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Putting the Fun in Summer Learning

Posted on July 18, 2014August 23, 2018 by admin

Forty-five Grades 1 and 2 Sudbury Catholic Students had the opportunity to take part in some summer learning programs from July 2-18. Working out of St. David Catholic Elementary School, students were enroled in literacy, numeracy and aboriginal education programming. The literacy and numeracy components included games and activities with an emphasis on the fun of learning. The aboriginal component included learning about the Seven Grandfather Teachings, Metis history and culture, as well as traditional cooking lessons and culturally based activities. Also included in the programming, were Tae Kwon Do lessons each morning to start the day, with the Sudbury Catholic mental health nurse and black belt – Roland Dutrisac.

Program co-ordinator and the Board’s Special Education consultant, Christina Raso was pleased with the student engagement at this year’s summer school programming. “We have been running these programs for a number of years now,” Raso explained. “and every year, the students are eager to get here and start as they really enjoy the play based activities and fun learning environments. The Tae Kwon Do component also really excites the students as they get to work off some energy first thing in the morning, and have a lot of fun learning the different moves involved.”

SCDSB Students Walk for Terry

Posted on July 9, 2014August 23, 2018 by admin

Each year in Ontario, more than 4000 schools take part in the Terry Fox run to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation. Monies raised last year by the province’s schools was $7.2 million, an increase of $1 million from the previous year’s total. Several Sudbury Catholic schools took part in this national fundraiser and collected over $10,394.32 this past year, with an overall total of $57,515.51 collected to date. Board Chair, Jody Cameron expressed his gratitude to the students and staff at Sudbury Catholic for their generosity and dedication. “In Canada, everyone is familiar with the Terry Fox legacy, and I am very proud of our schools for their commitment to this great cause,” Cameron said. “Our students, staff, parents and school communities recognize the importance of this foundation, and will continue to support it with our great spirit and commitment.”

St. John Celebrates National Aboriginal Day

Posted on June 23, 2014August 23, 2018 by admin

St. John Catholic Elementary School students gathered on June 20 to celebrate a day in which we are called to learn more about First Nation, Metis and Inuit peoples. Student participated in a Prayer Service and had the opportunity to hear from local First Nation people about what National Aboriginal Day means to them. Will Morin guest speaker addresses the group about gaining understanding and respecting the contributions of the First people of Canada.

Superhero Teachers at St. Andrew

Posted on June 23, 2014August 23, 2018 by admin

The classrooms and halls of St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School were filled with super heroes on Friday June 20th. Batman, Superman, Wonder woman, Exray Man and the Flash were some of the characters moving throughout the school. The classroom teachers entered in the fun by donning their Super Hero shirts. Pictured are from left to right: Mrs. Melody Henry, Mr. Mark Gautheir, Mr. Chad Laurin, Mrs. Shannon Meyer, Mrs. Marilyn Verega and in front are Mrs. Karen Healy and Mr. Rob Dagostino.

Hands on Learning for St. Francis Students

Posted on June 20, 2014August 23, 2018 by admin

St. Francis Catholic Elementary School teacher Rhonda Martel wanted to do something different for her students. As a teacher of the Junior Communications class, she knew that many of her students would be more engaged with hands on learning and looked for a way to bring this experience to her classroom. Made up of students ages 7-10 who have been identified with Autism or a communication learning disability, Martel knew that this class would really benefit with a unique hands on activity that would blend learning with a physical activity that the students would enjoy. Martel decided to apply for a grant she saw online through Learning for a Sustainable Future and Environmental Education. Successful in her application, Martel received money for her class to plant and grow a butterfly garden on the property of the school. Fortunately, there was an already existing empty planter that they chose for their project. Bringing the learning into focus, the class researched the lifecycle of the butterfly, migration patterns, and what kind of plants were good for and also attracted butterflies in our community. The students then started their garden from the dirt-up. They set up, planted, weeded and watered their selected plants that included perennial sage, milkweek, Shasta daisies, and Miss Ruby butterfly bush. The students take turns watering and weeding their garden and are quite excited each day to check out its progress. For the summer months, they have even set up a partnership with the daycare in the school – Jubilee Heritage Daycare, which will have some of its students take over the watering and weeding duties during the summer months to sustain the garden for the class into the fall. Martel was thrilled with the end result and knew that her class was quite proud of their butterfly garden. “It is so nice for my students to have this type of hands on experience and see the garden take shape from just soil, to flourishing, healthy plants,” Martel explained. “ It is these types of experience that really engage our students and give them the opportunity to have positive hands on learning, success and fun at the same time.”

Sudbury Catholic Student Dancers Shine at Community Pow Wow

Posted on June 20, 2014August 23, 2018 by admin

Over 200 Sudbury Catholic School students and families participated in the community pow wow hosted by the N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre. The students and their teachers were honoured to be invited to the National Aboriginal Day celebration. National Aboriginal Day is celebrated across Canada annually on June 21. On this day Canadians are encouraged to learn more about First Nation, Metis and Inuit peoples and celebrate their unique and diverse cultures.

Lynise Royer, St. David School grade 4 teacher stated that, “the pow wow was an amazing opportunity not only for my students but also for myself. It was a beautiful day. Our students were extremely respectful and 100 percent engaged in the teachings presented by the Elders and community representatives. I learned a lot today as well about the students I teach and their rich heritages.” Miss Royer continued to say, “on behalf of the Sudbury Catholic Schools community, I would like to thank the N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre as well as Joel Agowissa and the 4 school board pow wow committee members on a beautiful celebration of culture and identity. Their hard work and dedication is much appreciated by myself, the students and their families. Miigwech to everyone involved in the planning of this spectacular day”.