Sudbury Catholic District School Board Welcomes Lily Yeomans as New Student Trustee ⭐️

Posted on April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 by Erin Kendall

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board (SCDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lily Yeomans, Grade 10 student from Marymount Academy, as the incoming Student Trustee for the 2025–2027 term. The announcement was made by Board Chair, Michael Bellmore during the April 15th Board meeting held at the Catholic Education Centre.

Lily will officially begin her role on August 1, 2025, joining Co-Student Trustee David Akero. Together, they will represent the voice of Sudbury Catholic students at the Board table, working to foster an inclusive, supportive, and student-focused learning environment.

Lily is a dedicated advocate for youth and brings a wide range of leadership experience to her new role. She has led and participated in several community initiatives, including fundraising efforts for NeoKids and Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer (NOFCC), volunteering at events like Conquer the Crater with Miles Against Cancer, and serving as a Teen Ambassador for SickKids. A confident and compelling public speaker, Lily has shared her life journey and inspired others at events such as the Terry Fox Run, Grade 8 graduation ceremonies, and university-level lectures on genetic counselling.

Her personal experience advocating for her own health during cancer treatment has deeply shaped her commitment to student voice and wellness. Lily is especially passionate about expanding access to mental health supports, creating more opportunities for student engagement in decision-making, and increasing real-world learning experiences in schools.

“I am incredibly honoured to have been selected as the new Student Trustee,” said Lily Yeomans. “I am excited for what the future holds and to work alongside so many amazing people at Sudbury Catholic Schools. Through this experience, I am most looking forward to growing as a leader, working with students from other secondary schools, advocating for the needs of my peers, and learning more about myself as a person. It is a tremendous privilege to be the next Student Trustee, and I look forward to what lies ahead in this position.”

Chair of the Board, Michael Bellmore, shared his enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to welcome Lily to our Board of Trustee team. Her courage, compassion, and commitment to student well-being are truly inspiring. We are confident that she will be an exceptional advocate and leader for students across our system.”

Lily’s appointment reflects the Sudbury Catholic District School Board’s ongoing commitment to student leadership, voice, and engagement in shaping a positive and inclusive Catholic educational experience.

Be Heard! We Invite you to contribute to our 2025-26 Budget Consultation

Posted on January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 by Erin Kendall

In preparation for our budget discussions, we invite our staff, parents/guardians, community partners and students to share your budget priorities with us. We are asking you ‘What are your top priorities for the 2025-2026 budget’. We are using ThoughtExchange so that everyone has a chance to share their perspectives and understand what’s most important to the group.

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SCDSB 2025 – 2026 Budget Consultation

2023-24 Director’s Annual Report

Posted on January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 by Erin Kendall

We are pleased to share with you the Director of Education’s Annual Report for the 2023-2024 school year.

We thank our Board of Trustees, Senior Administration, staff, students, families, volunteers, community partners, and our parishes for their continued support and commitment to Sudbury Catholic. Together we are providing a caring, progressive, high quality Catholic school system that is nurturing our students – mind, body, and spirit.

2023-24 Director’s Annual Report

2025-2026 School Year Calendar Survey

Posted on January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 by Erin Kendall

Each year the Sudbury Catholic District School Board in collaboration with our three co-terminus boards seeks the input of our school board community in establishing the school year calendar for the upcoming school year. Working with our co-terminus boards allows us to better coordinate student transportation and ensures that Board specific requirements are met.

Please provide input on the two proposed options by completing the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar survey. The survey closes Friday, January 24, 2025.

We thank you for taking the time to respond to our survey.

2025-2026 School Year Calendar Survey

Option #1

Option #2

Advent Celebration at Pius XII Catholic Elementary School

Posted on December 10, 2024December 18, 2024 by Erin Kendall

On December 10, Pius XII School came together as a community to celebrate the second week of Advent during their school-wide mass.

A special thank you to Father Sam from Holy Redeemer Church, Sudbury for presiding, Ms. Filice and the Grade 5/6 class for organizing, Ms. Schiafone and her Grade 6 helpers for handling the technology, the Pius Choir for their beautiful music, and Ms. Minor and her Grade 3 class for bringing the Living Nativity to life.

It was a wonderful display of faith and community spirit.

Holy Trinity Hosts Moustache Day in Support of Maison McCulloch Hospice!

Posted on November 28, 2024December 18, 2024 by Erin Kendall

Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School celebrated Moustache Day with an incredible show of support from students, families, and staff. Participants joined in the fun by purchasing moustache stickers, donating online, and embracing the spirit of giving back.

All proceeds from the event are going to Maison McCulloch Hospice, helping to support their essential work in our community.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed – your generosity and community spirit are truly appreciated.

St. Paul Catholic School Surpasses Fundraising Goal at Terry Fox Event

Posted on September 24, 2024September 24, 2024 by Erin Kendall

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Elementary School proudly participated in the Terry Fox School Run last week. Over the past 11 years, the school has raised more than $23,000 in support of the Terry Fox Foundation. This year, they not only met but surpassed their fundraising goal of $800, coming together to raise over $1,400 for cancer research!

To celebrate this amazing achievement, eight lucky students got the chance to pie a teacher (and if they were lucky a principal) as a fun reward for their efforts.

A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated teachers and staff for organizing this event and supporting such an important cause. The Sudbury Catholic District School Board would also like to make a special shoutout to St. Paul staff members, Lisa Dubien and Julie Hayes, who have been leading this event for the past seven years. Thank you for all that you do!

Celebrating School Spirit and Faith at St. Anne School

Posted on September 23, 2024December 18, 2024 by Erin Kendall

This September, St. Anne School kicked off the school year by celebrating their incredible school spirit! Students and staff came together to proudly wear their school colours, showcasing the pride and unity that make their school community so special.

“At St. Anne, our faith reminds us of the importance of coming together as one family, supporting and uplifting one another in all that we do,” said Principal Megan Murphy. “Our school spirit celebration was a joyful reflection of these values, as we demonstrated our love for our school and the community we’ve built together.”

The school would like to thank everyone who participated and made this celebration a success. The enthusiasm and vibrant spirit of students truly brought the school to life! St. Anne hopes to carry this energy and sense of togetherness throughout the rest of the school year.

Great spirit, Angels!

Be Heard! We Invite you to contribute to our 2024-25 Budget Consultation

Posted on March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 by Erin Kendall

In preparation for our budget discussions, we invite our staff, parents/guardians, community partners and students to provide feedback regarding our programming and resources. Your feedback is important to us to ensure that we are representing your priorities as we engage in the budget process. We are asking that you identify areas that have been working well and your top priorities for the next school year. We are using ThoughtExchange so that everyone has a chance to share their perspectives and understand what’s most important to the group. These thoughts will help guide our discussions before we move ahead together.

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Feel free to include as many thoughts as you like. Click the Participate button to share your thoughts and then rate at least 20-30 of the thoughts that others have shared. Your participation is confidential, so no one will know who shared or rated which thoughts. Please come back often until APRIL 12 to rate new ideas.

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SCDSB 2024 – 2025 Budget Consultation