Say “Hockey!” because that’s what Ms. Visentin’s Grade 2 students at Holy Cross all love. Many of the girls and boys in our class play hockey and they all know that winning and losing is all about “teamwork”, on and off the ice. Students enjoyed listening to and reading a collection of hockey books, especially Mike Leonetti’s hockey hero series which was based on Roch Carrier’s “The Hockey Sweater”, the first book which the students shared in class. It was a wonderful way to bring into our discussions The Leader In Me Habit #4 Think Win-Win, elements of a good story and a lot of Canadian history. While we started with the read aloud of “The Hockey Sweater” , the students celebrated our wrap up by watching the movie based on this very book.
Category: Schools
Cards Crunch Celery
More than 11 hundred students at St. Charles College bit down on sticks of celery this morning to celebrate the BIG CRUNCH.
The big crunch is an annual event each year in Ontario to celebrate Nutrition Awareness month.
The St. Charles College event was organized by teacher Julie Jessop as part of her Foods classes.
Many schools opted for apples but St. Charles decided to go green for their synchronized crunch.
International Education Program featured on CTV News
CTV’s Claude Sharma recently visited St. Benedict to meet two international students attending the school.
St. Benedict teacher Giuseppe Politi wins Community Builders Award
Giuseppe was awarded the Community Builders Award for Sports and Recreation. He had an outstanding career as a soccer player before becoming a qualified soccer coach. He is the boys’ coach for St. Benedict, head coach of the women’s and men’s programs at Cambrian College, the head coach at the Greater Sudbury Soccer Club, a coach developer with the Ontario Soccer Association and he coaches at the Northern Soccer Academy. He says he believes in Sudbury soccer and in raising the bar of the sport in the city. He acknowledges he is highly invested so, of course, he advocates strongly for a soccer centre, including a bubble or dome so local players have the same advantages as others across the province during the winter months. He gives a nod to former coaches, players’ parents, and officials, not wanting to miss anyone who played a role in his success. He specifically mentions his mom, Antonietta. “If I didn’t have my mother as my #1 support system, this soccer thing never would have happened.”
Congratulations and well-done Giuseppe.
St. David School families celebrate International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day was celebrated on March 8 at St. David Catholic School with a special acknowledgement to women in the building who nurture and support students and their families. Grade 1 student, M’Komii-Nodin Morin and his family gifted his teacher and female staff members with flowers on this day. His family acknowledged the support and encouragement that staff members share with the children in the school.
International Women’s Day is an annual international day of recognition of women who paved the way for those to follow. This day of recognition started in the early 1900’s and continues today. The day is about unity, support and encouragement in a global context.
Grade 4 and 5 students from Holy Cross enjoy Kivi Park
Mrs. Lucciantonio’s Grade 4/5 class enjoyed a beautiful morning of snowshoeing at Kivi Park. The 3 km trail was challenging and fun. It was a great way to start the day. Thanks to volunteers Chantal and Joe for their help.
Grade 1 & 2 students enjoy Holy Cross winter carnival
All Grade 1 and 2 students at Holy Cross enjoyed Winter Carnival activities at Robinson Park. Fun was had by all. The children enjoyed a morning of sliding, skating and snow soccer. They were treated to hot chocolate, provided by “Salute” and all the rinks were cleared, floated and cleared once again that very morning, at the early hours of 5:30 AM by one of our student’s grandfather. (Many thanks go out to Dawson’s grandparents for all their efforts to make this day so successful).
Ash Wednesday celebrated at St. David Catholic School
St. David Catholic School held an Ash Wednesday celebration to mark the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent is a time when Catholics prepare for Easter by fasting, repentance and moderation. In the Old Testament, people used ashes as a sign of repentance.
The students and staff of St. David Catholic School spoke about how to better walk with God in practical terms. This means being kind to each other and supporting each other in times of need. According to the school vice principal, Mr. Colin Lapalme, “As a school community, it is beautiful when we can come together and celebrate our faith”.
Grade 4’s and 5’s Winter Carnival Fun at Holy Cross
Two classes of Grade 4 and 5 students enjoyed indoor and outdoor cooperative games on Winter Carnival Day! They played Chuck the Chicken, Snowball Relay, Snowball Race, Polar Bear Polar Bear Cross My Iceberg, and many others. They had loads of fun being active and enjoying the beautiful outdoors!