On Wednesday, September 21st, the Grade 3 and 4 students at Holy Cross school, had the opportunity to participate in the 12th Annual Children’s Water Festival at Anderson Farm in Lively. The students had a great time learning all about water through a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations, such as, working together to complete a wetland puzzle, and reviewing boat safety while sitting in an OPP boat.
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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!”
St. Charles College Spirit Week Begins with a Character Day
It’s a week intended for all the students at St. Charles College but it is especially exciting for new grade 7, 8 and 9 students. Spirit week is filled with theme days such as colour crusade and twin day but it all begins with character day today.
Today at school, staff and students are decked out in Pokemon gear, Harry Potter costumes and even a couple Where’s Waldo characters have surfaced.
Students Amariah and Grace Levac went all out on a hot, muggy day, along with classmate Ben Amari. All three students are in grade nine are especially excited for the full slate of activities on Wednesday for grade nine day.
Cubs take the lead on a patterning adventure
Mme Blais-Callaway’s Grade 4/5 FI class leaped into patterning this week, hosting the board’s new Intensive Support Facilitators and Superintendent Nicole Bédard in their class for a hands-on math lesson. Using tiles and pattern blocks, they showed their guests how they used tools to help them to visualize how their patterns grew, extending patterns, and creating new ones of their own. The facilitators would like to thank the Holy Cross school community, especially Grade 4/5 FI, for the invitation and wonderful learning opportunity. We appreciate your leadership, Cubs!
Mass For Rev. Gerald Lalonde C.S.B.
Rev. Gerald Lalonde C.S.B., the last Basilian Principal of St. Charles College, died in Toronto on June 14, 2016 at 79 years of age. He was in the 50th year of his priesthood. During the 1970’s and 1980’s, Father Lalonde served in various roles at St. Charles College: teacher, Department Head, Vice-Principal and Principal (1983-1985).
Most recently, he was the pastor of Our Lady of Peace church in Capreol. He was a much respected and much loved priest!
A Mass will be offered for Father Lalonde on Tuesday, September 20 at the Church of Christ the King at 12:05 pm. After the Mass, everyone is invited to go to the Caruso Club Restaurant for the luncheon buffet. The upper level of the restaurant has been reserved for this group. The cost of the buffet is $12.35 + taxes.
St. Charles College Graduates First Ever Grade Eight Class
This year was the first year that grade seven and eight students were introduced to the mix at St. Charles College. The high school which has been in existence since 1951 introduced a 7-12 model in September 2015. That meant there was not one but two sets of graduates this year.
June saw more than 200 grade twelve students cross the floor and then another 100 students again to form the first ever graduating class.
Along with their diploma, each grade eight student was given a special gift in preparation for grade nine next year in the high school setting.
In photo: Grade eight students Loukus Lalonde and Aidan Ragognia head down the aisle to become two of more than 100 grade eight graduates for the first time in St. Charles College history.
St. David School Students Enjoy Victory Park Splash Pad
Mira Lahoud, kindergarten student at St. David Catholic School beats the heat at the Victory Park Splashpad with her class to celebrate the beginning of summer.
Marymount Family Tree
In 2015, Miss Simpson’s Church and Culture class established the Marymount family tree. “Rooted in Faith” was designed with all Regals in mind. Intertwined with the roots of the tree are the signatures of the Sisters of St. Joseph, the nuns who founded Marymount Academy 60 years ago in 1956. The hands of the MMA staff, our school board, and the trustees represent the grass supporting the tree. The handprints of Marymount students are the leaves of the tree, and they surround a beautiful owl painted by our visual arts teacher, Mrs. Fairgrieve. While the owl represents wisdom and education, to many of us it also represents Kodee Daoust who was a student in the religion class until the end of October when she passed away in a car accident.
The family tree is a living legacy for all Regals. Every year, just like all of us, the mural will change and grow as new students and staff add their handprints to the tree. “Rooted in Faith” reminds us that we will always be part of the Marymount family.
Dancing under the sun
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board hosted a secondary Powwow on June 1st 2016 at St. Benedict School. This was an opportunity for our Indigenous community to share their culture with non-Indigenous community members. Some of the dancers at the Powwow were secondary school students who attend our schools. It was exciting for our participants to see the dancers. Students were also able to share their culture and the style of dance. Those who partook in this event were able to celebrate Indigenous tradition and culture.
Through SCDSB we integrate First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures, history and perspectives in our curriculum. As an indigenous support worker we try to bridge gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. Having a celebration like this brings people together.
The Pow wow celebration was our first this year for our Catholic secondary schools. Many of those who attended the Powwow have never experienced a cultural activity such as this. It is with hope that with the continued support of secondary staff we can strive for more exposure of First Nations, Inuit and Metis Culture. Our students and faculty were given the opportunity to see dancers in full regalia. The students shared songs and the drumming was breathtaking Miigwetch.