Sudbury Catholic District School Board

St. Francis students aim to increase their fruit and veggie intake at school

St Francis Catholic Elementary School is adding some green to their diet by serving broccoli and dip in promotion of the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program.

This program is offered through a partnership between the Ministry of Health and Long term care, the Ontario Fruit snd Vegetable Grower’s Association and the Sudbury and District Health Unit. It is designed to increase awareness and consumption of fruits and vegetables among elementary school students in Northern Ontario. The students have had carrots, cucumber, apples a variety of other fruits and vegetables.

Planting for a good cause! Twin Forks Community Garden visits Holy Trinity students

The Twin Forks Community Garden visited Mme Lawrence’s 1/2 French Immersion students of Holy Trinity School for the Catholic Education Week celebrations. The students were taught a gardening session in French where they learnt how to plant seeds and the ways to nurture them during their growth cycle. In the future month, students will donate two of their vegetable and flower plants to the Community Garden which will go towards helping those in need. What a great opportunity to make our community a better place!

St. Charles College Students shine at annual Parent Involvement Committee Symposium

On Saturday April 29th, Mrs. P. Demore and the students from the arts department at St. Charles College were showcased at the Ministers 8th Annual Parent Involvement Committee Symposium.They had a standing ovation performance and we are truly proud of all of their hard work and dedication leading up to this event. Way To Go Cards!

St. Benedict Students take a stand for positivity!

St. Benedict Catholic Elementary School Grade 7 & 8 students were recognized for completing a six week Well-being and Leadership Program: Power To Be Positive. The program was offered by St. Benedict staff and the Sudbury & District Health Unit. Students engaged in learning about growth mindset, positive self-talk and attitudes. The students focused on resilience and productive ways to manage stress and anxiety. Students also reflected on their own strengths and used this awareness to help to develop leadership skills.

Holy Trinity helps fight hunger

As part of the Catholic Education week activities, Mme Lawrence’s grade 1/2 French Immersion students from Holy Trinity handmade 83 sandwiches for the homeless of the Elgin Street Mission. They demonstrated in a hands-on fashion the virtues of stewardship, servant leadership and empathy. The students really enjoyed helping those in need in our community!

Students at St. Benedict stand up for positivity

St. Benedict Catholic Elementary School Grade 7 & 8 students were recognized for completing a six week Well-being and Leadership Program: Power To Be Positive. The program was offered by St. Benedict staff and the Sudbury & District Health Unit. Students engaged in learning about growth mindset, positive self-talk and attitudes. The students focused on resilience and productive ways to manage stress and anxiety. Students also reflected on their own strengths and used this awareness to help to develop leadership skills.

Pius XII visits Holy Redeemer to celebrate Catholic Education Week

Pius XII is celebrating Catholic Education Week by “walking forward together” as a triad of home, school and parish at Holy Redeemer Parish during a special mass on Sunday April 30, 2017. This triad emphasizes for our children, the reality of our wider Catholic community that collaborates on their faith formation and education.

Sudbury Catholic Schools awarded as Stars of Excellence at 2017 Kiwanis Music Festival

Participant schools included Marymount Academy, St. Anne Catholic School, Holy Trinity Catholic School, Immaculate Conception, Holy Cross Catholic School, St.Benedict Catholic Secondary School, St. John Catholic School and St. Charles College.

The senior band and strings ensemble from Marymount Academy (pictured here) were recommended for the provincial competition.

Congratulations to all musicians who participated and thank you for sharing your gifts with us.

Victors of Transition!

Jarah Preston from the Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury was invited to St. Francis School on April 19, 2017 to deliver a presentation entitled Victors of Transition. The LDAS presentation is targeted to address all students in the grade 6 Regular, French Immersion and Special Education classes who will be transitioning onto grade 7 at either St. Benedict, Marymount Academy or St. Charles College in the fall. Special Education Resource Teacher, Ms. G. Visentin, annually welcomes the presentation to help prepare students and discuss how they may better prepare themselves for their transition to the next grade and new school setting in the fall.

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