Sudbury Catholic Students Spread Kindness to Seniors this Mother’s Day

Posted on May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 by Carlee Vendramin

Students at Sudbury Catholic Schools participated in a challenge that was posted by Goshenite Seniors Services to create 500 Mother’s Day cards for seniors in the Sudbury area.

Not being in a physical classroom didn’t stop Mrs. Cimino and her Grade 1 students at St. David School from coming together to help Goshenite Seniors Services.

“It is especially important during these difficult times to provide students with authentic opportunities for them to act as caring and responsible citizens,” said Mrs. Cimino.

Milena Raso, a grade 11 student at Marymount Academy is currently enrolled in the Specialized High Skills Major for Non-Profit Industry. She too jumped at the opportunity to bring positivity to members of our community.

“I am very blessed to have my grandmother living with me and listening to her stories about not having technology and other modern-day conveniences. It shows me how life has changed. Hearing it first-hand, rather than from reading it in a textbook makes it much more real to me. I think it’s important for youth to be more active in caring for our elders and realize that we have a lot to learn from them,” she explained.

Cards will be sent directly to Goshenite Seniors Services who will distribute them over the weekend.

**Pictured top to bottom are Keagan, Elizabeth, Gavin and Danilynn, Grade 1 students at St. David School.**

SCDSB Learn@Home Site for Parents and Students

Posted on April 6, 2020April 7, 2020 by Carlee Vendramin

Please view the following link which contains resources designed to help support and to compliment what teachers have planned as we move to a distance learning approach.

SCDSB Learn@Home Site

St. David School Participates in March Madness Read Aloud Competition

Posted on March 19, 2020March 20, 2020 by Carlee Vendramin

Ms. Royer’ grade 3 and Ms. Visentin’s grade 1 classes are very exited to come to school to participate in their March Madness Read Aloud competition. Both teachers decided to make their students reading and learning experience a little more engaging this month by choosing a winner out of a battle between two books. Winners continue through tournament style, until the winner is revealed at the end of the month. Our students are excited by this new school initiative as it promotes student voice and enthusiasm to want to read and participate in the classroom, while completing literacy activities. Students will be completing a book review that debates why their book was the chosen one!

Black History Month Celebrated at St. David School

Posted on March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 by Carlee Vendramin

This year Black History month was extra special as we had so many students from Africa that were able to take part in activities in such a meaningful way. St. David was able to develop a Black History Leadership committee that was comprised of various students of culture. Their responsibility was to meet during lunch hours with Ms. Wemigwan’s to discuss school initiatives and activities that students can partake in to represent Black History month.

Our very first activity was to display Black History within the school, which included a mural painting of student pride and bulletin board decorating. Students discussed the meaning behind having Black History leaders like, Martin Luther King, a social activist and head of moving the civil rights in America. This committee provides morning announcements promoting equity (focus in Canadian black history), connecting school families with a better understanding of black culture and history. Other activities included, Family Bingo with significant questions in relation to the Black History movement and key leaders, student lead newsletter, cultural food fair, displaying traditional family clothes “Asoebi” and party clothes “Aso ijade”. Not only did our students come up with these activities, they were also able to share some of their personal experiences while living in Africa that was quite interesting for our school community to learn.

Opportunities like these demonstrates the power of student voice, inclusion and the value of empowering students to take on leadership roles within the school. Our students from Africa were every excited to celebrate such a significant part of their life, culture and traditions with everyone.

Sudbury Catholic Students and Staff Participate in National Sweater Day to Combat Climate Change

Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 by Carlee Vendramin

Each year on the first Thursday of February, Canadians are asked to turn down their heat and wear sweaters to raise awareness about climate change and energy conservation. Founded by WWF-Canada in 2010, more than a million Canadians have participated in National Sweater Day.

In an effort to combat climate change, Sudbury Catholic Schools participated in this initiative on February 6, 2020. Staff and students at Holy Cross School, St. David School, St. James School, St. Charles College, Marymount Academy, Bishop Alexander Carter C.S.S and the Catholic Education Centre brought their warmest sweaters as schools turned down the heat by 1.5 degrees celsius throughout the school day. Though the change in temperature was nominal; collectively, we as a Board made a statement regarding climate change and its impact on our world.
“National Sweater Day gave our staff and students an opportunity to reflect on how rising global temperatures are impacting the planet and how together we can help to reduce climate change by making small changes in our daily live,” said Joanne Bénard, Director of Education for the Sudbury Catholic District School Board. “By making a commitment to the planet on National Sweater Day, students and educators better understand the powerful impact that they can have.”

