We’re proud to announce the launch of the 2020 Summer Camp Online Program!

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

Are you excited for summer? We are! We are happy to announce the SCDSB 2020 Summer Camp expanded online program. Please click the link and fill in a survey for each of your children you would like to take part in the opportunity. You will need to commit to be part of the program for 3 weeks: two hours a day. July 6-24th, 9am to 11am.

Our expanded online learning includes K-8 online classes, K-8 ELL classes (for our newcomers) and Indigenous Learning.

Sign up quickly to secure your spot as spaces are limited: SIGN UP HERE!

Sign up by June 12th as we will start notifying people they are part of our awesome summer program! (be sure to leave your email so we can connect with you!)

Calling all and educators: We are very pleased to invite you to our Virtual Parent Engagement Series!

Posted on May 8, 2020May 11, 2020 by Carlee Vendramin

Every week throughout the month of May, join virtual learning/information sessions as we create an online community of support for parents and educators. Sessions include Internet Safety, Supporting Students Through the COVID-19 Pandemic, Google Classroom: The Parent Connection, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Learning About the Dangers of Human Trafficking, French as a Second Language Supports, Reading supports through Lexia, and Reading and Writing!

Sessions will take place each week in May from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. virtually on Zoom. Don’t miss out! Register now at the following LINK.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

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

22 Projects Selected to Present at Regional Science Fair!

Posted on March 6, 2020March 6, 2020 by Carlee Vendramin

Our Board Wide Science Fair was held on March 4, 2020 at St. Charles College. Students from Grade 7-12 participated in the event where they went through a formal event and judging process.

22 projects were selected to go on to the Regional Science Fair to be held on April 4, 2020!

Third Place: Joe Gouchie and Sam Oduwale, St. Charles College with the project Printing Speed of Grade 8 Males.

Second Place: Ella Caissie and Ava Collette, St. Anne School with the project H.A.W. Pipe.

First Place and Best in Fair: Julia Parenteau and Hailey MacDonald, St. Anne School with the project Les effets croissance sur des plantes avec differents liquides.

In addition, the following projects were honoured:

Most Creative : Wyatt Rolling from St. John School, with the project Fish On!
Best Presentation: Tyson Kirk and Aiden Anger from St. Charles College with the project Super Mario Upgrade.

Wyatt Rolling, St. John School won most creative project for his project Fish on!

Tyson Kirk and Aiden Anger from St. Charles College won best presentation for their project Super Mario Upgrade!

Travel the World While Earning Credit!

Posted on February 10, 2020February 24, 2020 by Carlee Vendramin

Travel the world, while earning a course credit! We are excited to offer secondary students an affordable, experiential learning program that enables students in Grade 8-10 to earn a credit while travelling to Ottawa, Montreal, New York City, and Toronto while earning Civics/Careers credits (Course Codes (CHV/GLC). This course has two components. The first component consists of an eLearning module from June 30th-July 10th, and July 21st-July27th. The second component consists of an 8 day trip that will take students to Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, and New York City from July 13th – July 30th.

Space is limited to 35 students and is available to students in regular and French immersion programming. The deadline to enrol is April 1st, 2020. Register now at the following link.

For more information contact Christina Raso, Experiential Learning Consultant at christina.raso@sudburycatholicschools.ca, or your school’s Guidance Counselor.

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.”

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.”