We are proud to announce two new language and heritage programs: Spanish and Yoruba! These programs are designed for children in Kindergarten to Grade 8 and provide the opportunity to speak, listen, write and read any international language, while learning about the culture and heritage associated with the language. The Spanish and Yoruba language and heritage programs will run every Saturday from Feb 25th-June 17th 2023, (9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.) at St. Albert Learning Centre.
The Holy Mother Statue was first purchased by the 1951 Charter Class at St. Charles College and presented to the Basilian priests who ran the school at its Pine Street location. The statue was stationed above the front entrance for many years. When the Basilians sold the property, the statue stayed with the building.
Alumni of the Charter Class have arranged for the statue to be properly restored and donated back to St. Charles College in its current location. The statue will serve as a reminder of the kindness, compassion, and benevolence that the Holy Mother represented. She will hold a special place in the school, and will serve as a visible sign of our faith. The statue was formally placed and welcomed back to St. Charles College during a special Mass which was held on January 11, 2022. Bishop Ron Fabbro, an alumnus, conducted the Mass and was joined by several other alumni including: Gerry Lougheed, Jim Gordon, Roland Muzzatti, Joe Pintur, Anthony Chezzi and Geoffrey Lougheed.
December 18 marks the fourth Sunday of Advent for 2022. Together, we all await the birth of a baby boy, the light of the world, coming to transform us, so that we can transform the world. The month of December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, celebrated on December 8th. The first 24 days of December fall during the liturgical season of Advent and are represented by the colour purple. During Advent it is fitting that we celebrate the virtue of patience, for we recognize that we are patiently awaiting Jesus’ coming.
Advent Prayer
Dear Lord,
Send down Your Spirit to guide me during Advent this year. May the Holy Spirit help me journey closer to You and lift me up when I feel down and led me when I feel lost. I may stumble at times, but I know my ultimate journey is to draw closer to You and build Your kingdom here on earth–a kingdom that Jesus’s birth, life and death helped secure.
Amen.
Candle The Fourth Sunday of Advent represents the Angel’s candle and symbolizes peace.
The Settlement Worker in the Schools(SWIS) program is a partnership with YMCA Immigration Services and Sudbury Catholic District School Board in providing settlement services to the students and their families. Services are provided on an ongoing and as-needed basis.
SWIS Services may include:
Information and orientation sessions about the education school system focusing on support for school registrations, student requirements and education terminology
Support in attending parent/teacher interviews
Social Integration support to participate in school events and activities
Needs assessment and referrals to community resources
Community connections to support systems within the schools and community
Social integration support to participate in school events and activities
Information sessions to school staff to ensure cultural awareness and understanding of the challenges newcomers face adjusting to a new academic environment
Study Buddy Initiatives
St. Albert Adult Learning Centre welcomes Melanie-Lynn Grandmont as the main contact for Sudbury Catholic District School Board. Appointments with SWIS can be scheduled at the St. Albert Adult Learning Centre location or at schools in the directories below.
Students in the PEACE program at St. Albert Adult Learning Centre are busy fulfilling orders for the Christmas season. Students learn a variety of essential skills while handcrafting and selling one of a kind gifts.
What better way to say, “You’re as sweet as honey” with these custom, handcrafted honey dippers made from quality wood such as birch, poplar and maple. Each honey dipper can take anywhere from 2- 4 hours to create.
Check out Curtis working in the shop making his first honey dipper.
About the PEACE Program:
PEACE (Personalized Experiential Alternative Caring Education) program is an alternative school for teens who have anxiety, depression and personal issues that interfere with their schooling. It is a second chance for many students, where students can have teacher support, learn techniques to overcome obstacles, and learn new skills through Peace Pens: a student-run, self sustaining business. These high-school aged students earn credits creatively, and partake in engaging alternative activities including fitness, outdoor education, and art workshops. All pens and other products in the PEACE shop are custom made and created from start to finish by students in the program. Each item has its own unique style reflective of the creator. Any item purchased will come with an insert containing a description of the program, the type of wood or acrylic used, and the name of the student who created the item.
December 11 marks the third Sunday of Advent for 2022. Together, we all await the birth of a baby boy, the light of the world, coming to transform us, so that we can transform the world. The month of December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, celebrated on December 8th. The first 24 days of December fall during the liturgical season of Advent and are represented by the colour purple. During Advent it is fitting that we celebrate the virtue of patience, for we recognize that we are patiently awaiting Jesus’ coming.
Advent Prayer
Dear Lord,
Send down Your Spirit to guide me during Advent this year. May the Holy Spirit help me journey closer to You and lift me up when I feel down and led me when I feel lost. I may stumble at times, but I know my ultimate journey is to draw closer to You and build Your kingdom here on earth–a kingdom that Jesus’s birth, life and death helped secure.
Amen.
Candle The Third Sunday of Advent represents the Shepherd’s candle and symbolizes joy.
Students in Mrs. Whalen’s computer science class at St. Charles College paired up with grade 5/6 classes at Holy Trinity this morning to participate in some Hour of Code workshops! SCC students taught the Holy Trinity students about computer science, coding, and helped them work through fun coding challenges on Scratch, Minecraft and using Lego EV3 robots. It was a great learning opportunity for everyone involved, and a wonderful way to wrap up Computer Science Education Week!
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is excited to announce that we are planning free language programs for all elementary students. These programs are designed for children in Kindergarten to Grade 8 and provide the opportunity to speak, listen, write and read any international language, while learning about the culture and heritage associated with the language. Families who choose to have their child study an international language enhance their child’s overall education. International language programs deepen student’s cultural awareness, foster pride in their heritage and strengthen their self-esteem and self-image. Heritage language programs serve to strengthen and honour the traditions present in the communities they serve, and student participants feel more included in their schools when they see their identity reflected in these programs (ILE Resource Guide 2012).
At this time, we are pleased to offer our first international language and heritage program with community partner; Società Caruso. The Italian language and heritage program will run every Saturday from January 7th to June 10th 2023, (9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.) at St. Albert Adult Learning Centre. Parents can register their children at: Register online here Italian Language & Heritage Student Registration Form K-8 (google.com)or call 705 673-3031.
We are also seeking your input to determine interest in other language programs and possible community partnerships. We are asking parents/guardians/caregivers to please complete the attached survey so we can begin to plan other language learning opportunities for students. Please find the survey link HERE. We look forward to receiving your input.
The Grade 8 Classes are celebrating Hour of Code with an old, familiar character from our youth. Dr. Seuss’ Grinch is the focus of the coding exercise today at St. Benedict as the students login, engage and code their way to saving Christmas.
A hush fell on the class, as the Grinch and his trusty, loveable dog, gave instructions for the project. Students entered code, debugged and collected points as they walked through this excellent, Christmas-themed project for Computer Science Education Week.
