Students at St. Paul the Apostle were Good Samaritans” this past week and a half and became “strangers helping strangers.” The students and staff at the school collected canned and dried food items and some cash to help their feeder school, St.Charles Colege reach their goal of 60,000 cans to help those in need. Pictured here are the SCC Cardinal with Mr. Jim Szilva, his son Parker, daughter Maicie, Mrs. M. Henry the school principal, Ella Sisk and Darion Gratton from JK and several St. Charles student helpers.
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Local Schools Work as a Team to Share with Those Less Fortunate
St. David Catholic School has teamed with their sister school, St. Charles College to raise non-perishable items for the St. Charles College canned food drive. The students were motivated by David Dibrina, St. Charles College student Council president, in a school wide assembly. David’s message was clear: “work as team and achieve success”. The students from St. David School were clearly inspired by Dibrina because they continue to bring in non perishable foods on a daily basis and have collected over 3000 items to donate to the St. Charles College canned food drive. St. David grade 5/6 student, Brittany Thain, stated, “this feels good to do. When we act in a charitable way towards those in our community, it makes our community a better place to be.”
“Witchy” Visitor at St. James
To the amazement of students at St. James Catholic School, “Cynthia” the Witch from the Walden Public Library landed in the kindergarten classroom. With her “bag of tricks”, Cynthia captivated the young listeners with her “spooky” stories. Cynthia’s interactive storytelling created magic, imagination, and a lot of enjoyment.
Nickels for the North at Immaculate
During the month of October, the children at Immaculate Conception School have been busy collection “Nickels” and other change for the “Nickels for the North” for “Easter Seals Kids”, supporting children with physical disabilities and their families. We have been doing this for the past 4 years. Last year, we collected $700.00. Thank You Cougars!
Fire Prevention at St. Andrew
Students in Gr.2/3 and in Gr.4/5 were invited to the New Sudbury Shopping Centre to participate in Fire Prevention Week. Fire Prevention week is celebrated and observed from Oct 9-15. The theme is “Protect Your Family From Fire.” Fire Prevention Canada provides worthwhile information and education programs than can reduce losses from senseless and predictable and preventable fire events.
Our local Fire Department is making students aware of the simple measures that can be taken to prevent a devastating fire from occurring in homes. They are ensuring that the public is well informed and educated. It’s about life safety first!
October 26 – An Evening of Learning and Sharing for Parents/Guardians
The special education team at Sudbury Catholic District School Board would like to invite ALL parents/guardians to take part in our first board wide parent information night on Wednesday Oct 26, 2011. The evening takes place at 7pm at the Catholic Education Centre (165 D’Youville St).
Parents are invited to attend to hear from Christina Raso (Special Education Consultant) about IPRCs, Jennifer Connelly (Assistive Technology Teacher) about how technology is helping to assist students and Catia Temelini (Communicative Disorders Assistant) concerning oral language and our early screening process.
For more information please contact Jennifer Connelly at 705 673 5620 ext 230.
Marymount Academy Annual Canned Food Drive
This past month, Marymount Academy kicked off its Annual Canned Food Drive for the Sudbury Food Bank. Every year Marymount has great success with this fundraiser, usually raising approximately 10,000 cans. The organizers of this event, the MC3 (Marymount Catholic Charities Council) set a goal of 5,000 cans for the school to collect. This year, the Marymount girls went above and beyond what was expected. They spent countless hours going door-to-door can food collecting, and all of their hard work paid off. One grade 7 student, Brittany Critch, single handedly collected 697 cans on her own! By the final day of the canned food drive on October 21st, the Marymount Regals not only exceeded their goals of 5,000 cans, but beat the school record collecting over 13,300 cans! All of the collected food has been donated to the Sudbury Food Bank. This was a very successful fundraiser for a wonderful cause, and was a great way to kick off a year full of fundraising and charitable events.
By: Shannon Reed, MC3 President
St. Benedict Grade 7 & 8 Wing Grand Opening
All of the grade 7 and 8 St. Benedict students sat in the school’s new cafetorium to take part in the school’s grand opening for the 7 and 8 wing. On hand for the celebration were the Board’s Director, Catherine McCullough, members of Senior Administration, facility staff, building staff, members from the architectural firm of Yallowega and Belanger, teachers, trustees, parent council members and parents. Also included in the service were parish partners who took part in the ceremony – including Bishop Noel Simard who spoke to the students about living the life of St. Benedict who’s motto was pray and work. Simard asked the students to follow this motto in school and in life, and to recognize that being a part of this new St. Benedict community “is a source of joy.” Simard explained to the students that the board and the community have come together not only to build a physical building, but in a way to help ‘build’ the students, with learning, knowledge, and wisdom to live a fulfilled life and be happy.” Simard along with the school’s other parish partners, blessed the new space as well as individual crosses for each of the new classrooms.
The 22,000 square foot new space boasts a third gym for the school, eight new dedicated teaching classrooms with smartboards, as well as two new discovery rooms. To find out more details about what the new space includes, visit the board’s website at http://www.scdsb.edu.on.ca/schools/construction/info-ben.php.
MMA Hosts Third Annual Parent Breakfast
Once again the gymnasium was packed as Marymount Academy hosted its third annual Parent Breakfast on October 25, 2011. From 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. students and parents/guardians had the opportunity to enjoy breakfast, meet staff, and learn more about the numerous programming, athletic, and extra-curricular activities and initiatives. The breakfast was put on by the school’s parent council and staff, and allowed parents to meet some of their daughters’ teachers, as well as talk to some of the students who are involved in school programs such as Student Council, Girls Athletic Association, and Marymount Catholic Charities Council. “It is a great, informal setting for parents to have their first meet and greet with staff and other parents,” stated Lucie Cullen, school principal. “Having it first thing in the morning, it allows for much more participation with parents – they can come in before they start their work day, and share breakfast with their daughter, as well as the rest of the Marymount school community.”