2025 Chairperson Award Nominations

Posted on March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by Erin Kendall

Nominate an Outstanding Employee at Sudbury Catholic Schools

Deadline to Nominate: March 31st

To help us honour the incredible staff who go above and beyond, the Sudbury Catholic District School Board is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Chairperson’s Awards, recognizing Sudbury Catholic team members who make outstanding contributions to our Catholic school system and positively impact the lives of students, staff, and families.

Chairperson Award Description & Selection Process

How to Nominate?

Step 1: Fill out the nomination form below.

Step 2: Please send the completed form to the Office of the Director of Education by e-mail at monique.paquin@sudburycatholicschools.ca or fax, (705) 688-1781 no later than March 31st.

2025 Nomination Form

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.

ThoughtExchange Link: https://tejoin.com/scroll/295844483

Feel free to include as many thoughts as you like.

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. David School Explores the Catholic Connection to Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 by Erin Kendall

Did you know? Halloween originates from All Hallows’ Eve, the evening before All Saints’ Day, when Catholics honour those we acknowledge as Saints who have passed on to their heavenly home. Following this, on November 2, the Church observes All Souls Day to remember all the other faithful departed and offer prayers on their behalf for the Angels to lead them safely to their heavenly home.

St. David School recently hosted Joan Yawney-Matz, Religious Education and Faith Consultant for the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, to discuss the Catholic significance of Halloween. Joan engaged students in a presentation, highlighting the connections between Halloween, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day.

Her presentation focused on the importance of saints in the Catholic Faith, paying particular attention to St. David, the school’s namesake. Overall, the session enriched the class’s understanding of the holiday and deepened their appreciation for the saints who have preceded us.

Thank you to Ms. Yawney-Matz for contributing to our student’s learning experience and holiday celebrations!

St. Paul Students Celebrate World Mental Health Day with Nature Walk

Posted on October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 by Erin Kendall

St. Paul Catholic Elementary School’s Grade 2/3 class celebrated World Mental Health Day with a nature walk scavenger hunt. The students guided by Ms. Pigozzo enjoyed fresh air and physical activity, while learning how nature can reduce stress and boost mood.

During the walk, students worked together to find different items, sparking curiosity, teamwork, and observation skills. Back in the classroom, they wrote about what they saw, heard, and felt, then shared their stories with their classmates, fostering a sense of connection and enhancing communication through storytelling.

This activity raised mental health awareness while giving the class a chance to reflect, connect, and learn in a fun, hands-on way. Well done, Panthers!

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!