A heartfelt thank you to our guests for their engaging visit, and to our incredible team of presenters for sharing how Sudbury Catholic Schools continue to inspire students through innovative, inclusive, and faith-based learning.
St. Charles Catholic Elementary School in Chelmsford hosted its annual Remembrance Day Ceremony today, in partnership with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 553. This meaningful ceremony is a tradition that has been an important part of the school community for over 20 years, honouring the sacrifices of veterans and those who continue to serve.
Each year, the ceremony not only pays tribute to all of Canada’s veterans, but also helps students deepen their understanding of the many roles and histories of service members in our community. The school continues to proudly display handmade poppies, artwork, and displays throughout the building as a visible reminder of remembrance.
This year’s ceremony was made extra special with coverage from CTV Northern Ontario‘s – Angela Gemmill. Watch the story below to witness how the St. Charles school community comes together in respect, reflection, and gratitude.
Thank you to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 553 for your ongoing commitment to our schools. Your stories and presence help our students understand why we remember, and the role we all play in building a future grounded in peace and freedom.
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board (SCDSB) was honoured to host the Holodomor National Awareness Tour (HNAT) at Sudbury Catholic Secondary Schools from November 3-6, 2025. This impactful, cross-Canada tour brought its state-of-the-art Holodomor Mobile Classroom (HMC) to students, providing an immersive educational experience focused on the Holodomor — the genocide that occurred in Ukraine between 1932 and 1933 — and inspiring reflection on the universal values of human rights, freedom, and democracy.
Through film, storytelling, survivor testimony, and interactive digital learning, Sudbury Catholic students were challenged to think critically about propaganda, disinformation, and social responsibility, while deepening their understanding of how history continues to shape today’s global landscape. The program strongly aligned with Ontario curriculum expectations and supported the development of essential 21st-century skills including critical thinking, digital literacy, and empathy.
Holodomor Mobile Classroom School Visits:
November 3 – Marymount Academy
November 4 – St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School
November 5 – St. Charles College
November 6 – Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School
“As a proud Ukrainian Canadian, I was deeply honoured to welcome the Holodomor National Awareness Tour Mobile Classroom to Sudbury Catholic Schools,” shared Morris Hucal, Director of Education for SCDSB. “This important educational initiative provided our students with a meaningful opportunity to learn about one of the most tragic and defining moments in Ukrainian history — the Holodomor — and to reflect on the enduring importance of human rights, justice, and compassion.”
About the Holodomor Mobile Classroom
The Holodomor Mobile Classroom (HMC) is a 42-foot interactive multimedia classroom on wheels, designed to bring this critical history to life for students across Canada. Inside the mobile classroom, students participated in facilitator-led sessions that included documentary films, survivor testimonies, and interactive learning activities exploring both the historical context and the modern-day relevance of the Holodomor.
Through this experience, students:
Learned about the Holodomor through digital storytelling and multimedia exhibits
Explored how historical events continue to shape today’s world
Were inspired by stories of resilience and survival
Left empowered to uphold Canadian values of freedom, justice, and democracy
At Sudbury Catholic, we remain committed to ensuring students understand the lessons of history so that such injustices are never forgotten or repeated. The visit of the Holodomor Mobile Classroom served as a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people and the vital role education plays in building empathy, understanding, and global citizenship among future generations.
For more information about the Holodomor National Awareness Tour and the Holodomor Mobile Classroom, visit www.holodomortour.ca
Wishing all our students, staff, and families a spook-tacular Halloween! Stay safe, keep warm, and enjoy every fun moment tonight as you trick-or-treat. Have a fang-tastic time, everyone!
School Highlights:
All week long our schools have been getting into the Halloween Spirit with hands-on activities, funky costumes, school-wide celebrations, pumpkin contests, and so much more. Check out some of the highlights below:
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board (SCDSB) is proud to announce that Chairperson Michael Bellmore has been appointed to the Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario (CEFO) Board of Directors.
The Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario supports and promotes Catholic education across the province through scholarships, awards, and charitable initiatives that benefit students in Catholic schools. Trustee Bellmore’s appointment is a reflection of his longstanding commitment to Catholic education, student success, and community service.
