Every Child Matters: Sudbury Catholic Schools Honours Orange Shirt Day

Posted on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 by Carlee Vendramin

Staff and students throughout the Sudbury Catholic District School Board joined hundreds of others across Canada by participating in Orange Shirt Day on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

By wearing orange shirts, we recognize the harm the residential school system did to children’s sense of self-esteem and well-being and it serves as a symbol of our commitment to reconciliation. Since it began in 2013, the phrase “Every Child Matters” has been used as part of the movement to recognize the value of every child and for communities to come together.

“The Sudbury Catholic District School Board firmly believes that every child matters and as such we will continue to honour Orange Shirt Day year after year,” said Joanne Bénard, Director of Education. “We are committed to Truth and Reconciliation and we strive to find opportunities for our staff and students to come together in support of intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect.”

Holy Cross School Holds Virtual Monthly Virtue Ceremony

Posted on September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 by Carlee Vendramin

Staff and students at Holy Cross school gathered virtually yesterday for a ‘start-of-the-year’ assembly and monthly virtue ceremony.

Opt in For Busing!

Posted on August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 by Carlee Vendramin

Be sure to contact the Sudbury Student Services Consortium to opt in for busing for the 2020-2021 school year.

Contact them today at: 705.521.1234

Will you be one of June’s Contest Winners?

Posted on June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 by Carlee Vendramin

This month we are encouraging students to participate in the Daily Trivia Challenge from June 8th – June 19th,2020.

There are two category groups:
Elementary (Kindergarten to Grade 6)-Home Scavenger Hunt: Entry Form
and
Secondary (Grade 7 – Grade 12)- Skilled Trades Trivia Game : Entry Form

Each day, a trivia question or clue will be shared via social media encouraging students to record the answer or take the appropriate photo. There will be 10 days in total. Students will then submit all 10 correct answers on the appropriate Google Form on June 19th for a chance to win a prize.

Winners will be announced on social media on Monday June 22nd!

Check out some of the Earth day contest winners!

Students Participate in #SkillsAtHome Challenge Series Challenge #5 – Tinfoil Boat

Posted on June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 by Carlee Vendramin

Students in Ms. Reale’s Grade 1 class at Holy Cross School and Mrs. Dupuis Grade 5/6 at St. Francis School joined the fun by entering the #SkillsAtHome Challenge #5. Challengers were to create a boat out of ordinary household Tin Foil that could hold as many coins as possible!

The Challenger’s submission posts were to include:
• Picture of blueprint design
• Picture of total weight held
• Video of boat in water with coins being placed in.

The skills reinforcement in this activity were; design & planning, communication, creativity and attention to detail while showcasing the skilled trades of a Marine Engine Technician and an Ironworker Generalist.

Check out the entries below!

Video Submissions

We’re proud to announce the launch of the 2020 Summer Camp Online Program!

Posted on June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 by Carlee Vendramin

Are you excited for summer? We are! We are happy to announce the SCDSB 2020 Summer Camp expanded online program. Please click the link and fill in a survey for each of your children you would like to take part in the opportunity. You will need to commit to be part of the program for 3 weeks: two hours a day. July 6-24th, 9am to 11am.

Our expanded online learning includes K-8 online classes, K-8 ELL classes (for our newcomers) and Indigenous Learning.

Sign up quickly to secure your spot as spaces are limited: SIGN UP HERE!

Sign up by June 12th as we will start notifying people they are part of our awesome summer program! (be sure to leave your email so we can connect with you!)

Calling all and educators: We are very pleased to invite you to our Virtual Parent Engagement Series!

Posted on May 8, 2020May 11, 2020 by Carlee Vendramin

Every week throughout the month of May, join virtual learning/information sessions as we create an online community of support for parents and educators. Sessions include Internet Safety, Supporting Students Through the COVID-19 Pandemic, Google Classroom: The Parent Connection, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Learning About the Dangers of Human Trafficking, French as a Second Language Supports, Reading supports through Lexia, and Reading and Writing!

Sessions will take place each week in May from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. virtually on Zoom. Don’t miss out! Register now at the following LINK.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

SCDSB Learn@Home Site for Parents and Students

Posted on April 6, 2020April 7, 2020 by Carlee Vendramin

Please view the following link which contains resources designed to help support and to compliment what teachers have planned as we move to a distance learning approach.

SCDSB Learn@Home Site

Sudbury Catholic Schools Help Make Winters a Little Warmer!

Posted on November 11, 2019November 20, 2019 by Carlee Vendramin

The Student Senate at the Sudbury Catholic District School Board has helped make winter a little warmer for our community! Throughout the month of October, the Student Senate spearheaded a campaign to collect gently used winter coats in all sizes. The Senate, which is comprised of 15 secondary students, also encouraged other schools to participate in this initiative.

Together, Sudbury Catholic Schools collected 574 coats and winter accessories, surpassing last year’s number of 200 coats and winter accessories. Working with Derek Cashmore of Cooper Equipment Rentals, the coats will be donated to those in need throughout the Greater Sudbury community.

“The Student Senate are seen as leaders and innovators not only in their schools but across the Sudbury Catholic District School Board,” said Amanda Barry, Teacher Facilitator of the Student Senate. “They are truly difference makers and I am honoured to work alongside them year after year.”

“It was amazing to see our schools all come together and support such a wonderful cause,” said Ryan Scarpellini, Student Trustee and member of the Student Senate. “We are excited to continue to grow the campaign year after year and continue to make a difference in our community.”