Grade 7 & 8 Students at Bishop Alexander Carter Begin a Junior Concert Band

Posted on January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 by Carlee Vendramin

Grade 7 and 8 students at Bishop Alexander Carter C.S.S are embracing the arts with their new junior concert band! The band was initiated by Principal Stephanie Venturi to provide students opportunities to develop in the arts. Having served as a music teacher at St. Charles College for many years, Ms. Venturi is also the band conductor.

“There are currently 300 grade 7 and 8 students at Bishop Alexander Carter. Every student has interests that are unique to them, I wanted to find a way to appeal to their artistic side. We’re new, but we have a band full of eager students willing to learn and that’s what’s most important!” said Stephanie Venturi, Principal.

Over 73 grade 7 and 8 students have joined the concert band – many of which have not played an instrument before. To assist them, secondary students are serving as senior mentors to support them in their musical journey. The band practices once a week for 2.5 hours and already has their end goal in sight; to play at the Festival of Music at Canada’s Wonderland this June.

“I was really nervous at the beginning as I have never even played an instrument before. After just a couple hours in junior concert band, I was so impressed at how well I was doing. I am so thankful for this opportunity, and I am really excited!” said Sebastian Maka-Greening, Grade 8 student at Bishop Alexander Carter C.S.S.

Junior concert bands have been heavily integrated at the other three secondary schools in the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, and act as excellent steppingstone for students to explore music, gain confidence and develop their creativity! With the addition of Grade 7 & 8 students at Bishop Alexander Carter, we are pleased to have them join their classmates across the system by providing this enriching opportunity. The Junior Concert Band and Ms. Venturi are looking forward to the season ahead and improving their performance one note at a time.

St. Benedict SHSM Students Visit Hatch Engineering!

Posted on January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 by Carlee Vendramin

Students from St Benedict Computer Science class and the SHSM Business students attended a fieldtrip to Hatch Engineering accompanied by our teachers Maurizio Depoli and Giuseppe Politi.

Our students had the opportunity to tour the new Hatch facility on Regent St to spark their interest in the many future careers that exist at Hatch and other engineering fields. The engineers at Hatch facilitated sessions for the students to introduce them to the world of electrical and mechanical engineering, while feeding them a delicious lunch too!

“The building was designed by their own architects; this is very cool thinking the employees got to create their own workspace.” – Anthony Gutscher

The students were also shown how machinery and engineering are used in mining. The presentation gave the students a glimpse of how technology is used in the workplace and how new technology is being developed to create a safer environment for all workers.

“This visit to Hatch showed me the ins and outs of engineering and I was inspired by this field of work.”– Katelyn Colasimone

Mr. Depoli along with our students will partner with Hatch to start our First Robotics Canada program. This exciting new venture will be great learning opportunity for our Bears!

Katie Martel, a St Benedict Alumnus, organized the day for our students to learn about how science can work in so many different ways!

Sudbury Catholic Schools Welcome the Year of the Rabbit!

Posted on January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 by Erin Kendall

The Lunar New Year is a time for celebration and renewal, and it is an important cultural event for many around the world. This year, the Lunar New Year falls on January 22nd, 2023, and marks the start of the Year of the Rabbit.

In Chinese culture, the rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity, so it is regarded that 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope.

Many of our schools find unique ways to celebrate this holiday, and we look forward to seeing how they will incorporate the celebration of Lunar New Year into the classroom by teaching students about the holiday and its history through activities.

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity, and celebrating Lunar New Year is one way to accomplish this. By celebrating Lunar New Year, we promote understanding and acceptance of different cultures, and foster a sense of community within our learning environments.

Wishing everyone a Happy Lunar New Year! May the Year of the Rabbit bring good luck, prosperity, and hope to all.

Holy Cross Students Participate in French Speaking Contest!

Posted on January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 by Carlee Vendramin

French Immersion students at Holy Cross School participated in the Canadian Parents for French public speaking contest and it was a great success! This contest highlights the tremendous ability of our immersion students to communicate in French and is a testament to the amazing support the teacher and school is providing.

View the student videos below!

Angela Tripodi – First Place

Maryse Tano – Second Place

Julianna Zito – Third Place

Sudbury Catholic Schools Offers Two New Language and Heritage Programs

Posted on January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 by Carlee Vendramin

We are proud to announce two new language and heritage programs: Spanish and Yoruba! These programs are designed for children in Kindergarten to Grade 8 and provide the opportunity to speak, listen, write and read any international language, while learning about the culture and heritage associated with the language. The Spanish and Yoruba language and heritage programs will run every Saturday from Feb 25th-June 17th 2023, (9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.) at St. Albert Learning Centre.

