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Sudbury Catholic Students Get “Stoked” About Careers in STEM

Posted on October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 by Carlee Vendramin

100 high school students in grades 9-12 from SCDSB participated alongside 100 students from the Rainbow District School Board in a first-of-its-kind STEM event hosted by NOYSE (Northern Ontario Youth in Science and Engineering) at Laurentian University. Seeking to connect youth in grades 9-12 with possibilities in STEM that stoke passion, “Hear NOYSE Stoke Fest 2019” provided students with an opportunity to develop a greater awareness of unconventional careers in STEM.

Dean Osman Abou-Rabia of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture and Mayor Brian Bigger greeted the students and encouraged them to further explore unique careers borne from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The day began in the Fraser Auditorium with a keynote by world-renowned Canadian free skier and product developer Eric Hjorleifson (better known as “HOJI”) who talked about how his passion for skiing led him to a career related to the applied sciences. Led by Laurentian University student ambassadors, student teams moved into hands-on experiential breakout sessions (called “stokes”) led by STEM professionals working in the Greater Sudbury community. Stoke sessions were delivered by various community partners such as Vale, NORCAT, Living with Lakes, Heath Science North, Greater City of Sudbury, as well as Laurentian University and Cambrian College faculty.

“NOYSE is meant to help youth take a peek through the STEM lens. We hope this enriches future career and life experiences and that it helps position our students for wherever technology and the future of work take us,” said Amanda Barry, Secondary Curriculum Consultant at the Sudbury Catholic District School Board and founding Board Member of NOYSE.
Students from Sudbury Catholic District School Board can anticipate many more opportunities to participate in events aimed at both career exploration and experiential learning in the coming school year through the unique programing and community partnerships that have been developed at each of Sudbury Catholic’s secondary schools.

Marymount School Comes Together to Kick Off Annual Canned Food Drive

Posted on October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 by Carlee Vendramin

Marymount staff and students came together as a school community to celebrate and give thanks in the first annual Thanksgiving Luncheon. The event highlighted an awards ceremony for past and present students and served as the initial launch of our canned food drive in support of the Sudbury Food Bank. All students and staff enjoyed a catered lunch by Regency Bakery for the low price of a non-perishable food item.

“What a great opportunity for our Marymount community to come together, break bread and make new memories,” said Lori Holden, Principal of Marymount Academy. “It is also a beautiful way to kick off our annual canned food drive, with every student donating to an amazing cause.”

As the Marymount Food Drive ramps up, students may be visible within our community, and we encourage community members to give generously to those in need.

Regals Take Over the Podium at Cross Country Meet

Posted on October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 by Carlee Vendramin

The Marymount Elementary Cross Country team shone bright at yesterdays Cross Country meet at Adanac. Our Regals took two spots on the podium with Lucia Salmaso taking first place and Ava Massimiliano taking 2nd place. Congratulations to all the Regals who took part!

St. Charles College’s Dance Focus class teams up with Spotlight Dance Company

Posted on October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 by Carlee Vendramin

With the tunes always blaring, Mrs. Patricia Demore’s dance class is the place to be this semester.

The twenty-some students registered in the class have been getting in some intense work outs between their cardio pumping dance sessions and those special surprise days when they get in a field trip to a local dance studio.

The troupe has joined forces with Miss Jamie at Spotlight Dance Company for intense toning and conditioning classes.

Mrs. Patricia Demore says “the curriculum focuses on developing leadership, dedication to sport, time management skills all while having fun and making friends for life.”

The class runs all this semester and many of the girls are also a part of the school dance team which recently auditioned for the upcoming Lion’s Club/CTV Christmas Telethon.

St. Francis School Celebrates Learning Disabilities Month

Posted on October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 by Carlee Vendramin

The Grade 2 F.I. class from St. Francis School participated in the Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury Awareness Celebration on October 8, 2019. The Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury’s flag was raised this morning at James Jerome Sports Complex. Mayor Brian Bigger was on hand to officially mark October as Learning Disabilities Awareness Month in Greater Sudbury. St. Francis student assisted with the flag raising along with a number of students in the crowd that cheered during the event. Students also planted blue flags which can be seen along Paris Street until the end of the month. Each flag represents someone in Sudbury who has a learning disability.

Learning Math in our Outdoor Classroom a St. David School

Posted on October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 by Carlee Vendramin

Ms. Lepage’s outdoor classroom at St. David’s learn how measuring is an important practical skill, that is frequently used to carry out real life activities such as creating their very own metre sticks in the forest!
Students created their metre sticks by estimating objects they found in the forest using various measurement benchmarks (e.g. their arm span, the width of their finger tip, the width of their hand, with their fingers stretched. Students learned that 1m is equivalent to 100 cm. They are looking forward to estimating, measuring and recording the measurements of various items the next time they take their learning outdoors.

Teaching students measurement skills doesn’t have to revolve around textbooks or solving problems on paper. Our students learn more by doing rather than listening or reading and making it apart of their daily routine. You can pique your child’s interest by engaging them with measuring real objects, making measurement a part of their adventure outdoors this winter!

St. James Students Shine in Cross Country

Posted on October 3, 2019October 3, 2019 by Carlee Vendramin

It’s cross country season, and two St. James students are making their mark!

Elsa Blum and Caleb Mead are Grade 6 students at St. James School. They are both members of the St. James Cross Country Team and have both been running since their early years (Elsa has been running since Grade 2 and Caleb since Grade 3).

The cross country team has had a busy Fall already! Elsa and Caleb both placed first at the Laurentian University Cross Country Challenge as well as the CSPGNO Cross Country Meet in the Grade 5/6 divisions.

“I love to win and to compete,” said Caleb. Elsa agreed.

“I just love to run and to get faster after each race.” she explained.

The team is coached by teacher Kyley McHugh and consists of 45 students ranging from Grade 3 -8. When not competing for the cross country team, both Elsa and Caleb like to play hockey. Elsa is also part of the St. James robotics club and plays volleyball and soccer, while Caleb enjoys to play lacrosse.

The two will head with their cross country team to Adanac next Wednesday to compete in a Catholic school meet. They no doubt will look toward improving their times and above all enjoying the race! Good luck Elsa and Caleb!

St. David Students Practise Respect in a Creative Way!

Posted on October 2, 2019October 9, 2019 by Carlee Vendramin

Mrs. Royer’s class at St. David School is trying a new way to work as a team and promote respect in her classroom. Each time the entire class receives a compliment for good behaviour from another teacher or staff member, they receive a letter of the alphabet that will eventually spell a classroom reward. Last week they worked feverishly and spelled the word CUPCAKES, which allowed them to make their very own rainbow cupcakes together.

This cross curricular math lesson allowed some students to crack their very first egg as well at put their measuring skills to good use.

Honouring Reconciliation: Sudbury Catholic Schools Participate in Orange Shirt Day

Posted on September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 by Carlee Vendramin

Orange Shirt Day is an opportunity for First Nations, local governments, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come. Orange Shirt Day recognizes the harm the residential school system did to children’s sense of self-esteem and well-being, and is an affirmation of our commitment to ensure that everyone around us matters.

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board participated in Orange Shirt Day on September 30, 2019. Staff and students throughout the system participated by wearing these shirts or their favourite orange shirt as a reminder of the importance of this day.