Students in Ms. Reale’s Grade 1 class at Holy Cross School and Mrs. Dupuis Grade 5/6 at St. Francis School joined the fun by entering the #SkillsAtHome Challenge #5. Challengers were to create a boat out of ordinary household Tin Foil that could hold as many coins as possible!
The Challenger’s submission posts were to include:
• Picture of blueprint design
• Picture of total weight held
• Video of boat in water with coins being placed in.
The skills reinforcement in this activity were; design & planning, communication, creativity and attention to detail while showcasing the skilled trades of a Marine Engine Technician and an Ironworker Generalist.
Check out the entries below!
Category: Schools
We’re proud to announce the launch of the 2020 Summer Camp Online Program!
Are you excited for summer? We are! We are happy to announce the SCDSB 2020 Summer Camp expanded online program. Please click the link and fill in a survey for each of your children you would like to take part in the opportunity. You will need to commit to be part of the program for 3 weeks: two hours a day. July 6-24th, 9am to 11am.
Our expanded online learning includes K-8 online classes, K-8 ELL classes (for our newcomers) and Indigenous Learning.
Sign up quickly to secure your spot as spaces are limited: SIGN UP HERE!
Sign up by June 12th as we will start notifying people they are part of our awesome summer program! (be sure to leave your email so we can connect with you!)
e-Learning Summer School For Secondary
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is proud to announce that we will be providing several new summer learning opportunities this year. We are now accepting registration for our Summer e-Learning Courses for secondary students. There will be several other learning opportunities offered this summer through the school board; this is just the first group of learning opportunities available.
Summer e-Learning Courses for Secondary Students
Summer e-Learning courses are full-credit courses available to students who are currently registered in grades 9-12. These courses are taught by qualified Ontario Teachers across the province. These courses are fully online and typically consist of a blend of online lessons and independent work. Students who are successful in a summer e-Learning course typically commit to working 4-6 hours a day from Monday-Friday for the 4 weeks that the summer course is offered. Secondary Summer e-Learning courses cover the same range of content that is typically covered during a full semester course in a condensed timeline.
Courses are offered in English, Math, Religion, Science, Social Studies, and the Humanities for students currently in grades 9-12.
The Sudbury Catholic District School board will be offering Grade 11 Religion (HRT3M), Grade 12 Religion (HRE4M), and Careers/Civics (CHV2O/GLC2O). Co-op may also be available in some circumstances.
Students must have the prerequisites to register for a course over the summer. For more information about specific courses, please contact the guidance contact at your school:
St. Charles College- silvia.faggioni@sudburycatholicschools.ca
St. Benedict CSS- sabrina.buttazzoni@sudburycatholicschools.ca
Bishop Alexander Carter- heather.duguay@sudburycatholicschools.ca
Marymount Academy- lynn.massimiliano@sudburycatholicschools.ca
St. Albert Learning Centre megan.murphy@sudburycatholicschools.ca
To register for a summer course, please fill in the registration form:
You will need to log in before you can view this form. Please log in using your Sudbury Catholic Username and Password.
Username: username@sudburycatholicstudents.ca (ex: JOspina1234@sudburycatholicstudents.ca)
Password: Same as the vLE, MS Teams or Google Classroom
St. Charles College – Summer School Registration 2020
St. Benedict CSS- Summer School Registration 2020
Bishop Alexander Carter- Summer School Registration 2020
Marymount Academy- Summer School Registration 2020
St. Albert Learning Centre- Summer School Registration 2020
Marymount Academy Tops the List for This Year’s Fraser Institute Report
Marymount Academy has topped the list in the Greater Sudbury area for the annual Fraser Institute report. The school garnered a grade of 8.4 out of 10. This also puts the school in the top 40 secondary schools in Ontario out of more than 700 schools across the province. St. Benedict C.S.S and Bishop Alexander Carter also received positive scores of 7.8 and 6.6 respectively.
Marymount Academy is the only all-girls academy in Northern Ontario and focuses on providing innovative and engaging learning opportunities for its students. This year, the Grade 12 leadership class had the opportunity to lead faith retreats for Grade 7 and 8 students. Students also fared well in the annual Board wide science fair and the school continued to offer students specialized learning through the SHSM programs of Arts and Culture, architecture and engineering and Non-profit.
The staff and students at Marymount Academy also focus on community projects throughout the year, gathering together to celebrate Thanksgiving as a school. They also contributed to the Warm Soup for Warm Hearts initiative where students helped form a human chain to pass over 200 containers of soup to the Samartian Centre to help feed those in need.
“When you enter the walls of Marymount, you are not just entering a building. You are entering into the Regal family,” said Lori Holden, Principal of Marymount Academy. “Teachers and students work together to create an environment that follows our school motto- Learn that you may Live. I believe this environment allows our students to excel into well rounded young adults.”
