After 1 175 days of chemo, St. John School is thrilled to announce that brave Nicky Steinke is done his treatment and is an official Cancer Survivor! Surprised by mom with a bouquet of balloons and a bag full of snacks, Nicky celebrated his win along with school staff, Discovery Early Learning and Care, students and family. Swarmed by his schoolmates with hugs, cards and well wishes, Nicky also celebrated by ringing an old-fashioned school bell three times to mark his huge win and new beginning at school! Special guest, Cathy Burns, of the Canadian Cancer Society Sudbury and area, presented Nicky with a stuffed “survivor” animal as well as a baton that he is invited to bring to the Relay for Life 2019 being held at Laurentian University on Friday, June 21st. Congratulations Nicky – we are so proud of you!
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Chief Valerie Richer visits St. James Native Second Languages Classroom
Chief Valerie Richer visited Mr. Beaudry’s Native Second Language classroom at St. James recently and shared the history of Atikmeksheng with all the students. Chief Richer is a practicing lawyer and discussed some of the economic initiatives that her community will be planning in the near future. She was happy to meet with all the students and encouraged them to learn the Ojibwe language. She said that some of our stories need to be shared in our language. The students provided her with some gifts following the presentation.
St. Francis students collaborate to create their own community!
St. Francis students and staff are building community and collaboration through regular CLAN challenges. Today St. Francis School’s CLANs were challenged to build a snowman using the recycled materials from our Christmas door decorating contest. The students and staff had to build their snowman and were awarded points.
Each student and staff member is placed in a CLAN which is represented through the Medicine Wheel. Our CLAN challenges are held throughout the year, challenging students and staff to work together on common activities. Each CLAN challenge results in points being earned.
Maggie Polischuk, CLAN Captain said, “Our CLANs program gives us a chance to work collaboratively, be creative, have a voice and contribute to our school and community; all while being silly and having fun! Being part of a CLAN is like being part of a big family. We all become one!”
St. David School demonstrates what family means!
In partnership with Myths & Mirrors, the Aboriginal EarlyON Child and Family Centre has been working on a project to depict “family”. Each week, the project focusses on a different theme which helps people to better understand and express the community’s view of family. This week, St. David School Native Language teacher, Mrs. Fielding and her class took part in the project which is ongoing until the final celebration which includes a traditional feast and seasonal teachings.
“It is a wonderful experience for my students and gives them the opportunity to express their views and build confidence in gaining a voice which supports diversity, identity and community. We are proud to participate”, stated Dawn Fielding, Native Language teacher at St. David School.
St. Charles College Students win Action Sudbury Poster Contest!
Two St. Charles College students were presented with awards in an Action Sudbury poster contest to bring awareness to driving while impaired.
Their Communications Technology teacher, Ms. Christina Thompson says “During this experience,students developed an awareness of societal issues while learning hands-on about multi-media art and graphic design.”
The students, Kyra Coutain and Violet Landrie will soon see their posters on local billboards.
Proposed 2019-2020 School Year Calendar
We want to hear from you! You are invited to review the proposed school year calendar options for the 2019-2020 school year and indicate your preferences for the PA days. You can access the survey up until January 21, 2019 at the following link.
We look forward to hearing from you!
St. Joseph students from Killarney spread kindness and get kindness in return
The students at St. Joseph have been helping their parents with chores and talking about their acts of kindness, but Wednesday they were on the receiving end.
Santa showed up to treat the children at the school concert and community potluck.More than sixty-five members of the community showed up for the event which featured the students acting and singing in a skit. The event was organized by the school council.
St. Anne Students Celebrate the True Meaning of Christmas as a Faith Community!
On Tuesday, December 18, 2018 the St. Anne Catholic School community came together to celebrate Christmas Mass at Our Lady of Peace Church. Students in grade 7 and 8 enacted the Nativity story while students in grades 4, 5 and 6 shared their gift of song. “This was a special celebration of faith, family and community. We are so fortunate to come together to celebrate our faith and experience the true meaning of Christmas,” said Alice Desormeaux, FDK educator.
St. Benedict exceeds toy drive target and spreads the message of caring for those in need
Students had a lofty goal – to collect one thousand toys for girls’ and boys’ and as of Friday morning that goal was exceeded.
The toy drive, which happens yearly at this time is done in collaboration with TD Bank and the Salvation Army along with all parents, staff and students at the school.This is the six year the school has joined forces to collect toys for those in need at Christmastime.
School Chaplin Rob Pappin, who leads the endeavour says “It is important that we who have plenty give to those who have little. Just as the Magi brought gifts to the child Jesus, it is part of our mission to care for those in need in our community.”