April is Autism Awareness month and April 2nd was dedicated World Autism Day.
Autism Ontario’s Raise the Flag campaign, through the simple act of raising a flag, unites families, schools, communities, government and professionals in recognizing World Autism Awareness Day, and brings to light to struggles and triumphs of people on the autism spectrum.
Staff and students at St. Francis Catholic Elementary School took part in this event to support World Autism day.
First and foremost, Kim Fahner is a writer. With three published books of poetry under her belt, another almost complete, as well as a new novel in the works, Fahner is immersed in the world of writing. On top of this, Fahner is also a full time teacher at Marymount Academy, where she often brings her world of writing and the appreciation of the written word, her students, and the community together. The result is the event that she has planned for April 17, 2015.
Remembering a similar event back in 1998 put on by Roger Nash, former Greater Sudbury Poet Laureate, and Ontario Representative for the League of Canadian Poets at the time, Fahner thought that a similar event would be a great way for the Sudbury community to celebrate National Poetry Month in April. Contacting some of her poet friends, the (W)rites of Spring Poetry Evening came into being, sponsored by the League of Canadian Poets, The Canada Council for the Arts, and Marymount Academy. The evening will be a celebration of poetry for the community, with five notable Canadian poets slated to perform: Tom Leduc (current Poet Laureate for Greater Sudbury), Roger Nash (past Poet Laureate), Kim Fahner (Sudbury poet), Susan McMaster (Ottawa poet), and Tanya Neumeyer (Toronto performance poet). The theme for this month is poetry that celebrates food, but a wide variety of poems will be performed. People of all ages are invited to attend, and it is Fahner’s hope that the evening is an opportunity for the community to appreciate really great poetry. “When I think back to the event in 1998, I recall a really amazing evening that brought together talented writers and people who really appreciated poetry,” Fahner stated. “ I really believe that art elevates people, so I think this will be a brilliant evening that celebrates the beauty of poetry.”
Books will be for sale, with poets available for signings after the event. Refreshments will also be for sale. Admission is free, but there will be a silver collection with proceeds being directed to support the Poet Laureate’s Young Writers’ Guild at the Greater Sudbury Public Library. For further information, please call Kim Fahner at Marymount Academy at (705) 674-4231.
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is very proud of the many students who participated in the Regional Science Fair at Laurentian University on March 28-29. The projects were extremely well done and demonstrated creativity, innovation and quality work. The Board would thank the staff for their support and for inspiring students to become involved in this excellent learning opportunity. “Sudbury Catholic schools were well represented and we are very proud of our students,” stated Director of Education, Joanne Bénard. “Congratulations to all of our participants. Please extend our congrats to students and staff for these wonderful accomplishments.”
List of winners include:
Junior Division – Engineering (Génie junior) Divisional
Placing and Prize: Third/Troisième Place Medal & Certificate
Makaylah Kruk
Megan Ierino
Marymount Academy
Placing and Prize: First/Première Medal, Cash, Certificate
Sebastian Bisschops
Jordan Bisschops
St. Anne Elementary School
Placing and Prize: Third/Troisième Place Medal & Certificate
Emma Fraser-Ellott
Mackenzie Wickman
Marymount Academy
Cambrian College Award Special
Makaylah Kruk
Megan Ierino
Marymount Academy
Chemical Institute of Canada Award Special
Grace Woodliffe
Marymount Academy
Child Health Research Award Special
Julia Burns
Marymount Academy
Clean Air Sudbury Award Special
Makaylah Kruk
Megan Ierino
Marymount Academy
Collège Boréal Award Special
Adam Runciman
Sean Nickson
St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School
Jack Ceming Chemistry Award Special
Hannah Morningstar
St. James Elementary School
Laurentian University Earth Sciences Award Special
Hannah Morningstar
St. James Elementary School
Laurentian University Chemistry/biochemistry Award Special
Grace Woodliffe
Marymount Academy
Laurentian University Forensic Sciences Award Special
Grace Woodliffe
Marymount Academy
Laurentian University School of the Environment Award Special
Emma Fraser-Ellott
Mackenzie Wickman
Marymount Academy
Kai Nowak
Nathan Markic
St. James Elementary School
Ontario Power Generation Environmental Award Special
Emma Fraser-Ellott
Mackenzie Wickman
Marymount Academy
Grand Prizes
Prize Type: Trip to Canada Wide Science Fair in Charlottetown, Fredericton, New Brunswick, May 11th to 16th.
Sebastian Bisschops
Jordan Bisschops
St. Anne Elementary School
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting our Sudbury Catholic parents, the SCDSB would like to provide a link to the latest newsletter from The Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education (OAPCE). To read this month’s newsletter, click here: Parent Partner Newsletter – Easter 2015
St. John Catholic Elementary School’s Co-ed Hockey team wins gold for the second year in a row at the Nesbitt Cup. The St. John Jaguars played in the finals againstt Algonquin Public School winning 4-1. Their coaches are extremely proud of their team’s positive attitude and hard work. All players represented St. John School and the Catholic District School Board with integrity and respect. Many thanks go out to the very dedicated coaching staff, parents, and students. Way to go Jags!!
The students at St. Francis Catholic Elementary School were very excited to have Momo, the main character of the New York Times best-selling book, ‘Finding Momo’ visit the school. Momo is a black and white border collie who’s owner, Andrew Knapp, has driven across Canada photograhing Momo to create a canine version of the beloved picture book ‘Where’s Waldo’. Students were able to ask the author/owner, Andrew Knapp, questions of how the idea of the book came to be and many questions about Momo. The FDK students were very thrilled to take a picture with Momo. Can you find him?
The students and staff at St. David Catholic School participated in a special day of “good food education, ending in a massive, synchronized bite into a crunchy apple”. The school prepared for this special day playing student created public service announcements celebrating the benefits of choosing locally grown foods and eating healthy. St. David School works throughout the year to promote healthy eating habits, the benefits of daily physical activity and positive self esteem. “It was a fun activity to support positive lifestyle choices. The students enjoyed the fresh apple and especially enjoyed that this learning experience was done as a school community”, said Ms. Cimino, St. David School Grade 1 teacher.