Calling all and educators: We are very pleased to invite you to our Virtual Parent Engagement Series!
Every week throughout the month of May, join virtual learning/information sessions as we create an online community of support for parents and educators. Sessions include Internet Safety, Supporting Students Through the COVID-19 Pandemic, Google Classroom: The Parent Connection, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Learning About the Dangers of Human Trafficking, French as a Second Language Supports, Reading supports through Lexia, and Reading and Writing!
Sessions will take place each week in May from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. virtually on Zoom. Don’t miss out! Register now at the following LINK.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
St. David School Celebrates Students During Catholic Education Week
During Catholic Education week, we need to count on the faith within us and believe that our school community will support one another and work together to promote the faith in others. Hope brings us closer together during these challenging times and allows us to reflect on what is important in life. During the month of May we celebrate the virtue of empathy, which allows us to continue to build relationships with our families and school community partners.
In light of Catholic Education week, St. David School felt their students should be recognized and celebrated for their efforts in giving back to their school community in various ways. The students selected received a $100.00 PC gift card for their random acts of kindness, leadership and inspiration, which was virtually displayed on their online learning platforms and social media. These students ignite hope in their classmates, peers, teachers and families as they display their sheer motivation to persevere even when times get tough, like this pandemic crisis we are all facing.I would like to thank PC Loblaw’s for giving St. David School the flexibility and opportunity to celebrate our students and families during this difficult time of Covid-19. I would also like to highlight our Educational Assistants for making this day possible for our students. Without your genuine care, love and kindness, this opportunity for giving back would not have happened without you.
Sudbury Catholic Students Spread Kindness to Seniors this Mother’s Day
Students at Sudbury Catholic Schools participated in a challenge that was posted by Goshenite Seniors Services to create 500 Mother’s Day cards for seniors in the Sudbury area.
Not being in a physical classroom didn’t stop Mrs. Cimino and her Grade 1 students at St. David School from coming together to help Goshenite Seniors Services.
“It is especially important during these difficult times to provide students with authentic opportunities for them to act as caring and responsible citizens,” said Mrs. Cimino.
Milena Raso, a grade 11 student at Marymount Academy is currently enrolled in the Specialized High Skills Major for Non-Profit Industry. She too jumped at the opportunity to bring positivity to members of our community.
“I am very blessed to have my grandmother living with me and
listening to her stories about not having technology and other modern-day
conveniences. It shows me how life has changed. Hearing it first-hand, rather
than from reading it in a textbook makes it much more real to me. I think it’s
important for youth to be more active in caring for our elders and realize that
we have a lot to learn from them,” she explained.
Cards will be sent directly to Goshenite Seniors Services who will distribute
them over the weekend.
We Proudly Announce This Year’s Recipients of the Chairperson’s Award
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Chairperson’s Award. All three individuals embody the Board’s mission, vision and values. They are each passionate about Catholic education and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to student success.
Cathy Spencer is an Educational Assistant at Bishop Alexander Carter C.S.S who always strives to put students first. She has worked tirelessly to meet the needs of students at risk, often taking the lead on projects such as the Open Doors program and the Breakfast Club. Through Cathy’s everyday positive attitude, she is a beacon of light for staff and students alike. She is regarded as a kind individual who brings a smile to all who meet her in the halls at Bishop and makes everyone feel welcome and included.
Ginette Toivonen is the Indigenous Education Facilitator for the Board. Through this position, she ensures that the Catholic values are integrated with the Ojibwe Seven Grandfather Teachings. As Indigenous Lead, Ginette has created many opportunities for students to feel comfortable and safe at school while learning with their peers about Indigenous knowledge and World views. Ginette is an innovative, caring and inclusive individual with a true passion for what she does.
Melanie Johncox is an Literacy & Basic Skills instructor at St. Albert Learning Centre who supports our adult students at the Sudbury District Jail four days per week. In her role, Melanie works directly with students on their individual learning plans, approaching each student with a caring and supportive approach and ensuring that they have the resources that they need to succeed. Melanie models Jesus and our Catholic values in her interactions with all learners and is seen as an empathetic and compassionate member of the St. Albert Learning Centre community.
“Each year, I have the honour of recognizing individuals who are difference makers and leaders within our Catholic learning community,” said Michael Bellmore, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “These individuals are always inspirational and are a true representation of what it means to be a leader in learning and faith. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we are proud to recognize the recipients and thank them for their continued service and commitment to Catholic education.”
This year’s award winners were recognized at the April 21 Board meeting and will be honoured formally at a later date.
SCDSB Learn@Home Site for Parents and Students
Please view the following link which contains resources designed to help support and to compliment what teachers have planned as we move to a distance learning approach.