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St. David School families celebrate International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2017August 23, 2018 by admin

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.

Ash Wednesday celebrated at St. David Catholic School

Posted on March 3, 2017August 23, 2018 by admin

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”.

Local Elder Shares First Nation Culture at St. David School

Posted on March 1, 2017August 23, 2018 by admin

Students and staff at St. David Catholic School leaned about how traditional First Nation hand drumming represents the heartbeat of mother earth. Elder, teacher, and musician, Verna Hardwick, spent the afternoon with various classes at St. David School teaching students about the importance of the drum in Indigenous cultures. Students learned new songs and had the opportunity to participate in a drumming circle. “It was a beautiful experience not only for my students, but also for myself. Mrs. Hardwick was a wonderful teacher. She encouraged the students to build their self confidence by singing and drumming proudly. She also shared traditional teachings, some Ojibwe words and phrases and most importantly stressed the importance of respect with the students and participants”, stated grade 3/4 teacher Ginny Long.

St. David School has fun with National Cupcake Day

Posted on February 28, 2017August 23, 2018 by admin

National Cupcake Day is celebrated on February 27. This day is a great opportunity to gain awareness for the SPCA and the Humane Society and the good work they do to prevent cruelty to animals in our community. Mrs. Brenda Jack, a St. David School educational assistant, generously baked over 230 cupcakes for the staff and students at St. David Catholic School. “The cupcakes were delicious. It is nice to work with such dedicated and conscientious staff members.” stated Kacey Boulrice, Mrs. Jack’s co-worker.

According to the SPCA, they encourage everyone to… “Fight cruelty with cupcakes and “bake” a difference for animals!”

St. David School invites youth to talk about mental health

Posted on February 27, 2017August 23, 2018 by admin

After hearing about the United Way and Sudbury Wolves partnership to support youth in our community, St. David School students had the opportunity to meet “Howler” from the Sudbury Wolves. St. David School would like to thank the Sudbury Wolves and United Way for partnering to support the youth in our community and allowing the school to be a small part of such a worthwhile, innovative initiative. “The students at St. David School love the Sudbury Wolves and when they attach themselves to supporting youth in our community it makes us all proud”, stated Maria Cimino, St. David School grade 1 teacher.

During the school visit, Sudbury Wolves tickets were given to kindergarten student Ava Demefroff and her family by Dario Zurich. Again thank you for your contribution to our community!

PINK Shirt Day at St. David School

Posted on February 24, 2017August 23, 2018 by admin

During the month of February, St. David School students and staff celebrate the value of compassion. Students learn that compassion is the ability not only to empathize with another person but also to act on their behalf. On PINK Shirt Day, students and staff wore pink shirts to demonstrate their commitment to building friendship skills, acting with kindness and acknowledging their commitment to the acceptance of all peoples.

With the support of teachers, support staff, families and community partners, St. David students continue to learn the importance of dedicating themselves to creating a respectful and caring St. David School community.

SCC student to be the face of the North American Indigenous Games

Posted on January 19, 2017August 23, 2018 by admin

Grade 10 student Hannah Morningstar is about to be the “face of Naig”. NAIG is the North American Indigenous Games and she will be featured on posters and banners to promote the event in Toronto this summer.

Hannah will be in Toronto tomorrow to see the pictures taken last year as part of a news conference for the games. She has participated in the games in 2014 as a track and field athlete. This time, she is hoping to qualify for track or volleyball. The tryouts are taking place right now.

This semester, Hannah is taking Indigenous Studies. She beams with pride when talking about representing her country and culture. “This is such an honour” she says.

The games being held in July will bring more than four thousand athletes to Toronto.

Christmas feast celebrated at St. David Catholic School

Posted on December 16, 2016August 23, 2018 by admin

Each Christmas season, St. David Catholic School teachers and staff members host an annual Christmas Feast for the students in the school. Everyone enjoys a full turkey meal with all the trimmings and wonderful Christmas cheer.

“This is my favourite day of the year,” stated Terri Lynn Lepage, St. David School grade 3 teacher, “everyone enjoys the meal, but even more importantly we all enjoy each others company.”

St. David School would like to take this opportunity to thank all community partners and special community members who have donated so generously to the students of St. David School over the school year, especially during this Christmas season.

Math Games are Alive and Well at St. David School

Posted on December 12, 2016August 23, 2018 by admin

St. David School hosted a Christmas Math Morning for students and their families to encourage Growth Mindset, specifically in math acquisition. One of the school’s main focuses this year is continued emphasis on promoting a greater collaboration between educators, students and their families. St. David School works closely with families because when there is a trusting, respectful relationship between the home and school, students have a better chance of being successful academically, socially and emotionally.

During the math morning, all parents and family members played fun, educational math games at school the with their children, then were given a Math Bag to take home. The Math Bag was filled with dice, cards and math game instructions as well as other simple math tools that they were encouraged to use at home to support their children build confidence in math.