Sudbury Catholic District School Board

Bishop Alexander Carter Student Honoured at Laurentian University’s President’s Reception

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School student Cameron O’Daiskey, who was invited to Laurentian University’s prestigious President’s Reception for High Achievers this year.

This past February, Cameron was among only 56 students selected to attend this event, which featured a special brunch and reception with Laurentian’s President, Deans, and representatives. During the event, she had the honour of meeting Dr. Lynn Wells, President and Vice-Chancellor of Laurentian University, as well as Dr. Joy Gray-Monroe, Dean of Science, Engineering, and Architecture.

As a testament to her academic excellence and dedication, Cameron has officially accepted her offer to join Laurentian’s Mining Engineering program this fall.

Reflecting on her journey, Cameron shared:
“My time at Bishop Alexander Carter CSS has been nothing short of amazing. I have worked to maintain a 95+ average while focusing on math and science. This work ethic has hopefully prepared me for the next step in my journey as I enter the Mine Engineering program at Laurentian University. The teachers at Bishop Alexander Carter CSS have been incredibly supportive, both academically and through extracurriculars, allowing me to thrive as both a student and an athlete, competing on over 12 teams each year. As I enter Mine Engineering, I am excited to apply my passion for problem-solving and I am also excited to continue my journey right here in Sudbury, a city known for its mining excellence. Bishop Alexander Carter CSS has given me the foundation to chase my dreams, and I couldn’t be more grateful.”

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board congratulates Cameron on this remarkable accomplishment and wishes her continued success as she begins this exciting new chapter at Laurentian University.

Laurentian University Experts Bring Geoscience to Life for St. David Students

Students at St. David School had an exciting opportunity to explore the world of geoscience during a special visit from Laurentian University experts. Geoscience Technologist Cailyn Morgan and Professor Tobias Roth engaged Grade 4 and Grade 4/5 students in a hands-on learning experience about rocks and minerals.

Through interactive exploration, students examined various geological specimens and even had the chance to try on the specialized gear used by geoscientists in the field—learning firsthand just how heavy the equipment can be! The session provided a deeper understanding of Earth Sciences and sparked curiosity about the natural world.

Sudbury Catholic Schools extends its gratitude to Cailyn Morgan and Tobias Roth for an engaging and educational morning that brought science to life for our students.

St. Charles Custodian Inspires Students with Interactive Recycling Scavenger Hunt

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is proud to recognize the outstanding efforts of Pekka Marttinen, a dedicated custodian at St. Charles Catholic Elementary School who continues to go above and beyond in supporting students and staff and fostering a positive school environment.

In addition to his daily commitment to keeping the school clean and organized, Mr. Pekka recently introduced a creative and engaging initiative—an interactive recycling scavenger hunt. By placing recycled materials around the school, he has encouraged students to explore, learn about sustainability, and actively participate in the cleanup process.

What makes this initiative even more special is the involvement of two students Joe and Benn, who have been collecting the materials while practicing their bike riding skills. This hands-on approach has not only promoted environmental awareness but also provided a unique opportunity for students to build confidence and independence.

“Mr. Pekka’s creativity and dedication to our school community make a lasting impact,” said Principal Christine McCracken. “He continually finds ways to engage our students and inspire them in meaningful ways.”

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board extends its heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Pekka for his hard work, innovation, and unwavering commitment to students. His efforts exemplify the spirit of community and learning that defines our schools. Thank you for all that you do!

Be Heard! We Invite you to contribute to our 2025-26 Budget Consultation

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. 

2023-24 Director’s Annual Report

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

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.

Option #1

Option #2

Advent Celebration at Pius XII Catholic Elementary School

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! 

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

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!

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