At St. John Catholic Elementary School, their activities for Franco-Fun day were spread over a three day period. On March 19th, their French Immersion FDK program created beautiful Franco-Ontarian flags and proudly waved them to show how lucky they are to learn a second language!
On March 20th, the school started off our morning announcements with music from the Franco-Ontarian group SWING followed by a few fun and interesting facts about the French language and culture across the world. The grade 1 & 2 French Immersion, grade 1 English and grade 5/6 English classes then had the opportunity to go out snowshoeing, led by Bradley Blackwell from the Killarney Centre’s outreach program. Through this activity, the younger students were able to learn about animals and their habitat. The older students were able to better understand the purpose of snowshoes and how important is was for French Settlers to build and maintain a friendship with the First Nation’s people if they were to survive when they arrived to this new land we now call Canada. Students were also encouraged to greet each other in the hallway in French throughout the day. Quelle belle journée!
On March 21st, all students at St. John School were given a button or tattoo that allowed them to show their support for French learning within the school community. They also attended a magic show in the gym with one of their own supply teachers, The Amazing René! The children and staff alike enjoyed the bilingual presentation and actively took part in the show. Vive la francophonie!
Category: Programs
Franco-Fun at St. Francis
As part of St. Francis Catholic Elementary School’s Franco-Fun celebrations, students in teacher Angele Lachance’s French Immersion full-day kindergarten class proudly donned their green and white crowns. Pictured are Kenadie Bayard and Sophia Legendre.
St. James Community, Care and Culture Club Supports Fellow Student
The students at St. James Catholic Elementary School demonstrated the Catholic virtue of compassion recently. Logan Lariviere, a low vision student, travelled to Ottawa to be fitted for his new technological glasses. The “Community, Care and Culture” club choose to sell candy grams for Valentine’s Day and have a coin collection to help Logan and his parents purchase his much needed and expensive glasses. The whole school gave generously and, during our Olympic spirit day, Logan was presented with a cheque by teacher Tammy Lanci.
St. Charles Elementary Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day by Wearing Green!
Staff and students alike showed their Irish and school spirit by wearing green on Monday, March 17th for St. Patrick’s Day.
Celebrating a Hundred Days at St. Andrew
Students in the primary wing of St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School had a full day of 100 day activities on February 10th. The students in teacher Shannon. Meyer’s SK/1 class created self portraits of themselves as 100 year olds. Pictured is Mason Walker from SK with his self portrait.
St. Charles College Takes the Title at the Fourth Annual Sudbury Catholic Winter Adventure Race
This is the fourth year that the Winter Adventure Race has been held at the Killarney Shebanoning Outdoor Environment Education Centre (K.S.O.E.E.C).
St. Charles College competed againstt the other board high schools – St. Benedict’s, Bishop Alexander and Marymount to take the title.
The three part race consists of running, target shooting and an orienteering exercise.
The group won the race in 1 hour and 13 minutes. They were 6 minutes ahead of the next team to cross the finish line.
Full Day Kindergarten Information and Registration Sessions to be Held on Tuesday, January 14, 2014
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board will be holding its Full Day Kindergarten Information and Registration sessions on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, beginning at 6:00 p.m. These Information sessions are available for parents wanting to register their child(ren) for school beginning September 2014 (For children turning 4 years of age on or before December 31, 2014). Both regular (English) and French Immersion programming is available.
The SCDSB encourages all parents looking to give your child a head-start in life -in a high-tech learning environment, focusing on family values, social skills, and having fun -to come check out their local Catholic elementary school. “Our dedicated and hard-working staff will be on hand to answer questions, meet the students, and take you on a tour of the classrooms and school.”
If you are unable to make the Information session, please call the school and speak to staff about setting up an appointment for registration on a different day as registrations are always ongoing.
For more information about our kindergarten programs visit www.scdsb.edu.on.ca/schools/kindergarten/. For more information about Sudbury Catholic Schools, please contact the Board Office at (705)673-5620, “Like” us on Facebook at Sudbury Catholic Schools, or follow us on Twitter at SCDSB.
Holy Cross Students Connecting with Ryan Hreljac
On Tuesday, November 19th, the students in teacher Shanna Whalen’s Grade 2/3 class, Eva Scola’s class at Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School, engaged in a Skype session with Ryan Hreljac, the founder of Ryan’s Well. The students are part of the School Challenge that is organized by the foundation. Their goal is to raise money to help build a well, as well as latrines, for Haiti. After watching the Ryan’s Well documentary, and learning about Ryan’s amazing dedication toward bringing clean water to Africa, the students were very excited to have the chance to talk to Ryan through Skype. They had the opportunity to ask Ryan whatever questions they wanted during the half hour session. One student, Mia Maurice, asked if she could ask Santa for money for the well. It was clear by his expression and response, that he was touched by this selfless act. Ryan was very supportive of the students, and encouraged them to choose a cause that they are passionate about, and try to make a difference. He does not consider himself to be a hero, but we do, and we are looking forward help create justice as well.
A photo taken of Ryan shortly after our Skype session.
A ‘Different” Movember at Holy Cross
During the month of November, several of Holy Cross teacher Tania Fay’s grade 2 students asked why they were seeing so many men with moustaches, and what the term Movember meant. Fay thought this would be a great learning opportunity for her students to discuss the importance of community initiatives. As the school often has different fundraisers throughout the year, several for cancer organizations, the class talked about how important it is to makes those in their own community happy by always trying to be supportive however they can. This discussion led to their own Movember initiative. Fay asked students in the grade three class to help the grade two students write stories about how they all suddenly grew moustaches. On Thursday, November 28, the two classes got together and shared their stories with each other – all while touting their own Movember ‘staches. “It was a great teaching opportunity that I couldn’t pass up,” explained Fay. “Our students are so observant of the world around them – and when they began noticing many moustaches sprouting on their dads’ faces, we were able to turn that into a fun discussion, a peer-to peer learning moment and a great way to show them the important of giving back and supporting one’s own community!”