Jarah Preston from the Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury was invited to St. Francis Catholic Elementary School on January 13, 2016 to deliver a presentation entitled, Social Skills for Student Success. The LDAS presentation is targeted to address students in grades 4 to 5. Topics such as emotional awareness and non-verbal awareness were discussed with the junior students. A number of appropriate social skill strategies were provided to students on how to handle various scenarios at school with their peers such as turn taking, sharing and respecting each other’s personal space. The students were engaged during the presentation as many audio- visuals were provided to students to demonstrate examples. The school’s Special Education Resource Teacher, Graziella Visentin, has also invited Jarah Preston to return to the school to present, Victors of Transition, in an upcoming week to all grade 6 students who will be transitioning onto grade 7 at either Marymount Academy, St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School or St. Charles College in the fall.
Category: Schools
Technology Now Night at St. Francis
There was a line up to get into the building at 4:30 on Thursday, January 14, 2016 as students at St. Francis Catholic Elementary School eagerly led their parents into the gymnasium to show them all the ways that they use technology in their classrooms.
Approximately 180 people attended the Technology Now night, which was planned by the St. Francis Catholic School Council with support from a government Parents Reaching Out grant. The goal of the event was to show parents how technology is used to support student learning. There were 10 tables set up around the gymnasium where students could show their parents how much they knew about iPad apps like Book Creator, Music Tutor, Explain Everything and Minecraft as well as more subject specific apps that support math, fine motor skills and literacy. Primary Special Education teacher Meghan Dopson also had a Smartboard demonstration in her classroom.
Catholic School Council Chair Kimberley Swain-Bellmore was impressed with the evening, “The children enjoyed showing their parents and siblings some of the things they do in their classrooms, and having a chance to see some of the apps they will be using in years to come,” she said.
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St. David Students Learn Valuable Life Lessons from the Sudbury Wolves
A group of very fortunate students in grades 3, 4 and 5 at St. David Catholic Elementary School received a belated Christmas gift this January. The students were surprised with a special visit from members of the Sudbury Wolves, members of the Sudbury Regional Police and Gord Ewin. The members of the Sudbury Wolves included captain Danny Desrochers as well as defenceman Conor Cummins.
During the presentation, Danny and Connor provided students with valuable knowledge about: hard work and training, preventing bullying, as well as a personal perspective of the life of an OHL player. At the end of the presentation, St. David’s students were thrilled to have the opportunity to personally meet Danny Desrochers and Conor Cummins as well as get their autographs.
Spotlight Dance Company Shines a light on Dancers at St. Charles College
The St. Charles College Dance Class paired up with local dance company, Spotlight Dance Company to work on toning and conditioning with the dancers this semester. The students had monthly excursions to Spotlight Dance Companyto work on different genres of dance studied in class, teaming up with their talented instructors. S.C.C Dance teacher, Patricia Demore says “the dancers developed leadership, dedication and time management skills through their monthly visits. The dancers had another successful semester and are looking forward to the new year. The dance focus class is offered yearly at St. Charles College. Students can take the class to earn their mandatory physical education credit.
Holy Cross Celebrates Their Calendar Artists
Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School Grade 3 French Immersion students Kendra Cole and Khimberly Williams were very excited to receive a calendar in the mail from Glenn Thibeault’s office this year. Both students participated in a contest this fall where Grade 3 students from across Sudbury were invited to submit a calendar illustration. Holy Cross is very proud to announce that Khimberly’s drawing is on the January page, while Kendra’s is on the May page. Congratulations, girls!
Register Now for Sudbury Catholic Full-Day Kindergarten and SCDSB Secondary Schools!
Sudbury Catholic Full-Day Kindergarten Registration is always ongoing at every Sudbury Catholic Elementary School. For more information – you can call you local Catholic Elementary School, or the board office at 705-673-5620. English and French Immersion programs available.
Sudbury Catholic Elementary Secondary Open Houses
St. Charles College
open to grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 students wishing to register for grades 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
English and French Immersion programming available.
705-566-9605
Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School
open to grades 8, 9, 10, 11 students wishing to register for grades 9, 10, 11, 12
English and French Immersion programming available.
705-969-2212
Marymount Academy
open to grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 students wishing to register for grades 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
English and French Immersion programming available.
705-674-4231
St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School
open to grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 students wishing to register for grades 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
English and French Immersion programming available.
705-523-9235
St. David School Spreads Christmas Cheer
The St. David Catholic Elementary School Christmas choir, led by community volunteer, Melody Henry recently visited Red Oak Villa, a seniors residence in the heart of Sudbury. The student choir sang Christmas carols and spread Christmas cheer throughout the complex. While sharing hot chocolate and Christmas cookies the students and seniors visited, told stories and enjoyed each others company. Natasha Folino, St. David School teacher said, ” it warms your heart to see the youth of our community be so gentle and caring with the residents at Red Oak Villa. This is what the season of Christmas is all about – giving of yourself and enjoying those people in your lives. This was the perfect pairing of the generations and a wonderful way to celebrate the season”.
Celebrating Partnerships at BACCSS Breakfast
Thank you to Greater Sudbury Police Services who helped serve a delicious breakfast at Bishop Carter’s breakfast club. Students were treated to a hot breakfast with all the trimmings. Constable Duguay and Constable Hasanefendic served eggs, hashbrowns and a variety of other items to Bishop student Kiana James. Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2016 from the staff and students at Bishop Carter CSS.
Christmas is Giving at St. Charles Elementary
With Christmas just around the corner, families at St. Charles Catholic Elementary School came together to generously support people in their community who are less fortunate. Donations of canned goods were collected over the 3 weeks of Advent to support the local food bank, Friendship House. Last year, the school collected 3014 cans and the goal this year was to beat that number by 1 can. With true school spirit, RAMS collected 3200 cans!! Way to Go RAMS!