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St. Albert Learning Centre celebrates the 21st Graduation Commencement of the PSW program!

Posted on by Carlee Vendramin

On Friday March 3rd, St. Albert Learning Centre celebrated the 21st graduation commencement of the PSW program.  

“Everyone here today is witness to this rite of passage, which serves to mark a milestone in your life, a career, a graduation and becoming a PSW”, stated Dawn-Marie Brunet, RN and teacher for the program. 

In addition, students heard greetings from Mr Peter Prochilo, superintendent of school effectiveness and Ms. Cassandra Tenbergen, Principal of St. Albert Learning Centre.

Ms. Tenbergen addressed the graduates by reminding them that “providing assistance to someone in need doesn’t only improve their life, but it provides you with a sense of satisfaction, knowing you’ve helped someone lead the best life they can”.

Awards:

Highest Academic Average Theory:  Miranda D

Highest Academic Average Placement:  Miranda D and Lisa S (tie)

Estelle Scappatura Perseverance Award: Tyisa M

Attendance Award: Natalie C

Graduates of September 2023 Class:

Natalie C

Michael D

Miranda D

Ashley F

Dee Anna G

Tanika J

Pam J

Tysia M

Kayla M (also grade 12 graduate)

Lisa S

Students in the PSW program can earn up to 6 credits toward their Ontario Secondary School diploma with completion of the course.  We are very pleased to have Kayla M also graduate with her grade 12 diploma!

We are so proud of the class of 2023! May the years ahead be characterized by empathy, compassion, objectivity and willingness to to take on challenges and opportunities. May their successes be many and their tribulations be few and far between.

Are you interested in learning more about our PSW program?  Next cohort starts in September 2023.  Join an information session at St. Albert Learning Centre to find out more:

April 5th 2023 2:00 pm

May 9th 10:00 am

May 30th 1:30 pm

June 13th 10:00 am 

Register here: I want to be a PSW!

You can make a difference: Become a PSW

Posted on by Carlee Vendramin

St. Albert Learning Centre is currently accepting students into the PSW program for September 2023.  You can also earn credits towards your high school diploma!

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Join us at St. Albert Learning Centre, 504 St. Raphael Street on the following dates for an information session:

  • April 5th 2 p.m.
  • May 9th 10 a.m.
  • May 30th 1:30 p.m.
  • June 13th 10 a.m.
REGISTER HERE!

For more information about the PSW program, please visit the following link.

Celebrating Young Artists: Bishop Students Shine at Art Gallery of Sudbury Exhibition

Posted on by Erin Kendall

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board community is thrilled to celebrate the success of Bishop Alexander Carter and their talented students, Julia Parenteau, Madison Coutu, and Jade Prentice, for their exceptional artwork featured at the Emergence Exhibition held at the Art Gallery of Sudbury on March 30th, 2023.

The event was a tribute to the artistic talent of Sudbury’s young people and was a night filled with awe-inspiring local art, artists, and supporters. As part of the celebration, an awards ceremony recognized five outstanding artists, including two Bishop Alexander Carter students.

Jade Prentice was honoured by the Elizabeth Holmes & North Forte Studio for her print, “The Owl Prince,” while Madison Coutu received recognition from the Walden Art Club for her oil painting, “Dinner for One.” This achievement made Bishop Alexander Carter the only school to receive two awards at the event.

Stephanie Venturi, the Principal of Bishop Alexander Carter, expressed her pride in her talented students. “The exhibition showcased 50 pieces created by secondary students from all four school boards in the Sudbury Region, so it is an immense honour for Bishop to be the only school to receive two awards on this special occasion. We couldn’t be prouder of our talented Bishop artists who submitted their works to this incredible exhibition. We also want to thank our secondary art teacher, Ms. Pardoe, for her mentorship and guidance in helping these young artists achieve their creative dreams.”

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board would like to congratulate all secondary student artists and educators whose artwork was submitted for consideration to this stunning show.

The Emergence Exhibition is available for public viewing until May 7th. Everyone is encouraged to visit the Art Gallery of Sudbury to witness the impressive collection of artwork created by young artists in the Sudbury region.

Jade Prentice (Left) Julia Parenteau (Right)
Madison Coutu

Holy Trinity Student Takes Northern Ontario by Storm as CTV Weather Star

Posted on by Erin Kendall

Holy Trinity Redbird Alice (Grade 3) is making headlines as CTV News Northern Ontario’s Weather Star! The eight-year-old will be joining local weather specialist Katie Behun on Thursday, March 30th, 2023 at 5:00 pm for her debut appearance.

As part of her Weather Star experience, Alice will receive the VIP treatment, including a behind-the-scenes tour of the TV station, a swag bag, and a video feature profile shown on the news. She will also appear live on camera during the newscast.

