Our Student Senate began their 2017-2018 year with their first official meeting on September 18, 2017! The team met at Marymount Academy in the brand new Learning Commons to discuss how they are going to make an impact on Sudbury Catholic Schools this year!
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Holy Cross Teacher Publishes First Novel!
We would like to congratulation Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School teacher Tania Fay on the release of her first novel!
Eile O’Neill: The Oracle, is the first in a series of books and tells the story of Eile who finds herself in Ireland after experiencing a family tragedy. While there, Eile begins to see things she can’t explain and begins a quest to discover the mysteries that keep following her. The story combines fantasty with traditional Irish folk tales.
Eile O’Neill: The Oracle is available for purchase at www.amazon.ca. Tania will be completing a book signing at the South End Library (1991 Regent Street) on Monday, August 14th from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Cards Raise Over $21,000 During Relay for Life Event!
The St. Charles College Cardinal Relay Committee presented a cheque of more than $21,000 to the Canadian Cancer Society during their annual Relay for Life event.
Lead organizers, Jennifer Humphrey and Krystal Rewega are looking forward to next year. Principal Patty Mardero says “it doesn’t matter what goal is set for the Cards, they always have a way of meeting and also exceeding their target which is a true testament to their character and strength.”
Popular radio personality DJ G-Rant of The New HOT 93.5 led the troops early Tuesday with an inspirational speech highlighting his own personal battle with the disease. He encouraged the students to give blood when they are the legal age to do so. He also inspired the students to think about their legacy in the world long after they are gone. He also participated in the highly emotional Survivor’s lap – where students, parents, grandparents and staff members who are fighting cancer walked together in unity with all other students following suit as their allies and supporters.
The day-long event featured water balloons, bucket drops, lots of music and entertainment, yoga, Zumba and many other activities to keep the students motivated and having fun throughout the day.
St. Charles College Awarded with the RJ McCarthy Award to Support the Open Doors Program
St. Charles College has been awarded a Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario award for 2017. The RJ McCarthy awards are given to schools for projects that nurture the growth and education of the whole person.
The School plans to use the funds to support students in the Open Doors program, a program to assist at-risk youth. The students in the program will spend the next year building partnerships with local parishes thereby strengthening their faith and faith opportunities.
St. Charles College is the only school in Northern Ontario to be granted this award.
St. Charles Students Host Second Annual Relay For Life Event!
St Charles College hosted their second annual Relay for Life Event in support of Canadian Cancer Society! Many students came out today to participate in the laps, as well as many other fun activities such as face painting and water balloon toss! The event provided the school the opportunity to give back to our community and to many cancer patients across our district. Special thanks to all staff and students who helped put this event together!
Students Hold Balloon Toss to Celebrate Fundraising Success!
A huge congratulations goes out to St Francis Catholic Elementary students for raising $7069.35 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation! To celebrate their success, for every $20 collected, the students got to throw a water balloon at Mrs. St-Denis and Ms. Timpano! The teachers proved to be excellent sports, and the students loved being able to give back to our community!
Families Engage in the Learning Process at St. David School
Staff, parents and students at St. David Catholic School believe that reading is fundamental to school success. Families continue to support student success by sharing their love of reading with their children at home in the school’s “read at home program” and at school during the “learn together mornings” program.
St. David families were co-learners alongside students during the school’s “learn together morning” which took place during Catholic Education Week (April 30-May 5, 2017). Family members spent the morning learning with their children demonstrating their love of reading and using it as an effective to tool to teach reading.
“It was a wonderful morning. It’s always great to see students so excited to read. Parents and family members were very proud of their children and the children were fantastic hosts”, said Colin Lapalme, the school’s vice principal.
Special presentation: Get involved in your child’s learning with keynote speaker George Couros
The Parent Involvement Committee is presenting an evening of learning with keynote speaker George Couros – innovator and educator. Parents, educators and community partners are invited to participate and discuss the importance of engaging with children and education through social media and online tools. Free child care will be provided to those who pre-register.
When: May 11, 2017 6:30 p.m.
Where: St. Charles College, 1940 Hawthorne Drive
Title: Involving Parents in the Process of Learning
Description: Parent involvement in the learning process of schools is the number one factor for student success. As schools look forward towards using social media to improve learning in their schools, many parents are fearful of what this means. Social media provides an opportunity for parents to have meaningful engagement in the learning of their child. This can greatly change the conversations not only at school, but also at home with the child. This talk provides peace of mind to parents while also engaging them in considering the unique opportunity they have to participate in their child’s learning.
For further information and to register see the event flyer.
St. David School staff thanks 92.7 Rock and A & W
The staff at St. David Catholic School was excited and thankful to be recent recipients of “92.7 Rock Caffeine Kickstart”. Kindergarten teacher, Jennifer Gran submitted the school’s name and applied for the opportunity for her fellow staff members. Mrs. Gran shared how appreciative she and her co-workers are for the newly build school. “The school staff can always be counted on to go that extra mile. Our newly built school building now matches the vibrant energy that the staff, students and families have always carried”. All staff received warm apple turnovers and fresh coffee from A & W. Thank you Mrs. Gran, 92.7 Rock and A & W. Everyone enjoyed the nice treat!