Sudbury Catholic District School Board

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Gold Medal Olympian Visits St. Paul Catholic School

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Students at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School had a golden opportunity yesterday when Adam Kreek stopped by the school as part of the Clean Air Champions program. Adam treated the students to a video of his gold medal performance in the eight-man rowing event in Beijing last summer. They also had the opportunity to see and touch the gold medal up close as he permitted them to pass it around the gym.

Students learned about global warming and climate change and Adam discussed how they could make a difference by participating in active transportation rather than by using vehicles that emit greenhouse gases.

Following the presentation, Adam joined one of the classes for a turkey luncheon. It was a special day that the students will remember for quite a while.

Young Worker Safety Advocate to Speak to St. Benedict Catholic School Students

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Ron Ellis, an advocate for young worker safety will be speaking
to St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School students on Friday, November 21, 2008. Mr. Ellis will be meeting with coop students, experiential learning and transportation technology students before the main presentation.

Rob Ellis has spoken all across North America. He founded OUR YOUTH AT WORK after loosing his 18 year old son to a workplace accident in 1999. St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School is hosting Mr. Ellis in partnership with the SMARTRISK injury prevention program.

Additional information is available at www.mysafework.com.

Awarding Winning Best Selling Canadian Métis Author David Bouchard to Address Students on the Importance of Reading

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On Thursday, November 27, 2008 award winning best-selling Canadian Métis author David Bouchard will be speaking to Sudbury Catholic Schools’ students about the importance of literacy for life long success.

Mr. Bouchard will be at St. Raphael Catholic School and St. Andrew Catholic School for two speaking engagements. David Bouchard’s presentation, entitled “For the Love of Reading” will inspire students, parents, and teachers by addressing real literacy issues in our schools and promoting reading as a tool for success.

In addition, as part of Sudbury Catholic Schools Aboriginal Initiative, the Sudbury Catholic District School Board will be hosting an inspirational evening for parents, students and community members with David Bouchard at the Community Centre (Reserve Road) Whitefish Lake First Nation starting at 6:00 p.m. David’s message is spelled out in his books, The Gift of Reading and For the Love of Reading. A former teacher and principal of 28 years,
Mr. Bouchard offers parents, teachers and administrators a concrete and realistic plan to promote reading and fight illiteracy.

Poet in the Classroom

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Thanks to the efforts of Mrs. Cara Soehner, St. Anne, Immaculate Conception and St. Mary Catholic Schools were able to enjoy having Dawna Proudman, a published poet from the League of Canadian Poets share her expertise with their students.

Ms. Proudman’s presentation was both interactive and creative and thoroughly enjoyed by all students. Students were able to not only listen to Miss Proudmans’ poetry, but also create their own poems throughout the day.

Canadian Gold Medal Winner, Adam Kreek to Speak to Students at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School

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St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School has invited Adam Kreek, one of the gold medal winners from the Canadian eight-man rowing team in Beijing to visit the school to speak to the Intermediate classes on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon as part of the school’s Clean Air Achievers Program.

The Clean Air Achievers Program encourages children to become physically active and to walk, run, jog, etc. instead of relying on transportation which contributes to climate change.

For more information on the Clean Air Achievers Program and Adam Kreek’s visit please contact Sharon Oliver, Principal or Marlene Lee, teacher, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School.

Nickels for the North – Kids Helping Kids

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St. Mary Catholic School participated this year in The Nickels for the North campaign, presented by VALE INCO and the Easter Seals Society. Lisa Lounsbury, District Manager for the Easter Seals Society, visited the school to inform the students that this years’ funds would go towards purchasing a wheelchair.

Easter Seals Ontario is dedicated to helping children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities. A total of 16 schools collected change over a three week period in October. The total amount of money raised was $17, 256.69! St. Mary Catholic School won FOURTH place overall (on a per capita basis) raising an amazing $628.00 for Easter Seals Kids. The grade 5/6 class was awarded a pizza party and has the opportunity to win another great prize! Thanks to all the St. Mary Monarchs for participating in this community event.

OECTA Occasional Teachers Reach Tentative Agreement with Sudbury Catholic Board

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The Sudbury Occasional Teacher Bargaining Unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) and the Sudbury Catholic District School Board have reached a tentative agreement with its Occasional School Teachers. The OECTA negotiating team is recommending acceptance of the contract.

The Board’s negotiating committee will bring the tentative proposal forward to the Trustees with a recommendation for approval on Tuesday, November 18, 2008.

The OECTA Occasional Teachers’ membership will hold a ratification vote at the Ukrainian Hall on Thursday, November 20, 2008.

Paula Peroni, Chair of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board and Kent MacNeill, President of the OECTA Elementary and Occasional Teachers Unit emphasize that “this tentative agreement is the product of teamwork and positive relationships.”

OECTA Secondary School Teachers Reach Tentative Agreement with SCDSB

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The Sudbury Secondary Bargaining Unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) and the Sudbury Catholic District School Board have reached a tentative agreement with its Catholic secondary school teachers. The OECTA negotiating team is recommending acceptance of the contract.

The Board’s negotiating committee will bring the tentative proposal forward to the Trustees with a recommendation for approval on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Paula Peroni, Board Chair stated that “We are thrilled with the positive relationship demonstrated by both parties in arriving at this tentative agreement.” Dan Charbonneau, OECTA Secondary Unit President added, “The agreement reached is of mutual satisfaction and to the benefit of both parties. It will enable us to continue a good relationship in labour relations and in providing excellent Catholic education.
OECTA Sudbury secondary membership will hold a ratification vote in mid November.”

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