Sudbury Catholic District School Board

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Sudbury Catholic Board Students Continue on Upward Trend re Provincial Test Scores

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The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) has released the results of the Grades 3 and 6 reading, writing and mathematics tests, the Grade 9 academic and applied mathematics tests and the Grade 10 Ontario Secondary Schools Literacy Tests (OSSLT’s) written by Ontario students during the 2007–2008 school year.

Officials at the Sudbury Catholic District School Board are pleased with the results of their Grade 3 and 6 students with both grades demonstrating gains across the spectrum. With respect to Grade 3, student scores improved in reading (from 56 percent to 57 percent), writing (from 53 percent to 58 percent) and in mathematics (from 59 percent to 61 percent). The Board’s Grade 6 students demonstrated gains in the reading component (from 68 percent to 75 percent), from 58 percent to 69 percent in writing and improved in math (from 59 to 60 percent).

With respect to the Board’s secondary schools, the math component remained relatively unchanged in both the academic (74 percent) and applied programs (29 percent) while the Board’s Grade 10 OSSLT scores improved dramatically to an all time high of 90 percent.

Paula Peroni, Chair of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board is encouraged with the recent test results. “Our board continues to trend upward with respect to the number of our Grade 3 and 6 students who have met or surpassed the provincial standards in reading, writing and math thanks to the hard work and commitment of our teachers and staff,” states Peroni. “We firmly believe that the introduction of technology has played a major role in the success of Sudbury Catholic Schools’ students through improved learning which can be directly linked to an overall increase in our Board’s primary and junior EQAO scores. The recent release of EQAO data listed Sudbury Catholic District School Board’s Grade 6 reading achievement levels and Grade 10 OSSLT (English) scores as the highest in Northern Ontario.”

Catherine McCullough, Director of Education for the Sudbury Catholic District School Board is equally optimistic with the latest data. “This truly is a good news story for our Board,”says McCullough. “Not only are our test scores improving for our Grade 3 and 6 students from the pervious year but we have demonstrated significant gains in reading, writing and math since 2005. “This positive EQAO report coupled with the fact that our elementary and secondary enrolment is on the increase which translates into the Board hiring four new teachers is an excellent start to our new school year.”

For further information and a link to the complete results visit our EQAO section at http://www.scdsb.edu.on.ca/schools/eqao.php

Sudbury Catholic Schools Celebrate End of First Year of Roots of Empathy Program

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The Sudbury Catholic District School Board honoured its Roots of Empathy Babies, the world’s youngest teachers, from across the City of Greater Sudbury on Monday, June 9, 2008 at the Catholic Education Centre. For the past ten months, these one-year-olds have worked with the Board’s students by teaching an innovative classroom program about empathy and social/emotional literacy.

Roots of Empathy is an evidence-based classroom program which has shown dramatic effect in reducing levels of aggression and violence among schoolchildren while raising social emotional competence and increasing empathy. The program focuses on raising levels of empathy, resulting in more respectful and caring relationships and reduced levels of bullying and aggression. The heart of the program is a neighbourhood infant and parent who visit the classroom once a month for the full school year. A certified Instructor works with a specialized curriculum to coach students in observing baby’s development, celebrating milestones, interacting with baby and learning about infant needs and temperament.

One of the many positive outcomes of Roots of Empathy program is the fact that it creates a bridge from student to student, and from student to teacher. The end result creates a feeling of empathy among the students and a basis for dialogue as children learn to identify and name their emotions.

Sudbury Catholic Schools, Director of Education, Catherine McCullough along with the Boards Senior Administrative Team, ROE Instructors, Teachers, staff and parents showed their appreciation for the Roots of Empathy Mothers and their babies in helping to make the first year of this program a tremendous success in a special reception held in their honour.

Sudbury Catholic Schools would like to thank all Roots of Empathy mothers, babies, instructors, teachers, staff and volunteers for participating in this program.

St. Bernadette Catholic School Student, Fire Chief for a Day

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Haley Marier, a Grade 4 student at St. Bernadette Catholic School won the “Fire Chief for the Day” contest by designing a fire escape home plan. The contest was open to 1,500 students throughout the Sudbury Region and to all four boards. Haley came first out of 500 entries.

On June 6, 2008 Haley was thrilled to be picked up at her house by one of the City of Greater Sudbury’s largest fire trucks and transported to the station where she spent time with Fire Chief, Mark Leduc and had the opportunity to tour the fire station. From the station Haley was whisked back to St. Bernadette Catholic School on a fire truck complete with sirens and lights. Haley received a huge welcome from the entire student body who stood on the grass outside the school with hand made signs stating “Way to Go Haley!”

