Shop with a Cop Program took place today. A couple of our Penguins enjoyed breakfast at P&M’s Kouzzina, followed by shopping with a Sudbury Regional Police Officer. Thank you officers for building positive relationships with our students!
Category: Schools
Grade 7 and 8 students craft and send Christmas cards for Noah!
The grade seven and eight students at St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School have been putting the final touches on Noah’s Christmas cards today.
Noah is a four year-old boy from Minnow Lake who has been battling cancer since he was six months old.
There is no cure and no other option for Noah so the students are writing cards with positive messages and his favourite characters (Paw Patrol and The Grinch) to keep him smiling just a bit.
Duncan Smith, in grade eight says he suspects that Noah wants the cards because “everyone loves receiving mail and to know that others care”.
Mrs. Belle will be delivering the cards to the new Hot 93.5 tonight so the radio station personalities can deliver them to Noah tomorrow.
St. Charles Students Explore Social Skills for Success by LDAS!
Students in Ms. Cormier and Mme Bouzanne’s class at St. Charles Elementary School, participated in a presentation by the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario by Chris Doucette called Social Skills for Success. The students explored Emotional Awareness, feelings and social interactions.
Students receive special visit from local miner and book author!
Theresa Nyabeze a Professional Mining Engineer visited St. James Catholic Elementary School to share her book “Underground! My Mining Adventure” with students. A graduate of Laurentian University, Theresa is passionate about STEM careers (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and encourages all young people to enter and learn more about the mining industry.
Her book outlines the adventures of Maiya and her mom who takes Maiya underground for the day as a birthday present! The book describes the ins and outs of the mine and the industry! It’s available at www.diversitystem.ca
Theresa wrote the book to showcase diversity in mining and STEM and inspire others to study this interesting field!
“It’s ok to take the path less travelled if you have an interest! Seek opportunities to learn about different career paths. Seek- mentor – ship – then reach back and keep the cycle going! “
Pius XII Participates in Anti-Bullying Week
Anti-Bullying posters, peace bracelets, and fun collaboration amongst our Penguins -all happening during this bullying prevention awareness week. Mrs. Michelutti’s Gr. 3 students say that everyone matters!
Pius Students Receive new winter coats!
Pius XII Penguins wish to extend a very big “THANK YOU” to the Knights of Columbus Holy Redeemer #10888 for their generous contribution of brand new winter coats for students. The Coats for Kids Program is just one of the many ways that the Knights partner with our school and make a difference. We will see the Knights again soon for the annual Basketball Free-Throw Competition. Thank you to our students pictured below who helped to organize the coats: Chloe, Adam, Beckham and Brayden.
The raw truth unveiled during blanket exercise at St. Benedict
The raw truth unveiled during blanket exercise at St. Benedict
The history of Canada and its relationship with Indigenous peoples was unveiled today at St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School in Sudbury.
A number of students took part in a Kairos Blanket Exercise to learn the truth about how the Indigenous Peoples were treated by European colonizers, settlers and the Canadian government for hundreds of years.
Ms. Dowdall organized the blanket activity in collaboration with the Indigenous Sharing Learning Centre at Laurentian University. She explains that the blankets represent the land we know as Canada (Turtle Island) and works to increase empathy and understanding among participants.
The activity was created in 1996 by the Aboriginal Rights Coalition to develop a new way for people to understand the shared history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. The students walk thru pre-contact, treaty making, colonization and resistance. It’s always followed by a talking circle.
A huge thank you goes out to the classes at St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School that participated in the blanket exercise today.
In photo: Avery Dambremont, who is studying grade 11 Aboriginal art takes part in a blanket ceremony in the school gymnasium today.
Immaculate Students Learn About Ojibway
Students in Mrs. Lotter’s grade 2/3 class along with the her student teacher Tanya Turnbull shared the word November signifies Baashkaakodin Giizis – Freezing Moon in Ojibway. Students stand proud with their poppy along with their art projects.
Immaculate Students Discuss Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing with Provincial School Branch!
Immaculate students learn about students who are deaf-and-hard-of-hearing with the help from the Provincial School Branch.