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Bishop Alexander Carter School’s BEST Program Welcomes NHL Hall of Famer for Special Presentation

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Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School’s Bishop Elite Sports Training (BEST) Program continues to provide students with unparalleled opportunities to grow as athletes and leaders. As part of the program’s commitment to holistic athlete development, students participated in a special Zoom presentation on the importance of multi-sport participation and its benefits for both physical and mental health on March 26.

The event featured NHL Hall of Famer Eric Lindros as a guest speaker, sharing his insights and experiences with student-athletes. Lindros, known for his outstanding career in professional hockey, discussed how engaging in multiple sports can enhance athletic performance, prevent burnout, and promote overall well-being.

The BEST Program is designed to help student-athletes achieve excellence in academics, leadership, and sports. Key benefits of the program include:

  • Enhanced skill development in athletics
  • National and international connections within the sporting community
  • Academic accommodations to support the unique demands of elite student-athletes
  • Leadership training to foster self-confidence, perseverance, resilience, and communication
  • SAT preparation for student-athletes pursuing post-secondary opportunities
  • A cross-curricular approach promoting sports and a healthy lifestyle

“At Bishop Alexander Carter, we strive to provide our student-athletes with experiences that inspire and prepare them for success in all aspects of life,” said principal, Karl Dreger. “Having a legendary athlete like Eric Lindros speak to our students about multi-sport participation is an incredible opportunity to reinforce the values of versatility, resilience, and overall well-being.”

For more information about the BEST Program, please contact Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School at 705.969.2212 or visit https://baccss.sudburycatholicschools.ca/.

Make a Difference: Apply to be a Student Trustee!

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Are you passionate about shaping the future of your school? Do you have innovative ideas and a strong commitment to representing your fellow students? If so, we invite you to apply to become the next Student Trustee of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board!

As the Student Trustee, you will serve as the voice of your peers, advocating for their needs and concerns within our school board. This is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in our system and contribute to the policies and initiatives that directly impact students’ lives.

2025 Student Trustee Poster

Responsibilities:

  1. Attend and actively participate in school board meetings, providing input and perspective from the student body.
  2. Collaborate with school administrators, educators, Board staff, student senate members, and fellow trustees to develop and implement initiatives that enhance the educational experience for all students.
  3. Act as a liaison between students and the school board, ensuring that student voices are heard and considered in decision-making processes.
  4. Represent the school at various events and functions, including community meetings and conferences.

Qualifications:

  1. Currently enrolled as a secondary student in our school board.
  2. Demonstrated leadership abilities and a strong commitment to serving the student community.
  3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  4. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  5. A genuine interest in education and a willingness to learn about school board governance.

If you’re ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application for the Student Trustee position. The 2025 Student Trustee Application Package can be found below and must be submitted by March 26, 2025.

The successful applicant will be appointed by the school board and will serve for the period of August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2027.

Becoming the Student Trustee is a unique chance to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the future direction of our school. We look forward to receiving your applications and welcoming a dedicated and passionate student leader to our team.

How to Apply?

Step #1: Ensure you meet the criteria for becoming a student trustee.

G60 Student Trustee of the Board

Step #2: Fill out and return the application form below by March 26, 2025. Complete the application package and email it to Tracey Adams (tracey.adams@sudburycatholicschools.ca).

2025-2027 Student Trustee Application Package

Step #3: Submit Personal Profile questions to APPLY TO BE STUDENT TRUSTEE.

*Please note: Students must be signed into their SCDSB Student Google Account.

Personal Profile Questions

Step #4: Have your principal and guardian complete the following forms: 

  • Principal’s Letter of Reference 
  • Parent or Guardian Consent Form 

*Please note: both these forms can be found within the application package.

Questions:

If you have any questions about the application process or the role of Student Trustee, please don’t hesitate to contact your school Principal or Tracey Adams at the Sudbury Catholic District School Board office at (705)-673-5620 ext. 253 or email tracey.adams@sudburycatholicschools.ca

Bishop Alexander Carter Student Honoured at Laurentian University’s President’s Reception

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The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School student Cameron O’Daiskey, who was invited to Laurentian University’s prestigious President’s Reception for High Achievers this year.

