During Catholic Education Week at St. John Catholic Elementary School, Mrs. Gionet’s grade 1/2 class enjoyed listening to the book “The Tiny Seed” before having the opportunity to plant some flowers and vegetables with trustee Nancy Deni.
Category: Schools
Joining Together As One
Students from St. Andrew, St. Bernadette and St. St. Raphael Catholic Elementary Schools came together in prayer to celebrate Catholic Youth Day at St. Andrew the Apostle Church.
The three schools will form Holy Trinity Catholic School in the fall. This is the first time all three student bodies came together in the church to celebrate the Eucharist. Students at all three schools helped in the mass presenting the readings, altar serving and forming a choir. Father Sam D’Angelo presided over the mass.
Faith Based Play Day at St. Andrew
St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School celebrated Catholic Education week with a Faith Based Play Day. Each classroom teacher and the Core French teacher lead the teams of children in faith based activities. There was singing, creating a story, forgiveness melts a frozen heart activity , love letters, the parable of the Good Samaratin and discussion of the miracles of Jesus. Pictured is the group who explored “what joy means to me.” Thank you to each teacher who planned, organized and led each team in an activity.
Paths of Joy at St. Francis
Life Skills Primary/Junior students at St. Francis Catholic Elementary School were very excited to work on their ‘Path of Joy’ Project. When the students were asked ‘What are some of God’s creations that you will find when you go for a walk on the path?’, the students shouted out answers such as ants, ladybugs, flowers, and birds. ‘The students had a fantastic time creating the artwork for their display; listening and singing to music and a few even took a break between crafts and started dancing. It is a joy to see the children engaged and having fun while learning – that’s what it’s all about’ says Tina Timpano, Vice-Principal. The students, staff and parents love the beautiful artwork display that ‘brightens up the stairwell with joy’ during Catholic Education Week.
Mental Health Week – May 4-10, 2015
Despite the fact that mental health concerns affect one in five young people, fewer than
25 percent of children and youth with mental health problems receive treatment. The
biggest reasons for this are a lack of understanding and a fear of being stigmatized or
negatively perceived by others.
In Ontario, May 4-10, 2015 is declared Children’s Mental Health Week. This week is
about increasing mental health awareness, decreasing stigma, and increasing
knowledge about available help. Sudbury Catholic Schools would like to take this
opportunity to extend awareness of mental health and our board’s Mental Health and
Well-Being Strategy to students and parents.
Each of our schools will be provided with information cards and magnets to send home
with each student, highlighting the SCDSB Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy and
the website portal. Through these resources parents can become more aware of child
and youth mental health, gain knowledge of our board’s efforts, and have access to
resources.
Schools with students in grade 7+ will also receive posters to display throughout their
hallways and classrooms. By showcasing these posters, we are de-stigmatizing mental
health and creating a safe and accepting environment in our schools that is proven to
influence student well-being and improve conditions for learning.
Thank you for your continued efforts in making Sudbury Catholic Schools a place where
well-being matters! If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact
the Sudbury Catholic District School Board at 705-673-5620.
St. Charles College Presents: Aida
In the heart of ancient Egypt a love story blossoms between a couple of star crossed souls mates. Radames, an Egyptian warrior, falls in love with the slave girl Aida, who is in fact the strong-willed princess of Nubia. With a plot to kill the Pharaoh and Radames’ wedding to the Pharaoh’s daughter at hand, both he and Aida must choose between duty to their people or their own love. Their beautiful and heartfelt journey, fantastic music by Elton John, dancing, lavish costumes and set are sure to capture the hearts of audience members of all ages!! Call St. Charles College for more information – (705) 566-9605.
St. James Junior Basketball Team Captures Gold
Congratulations to the St. James Catholic Elementary School Junior Basketball A Team that captured the Gold Medal in last weekend’s SCDSB Tournament. St. James players won both the male and female Most Valuable Player Awards of the tournament. Congratulations to Allie Weiler and Sam MacGillivary.
This is the second gold title captured this season by the team! Thank you to Coach, Mr. Denomme, Niki Denomme and school representative Ms. Denomme.
The St. James Junior Basketball B Team coached by Sarah Denomme also participated in the tournament and did very well.
Thank you to Mr. Lariviere for convening and organizing the board-wide St. James Invitational Tournament.
Way to go St. James Bears!
Staff and Students at St. Charles Pray the Living Rosary to Kick Off Catholic Education Week
The St. Charles Catholic Elementary school community came together to pray the Living Rosary to kick off Catholic Education Week 2015. Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 made up the individual beads of the rosary, surrounding the remaining students with the peaceful prayer.
The word rosary means “crown of roses”. Our Lady has revealed to several people that each time they say a Hail Mary they are giving Her a beautiful rose and that each complete rosary makes Her a crown of roses. The Holy Rosary is considered a perfect prayer because within it lies the awesome story of our salvation. With the rosary, in fact we meditate the mysteries of joy, of sorrow and the glory of Jesus and Mary. It’s a simple prayer, humble so much like Mary. The heavenly Mother has invited us to say the Rosary as a powerful weapon againstt evil, to bring us to true peace.
World Religion Study Project Leads to Elaborate 3D Synagogues Designs
Give Grade 11 French Immersion students at St. Charles College a challenge and they will meet and exceed it. The students are studying world religions this semester. As part of their Judaism studies, they were given the task to build a 3D synagogue including all the necessary elements of a synagogue on the inside.
Teacher Jessica Demore says “The students stepped up to the challenge. One group completed the task using 321 spoons to build their synagogue. Others got fancy and virtual and constructed their synagogues using the ever popular building program, Minecraft.”
The French Immersion students will be visiting a synagogue later this month as part of their studies. They will also study Islam and Hinduism, all the while comparing it to their Catholic faith before the end of the school year.