Today is World Teacher Day, a day to recognize and thank our dedicated and inspiring educators who work tirelessly each day to support our students in reaching their individual goals. We thank them for their ongoing commitment and service to Catholic education and for the work that is accomplished throughout the year. Thank you for being difference makers!
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Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day!
Today, we honour those hard workers who help keep our schools clean, safe and well looked after. Today, is National Custodial Day – a day to appreciate our wonderful custodial and maintenance staff for all the hard work that they do. Be sure to thank them today. Here are some thoughts from staff and students:
“Every morning, we walk in and our schools are clean and ready to go. There’s a huge team that makes sure our school is a warm and inviting place to be!” Aaron Barry, Principal at Marymount Academy
“Our custodian always makes sure to greet each and every student with a warm smile every day” Tracy, teacher at St. Francis School
“They’re not just custodial staff, they are part of our family within our school community.” Kira, student at Bishop Alexander Carter
“They help keep our school yard clean and safe!” student at Immaculate Conception school.
On behalf of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, we thank them or all that they do – Our schools and offices would not be the same without them.
Happy summer!
On behalf of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board community, we would like to thank our students, staff, parents and community partners for another successful year. Together, we have made our Sudbury Catholic Schools inclusive and vibrant learning environments where our students are able to meet goals and achieve their potential. We wish each of you a safe and enjoyable summer, and look forward to seeing you once again in September. Sudbury Catholic Schools …We are leaders in learning and faith.
St. Charles College Student Wins Business Plan Challenge!
Lexi Christiaans, a student at St. Charles College competed in a business plan challenge hosted by the Regional Business Centre – Sudbury at Collège Boréal. She competed against students from various high schools around the city. It was a dragon’s den style competition, where students needed to pitch their business plan idea to a panel of judges comprising mostly of local entrepreneurs or business leaders. Lexi’s idea was “Woofers”, a dog training/sitting service that would be done at the customers home. Lexi’s project came out on top, walking away with a
I’m happy to say that she won the competition today and walked away with a cheque of $800! Great job Lexi!
Have a good night,
SCC Teacher to be inducted in Greater Sudbury Sports Hall of Fame
Mike Fabiilli, math teacher and football coach at St. Chares College will have the honour of being inducted into the Greater Sudbury Sports Hall of Fame! Mike was chosen as one of the 10 individuals that will be inducted into the 2018 Class. While serving as football coach, he brought St. Charles College to victory in the City Championship in 2015. He was also presented with the Chairperson’s Award that same year.
Fabiilli was a student at St. Charles College from 1977-1982. He played five years of football for the school winning three City Championships.
In 1982 he went to the University of Ottawa to play for the Gee Gees. As a freshman linebacker, he won the Peter Gorman Trophy for outstanding CIS freshman football player in Canada. He was a conference all-star linebacker for two seasons.
“I’ve been very fortunate to have played with many great teammates and to have coached many talented football players,” said Mike Fabiilli, math teacher at St. Charles College.
Mike Fabiilli will be inducted to the Hall of Fame during the 50th annual Sports Celebrity Dinner on June 13.
Bear Necessities campaign for Hospice wraps up
More than 11-hundred personal hygiene items collected for Maison McCullough Hospice on behalf of St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School.
From body wash to bath salts and wipes, the students at St. Benedict’s Catholic school have been collecting items for Maison McCullough Hospice.
Coined the Bear Necessities Campaign a few years ago, the students collect the items in their effort to be caring family members and collaborative contributors.
This year, the students turned it into a friendly house competition. From Karhu to Urso, the houses have been collecting very specific items for patients who are nearing the end of life in the palliative care facility. Karhu took top honours.
More than 11 hundred items were collected ranging from shaving razors, dry shampoo, hair brushes, combs and diapers and will be delivered to the hospice in the coming days.
Turning points Essay Contest Winners honoured at annual event
Students, parents, teachers and invited guests gathered together on May 9, 2018 to celebrate the work done in this year’s Turning Points Essay Contest Awards ceremony. The essay contest stems from the Learning Partnership, which champions education systems in delivering innovative programs, research, policy initiatives and public engagement programs across Canada.
Turning Points allows students to reflect on their unique individual journeys and write powerful essays about a significant event or turning point in their lives. Winning students this year were from Marymount Academy, St. Charles College and St. Anne School.
Students participate in Catholic Youth Day during Catholic Education Week
Sudbury Catholic Students were present during the Catholic Youth Day held in Toronto on May 8 to celebrate Catholic Education Week. The celebration began with a Eucharist at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Basilica with His Excellency Bishop G. Bergie. After Mass, students and other guests were guided to the WE Global Learning Centre and enjoyed a day of presentations by individuals representing Catholic Education leadership in Ontario as well as those from the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace and the WE organization. Students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and left the day feeling inspired! They hope to bring back what they’ve learned to better assist their peers within their respective schools.
STEM Club at St. Benedict wins 2018 Clean Air Sudbury Contest!
The STEM Club at St. Benedict was honoured with winning this year’s Clean Air Sudbury Living Wall Contest! Students will see their winning design featured in Science North’s lobby this summer!