“Michael’s leadership, dedication, and deep understanding of Catholic values make him an outstanding addition to the CEFO Board,” said Morris Hucal, Director of Education. “His work has consistently demonstrated a strong belief in the power of Catholic education to inspire excellence and faith in our students.”
As a dedicated Trustee and Chair of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board and President of the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association (OCSTA), Michael Bellmore has played an instrumental role in advancing initiatives that strengthen faith-based learning and student achievement throughout the district. His new role with CEFO will allow him to contribute his perspective and experience at the provincial level.
“Catholic education has always been about more than academics,” shared SCDSB Chair Michael Bellmore. “It’s about nurturing the heart and spirit of each student. I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent our community and help ensure that all students across Ontario continue to benefit from the faith-filled education that has shaped so many lives.”
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board congratulates Michael Bellmore on this significant achievement and wish him continued success as he helps champion Catholic education across Ontario.
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board’s mission is to realize each student’s potential within an inclusive Catholic Learning Community by nurturing and developing students through mind, body, and spirit. For more information, please visit www.sudburycatholicschools.ca
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board (SCDSB) is proud to launch Amped Up Alumni, a new online series celebrating the achievements of Sudbury Catholic graduates. This initiative will feature inspiring stories from alumni across the decades who have and are making a difference in their careers, communities, and beyond.
“We are incredibly proud of our graduates and the many ways they continue to live out our Catholic values in the world,” said Director of Education, Morris Hucal. “The Amped Up Alumni series gives us the opportunity to recognize their accomplishments and inspire the next generation of students. Our goal is to showcase alumni from diverse backgrounds and pathways, highlighting the many possibilities awaiting our learners as they prepare for life after graduation.”
To bring these stories forward, the SCDSB is inviting community members to help identify alumni trailblazers. Whether in the trades, arts, sciences, sports, business, advocacy, or everyday acts of leadership and service, nominations are welcome for all graduates whose post-graduation journeys and accomplishments inspire others, highlighting the lifelong learning that lies at the heart of Sudbury Catholic Schools.
How to be Featured?
Community members are encouraged to nominate themselves or someone they know to be featured in Volume 1 of the series.
Through this campaign, the Board seeks to celebrate its Catholic roots, honour trailblazers, and amplify the voices of Sudbury Catholic alumni whose stories reflect resilience, leadership, and service.
About the Sudbury Catholic District School Board
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board serves over 7000 students across 17 schools in the Greater Sudbury area. Guided by faith and committed to excellence in education, the Board works to foster academic success, personal growth, and community engagement. For more info on Sudbury Catholic District School Board, please visit www.sudburycatholicschools.ca
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Amped Up Alumni
Sudbury Catholic District School Board is proud to launch a new series spotlighting Sudbury Catholic graduates making waves in their careers locally, nationally, and around the globe.
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.
Even a little rain couldn’t stop students at Immaculate Conception School from putting their knowledge into action for School Bus Safety Week! Thanks to the help from the school’s Student Bus Patrollers, students practiced important bus safety and evacuation procedures, learning how to stay safe while boarding, riding, and exiting the bus. A special thank you goes out to the dedicated student bus patrollers, who helped guide their younger peers and demonstrated leadership throughout the exercise.
Did you know that Immaculate is not the only school to have student bus patrollers? Earlier this year, elementary students across several Sudbury Catholic Elementary Schools, took part in Bus Patroller Training hosted by the Consortium. The training helps older students develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility as they learn how to support younger riders in following safety rules on the bus.
To learn more about this and other school safety initiatives, check out our latest Director’s Corner blog!
Today, we celebrate Early Childhood Educators’ Day and recognize the incredible Early Childhood Educators who help shape the hearts and minds of our youngest learners.
When a child is old enough to begin school, it marks a special milestone for families – and an even bigger one for the students themselves. Our ECEs play a vital role in creating welcoming, nurturing, and engaging environments that spark curiosity and support the growth of every child. Through their care, creativity, and compassion, they lay the foundation for lifelong learning and faith-filled development.
What we don’t always see are the busy classrooms, the messes, and the less-than-perfect moments – but what we always see are the smiles, the dedication, and the passion our ECEs bring to their work each day.
On behalf of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, thank you for your dedication, kindness, and the joy you bring into our Kindergarten classrooms. Your work truly makes a difference.
