Even though the leaves outside are showing their fall colours, our schools have been keeping it green by taking part in environmental lessons with Re-Greening Sudbury!

Grade 5 students at Pius XII Catholic Elementary School were among the most recent learners to take part in these important presentations, learning about Sudbury’s history of environmental restoration and the importance of caring for our planet.

Thank you to the City of Greater Sudbury and the professionals at Re-Greening Sudbury for visiting our classes and teaching students about the positive and negative impacts of human activity on habitats, communities, and society. Through engaging, hands-on activities, students are gaining valuable insight into how their actions can make a difference for the environment.

To learn more about Re-Greening Sudbury presentations, visit the City of Greater Sudbury’s Website.

During the third week of October, we recognize School Bus Safety Week and take time to thank our bus drivers and local transportation partners for their ongoing commitment to student safety.

School Bus Safety Info for Riders

Parents and guardians can help reinforce school bus safety by reminding children to keep a safe distance from the bus and to ensure that they and the driver can see each other at all times. Take a moment to review the bus safety tips and resources below with your family to help ensure a safe journey for you and your loved ones.

Bus Safety Videos for Kids – Sudbury Consortium

At Sudbury Catholic District School Board, many of our students begin and end their school days with a bus ride. We all play a role in ensuring safe roads for school buses and the students they transport. If you’re a motorist, please play your part in keeping our students safe while riding the bus:

RED FLASHING LIGHTS = NO PASSING

When you see a stopped bus with red flashing lights, remember to stop. This signals that students might be crossing the road.

FLASHING OVERHEAD AMBER LIGHTS = BUS IS SLOWING DOWN

If you spot flashing amber lights, it means the bus is slowing down to make a stop. Slow down, prepare to stop, and watch for students crossing the road.

Learn more about School Bus Safety.

Bus Safety Resources:

School Bus Safety – Ontario.ca

Pedestrian Safety – Ontario.ca

School Bus Safety Tips & Laws – Ontario.ca

“The School Bus is Here!” eBook – Ontario.ca

Student Safety – Leuschen Transportation

Traffic Safety – GSPS

Happy Thanksgiving from the Sudbury Catholic District School Board.

This Thanksgiving, we are filled with heartfelt gratitude for our incredible Sudbury Catholic community — our students, families staff, and parish partners who inspire us each day through their faith, kindness, and compassion. This Thanksgiving, may we continue to open our hearts in gratitude, show kindness to others, and share our blessings generously.

As we gather to celebrate this special holiday, we give thanks for the many blessings within our schools and communities. Prayer offers us a beautiful opportunity to express our Catholic faith and reflect on the gifts we’ve been given.

Please join us in a special Thanksgiving Prayer for our community as we wish you and your loved ones a holiday filled with joy, peace, and thankfulness.

Loving God,

As we gather in gratitude this Thanksgiving, we thank You for the many blessings You have placed in our lives and within our Sudbury Catholic School community.

We are grateful for our students and their bright spirits, for the dedication of our educators and staff, for the support of our families and parishes, and for the partnerships that strengthen our schools.

In this season of thankfulness, we remember those who are in need—those who may be facing challenges, loneliness, or hardship. May they feel Your love through the kindness and generosity of others.

Help us to carry a spirit of gratitude and service in all that we do, recognizing Your presence in our daily lives and in the people around us.

May this Thanksgiving fill our hearts with peace, joy, and a renewed sense of community and faith.

Amen.

Students in the Hospitality and Tourism program at St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School recently hosted their annual Friendsgiving event, where they prepared and served a full Thanksgiving meal for clients from the March of Dimes. We are pleased to share that once again, this event was a resounding success!

Thank you to all students and staff who took part in the event, and to Hospitality and Tourism teacher Mike Sipos for organizing this meaningful endeavour for another year.

March of Dimes Canada is a national charity dedicated to championing equity, empowering ability, and creating real change that helps people with disabilities in Sudbury and across the country unlock the richness of their lives.

This annual tradition provides St. Benedict students with a hands-on opportunity to showcase their culinary skills, foster community connections, and celebrate Thanksgiving with a spirit of gratitude. The event allowed students and guests to come together over a shared meal , strengthening relationships and spreading joy during the Thanksgiving season.

St. Benedict School Shared:

“We are thrilled to provide our students with real-world experiences in hospitality while connecting with members of our community. Friendsgiving is about more than food—it’s about gratitude, collaboration, and celebrating the bonds that make our community strong.”

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board would like to extend its thanks to the March of Dimes organization for partnering with our students and supporting meaningful opportunities that highlight both community service and student learning.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Today, on International Teachers’ Day, we celebrate the incredible role teachers play in our organization. Every day, our teachers help students explore new ideas, develop skills, and discover their passions; constantly shaping the young minds of tomorrow. 

Being able to teach is a special gift. It takes a kindhearted and dedicated individual to not only share knowledge, but to inspire confidence, nurture curiosity, and encourage growth. Teachers light the spark that leads students to dream big and work hard to achieve their goals. 

In the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, our teachers have an additional and very special calling. Catholic teachers are not only educators, but also faith leaders, community builders, and moral role models within our schools and the broader Catholic community. They are called to integrate faith into all aspects of learning, not just in religion class, but across every subject and every interaction. They serve as witnesses to Gospel values such as compassion, forgiveness, integrity, and service, helping students grow in both their knowledge and their personal relationship with God.

When you see an engineer, a nurse, a talented musician, a skilled electrician, or any professional who has found their calling, remember that a teacher was there at the beginning of that journey. Behind every success story, there is a teacher who believed, supported, and guided along the way. 

On behalf of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, thank you to all of our teachers. Your passion, dedication, and care are shaping not just students, but the future. 

Happy International Teachers’ Day!