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.
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St. Anne students honour Treaty Recognition Week with special gathering
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.
Student Senate organizes board game night for international students!
Student Senate brought together our school community with a special board game night at Café One! The night brought together 31 students from St. Benedict C.S.S, Bishop Alexander Carter C.S.S, St. Charles College and Marymount Academy. Fun was had by all as students were able to play games, make new friends and even indulge in a few treats!
SCDSB celebrates faith and wellness as a system!
All Sudbury Catholic District School Board staff gathered together on October 26 for the annual Faith PA day celebration! The day started with a Mass led by Bishop Marcel Damphousse. A Choir made up of SCDSB staff also joined in, providing us with many wonderful songs to complete our Eucharistic celebration. Following the Mass, Dr. Ian Manion, a psychologist and BellLetsTalk panelist, provided a thought-provoking and powerful presentation about the importance of mental health and wellbeing.
The afternoon consisted of break-sessions where staff were able to sign up for an activity. Sessions ranged from yoga and physical fitness activities, sports games, mental health and wellbeing talks and even an escape room!
We thank all staff who attended the day and fully embraced the theme of wellness, and all those who helped organize the days events and activities!
St. Francis School recognizes Learning Disabilities month!
Have you noticed the 2 000 blue flags along Paris Street in Sudbury? These little blue flags are in support of the citizens of Sudbury who have a learning disability. In recognition of Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, students and staff at St. Francis School wore blue on Friday, October 19, in support of fellow students with a learning disability who can learn differently.
St. Charles College raises 133,000 cans for Sudbury Food Bank!
St. Charles College’s annual food drive brought in 133,000 food items for the Sudbury Food Bank this year. This food drive helps feed our community and helps students learn how to be leaders. It teaches them the value of hard work and allows them to empathize with others who are less fortunate. The students filmed and edited a video -which is on our youtube site- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=old6eMRO0S0. They also spent their evenings and weekend at various grocery stores bagging groceries and collecting cans. Other students went door-to-door to collect.
Feeder schools, Holy Trinity, St. Paul, St. John, Pius XII, St. Francis, and St. David also played a big role in collecting cans. They support the food drive every year and they are a huge part of its success.
Happy ECE/EA Appreciation Day!
October 16th is ECE/EA Appreciation Day! We are very fortunate to have many wonderful, caring and supportive Early Childhood Educators and Educational Assistants in each of our schools. The support you provide our students each and every day helps make a difference in their lives and we are forever grateful for your efforts. Your expertise, commitment to our students and amazing work help our students grow and reach their potential. Thank you for making a difference!
St. David School pays tribute to student with memorial garden
St. David School paid special tribute to a former student. Dylan Fay sadly died of cancer last year when he was just 16 years old. Dylan was a graduate of St.David school. His family, friends and the school community came together for a special ceremony to honour Dylan’s memory and open the brand-new memorial garden at the school. The ceremony also included traditional First Nation singing and drumming and wise words from his family. As his mother always says, “Once a dragon, always a dragon!”
Happy World Teacher Day!
Today is World Teacher Day, a day to recognize and thank our dedicated and inspiring educators who work tirelessly each day to support our students in reaching their individual goals. We thank them for their ongoing commitment and service to Catholic education and for the work that is accomplished throughout the year. Thank you for being difference makers!