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Category: Kindergarten

Growing Young Minds in the Great Outdoors: Outdoor Learning in Kindergarten

Posted on by Erin Kendall

Did you know that outdoor learning is a game-changer for young children? At Sudbury Catholic Schools we believe in providing students with meaningful experiences that foster both learning and well-being. Our kindergarten students at St. David recently had an exciting opportunity to take their classroom outdoors, exploring nature while developing essential physical literacy skills.

Led by Mr. Atkinson, this engaging outdoor activity encouraged students to connect with the environment, stay active, and develop important skills such as creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. Research shows that hands-on learning in natural settings enhances cognitive development, promotes physical health, and nurtures a lifelong appreciation for the world around us.

We extend our gratitude to our dedicated teachers for making learning both fun and enriching. Through outdoor exploration, we are shaping curious, confident, and resilient learners—one adventure at a time!

Sudbury Catholic Schools is proud to support innovative learning experiences that inspire young minds. Stay tuned for more exciting initiatives that help our students learn, grow and thrive!

Kindergarten Registration Night on January 23, 2025

Posted on by Erin Kendall

Ready, Set, Shine!

It’s Kindergarten Time! The Sudbury Catholic District School Board invites families with children entering Kindergarten during the 2025/2026 school year to participate in the Kindergarten Registration Night on Thursday, January 23 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

This is a drop-in event, where you can explore everything you need to know about starting kindergarten for your child. Meet our friendly staff, learn about our programs, and see why the Sudbury Catholic District School Board is the perfect place for your little one to grow and thrive.

We can’t wait to welcome you and your future student!

Please Note: If parents are unable to make the Board registration night, the Sudbury Catholic District School Board welcomes families to contact their closest Catholic Elementary School to register and ask questions.

Kindergarten Registration Night

Both English and French Immersion Kindergarten programs are available at Sudbury Catholic Elementary Schools for children turning four on or before December 31, 2025. Parents can register children at the following 12 schools:

SchoolProgramsAddressPhone
St. AnneEnglish
French Immersion		4500 St. Michel St.
Hanmer, ON P3P 1M8		705.969.2101
St. Charles SchoolEnglish
French Immersion		26 Charlotte St.
Chelmsford, ON P0M 1L0		705.855.4955
St. David SchoolEnglish549 Frood Road
Sudbury, ON P3C 5A2		705.674.4096
St. Francis English
French Immersion		691 Lilac St.
Sudbury, ON P3E 4E2		705.674.0701
Holy CrossEnglish
French Immersion		2997 Algonquin Road
Sudbury, ON P3E 4X5		705.586.3686
Holy Trinity English
French Immersion		1945 Hawthorne St.
Sudbury, ON P3A 0C1		705.470.5123
Immaculate ConceptionEnglish
French Immersion		1748 Pierre St.
Val Caron, ON P3N 1C5		705.897.4483
St. JamesEnglish
French Immersion		280 Anderson Dr.
Lively, ON P3Y 1M8		705.692.3974
St. JohnEnglish
French Immersion		181 William St.
Garson, ON P3L 1T7		705.693.2213
St. JosephEnglish8 St. Paul St.
Killarney, ON P0M 2A0		705.287.2712
St. PaulEnglish
French Immersion		1 Edward Avenue North
Coniston, ON P0M 1M0		705.694.4482
Pius XIIEnglish44 Third Avenue
Sudbury, ON P3B 3P8		705.566.6080

Learn more about Kindergarten

For more information about the Kindergarten program at the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, please go to Kindergarten Program, or call your local school. 

Kindergarten Program

Pre-Register for School

Register now for the 2024-25 School Year on our online registration platform. Please contact the appropriate elementary school for questions related to Kindergarten Registration Night and registering for Kindergarten.

Edsemblie – Online Registration Platform

Sudbury Catholic Hosts Outdoor Play Session for New Kindergarten Families

Posted on by Erin Kendall

Sudbury Catholic Schools hosted a Family Outdoor Play session at Holy Trinity Catholic School on June 13, 2024. New Kindergarten students (beginning school in September 2024) and their families had the opportunity to immerse themselves in hands-on, outdoor experiences that they can bring to their own back yard this summer. The evening was a fun way to foster curiosity and connection with the natural world.  From exploring the flow of water to building ramps and runs, it was an evening of fun and learning in the great outdoors!

Small Hands, Big Impact: Pius XII Students Celebrate Earth Day with Schoolyard Cleanup

Posted on by Erin Kendall

In honour of Earth Day, students at Pius XII, including those in the Full-Day Kindergarten program, are participating by picking up garbage in their schoolyard. Students wore protective gloves and disposed of the collected trash with the help of our educators. This initiative reminds us that no matter how small we are, we can make a big difference in protecting the environment by working together. By participating in such activities, we nurture meaningful lessons and discussions about the importance of sustainability and conserving natural resources for future learners. 

Today, as we celebrate our beautiful planet, we reflect on how we can protect and preserve it for future generations. Every action counts, from reducing energy consumption, recycling, planting trees, cleaning our local neighbourhoods, or spending more time outdoors.

Thank you to Pius XII for nurturing an insightful lesson that will support their school community’s efforts to keep the planet clean and beautiful. 

Predicting Spring: Groundhog Day Festivities in Kindergarten Classes

Posted on by Erin Kendall

February 2nd is Groundhog Day! Some of our schools participated in activities this week to forecast what would happen.

At Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School, Mrs. Yasko, Mr. Vicedomini, Ms. Julie, and Ms. Tamara’s Kindergarten class participated in an art activity where they constructed groundhogs while drafting their predictions on whether or not the groundhog would see his shadow.

Meanwhile, Miss Martel and Mrs. Meunier’s classes at Immaculate Conception School had a blast with a week full of Groundhog Day activities! Students enjoyed a Groundhog-themed pancake breakfast and crafted a prediction graph, “Will the Groundhog See His Shadow?” Most students predicted he would!

After much anticipation, the results are in – the groundhog did not see his shadow, which means spring is on its way early this year! Thank you to our schools for sharing their activities. We are excited to welcome spring with open arms!

2022-23 Director’s Annual Report

Posted on by Erin Kendall

We are very pleased to present the Director of Education’s Annual Report for the 2022-2023 school year. 

We thank our Board of Trustees, Senior Administration, staff, students, families, volunteers, community partners, and our parishes for their continued support and commitment to Sudbury Catholic. Together we are providing a caring, progressive, high quality Catholic school system that is nurturing our students – mind, body, and spirit.

Click here to read our 2022-23 report!

Step into the Classroom with SCDSB’s Welcome to Kindergarten Nights

Posted on by Erin Kendall

Sudbury Catholic Schools are holding in-person Welcome to Kindergarten Nights. We’re thrilled to offer an in-person experience where you and your child can explore our schools, meet our dedicated Kindergarten Team, and participate in fun classroom activities. This event is not only an opportunity for your child and family to become familiar with their new school, but also a chance for us to warmly welcome you and your family to our SCDSB family. No matter if you’ve already registered or not, we invite you to attend and look forward to seeing you soon!

Attend a Welcome to Kindergarten Night

Below is a list of all the dates and details available for upcoming Welcome to Kindergarten nights at Sudbury Catholic Schools. Please contact the appropriate school for more information and to register.

SchoolDateTime
St. AnneWednesday, May 17, 20236:00 – 7:00 p.m.
St. Charles SchoolWednesday, May 3, 20235:00-6:30 p.m.
St. David SchoolMonday, June 26, 20231:00 p.m.
St. Francis Thursday, June 8, 20235:00 – 6:00 PM
Holy CrossWednesday, May 31, 20235:00 – 6:30 PM
Holy Trinity Wednesday, June 7, 20235:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Immaculate ConceptionThursday, May 18, 20234:30-6:30 PM
St. JamesFriday, June 2, 2023
St. JohnThursday, May 4, 202311:00-12:00 PM
St. JosephN/AN/A
St. MarkN/AN/A
St. PaulWednesday, May 3, 20234:30-5:30 PM
Pius XIITuesday, May 23, 2023 4:00 – 6:00 PM

View our Kindergarten Program Brochure 

Sudbury Catholic Schools Hosts Transition to School Event!

Posted on by Carlee Vendramin

Sudbury Catholic wants to help families prepare for the next step of learning in a supportive program about transitioning to school!  

Sudbury Catholic District School Board is excited to announce our upcoming virtual event “Transition to School,” designed to provide the support students need to take the next step in their learning journey!

From August 29-31st, students and families are invited to attend live, online presentations from various Sudbury Catholic teachers to help them prepare for a new chapter this fall. Each session will run twice throughout Aug 29-31. See below for session dates/times and click here to attend!

Additional Event Information

Kindergarten, Primary, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior teachers will cover essential topics during this event. By attending, you will learn what to expect as a new student, know what to do if you want to speak with a resource or guidance teacher, learn who the key people you should connect with and so much more! Sessions will also deliver simple strategies to help ease anxiety and teach essential organization skills to help support student success. 

“Getting ready to take the next step in any learning journey can be scary. Whether it’s the first day of kindergarten or the first day of grade 12, the transition to a new grade level should be smooth and worry-free. Because every child’s journey is unique, each presentation will focus on how to help students in that grade level prepare for Sept, so they can reach their full potential at school.” – Jennifer Connelly, St. Francis Principal 

No sign up required!

Students and parents can join teachers live on Aug 29-31, to help them prepare for school in September. To join the event, click the button below!

JOIN THIS EVENT!

An Education That Inspires: Register Now for the 2022-2023 School Year!

Posted on by Carlee Vendramin

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board invites parents and students in all grades to register with Sudbury Catholic Schools for the 2022-2023 school year!

Parents can register their children for Kindergarten (for children turning 4 years of age on or before December 31, 2022). There are both regular and French Immersion programs available. For a full list of English Catholic elementary schools, please go to the following link. 

Parents and students are also invited to register for secondary schools. All of our secondary schools offer grade 7 to 12 programming in both Regular and French Immersion. For a full list of English Catholic secondary schools, please go to the following link. 

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board offers Catholic education to 6200 students in 18 schools across Greater Sudbury. With a strong foundation based on the Catholic faith and traditions, all schools offer a comprehensive range of programs and services with a commitment to excellence in learning for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Sudbury Catholic Schools provide inclusive, caring and innovative learning environments that promote student growth and well-being. The Board has a strong focus on the arts, athletics, academics and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math), established community partnerships, an active Parent Involvement Committee, and a growing International Education Program. 

For more information about the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, including how to register, please click the button below!

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