As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting our Sudbury Catholic parents, the SCDSB would like to provide a link to the latest newsletter from The Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education (OAPCE). To read this month’s newsletter, click here: Parent Partner Newsletter – Easter 2015
Author: admin
Annual Marymount Academy Spring Gala
Finding Momo at St. Francis Catholic Elementary School
The students at St. Francis Catholic Elementary School were very excited to have Momo, the main character of the New York Times best-selling book, ‘Finding Momo’ visit the school. Momo is a black and white border collie who’s owner, Andrew Knapp, has driven across Canada photograhing Momo to create a canine version of the beloved picture book ‘Where’s Waldo’. Students were able to ask the author/owner, Andrew Knapp, questions of how the idea of the book came to be and many questions about Momo. The FDK students were very thrilled to take a picture with Momo. Can you find him?
Bishop Elite Sports Training Information Sessions
St. David School Promotes Healthy Life Choices with “The Big Crunch”
The students and staff at St. David Catholic School participated in a special day of “good food education, ending in a massive, synchronized bite into a crunchy apple”. The school prepared for this special day playing student created public service announcements celebrating the benefits of choosing locally grown foods and eating healthy. St. David School works throughout the year to promote healthy eating habits, the benefits of daily physical activity and positive self esteem. “It was a fun activity to support positive lifestyle choices. The students enjoyed the fresh apple and especially enjoyed that this learning experience was done as a school community”, said Ms. Cimino, St. David School Grade 1 teacher.
Alpine ski coach Dan Bartolucci honoured
Dan Bartolucci has been coaching Alpine Skiing for 14 years at Marymount Academy and OFSAA recognized his contributions to this sport by honouring him with the “OFSAA LEADERSHIP IN SCHOOL SPORT AWARD” at the banquet on February 23rd.
The OFSAA Leadership in School Sport Award is presented annually at each OFSAA Championship to a teacher-coach who has made a significant contribution to the educational athletic program. The recipient of this award exemplifies the values of fair play and good sportsmanship, while promoting enjoyment, personal growth and educational achievement through school sport.
Dan has coached his Alpine Skiing team to many city and NOSSA championships and has sent skiers to OFSAA for the past 6 years. His dedication, not only to Alpine Skiing but to Soccer, Badminton, and Flag Football make him an exemplary coach and leader. Congratulations Dan on this well deserved recognition! We are extremely proud of you!
St. David School welcomes the Indigenous duo, Waaban
Mrs. Fielding and her St. David School Native Language students gathered together to welcome the Indigenous duo Waaban, which means “first break of light in the morning” in Anishnaabemowin. Nathalie Restoule (former Miss Wikwemikong and Anishinabek Nation Youth Representative) and Jordan Mowat first shared their gift of song and drumming with a concert for the students. Then they shared their struggles growing up with bullying in schools. They passed on advice on how they overcame their struggles by the power of resilience and having pride in their culture. After the young role models delivered their motivational speeches, they “broke bannock” with the inspired students during the Native Language Feast in honour of Nathalie and Jordan’s classroom visit.
Regional Knights of Columbus Free Throw winner
Dante Bisschops, grade 5 student at St. Raphael School, won the Regional Knights of Columbus Free Throw competition. He made 20 out of 25 baskets in total.
MMA Junior and Senior bands have great showing at Northern Ontario Music Festival
The Marymount Academy Junior and Senior Concert Bands competed at the Northern Ontario Music Festival this past week, Feb. 25-27, and the results are in!
Congratulations to the Junior Concert Band for their ranking of “Silver Plus” and a huge congratulations to the Senior Concert Band who achieved a “Gold” standard of performance! A first for MMA in 5 years! Along with a Gold standard of performance, the Senior Concert Band also received an invitation to the National Festival.
Students and staff are thrilled with the results of their hard work and will continue to work towards performance goals. Next up is the Kiwanis Music Festival and back by popular demand, MMA’s spring pops concert on Thursday June 4th. Hope to see you there!