St. Andrew Catholic School Teacher Wins “Teacher of the Year” Award

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Representatives from Scholar’s Choice visited St. Andrew Catholic School recently to present Junior Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Chantal Morin with the Teacher of the Year Award. Jeramy Sawyer, a student in her class, nominated her with a delightful picture and story that was scribed by his Mother.

Chantal and Jeremy were both awarded $200 gift certificates, while St. Andrew School was awarded a $100 gift certificate. As a bonus prize, the entire JK class will enjoy the celebration with a complimentary pizza party at lunch break on Monday, June 2, 2008.

St. Andrew Catholic School, JK student Jeramy Sawyer poses with his teacher, Chantal Morin who he nominated for Teacher of the year with the help of his mom.The Sudbury Catholic District School Board congratulates Chantal Morin on winning the Teacher of The Year Award!

Longtime Teacher, Vice-Principal and Principal Recipient of Sudbury Catholic Schools 2008 Chairperson’s Award

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Each year the Sudbury Catholic District School Board presents its Chairperson’s Award to the individual that embraces Catholic values, demonstrates initiative and ingenuity and contributes positively to the lives of its students and staff. “Sharon Oliver, Principal of St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School is all of those things and more,” stated Sudbury Catholic Schools, Board Chair, George Middleton before presenting Mrs. Oliver with the Chair’s Award for 2008. The award was presented at the Board’s 25 Year Employee Recognition and Retirement Party held at Bryston’s on the Park during the last week of May.

Mrs. Oliver is well deserving of this award having been an exemplary teacher, vice-principal and principal for the Sudbury Catholic District School Board for more than thirty years. Her Catholicity is evident to all students, parents and staff that have had the good fortune and opportunity to meet or work with her. Her truly caring and compassionate nature is apparent daily, beginning with prayers during morning announcements to the spiritual way in which she leads liturgical celebrations of all kinds through her gift of song and words of praise.

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School is a recipient of the Childhood Enfance- Better Beginnings Better Futures Snack Program due to her efforts. The community is well informed of school events and frequently invited to join students and staff in the school gym for sit down Harvest Teas and Shrove Tuesday Pancake meals.

Mrs. Oliver has been involved in numerous committees and initiatives that champion the cause of Catholic Education over her many years as teacher, vice-principal and principal. As the chairperson of the NOCCC, (Northern Ontario Catholic Curriculum Cooperative) she continues to promote and encourage Catholic curriculum across Northern Ontario. She is a member of the CPCO (Catholic Principals Council of Ontario) Professional Development Committee and is also involved as the chairperson of the Liturgy Committee of her church.

Sudbury Catholic Schools Share Best Practices with Kenora Catholic District School Board

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Sudbury Catholic District School Board members Catherine McCullough, Laura Kuzenko and Dawn Wemigwans met with their Kenora Catholic District School Board counterparts in Kenora, Ontario to share best practices in Aboriginal Education and Student Success Initiatives.

Through collaborative dialogue, both boards were able to deepen their understanding of curriculum in relation to Aboriginal learners and student success. Both teams were able to participate in purposeful team building experiences that will translate into increased success for Sudbury Catholic School students.

B.A.C. To B. A.C. Wins

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It seems like just yesterday that Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School opened its doors to students of the Valley East Region. However, in five short years, the school’s reputation has quickly grown in the area and it is known by students as the place to be – next year’s projected enrolment boasts a student population of more than 440 students.

There are many factors that can be attributed to the success of Bishop Carter in such a short time period. One of the more prominent reasons being that the school specializes in many areas but it cannot be denied that its athletic programs have certainly grown in depth, breadth and spirit over the last few years. Bishop Carter Catholic Secondary School is particularly proud of its senior hockey team as they won the City Championship againstt Espanola in their division.

Coached by Mr. Dave Fabiilli and managed by Mr. Dan Grandbois, the team had very little time to play and build together, however the Gators proved that winning a championship requires more than just skill. To accomplish this amazing task the boys demonstrated a lot of heart, talent and above all a love for the game.

The boys’ hockey team also competed in the York University Senior Springfest Tournament in Toronto and once again the team was successful in claiming the championship, but this time at the provincial level. The Gators learned that when they become determined and put their minds and souls into their game anything is possible. Not to be outdone, on the hard court, the Bishop Carter Gators Junior Boys Basketball team won the Junior Boys NOSSA Championship division as well. The team was coached by Mr. Sean Gilroy. The boys had less than a year to develop and grow as a team but that was all that was needed to come home with the N.O.S.S.A. medal.

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board would like to take this opportunity to congratulate both the Bishop Carter hockey and basketball teams!

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