Three SCDSB Schools Selected as Semi-Finalists in OCSTA Short Video Contest

Posted on December 16, 2019December 16, 2019 by Carlee Vendramin

SCDSB is proud to announce that three schools have been recognized as semi-finalists in this year’s OCSTA Short Video Contest!

Congratulations to St. David School, Marymount Academy and St. Charles College.

Voting is now open! Follow these easy steps:

Step 1: Go to the Together in Faith Website

Step 2: Follow the instructions to register online

Step 3: Once logged in, select the video and click ‘Vote for this video’

You can vote in both the elementary and secondary categories from now until December 23, 2019. Voting portal and full instructions can be found at the following link: https://bit.ly/2Z3GeIh

Sudbury Catholic Schools Help Make Winters a Little Warmer!

Posted on November 11, 2019November 20, 2019 by Carlee Vendramin

The Student Senate at the Sudbury Catholic District School Board has helped make winter a little warmer for our community! Throughout the month of October, the Student Senate spearheaded a campaign to collect gently used winter coats in all sizes. The Senate, which is comprised of 15 secondary students, also encouraged other schools to participate in this initiative.

Together, Sudbury Catholic Schools collected 574 coats and winter accessories, surpassing last year’s number of 200 coats and winter accessories. Working with Derek Cashmore of Cooper Equipment Rentals, the coats will be donated to those in need throughout the Greater Sudbury community.

“The Student Senate are seen as leaders and innovators not only in their schools but across the Sudbury Catholic District School Board,” said Amanda Barry, Teacher Facilitator of the Student Senate. “They are truly difference makers and I am honoured to work alongside them year after year.”

“It was amazing to see our schools all come together and support such a wonderful cause,” said Ryan Scarpellini, Student Trustee and member of the Student Senate. “We are excited to continue to grow the campaign year after year and continue to make a difference in our community.”

Creating Endless Possibilities: Board Wide Kindergarten Registration Night Taking Place January 15!

Posted on November 6, 2019January 6, 2020 by Carlee Vendramin

Register with our schools during our Board wide kindergarten registration night occurring Wednesday, January 15 at 6 p.m.

These information sessions are available for parents wanting to register their child(ren) for school beginning September 2020 (For children turning 4 years of age on or before December 31, 2020). If you are unable to attend these sessions at your school, we encourage you to contact the school to register on an alternative date. Both regular (English) and French Immersion programming is available.

Please note: Holy Cross School will be hosting their Kindergarten registration night on January 16, 2020.

Preregister now at the following link .

Learn more about how to register here!

For more information about our Kindergarten program, please click here!

For full list of schools, please click here.

Sudbury Catholic Students Cast their Vote!

Posted on October 21, 2019October 22, 2019 by Carlee Vendramin

14 schools within the Sudbury Catholic District School Board have registered with the Student Vote Canada program running parallel with the Federal Election. Based on the percentage of schools registered, the Board is in the top 10% of all School Boards within Canada. Student Vote Canada is a program open to all elementary and secondary schools nationwide. Schools may offer Student Vote to a single class or to the entirety of the student body. Students engage in activities surrounding government and the electoral process and are provided necessary tools to stage a mock election in their school during the Federal Election process.

Joanne Bénard, Director of Education for the Sudbury Catholic District School Board is pleased with the enthusiasm that the schools have shown toward promoting student voice.

“Student voice is a top priority within our Board,” she explained. “Student Vote Canada is an excellent opportunity for our students to not only understand the electoral process, but to also practice research and analytical skills and participate in a formal election scenario. We are proud to partner with Student Vote Canada and offer these tools for our students.”
“St Charles College has been involved in Student Vote for many years. We have participated at the federal level as well as the provincial and municipal levels,” explained Rick Emond, teacher at S. Charles College. “The program has had a positive impact on students both academically and in their personal lives. I often receive many messages from former students telling me that because of the program they have voted.”