What happens when Science meets Art? An infusion of beautiful colours! Ms. Visentin’s Grade 2 students at Holy Cross School had an opportunity to experiment by inflating balloons to test whether air takes up space. The children then used the balloons and acrylic paint in order to explore what happens when you mix the primary colours. Amongst the “ahs” of surprise, the results were amazing as the patches of colours melted together and peaked textures were created as students twisted the balloons and applied varying pressure to their paper.
Category: Programs
SCC student to be the face of the North American Indigenous Games
Grade 10 student Hannah Morningstar is about to be the “face of Naig”. NAIG is the North American Indigenous Games and she will be featured on posters and banners to promote the event in Toronto this summer.
Hannah will be in Toronto tomorrow to see the pictures taken last year as part of a news conference for the games. She has participated in the games in 2014 as a track and field athlete. This time, she is hoping to qualify for track or volleyball. The tryouts are taking place right now.
This semester, Hannah is taking Indigenous Studies. She beams with pride when talking about representing her country and culture. “This is such an honour” she says.
The games being held in July will bring more than four thousand athletes to Toronto.
St. Charles College students listen to the “push for change”
A number of our grade 11 students at St. Charles College attended the “Push For Change” Youth Event held at the Steelworker’s Hall this week. Our students met Joe Roberts who is pushing a shopping cart across Canada to support the end of youth homelessness. Joe shared the story of his success which our students found very compelling and inspirational. So far, Joe has walked 4800 km of his 9000 km journey from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Vancouver. This message ties into graduate expectations and the essential theme of global solidarity.
French Immersion Information Night
We would like to invite all parents interested in learning more about the French Immersion program at Sudbury Catholic Schools to an information night on Wednesday, January 18th at 6:30 pm. This session will be held at the Catholic Education Center, which is situated next to Marymount Academy at 165 A D’Youville Street in Sudbury.
Parents who are considering registering their child in the French Immersion program are encouraged to attend, as we will share important information on the program from K-12. We will be available to answer any questions that parents may have regarding support and description of the program.
We also extend the invitation to parents with students currently in the French Immersion program as we will be sharing many resources and supports that parents can use to help their child.
We will have childcare available for parents who wish to bring their children.
Leadership students at St. Charles College delivering baskets again this season
For the last few years, Holy Redeemer church has relied on the leadership students at St. Charles College to deliver baskets to those who need help at Christmas. The students load and deliver baskets of canned food items, fresh food and gifts for the children.
This past week, the students delivered those baskets. Their teacher, Mrs. Bev Belanger says “each year at this time the students ask about this initiative. They say there is nothing that brings greater joy to them than seeing the faces of those on the receiving end of these care packages.”
The parishioners create the baskets to support one hundred fifty families in the Sudbury region. Some of the canned food items in the baskets comes from the St. Charles College fall drive which saw 121 thousand cans raised for the Sudbury Food Bank this year.
Immaculate students donate to Infant Food Bank
Students in Mrs. Lotter’s Grade 2/3 class organized a “baby drive” of formula, diapers, clothing and other necessities. Many from our school community donated and the items were offered during our 4th week of Advent celebration in the gym. All donations will be brought to the Pregnancy Care Center and Infant Food Bank in Sudbury. Thanks to all for their generosity and kind spirit.
St. Charles College Alumni returns to share message of hope and inclusivity
Former graduate from St. Charles College Brock McGillis recently wrote an article for Yahoo Sports Canada about being secretly gay in a highly hyper masculine culture of hockey. The article went viral and this week he was invited to St. Charles College to share his message of hope and inclusivity.
Brock McGillis graduated from St. Charles College roughly fifteen years ago. He spoke about playing hockey in the OHL, CIS and dealing with comments that were homophobic all the while he was questioning his own sexuality.
Brock also spoke about keeping his sexuality a secret from family and friends and only recently revealed his sexual orientation to the hockey community.
Brock says the reason he has come out is to educate people. He believes that it important for people to not be bystanders but instead break the habit of using homophobic language in the halls, as a joke or in the locker room.
Brock now works mentoring minor hockey and junior aged players.
The students were very receptive to his message. They were active participants in the presentation.
Principal Patty Mardero says “the conversation solidifies what we are teaching our students about respecting diversity.”
Holy Cross students visit the Art Gallery
Mme Blais- Calloway’s 4/5 FI class and Mlle Henry’s Grade 3 FI’s at The Sudbury Art Gallery on Friday December 9th, 2016. Students explored art concepts and enjoyed every minute! We are so blessed to have such a wonderful resource for learning right here in Sudbury!
St. David School runs the Santa Shuffle
The students and staff of St. David Catholic School once again participated in the Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle and Elf Run. The students and school staff raised funds to support the run. The event assists the Salvation Army support families in need during the Christmas season and throughout the year. All pledges raised for the Santa Shuffle and Elf Run help people in our community who struggle to make ends meet. St. David School raised $634.65 for the Salvation Army.
“The Santa Shuffle is a fantastic way to support those in need during the Christmas season as well as have fun promoting healthy living with our students. Our grade 3 teacher, Terri Lynn Lepage, and other staff members organize an after school running / reading club for the months leading up to the event as a way to train and promote good health through exercise. We are appreciative of all the support and encouragement of our families – and want to thank them for their generous donations. Merry Christmas!” states Lindsay Michel, St. David School FDK teacher.