

The Winners of the Primary Division:
First Place: Filippo Mazza, Corpus Christie Catholic School
Second Place: Jaden Pascal Van Alpen, St. Christopher Catholic School
Third Place: Kayla Folz, St. Raphael Catholic School

The Winners of the Junior Division:
First Place: Mia Pandolfo, St. Francis Catholic School
Second Place: Jenna Kennelly, St. Theresa Catholic School
Third Place: Mira El-Darazi, St. Anne Catholic School

The Winners of the Intermediate Division:
First Place: Emily Bus, Marymount Academy
Second Place: Curtis Byron, St. Raphael Catholic School
Third Place: Andrea Battistuzzi, St. Paul Catholic School

Thank you to all the students who participated, their families and well-wishers, and their teachers. Thanks as well to Lorrie Petryna for the use of St. Francis Catholic School as the site for the finals. Thanks to all the great judges and hosts.

Thank you to Sudbury Catholic District School Board, Senior Administration for sponsoring the Sudbury Catholic Schools Oral Competition.

Sudbury Catholic Schools Celebrates Catholic Education Week

Posted on May 14, 2009August 23, 2018 by admin

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board celebrated Catholic Education Week from May 3 to May 8 this year. During this week the Catholic Community came together to share and rejoice in the distinctive contribution that Catholic Schools make to our students, our community and our Province.

This year’s theme, “Good News for All” demonstrated the fact that even though it is sometimes difficult to find good news in today’s world, there is still reason for optimism. We recently witnessed the election of a fresh new American President who a weary world embraced as a symbol of hope and a great new start. In this world and at this time, we in Catholic Education, are the feet who bring good news, who speak of peace, who say to people yearning for hope, “Yes we can!”

Throughout Catholic Education Week, the Board encouraged students, parents, teachers and staff to take pride in our 160-year plus tradition that has enriched generations through the continued support of all our Catholic partners.

View highlights of Catholic Education Week.

St. James Catholic School Supports the United Way

Posted on May 14, 2009August 23, 2018 by admin

During the school year the St. James Student Council and staff held various in-school fundraisers such as selling candy grams and special luncheons to help local “people in need” through the United Way.

Presenting the cheque are student council members (left to right); Angelica Gervais, Emma Campbell, Brandy Saikkonen, Emily Mackwood (United Way), Thalia Pisaric, and Zachary Laframboise.

Swine flu information update

Posted on May 8, 2009August 23, 2018 by admin

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board continues to maintain regular communication with the Sudbury District Health Unit. This allows the Board to respond in an appropriate manner where public health issues such as the swine flu may impact our school community.

Information from the Sudbury District Health Unit
Tips to limit the spread of germs
Workplace letter
Employer Information

Grade 4/5 Students Receive an Answer

Posted on May 4, 2009August 23, 2018 by admin

The Grade 4/5 students at Pius XII School received a surprise visitor on April 9, 2009. The students, who are currently reading Charlie and Chocolate Factory, wrote business letters to various chocolate companies such as Cadbury, and Hershey. The students were each given a product made by various chocolate companies and wrote letters asking questions about the product or providing their opinion.

The letters were formally addressed and mailed out. A representative from Cadbury came to the grade 4/5 class to formally answer the student’s letters and provide information about the company and their products. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about the products and the purpose for writing letters. As an added bonus the students not only learned about the product they had written about but were provided with treats and products that are made and sold by the company. The grade 4/5 class enjoyed the opportunity and were encouraged to learn that letters do get answered.

St. James Idol a Hit with School Community

Posted on May 4, 2009August 23, 2018 by admin

St. James Catholic School held its Idol competition recently. The event was viewed as major success as a large crowd of supporters (friends, parents, grand-parents, classmates, and teachers), came to watch the students perform.

The students were thrilled to see that Mayor John Rodriguez took the time out to come and be one of their judges. Mr. Rodriguez congratulated the ten finalists who competed saying that they demonstrated much courage and talent. Selecting a first place winner was difficult for the judges as all 10 participants were very talented singers.

The students and judges in the photo are – front row, L-R: Reese Babcock, Sheila Fyfe, Kurtis Desormeaux, Holly Horvath, Emma Campbell. Second row: Melissa Fairbairn, Maggie Campbell, Koralyssa Nisbet, Brooke St. Jacques, Adam Laframboise. Third row (adults – judges): Veronica Prowse, Don Hopkins and Mayor J. Rodriguez. Adam Laframboise was the first place winner, Brooke St. Jacques placed second and Koralyssa Nisbet, the third place winner composed the music and lyrics to her song.

Partners in Spirit: From the Desk of Director of Education Catherine McCullough (Vol. 2 Number 2)

Posted on May 3, 2009August 23, 2018 by admin

It is with great pleasure that we share with you the second edition of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board newsletter for 2008/2009, Partners in Spirit. The newsletter celebrates the many exciting events, initiatives and programs taking place at SCDSB.

View entire newsletter.