The results are in! St. Benedict CSS has once again dominated the Royal Canadian Legion’s, Branch #564 annual Remembrance Day poster and literary contest. Students from Grade 9 Religion and Grade 11 Indigenous Studies submitted poems and posters as entries to the annual contest. All winners received certificates of achievement while finalists also won cash prizes.
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Bears Win Angels Boys Basketball Tournament
In elementary sports action, Bishop Alexander Carter hosted the Angels Elementary Basketball Tournament on March 3rd and 4th. For the second time in as many tournaments the St. Benedict Boys team came away with gold. Congratulations Bears and to all who participated in this great event.
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. Benedict students complete placement at food bank
As part of St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School’s commitment to meeting the needs of all, Senior ASD and Life Skills students participated in a co-op style placement at the Food Bank last semester. After completing health and safety training and workshops on appropriate work habits, the students visited the Food Bank on a weekly basis to package fresh fruit and vegetables that had been generously donated by Costco Sudbury. They learned the importance of teamwork, time management and gained many valuable skills which will help them transition to the workplace.
The Sudbury Food Bank feeds over 13,000 people each month and is run mostly by volunteers. St. Benedict students were proud to be part of this worthwhile organization and the school looks forward to continuing this partnership in the future. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at the warehouse located at 1105 Webbwood Drive, Sudbury from Monday to Friday during regular business hours. Cheques, credit card and cash donations are also welcome.
DJ Hancock Memorial Ball Hockey Tourney
In keeping with DJ’s memory, the Winter Carnival Committee has named their annual floor hockey tournament The DJ Hancock Memorial Tournament. The idea was first presented by members of the Student Council, and the Winter Carnival Committee supported it 100%. Money generated from the Memorial Tournament will be donated to MADD Canada.
St. Benedict holds Parent Wellness evening
St. Benedict hosted a Parent Wellness Evening, for parents of teens in the school board, on February 23rd. The evening consisted of presentations on teen stress, sleep, crisis intervention and online presence with Greater Sudbury Police, the Health Unit, Canadian Mental Health Association and the Sudbury Catholic District School Board. After the presentations, parents enjoyed hor d’oeuvres prepared by Mike Sipos and the Foods Class. Following the break, there was a question and answer period with the presenters. The evening was a tremendous success. Thank you to the St. Benedict School Council for planning and organizing the event.
St. Benedict students chosen for exciting leadership programs
Forum for Young Canadians, a national youth program, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2016, has chosen Laura Rinaldi to participate in one of three week-long conferences in Ottawa, Ontario. Laura will be one of about 315 young Canadians chosen to attend the Forum this year. The program is an opportunity for young Canadian leaders to learn more about governmental processes, strengthen their leadership skills and to learn more about the diversity of thoughts, cultures and people which make Canada a great country.
Laura will participate in various activities, including an international trade simulation, a mock election, meetings with government leaders at a Parliamentarian Reception and Senate Breakfast, and a visit to the House of Commons’ during Question Period. As a representative for both St. Benedict C.S.S and for Sudbury/Nickelbelt, Laura will have an opportunity to network with other youth from throughout the country, discuss important issues facing communities across Canada, and come to a better understanding of the importance of Canadian government processes.
Alex Cimino, Student Council Vice-President at St. Benedict C.S.S, was recently accepted to represent the riding of Nickelbelt as a Liberal MPP at the annual Legislative Assembly’s Model Parliament Program. The Legislative Assembly of Ontario Model Parliament Program is an educational program taking place at Queen’s Park in Toronto, Ontario, designed for civic-minded high school students in grades 10 to 12, who are interested in current events and provincial issues. This unique educational experience will bring together 107 students from across Ontario, representing each of the province’s ridings, for a three-day program in Toronto. Alex will have the opportunity to meet key figures in Ontario’s parliament as well as learn about the history of the provincial legislature and the legislative process through workshops and presentations.
Through the Model Parliament Program experience, youth from across Ontario will gain a stronger knowledge of the province’s parliamentary practices and traditions while participating in an authentic experience that will teach them the value and importance of our democratic process.
Best wishes to both students!
Bears Classic Elementary Basketball
St. Benedict hosted the Bears Classic Elementary Basketball Tournament on Jan.19th-21st. We had a great turn out this year with a total of 27 teams (15 boys division/12 girls division) participating in 52 games from all four school boards. There was some good basketball being played and it was very well attended by fans. Congratulations goes out the St. Benedict Boys team for winning gold and to the Marymount Regal team for winning silver.