This past February, Cameron was among only 56 students selected to attend this event, which featured a special brunch and reception with Laurentian’s President, Deans, and representatives. During the event, she had the honour of meeting Dr. Lynn Wells, President and Vice-Chancellor of Laurentian University, as well as Dr. Joy Gray-Monroe, Dean of Science, Engineering, and Architecture.

As a testament to her academic excellence and dedication, Cameron has officially accepted her offer to join Laurentian’s Mining Engineering program this fall.

Reflecting on her journey, Cameron shared:
“My time at Bishop Alexander Carter CSS has been nothing short of amazing. I have worked to maintain a 95+ average while focusing on math and science. This work ethic has hopefully prepared me for the next step in my journey as I enter the Mine Engineering program at Laurentian University. The teachers at Bishop Alexander Carter CSS have been incredibly supportive, both academically and through extracurriculars, allowing me to thrive as both a student and an athlete, competing on over 12 teams each year. As I enter Mine Engineering, I am excited to apply my passion for problem-solving and I am also excited to continue my journey right here in Sudbury, a city known for its mining excellence. Bishop Alexander Carter CSS has given me the foundation to chase my dreams, and I couldn’t be more grateful.”

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board congratulates Cameron on this remarkable accomplishment and wishes her continued success as she begins this exciting new chapter at Laurentian University.

Secondary Open House Events 2025

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Join Sudbury Catholic Schools at our upcoming 7-12 School Open House Events!

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board invites students heading into Grades 7-12 and their families to attend our upcoming Open House Events. Participants will have the opportunity to meet teachers and staff, speak with current students, tour our modern school facilities, and explore the wide range of programs and opportunities available. Please contact the appropriate school for more information about open houses and for questions about registering for school.

View List of Schools

Upcoming Open Houses

  • St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School: Thursday, January 9, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Marymount Academy: Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • St. Charles College: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Pre-Register for School

Register now for the 2025/26 School Year on our easy online registration platform. Please contact the appropriate school for questions about registering for school.

Edsemblie – Online Registration Platform

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Pedal Power: Bishop Alexander Carter Students Participate in Bike to School Challenge

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Bishop Alexander Carter students participated in the Bike to School Challenge. The goal was to promote active travel and eco-friendly transportation methods. Students who took their bikes to school every day last week were entered in a draw for random prize packs. The winners of this challenge are Treightyn Derry, Cole Lepine-Beddows, Landon Punkkinen, Cayden McHugh, and Nathaniel Berg (missing from photo).

Greening the Stage: Bishop Alexander Carter Students Transform Sudbury Theatre Centre’s Patio Space

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The Sudbury Theatre Centre (STC) has always been a hub of creativity and community engagement. Now, thanks to the efforts of Bishop Alexander Carter’s Grade 11 and 12 Agriculture Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) and Green Industries class, its patio space has received a stunning makeover.

In collaboration with YES Theatre, the students took on the challenge of beautifying and reviving the patio space at STC. This project is one of YES Theatre’s first out-of-classroom projects of the year, and the results are nothing short of spectacular.

Armed with enthusiasm, creativity, and passion, our students got to work. Drawing on their knowledge of agriculture and green industries, they carefully planned and executed the transformation of the patio space.

And the results speak for themselves. The patio space has been transformed into a vibrant and welcoming area. With added lush greenery, colourful flowers, and comfortable seating, the space is now an inviting oasis for members alike. The Agriculture SHSM and Green Industries class can be proud of their contribution to enhancing the beauty and functionality of STC’s outdoor space.

Projects like these not only provide students with valuable hands-on experience but also allow them to make a meaningful impact in their community. The revitalized patio space at STC is a testament to the power of teamwork, creativity, and a shared vision for creating welcoming community spaces. 

The Sudbury Theatre Centre (STC) has always been a hub of creativity and community engagement, and now, thanks to the efforts of Bishop Alexander Carter’s Grade 11 and 12 Agriculture Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) and Green Industries class, their patio space has received a stunning makeover.

