Category: Community
Dialogue With the Director
Alexandra Hickey, a Grade 12 student at Marymount Academy and President of the school’s Student Council recently shadowed SCDSB Director Zanda Zubac as part of the ‘YouthThink Switch Shoes’ program. ‘YouthThink’ is a unique educational campaign that seeks to raise awareness and dialogue among adults and youth about the inclusion of young people in the community of Greater Sudbury. The project is part of the Social Planning Council of Sudbury’s Closing the Distant initiative.
As a guest at SCDSB’s weekly marketing meeting, Alex shared her views and interpretations of a number of media topics which included the Annual Director’s Report, radio and television commercials, print ads, and promotional materials for the print media. “It was a genuine pleasure to have Alexandra take part in our marketing meeting,” stated Zandra Zubac. “Alex brought keen insight and a new and interesting perspective to many media and promotional issues that are unique to youth and students in our schools.”
Zandra Zubac, “shadowed” Alexandra at Marymount Academy earlier this month by taking part in a Marymount Student Council Executive meeting and accompanying Alexandra to Ida Sauve’s Dance studio for Alexandra’s dance lessons.
SCDSB to Elect New Chair and Vice-Chair at Board Meeting Tonight
SCDSB Students Captivated by Smart Youth Power Assembly
Norbert Georget presented a powerful presentation on teenage drinking and driving, substance abuse and peer pressure to secondary students from the Sudbury Catholic District School Board at the United Steel Workers Hall recently. The Smart Youth Power Assembly is a hard hitting, graphic and compelling presentation on the consequences of drinking and driving, alcohol and drug abuse and teen suicide with respect to today’s youth.
Norbert has delivered his Smart Youth Power Assembly to over one million students in 2,000 schools throughout Canada and the United States. He is an internationally renowned speaker, student motivator and paramedic with over 22 years experience. The Smart Youth Power Assembly began as a hobby on Norbert Georget’s days off but quickly turned into a full time commitment speaking to thousands of youths across North America.
A teacher in the truest sense of the word, Norbert knows young people and what problems they face. His audience was captivated by his exuberant presentation that was entertaining, enlightening and powerful. Norbert Georget received the Saskatchewan R.G. Olson Emergency Medical Services Award in 1991, the Saskatchewan Safety Council Award in 1989, a Certificate of Appreciation from British Columbia’s Counter Attack Program and he was also the recipient of the 1988 Provincial Safe Grad Recognition Award in Saskatchewan.
Immaculate Conception Students Help Stock Shelves of St. Vincent de Paul
St. Charles College, ESP Program Recognized by Greater Sudbury Police Force
St. Charles College and the Empowered Student Partnerships (ESP) were honoured for the many initiatives dedicated to enhancing school and community safety by the City Greater Sudbury’s Police Services Board. St. Charles College was the first school in community to spearhead the ESP initiative in partnership with the Greater Sudbury Police Services.
Since January 2004 the ESP committee has hosted exhibition basketball games, various guest speakers, dance theatre and numerous other awareness/educational campaigns. At the request of the Greater Sudbury Police Services, Ms. Salvador, Ms. Mayer and student moderator, Kayla Martell were honoured with Certificates of Appreciation for their on-going commitment to enhancing community safety through the Empowered Student Partnerships.
In addition to receiving the Police/Community Partnerships Award, presented by Ray Bonin M.P. Nickel Belt, St. Charles College was also presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Greater Sudbury Police Services Board and a Certificate of Recognition from Rick Bartolucci, M.P.P. Sudbury.
St. Charles College Student Awarded YMCA Canada Peace Medal
Kayla Martell, a Grade 12 student at St. Charles College, was presented with the YMCA Canada Peace Medal at the Rotary Club of Sudbury’s Sunrisers breakfast meeting held at the YMCA Sudbury. Kayla has used her personal strengths and talents to work at creating a safer community. Her vision and commitment to creating a climate of respect and acceptance for everyone, regardless of differences, has resulted in a significant change in the school climate.
Kayla has assumed a leadership role with the Empowered Student Partnerships program at St. Charles College and promoted numerous initiatives designed to create awareness related to student and school safety. Her enthusiasm never wavers, resulting in the Greater Sudbury Police Services Board presenting her recently with a Certificate of Appreciation.
Kayla continues to inspire peers and teachers alike with her vision and commitment. She shares and promotes her goal of creating a climate of respect and acceptance where everyone feels valued. Congratulations Kayla!
3rd Annual Northern Life Community Builders Awards of Excellence Seeking Nominations Until December 9, 2005
These awards are given over eight categories including Junior Citizen, Education and Sports & Recreation. Do you know a student or staff member who should be recognized for their special contribution to our community?
Nominations are being accepted until December 9, 2005. Download the nomination form (pdf).
Pius XII Catholic School Adopts Lung Association’s Laps for Lungs Health Promotion & Fundraising Program
The Lung Association is pleased to announce Laps for Lungs. It is a fun filled activity that combines fundraising and health promotion that directly benefits children living with asthma and our school.
The Lung Association is a registered charity that funds respiratory research, promotes better management of asthma, helps those with chronic lung disease, promotes a tobacco-free society and addresses the effects of air quality on lung health.
Visit www.on.lung.ca/events/laps4lungs.html for more information.