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St. Charles College joins Sisters in Spirit Day of commemoration
The grade 11 Current Aboriginal Issues class participated in the 5th annual Sisters in Spirit day of commemoration in Sudbury. The day began at Tom Davies Square with mayor Brian Bigger proclaiming October 4th as Sisters in Spirit Day in Greater Sudbury, where we honour women and girls who were victims of violence and who are no longer with us.
The speeches were followed by an awareness march to N’Swakamok Native Friendship Center. While at the Friendship Center, the students heard some powerful stories and songs, they viewed the “Red Dress” campaign and enjoyed a traditional feast.
Teacher, Jennifer Petahtegoose says “Our students felt honoured to participate in this day, singing, drumming and carrying our school board’s eagle staff in the walk.”
Miigwetch to Lisa Osawamick, Aboriginal women’s violence prevention co-ordinator with the Greater Sudbury Police Service, for allowing us to attend this day of commemoration and feeling part of the solution in raising awareness to this important issue.
St. David students learn about the gifts of indigenous plants
Local artist and educator, Will Morin and parent of St. David School grade 1 student, M’Komii-Nodin Morin, facilitated the transplanting of traditional First Nation medicines, sweetgrass and sage, at the new St. David School in the Donovan.
Mrs. Cimino’s grade 1 students received traditional teachings on the importance of water and our relationship with the plant world. These same students one year ago, participated in traditional teachings by Morin where they planted sweetgrass seeds and nurtured the seedlings while waiting for the new school to be built. These traditional plants, sweetgrass and sage, are sacred medicines to the Anishinabek, Ojibwe people.
“Planting the seeds of inclusively in the world of education calls upon educators, parents and community members to literally plant seeds. Schools must work together and invite community into the school to share the their gifts and knowledge”.
“To Indigenous peoples, all plants are medicine, but so is education. With St. David School having such a large Indigenous student population and the school incorporating traditional knowledge throughout the curriculum all students, both Indigenous and non Indigenous, get to learn in an environment that is culturally inclusive and rich for positive learning experiences.” stated Morin.
St. David School celebrates the accomplishments of Terry Fox and raises money for cancer research
St. David Catholic School would like to thank all family members, staff members and community partners who supported St. David students in collecting funds to support the annual Terry Fox Walk at St. David School. Over the past 10 years St. David School students have raised over $5000.00 for cancer research.
The Terry Fox Walk is an annual school event where students raise money for cancer research in Terry Fox’s name. It is a day of celebrating Terry’s legacy, learning about the importance of helping to find a cure for cancer and working together as a community to support those in need.
October is Attendance Awareness Month at Sudbury Catholic Schools!
What’s the single most important word a student can say every day to boost achievement?
Here!
This year, SCDSB 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.
Professional Development Day
On Friday September 30, the staff at Holy Cross worked with David George, a consultant with Franklin Covey, who worked with us as we continue our journey with “The Leader In Me” using the “7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. David is a former principal and implemented the “7 Habits” at his school, leading them to become the first “Leader In Me” school in Canada. He took our staff through the process of working with and setting “Wildly Important Goals” for our school and with our students. Staff explored Academic and Leadership Goals for Holy Cross and learned a process for bringing the School Improvement Goals to the classroom and then to each child in the class. What a motivating, useful and thought-provoking day!
Meet Steve & Nona!
Mrs. Lucciantonio’s Grade 4/5 class went on a virtual field trip to South Africa on September 23, to meet Steve and Nona. These penguins were a pleasure to meet. The students were able to ask questions to the scientist, as the presentation was live through Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants.
Colour Crusade gets a little green and white at St. Charles College
As part of spirit week at St. Charles College, each grade of students, along with the staff sport a different colour on the Friday to close the week. This day also happened to coincide with the anniversary of the Franco-Ontarien flag which takes place this weekend.
Mme. Rocca in grade 7 & 8 French Immersion teamed up with Mr. Boisvert in the high school F.I. program to celebrate the green and white flag which was raised for the first time on September 25th, 1976 at Laurentian University in Sudbury.
Blending art, community and Catholicity at St. Charles College
Mrs. Narozanski’s religion students discussed how they, as humans, can act more like Jesus in today’s world. The students talked about giving back and being selfless through acts like visiting the sick, participating in the upcoming food drive and taking care of elderly people.
The students then traced their hands. Their name was placed on the palm, the pinky and ring fingers showcased their personality traits and the middle finger featured something the students did not like to do very much. The index finger showed something they love and the thumb was reserved for setting a goal that would make them more Christ-like this school year.
The hands were then transformed into a beautiful flower on the Religion bulletin board with a very befitting quote: “We are each unique and beautiful; but together we are a Masterpiece!”