Sudbury Catholic District School Board

Register Now for SCDSB’s Annual Carousel Event!

Registration is now open 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 Drive 

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.  Click here to view our session descriptions!

 *FREE CHILDCARE & LIGHT SUPPER WILL BE PROVIDED. 

St. James School Celebrates Holy Thursday with Mass

Staff and students at St. James school came together in celebration of Holy Thursday.

Holy Thursday is the commemoration of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, when he established the sacrament of Holy Communion prior to his arrest and crucifixion. It also commemorates His institution of the priesthood. The holy day falls on the Thursday before Easter and is part of Holy Week.

Sudbury Catholic Students Excel at Sudbury Regional Science Fair 

 16 student projects from the Sudbury Catholic District School Board were on display during the Sudbury Regional Science Fair on April 1, 2023. Subjects ranged from engineering and coding to environmental initiatives and electricity. The following student projects received awards: 

St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School 

  • Olaterere Awosik, “Klean” The Automatic Cleaning Robot
  • Award: Honourable Mention – Junior Engineering 
  • Constantinos Urso & Thomas Reich, EZ-Drain
  • Awards: Third Place – Junior Engineering and the Bharti School of Engineering and Computer Science Engineering Award 

Marymount Academy 

  • Victoria Leigh, Indoor Air Quality
  • Awards: First Place – Junior Physical Sciences, Sanofi Biogenius Canada Award and Canada Wide Science Fair Winner 
  • Maggie Polischuk, The Breakaway Steering Wheel
  • Awards: Bharti School of Engineering and Computer Science Engineering Award, Students’ Choice Award and Canada Wide Science Fair Winner 

Both Victoria Leigh and Maggie Polischuk will be moving on to the Canada Wide Science Fair which will take place in May 2023 in Edmonton. 

“Everyone who participated put in so much effort towards the Regional Fair – winning these awards at the fair was so unexpected. Receiving an invitation to attend the national fair is very exciting and I am looking forward to attending,” said Victoria Leigh. 

“For me it was more fun than work because I picked a topic that I enjoyed learning about. Meeting people that have the same interests as me has been amazing. I look forward to representing my school and the Board at the Canada wide Science Fair next month!” Maggie Polischuk. 

In addition, St. Benedict C.S.S Science teacher Loretta Cuda received the Ambassador of Science Award. This award is given to someone who has contributed to science programming over the years by facilitating and encouraging teachers and students to participate in project-based learning opportunities, including annual science fairs. 

“It is an honour to have been presented the Sudbury Regional Science Fair Ambassador of Science Award. I have been a member of the Sudbury Regional Science Fair for ten years as the Activities Chair and also a member of Teacher Resources. I have had the opportunity to attend four Canada Wide Science Fairs, which has taught me the importance of inquiry-based learning; something that I always implement into my classroom. I am a firm believer in allowing students to engage directly in their learning and explore the answers to their scientific inquiries through hands-on opportunities,” said Loretta Cuda. 

The Canada Wide Science Fair will take place from May 14-May 19, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta. All Sudbury Catholic projects can be viewed at the following link: https://projectboard.world/ysc/sudbury-virtual-science-fair-en 

Your Journey Starts Now – Join the Cleaner Program at St. Albert Learning Centre!

Join our new 8-week certificate program and become a cleaner at St. Albert Learning Centre. This program is ideal for newcomers to Canada and perfect for those of varying academic skill sets. Clients on ODSP or OW may qualify for additional funds to cover course activity fee and transportation. 

Classes will start on April 17, 2023. Come to the school, 504 St. Raphael Street to register.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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