Today is International Teachers’ Day, a day dedicated to honouring the valuable contributions of educators worldwide.
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is very pleased to take this opportunity to recognize our teachers. Their unwavering dedication, passion, and commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and to inspiring our students is exemplary. Their daily actions, which display their hard work, passion and leadership, inspire and empower our students to achieve their full potential in mind, body and spirit.
To all our teachers, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering commitment to creating the conditions for student success. Happy International Teachers’ Day! May it be a day filled with well-deserved appreciation for the remarkable and important work that you do.
International Heritage & Language Classes are back at St. Albert Learning Centre!
These programs are designed for children in Kindergarten to Grade 8 and provide the opportunity to speak, listen, write and read any international language, while learning about the culture and heritage associated with the language. This year, St. Albert is offering Italian, Yoruba, and Igbo. Register now!
October 2nd is National Custodial Appreciation Day! This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize and appreciate every member of our dedicated custodial team, including our custodians, assistant custodians, cleaners, BSTs, and maintenance staff. Their exceptional efforts and hard work are a vital part of our daily lives, ensuring that our schools and Board office buildings are clean and well-maintained throughout the entire year.
Their commitment goes beyond cleanliness; it extends to helping create an inviting environment for our community and contributes significantly to the health and safety of all students and staff.
On behalf of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board community, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering dedication and outstanding service. We are very fortunate to have you on the team.
St. David School is proud to announce that a group of dedicated students has stepped up to lead the School Beautification Committee, embarking on a mission to enhance the school’s environment and foster a culture of responsibility and care.
Since the start of school, young leaders have been volunteering during their lunchtime recesses to make a positive impact on their school community. Together in an inspiring display of commitment and initiative, these students have worked tirelessly to keep their school grounds clean and beautiful. Their efforts include picking up litter and debris around the school premises, as well as taking on the task of weeding and maintaining one of the school gardens.
St. David School’s administration and staff are immensely proud of these exceptional student leaders who are demonstrating their dedication to making a positive change within their school community. Their enthusiasm and selflessness serve as an example to their peers and a testament to the school’s values. Their daily efforts will help demonstrate the power of youth engagement and the potential for positive change when a group of dedicated individuals comes together to unite for a common cause.
“The students involved in the School Beautification Committee have adopted the motto, “Be the Change You Want to See,” and are truly living it out,” say’s Dawn-Marie Wemigwans, Principal of St. David Catholic Elementary School. “Their commitment to creating a cleaner, more vibrant school environment exemplifies the spirit of leadership and community engagement that St. David School aims to cultivate in all its students.”
St. David School encourages other students, parents, and community members to join in supporting these young leaders in their beautification efforts. Together, they hope to ensure that their school remains a welcoming and inspiring place for generations to come.
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board’s mission is to realize each student’s potential within an inclusive Catholic Learning Community by nurturing and developing students through mind, body, and spirit. For more info on Sudbury Catholic District School Board, please visit www.sudburycatholicschools.ca
In an exciting start to the school year, students in the PEACE program at St. Albert wasted no time in igniting their passion for learning and growth.
Their adventure began with a much-anticipated Marshmallow Challenge, a test of creativity and teamwork. With smiles on their faces and determination in their hearts, these students showed that they were ready to rise to the occasion.
The atmosphere was filled with laughter, excitement, and a strong sense of camaraderie as these young minds unleashed their creativity. The Marshmallow Challenge is just the beginning of their remarkable journey through the school year.
“The entire community can’t wait to witness the incredible achievements that lie ahead for these talented individuals. The first day of school in 2023 marks the beginning of an extraordinary chapter, and we are excited to be a part of their journey.” Say’s Christina Raso, Principal of St. Albert Adult Learning Centre.
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who joined us for our CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) BBQ on Friday, June 30th, 2023!
On this special occasion, we were thrilled to have the opportunity to both celebrate and honour our exceptional custodial and maintenance team members. Your hard work and dedication to always keeping our schools and Board office buildings clean, safe, and well-maintained throughout the school year is truly appreciated and recognized by our entire community. Because of you, we can create welcoming environments and preserve the health and safety of all students and staff at Sudbury Catholic Schools.
On behalf of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board community, we sincerely thank you for everything you do and hope we can make this an annual tradition for years to come!
During the month of May, the Sudbury Catholic District School Board eagerly embarked on our highly anticipated annual staff walking challenge.
The Board is proud to announce that the collective steps taken by the challenge participants reached an astounding 42,777,283 steps covering an impressive distance of approximately 34,221 kilometres. To put this achievement into perspective, it’s equivalent to journeying from Sudbury, Ontario all the way to Sydney, Australia, and then back to Goodnews Bay, Alaska—a true testament to the dedication of our 2023 competitors.
To commemorate the end of this challenge, St. Charles College hosted the Board’s first Walking Challenge gathering, serving as a venue for celebration and recognition. Among the highlights of the event was the announcement of the winning teams.
In third place, we crowned the extraordinary IT Factor team, comprising of Pat Hauser, Dyan Pyott, Dan Crepeault, and Dave Hempel. Securing second place was the formidable Bluestreaks team comprising of Janet Shannon, Melanie Johncox, Victoria Sleeman, and Jennifer Benoit. And finally, the first-place position went to the remarkable Holy Walkamolies, made up of Pat Shewring, Andria Field, Lynn Massimiliano, and Andrea Jebreen.
Special thanks is extended to all of our participants!
To help make this celebration extra special, students in the Construction and Design Technology class at St. Charles College contributed their creativity and craftsmanship by crafting trophies for the winning teams. Not only will these trophies serve as a symbol of recognition for the current accomplishment, but they will also be utilized in future challenges, carrying the spirit of excellence forward for years to come. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to St. Charles College, Christopher Kohut (the Construction and Design Technology Teacher), and all the participating students for their invaluable efforts in crafting these prestigious awards.
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board and the Wellness Committee congratulates the winning teams for their achievement in this year’s Walking Challenge. We also want to extend our deep appreciation and thanks to all the participants who dedicated their time and effort to take part in this challenge. Your determination and commitment continue to grow each year and we commend each and every one of you for joining us on this journey. We hope this experience will inspire our staff to continue incorporating walking into their daily routines and participate in future challenges at our Board!
On June 16, 2023, the Immaculate Conception Cougar Family participated in the Crush Cancer/Relay for Life Event. Their fundraising goal was $5000 and the school is ecstatic to announce that this amount was doubled!
Through the sale of Crush Cancer t-shirts and hoodies, collecting pledges and the sale of luminaries, our Cougars stepped up to the task we set out for them just a little over a month ago.
The day started off with a superhero-themed ‘Playday with a Purpose’. Students enjoyed the outdoor stations and the school spirit was amazing.
The Relay for Life took place in the afternoon as staff and students gathered for an important assembly. Student-decorated luminaries lined the front of the gym to pay tribute, honour lost loved ones and support those living with cancer. What a touching tribute!
After recognizing the efforts of all the organizers, student volunteers and everyone involved in planning this day, they acknowledged our important guests of honour, the Cancer Survivors, who are family members of our school community. They so courageously led the walk outdoors. The Immaculate school community followed, cheering on our Survivors and then joined in by walking big laps around the schoolyard. We topped off the day with Crush freezies for all to enjoy.
A final big THANK YOU goes out to the many volunteers, the Survivors, the students, parents & staff at Immaculate Conception!
Leona Gervais from the Sudbury Consortium presented St. Paul students Myles Talbot, Hailey Ouellette and Dylan Helm with the School Bus Safety Patroller Awards. These students were selected by their bus drivers as being leaders in their role of bus patrollers.