Spanish: https://bit.ly/3CSFSJD

Yoruba: https://bit.ly/3W9vSlW

Please call 705.673.3031 for more information!

The Fourth Sunday of Advent: The Angel’s Candle/ Symbolizing Peace

Posted on December 18, 2022December 16, 2022 by Carlee Vendramin

December 18 marks the fourth Sunday of Advent for 2022. Together, we all await the birth of a baby boy, the light of the world, coming to transform us, so that we can transform the world. The month of December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, celebrated on December 8th. The first 24 days of December fall during the liturgical season of Advent and are represented by the colour purple. During Advent it is fitting that we celebrate the virtue of patience, for we recognize that we are patiently awaiting Jesus’ coming.

Advent Prayer

Dear Lord,

Send down Your Spirit to guide me during Advent this year. May the Holy Spirit help me journey closer to You and lift me up when I feel down and led me when I feel lost. I may stumble at times, but I know my ultimate journey is to draw closer to You and build Your kingdom here on earth–a kingdom that Jesus’s birth, life and death helped secure.

Amen.

Candle
The Fourth Sunday of Advent represents the Angel’s candle and symbolizes peace.

Advent Resources

The Jesse Tree

Best Advent Ever

Pray as you Go

Children’s Advent Calendar

Busted Halo

St. Albert Adult Learning Centre welcomes YMCA Settlement Worker!

Posted on December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 by Carlee Vendramin

The Settlement Worker in the Schools(SWIS) program is a partnership with YMCA Immigration Services and Sudbury Catholic District School Board in providing settlement services to the students and their families. Services are provided on an ongoing and as-needed basis.

SWIS Services may include:

Information and orientation sessions about the education school system focusing on support for school registrations, student requirements and education terminology
Support in attending parent/teacher interviews
Social Integration support to participate in school events and activities
Needs assessment and referrals to community resources
Community connections to support systems within the schools and community
Social integration support to participate in school events and activities
Information sessions to school staff to ensure cultural awareness and understanding of the challenges newcomers face adjusting to a new academic environment
Study Buddy Initiatives

St. Albert Adult Learning Centre welcomes Melanie-Lynn Grandmont as the main contact for Sudbury Catholic District School Board. Appointments with SWIS can be scheduled at the St. Albert Adult Learning Centre location or at schools in the directories below.

Sudbury Catholic District School Board Directory of Schools

To schedule an appointment, call 705-921-6921 or email melanie-lynn.grandmont@ymcaneo.ca directly.

For more information about immigration services, refer to the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario.

YMCA Settlement Worker in Schools

PEACE Program Students are Busy Making Sweet Gifts

Posted on December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 by Carlee Vendramin

Students in the PEACE program at St. Albert Adult Learning Centre are busy fulfilling orders for the Christmas season. Students learn a variety of essential skills while handcrafting and selling one of a kind gifts.

What better way to say, “You’re as sweet as honey” with these custom, handcrafted honey dippers made from quality wood such as birch, poplar and maple. Each honey dipper can take anywhere from 2- 4 hours to create.

Check out Curtis working in the shop making his first honey dipper.

About the PEACE Program:

PEACE (Personalized Experiential Alternative Caring Education) program is an alternative school for teens who have anxiety, depression and personal issues that interfere with their schooling. It is a second chance for many students, where students can have teacher support, learn techniques to overcome obstacles, and learn new skills through Peace Pens: a student-run, self sustaining business. These high-school aged students earn credits creatively, and partake in engaging alternative activities including fitness, outdoor education, and art workshops. All pens and other products in the PEACE shop are custom made and created from start to finish by students in the program. Each item has its own unique style reflective of the creator. Any item purchased will come with an insert containing a description of the program, the type of wood or acrylic used, and the name of the student who created the item.

SCC Students Pair Up with Holy Trinity Students for Hour of Code Workshops

Posted on December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 by Carlee Vendramin

Students in Mrs. Whalen’s computer science class at St. Charles College paired up with grade 5/6 classes at Holy Trinity this morning to participate in some Hour of Code workshops! SCC students taught the Holy Trinity students about computer science, coding, and helped them work through fun coding challenges on Scratch, Minecraft and using Lego EV3 robots. It was a great learning opportunity for everyone involved, and a wonderful way to wrap up Computer Science Education Week!