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Cards Customs makes their mark!

Posted on December 6, 2018December 6, 2018 by Carlee Vendramin

Cards Customs T-shirt shop is more then just an ordinary elective course for students at St. Charles College. This innovative in school business is flourishing this year with coop students collaborating together with teacher, Gregg Kolodinski to create and design logos for men and women’s apparel for sports, clubs and school spirit swag for many of our schools at Sudbury Catholic District School Board.

Cards Customs established a community partnership with Kevin Roetscher, owner of HMR Branding here in Sudbury, which has opened the eyes of students to the value in learning business skills when they move on to post-secondary or the workplace once graduated.

This has given at risk students in the Open Doors program every opportunity to highlight their hidden talents, to engage in a hands on learning experience and be apart of a school wide project that is growing with interest. Co-op students are using their web design and marketing skills to develop fun and unique apparel, while seeking part time job opportunities.

Student’s testimonials justify the level passion and engagement in this new initiative at St. Charles College with the following statement.

“ My co-op placement in Cards Customs has given me a real hands on learning experience that I need to be able to work in the public sector when I graduate”.-Damian Hanrahan (co-op student)

“ I have so much fun designing my own logos and meeting new people, which is valuable to my future career plans”.-Logan Ranger (co-op student)

“ The best part of Cards Customs is seeing my students engaged and inspiring each other to create something unique and fresh that they can call their own. The teamwork and camaraderie that is shown has given me the passion to make this in school business a success” –Gregg Kolodinski

Students of St. Benedict and St. James experiment with art and science!

Posted on December 5, 2018December 5, 2018 by Carlee Vendramin

Before launching into secondary school next year, students at St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School and St. James had a chance to explore both art and science labs at the high school this week.

In Science, Mr. O’Donnell taught the students how to conduct themselves in a lab while dissecting a frog.The students learned safety and anatomy at the same time while the students created canvassed art with Mr. Timpano in the art room.

Students Mackenzie Richard and Brenna Vienneau weren’t shy about the dissection lab with Brenna taking the first cut. She says she is not afraid because she has cleaned deer and partridge in the past with family.

Vienneau wants to pursue sciences because she wants to become an electrician in the future.

Students from the two schools conducted their rotations over a two day period to better prepare them for life in the high school setting.

Sudbury Catholic Schools take over LEGO Tournament

Posted on December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 by Carlee Vendramin

We wish to congratulate all students who participated in the City-wide First LEGO League tournament at Science North on Saturday, December 1. The schools of Holy Cross, Holy Trinity, St. Anne and St. James represented Sudbury Catholic Schools well at the tournament! We thank the students, their dedicated coaches and community sponsors who have helped grow the program over the years. Congratulations on an amazing effort by all!

First ever STEM Olympics sees Holy Cross taking the gold!

Posted on November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 by Carlee Vendramin

The first ever STEM Olympics event was held today at St. Benedicts for some lucky Olympians from Holy Cross and St. Francis schools.

The event was organized by teacher, Loretta Cuda and involved four rotations – involving structures, catapults, boat construction and trivia.The morning began with Student Council President Adriana Cimino handing the opening ceremonies complete with the National Anthem.

Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded to students with the gold medals going to the “Black Bears” team of John Cunningham-Dunlop, Nicholas Bodnar, Summer Bayer and Samuel Grossi at Holy Cross.

SCC’s First international food fair was a hit!

Posted on November 16, 2018November 16, 2018 by Carlee Vendramin

St. Charles College students from three different clubs, the International English Café, Model United Nations Club and Student Council worked in collaboration in promoting and organizing their country booths to create such a successful annual food festival.

The international food fair was comprised of 25 countries from around the world that predominantly symbolized the cultural diversity that is most evident throughout the school. Countries like China, Philippines, Vietnam, Japan, Russia, Mexico, Greece, Italy and much more were represented with fine décor, music and home made food .

The importance of this event was to allow students and teachers to come together as a school community to promote an inclusive learning environment, while taking an interest in building cultural diversity within the school. The students gained a thorough understanding of the importance of multiculturalism through our community.

The event was held Thursday, November 15th, from 10:00-1:00pm; where over 700 students from grades 7-12 participated, enjoyed the delicious foods and learned about the various countries on display.

St. Charles College Honours Treaty Relationship

Posted on November 12, 2018November 13, 2018 by Carlee Vendramin

In honouring the significance of treaties and the treaty relationship, we have two students helping to raise a special flag in our front foyer. Madison Solomon and Hannah Morningstar are both descendants of Chief Shawenekezhik, a signatory to the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850. In raising the flag with Madison and Hannah, we would like to acknowledge that we are in the Robinson Huron Treaty territory. St. Charles College also acknowledges this treaty relationship on our announcements every morning.

Remembering as a campus: Holy Cross and St. Benedict honour Remembrance Day

Posted on November 12, 2018November 12, 2018 by Carlee Vendramin

Remembering as a campus – K to 12 students at Holy Cross and St. Benedict join together to honour those who served in war.It was a collaboration with one goal – to help students remember authentically.

Kindergarten to grade 6 students at Holy Cross provided the choir, the art work and the laying of one wreath.St. Benedict 7-12 students provided two more wreaths along with the poignant readings.

Cadets who attend the high school also assisted with the playing of the bagpipes and the formality of the service, along with two representatives from the Canadian army. The service was orchestrated by Chaplaincy Lead Rob Pappin.

Native Language students participate in Remembrance Day Celebrations at Atikmeksheng First Nation

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Carlee Vendramin

Native Language students at St. James were invited to Atikmeksheng First Nation on Thursday November 8, 2018 to take part in the Remembrance Day Community Celebrations. The students sang O’ Canada and recited In Flanders Fields during the ceremony. Two students Hope and Jacob were asked to bring in the Community First Nations Youth Wreath. The ceremony was followed by a brief social and a community feast. The students had a great time learning about history, culture and ceremony.

St. Anne students honour Treaty Recognition Week with special gathering

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Carlee Vendramin

Students and staff at St. Anne School gathered in a community circle to learn about treaties and our Indigenous culture today. Jordan Mowat, Indigenous Support Worker shared his bundle, the history of Turtle Island and his incredible gift of song. “What a wonderful learning opportunity for all our students. They were able to experience first-hand the power of the drum and song,” said Alice Desormeaux, FDK teacher. This learning opportunity was part of the school’s Treaties Recognition week activities.