Alice is thrilled for this amazing opportunity and is excited to share her passion for weather with Northern Ontario. Her fellow Redbirds and the Sudbury Catholic School community are proud of her accomplishments and wish her the best of luck in her Weather Star debut.

Congratulations, Alice, and we can’t wait to see you shine!

Congratulations to St. Benedict Bear Emily Levesque on Joining the Cambrian Golden Shield

Posted on by Erin Kendall

Secondary student, Emily Levesque from St. Benedict CSS, has recently signed a commitment letter to join the Cambrian College soccer team, the Cambrian Golden Shield. This announcement was greeted with enthusiasm by Head Coach Evan Philips, who personally came to St. Benedict to welcome Emily to the team.

According to Coach Philips, Emily has already started training with the team during the winter months. He expressed excitement about working with Emily over the summer to further develop her skills.

“Emily has already begun training with us during the winter. I am excited to work with her more over the summer as we continue her development into the OCAA and beyond.” – Evan Phillips, Head Coach, Cambrian Golden Shield.

The St. Benedict Bears family is immensely proud of Emily’s accomplishments, and they wish her nothing but success on her new journey. They are confident that her hard work and dedication to the sport will serve her well as she embarks on this exciting new chapter in her athletic career.

As Emily prepares to take the field as part of the Cambrian Golden Shield soccer team, she can be sure that she has the support and encouragement of her St. Benedict Bears family behind her every step of the way. Way to go, Emily!

Save the Date for SCDSB’s Carousel Event – Free Childcare & Supper Provided!

Posted on by Erin Kendall

Save the date for Sudbury Catholic District School Board’s (SCDSB) annual Carousel Event hosted by the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)!  Learn about different topics, network with others, and engage in great conversation. 

When: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Where: St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School  

Address: 2993 Algonquin | Sudbury, ON | P3E 6K2

Carousel topics will include: 

Supporting Mental Health & Well Being, Cyber Safety, Building Resiliency, Homework Support, Special Education, Coding, Preparing Your Child for Post-Secondary, Literacy: Supporting Reading @ Home, and Learning About Secondary Programming. 

*FREE CHILDCARE & LIGHT SUPPER WILL BE PROVIDED. 

Registration information will be coming soon!

Kindergarten Students at St. John School Have a Sweet Visit to Maple Hill Farm

Posted on by Carlee Vendramin

Kindergarten students at St. John School had a sweet field trip when they visited the Maple Hill Farm in Hanmer! Students had the opportunity to have a 90-minute guided tour of the facility where they learned how maple syrup is made and even got to taste some of the final product! 

Field trips such as these provide students with real world knowledge in a fun and engaging environment. It’s safe to say, students certainly enjoyed their experience!

“I had so much fun today! I can’t wait to come back with my family,” said Ellie Borton-St.Louis Kindergarten student. “My favourite part was tasting the taffy – it’s so good!” said Grace Rinta. 

Check out the highlight video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wciCBP5Ipis

Be Heard! We Invite you to contribute to our 23-24 Budget Consultation

Posted on by Carlee Vendramin

In preparation for our budget discussions, we invite our staff, parents/guardians, community partners and students to provide feedback regarding our programming and resources. Your feedback is important to us to ensure that we are representing your priorities as we engage in the budget process.  We are asking that you identify areas that have been working well and your top priorities for the next school year.  We are using ThoughtExchange so that everyone has a chance to share their perspectives and understand what’s most important to the group. These thoughts will help guide our discussions before we move ahead together.

Feel free to include as many thoughts as you like.  Click the Participate button to share your thoughts and then rate at least 20-30 of the thoughts that others have shared. Your participation is confidential, so no one will know who shared or rated which thoughts. Please come back often until April 14 to rate new ideas.

High ratings tell us you strongly support the idea and low ratings tell us you strongly do not support the idea; both are important.

Quick Tips:

1. This exchange is confidential. Your thoughts will be shared, but not your identity.

2. Please be polite and respectful as you share and rate thoughts.

3. If you see a thought that is rude, hurtful or identifies a person or group, you can report it by clicking in the upper right corner of the thought.

4. You do not need to rate all thoughts in this exchange. It is appreciated and recommended that you rate about 30 thoughts over the time the exchange is open.

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Holy Cross Students Learn About Forgiveness Through Collaborative Art Project

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As we continue our journey through the Lenten Season, we have been reminded of the transformative power of FORGIVENESS.

Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School students had the chance to deepen their understanding of this vital lesson by exploring the story of Joseph and his coat of many colours alongside their classroom buddies. This unique experience not only allowed students to deepen their understanding of forgiveness but also to build meaningful connections with one another while working on an inspiring art project. We’re proud to see our students stepping up as leaders and embracing the values of compassion and empathy.

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