In collaboration with YES Theatre, the students took on the challenge of beautifying and reviving the patio space at STC. This project is one of YES Theatre’s first out-of-classroom projects of the year, and the results are nothing short of spectacular.

Armed with enthusiasm, creativity, and passion our students got to work. Drawing on their knowledge of agriculture and green industries, they carefully planned and executed the transformation of the patio space.

And the results speak for themselves. The patio space has been transformed into a vibrant and welcoming area. With added lush greenery, colourful flowers, and comfortable seating, the space is now an inviting oasis for members alike. The Agriculture SHSM and Green Industries class can be proud of their contribution to enhancing the beauty and functionality of STC’s outdoor space.

Projects like these not only provide students with valuable hands-on experience but also allow them to make a meaningful impact in their community. The revitalized patio space at STC is a testament to the power of teamwork, creativity, and a shared vision for a better tomorrow.

2022-23 Director’s Annual Report

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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!

‘Together We Lead’ – First Blog of the 2023-24 School Year

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The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is delighted to share the first blog of the 2023-24 school year, “Together We Lead.”

This blog is a celebration of the remarkable stories and experiences that unfolded throughout our community during the past two months. In this edition, you’ll find inspiring accounts of collaboration, leadership, and dedication from students, teachers, staff, and community partners.

Highlights from September include: 

  • Honouring Terry Fox – Features stories from St. Paul, Pius XII, St. Francis, and Holy Trinity.
  • Marymount Academy’s Fundraiser for NOFCC
  • Franco-Ontarian Day Celebrations – Features stories from St. Charles, St. James, and Immaculate Conception.
  • National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Initiatives – Features stories from St. Charles College, St. Albert, and St. Anne.

Highlights from October include: 

  • Learning Disabilities Awareness Month – Features Holy Cross Raising the Flag with the Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury at James Jerome Field.
  • International Day of the Girl – Features Grade 7 and 8 students at Skill’s Ontario’s Women in Trades Conference.
  • Jill of All Trades Event – Features Secondary Schools and SCDSB Scholarship Winners.
  • International Heritage and Language Classes at St. Albert

We invite you to read the full blog, where the incredible stories of leadership, collaboration, and community spirit come to life.

Click Here To Read Blog!

Director’s Corner – Together We Lead

Bishop Alexander Carter CSS Student Emily Rogers Paves the Way in Trades

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Emily Rogers, a Grade 12 student at Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School in Hanmer, has expressed an interest in exploring a future in the skilled trades. Throughout the summer, she worked in at B & D Manufacturing, where she learned how to operate a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine and drill mills. She also learned about boring bar replacement, filing and dialing, as well as packaging, receiving and quality control.  

Recently, Emily participated in the Jill of All Trades initiative at Cambrian College.  This full-day event was filled with exciting, real application activities and featured plenty of hands-on learning guided by faculty in Cambrian’s technology program. Jill of All Trades is designed to foster an appreciation for skilled trades and help young women gain an understanding of the opportunities that are available to them.  

Emily Rogers has been exploring a career in skilled trades for the past five years, and has learned more about plumbing, carpentry and construction, automotive, fabrication, and tech design.  She is also a part of the Manufacturing Specialist High Skilled Major (SHSM) program offered at Bishop Alexander Carter CSS. 

“Bishop builds an amazing program for going into the trades. I feel like I am ready for college, because without these programs I wouldn’t have been exposed to these trades. It gave me the courage to apply for a skilled trade program,” said Emily Rogers.

Mr. Remillard, one of the SHSM teachers at Bishop Alexander Carter CSS spoke highly of Emily’s knowledge in the courses she has completed. “Emily is well rounded and has taken a variety of courses to help build her knowledge in a variety of areas.  She has been exposed to AutoCAD planning, oxy acetylene welding and cutting, MIG welding, fitting, plasma cutting, metal prep and painting”.

The staff at Bishop Alexander Carter CSS are excited to see what the future holds for Emily and all our students in Grade 12 that are exploring their future in both post-secondary school and the workplace.  Through guidance from teachers and support staff at Bishop Alexander Carter CSS, the Grade 12 students are prepared for the next step in their life journey.

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