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104,000 Cans of Food Collected by St. Charles College

Posted on October 28, 2009August 23, 2018 by admin

St. Charles College wrapped up its food drive by not only surpassing its previous year’s record of 60,000 Cans Plus 2 but by completely “blowing it out of the water” by collecting an unbelievable 104,012 cans.

Patty Mardero, Principal of St. Charles College acknowledged that the success of the food drive was made possible only through the hard work and support from the Sudbury Community. “I would like to take this opportunity to publicly acknowledge the efforts of many fine people who contributed to the amazing outcome of our school’s food drive,” stated Mardero

Mardero went on to thank the St. Charles College Canned Food Drive Committee, the School’s Student Council, the students and staff of St. Charles College, the St. Charles College Alumni, the Sudbury Business Community and Kelly Toppazzini from Topper’s Pizza who supported the food drive with donations through pizza sales.

Principal Mardero also emphasized the key role played by the Board’s elementary schools and the Board’s partners in education in attaining this goal. “To our feeder schools- St. Paul, St. David, Pius XII, St. Raphael’s and St. John, as well as St. Francis Catholic Schools- for coming on board with us with over 30 000 cans and to helping us surpass our goal, I salute you. Kudos To Bell Alliant and Harris Movers- our community partners and sponsors of this amazing event. To Mayor John Rodriguez-it is good to know that when we need support at St. Charles College we can always count on you! You once again, made it possible to have a transit bus for a week. To Mr. Jerry Portelance and the folks over at Sudbury Transit, for all your help in providing transportation. Thanks to Big Daddy, the morning team- Jim, Carrie-Anne, and Rick Tompkins- for partnering with us for such an important event.

Chief Elsner, on behalf of the students and staff of St. Charles College, it is with great pleasure that I present to you these non-perishable food items, along with a cheque for $10. 000 for the Sudbury Food Bank.

Sudbury Catholic Schools Gets Big Boost from the Community of Killarney

Posted on October 20, 2009August 23, 2018 by admin

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board’s Outdoor Education Centre is one step closer to completion thanks to a huge financial boost from the municipality of Killarney.

The Killarney Shebanoning Outdoor Environmental Education Centre received a cheque from the municipality for the sum of $20,000. Dawn Wemigwans, Vice-Principal of the Centre was thrilled that the municipality was able to contribute to the Centre’s development. “The municipality of Killarney has given us its full support from the very beginning of this project,” stated Wemigwans. From our first original meeting with the town and its community members a year ago, Killarney has been a true partner.” Three staff members of the municipality office presented Wemigwans with the cheque. “This money is a significant sum, and will go toward our next steps in making this centre a truly unique adventure for all that come to experience it.”

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is once again very thankful to the town of Killarney for continuing to champion the Centre.

Marymount Academy hosts “Breakfast with Parents”

Posted on October 19, 2009August 23, 2018 by admin

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board’s all-girl Grade seven to twelve school, Marymount Academy hosted a “Breakfast with Parents” on October 15, 2009. The school received Ministry funding to support parent involvement at the regional level. Marymount decided to host a breakfast to allow parents to come and meet their children’s teachers and also network with community partners such as the United Way, Cambrian College, the local Health Unit, and the Marymount Catholic School Council. Cassandra MacGregor, Vice-Principal of the school was pleased with the excellent turn out from the school community. “Breakfast with Parents provides parents with the opportunity to see their children in their school setting,” says MacGregor. “Not everyone can attend meetings and other school events in the evening and this is just another way to welcome parents into our school and engage them in their daughters’ education.”

Board staff: Jennifer Connelly Technology Integration Mentor, Dawn Wemigwans Aboriginal Lead, and Joan Yawney, Religious Education and Faith Consultant were on hand to highlight programs offered at Marymount such as the Grade seven and eight One to One Laptop program, Native Language and the Virtues program. Lucie Cullen, Principal of Marymount Academy was also very happy with the turnout. “It is inspiring and energizing to see hundreds of parents turn out for the breakfast. We are so pleased with the response from our parents and plan to continue to build on this positive relationship,” stated Cullen.

Many parents expressed their wishes for more of these opportunities to start the day off with their daughters’ educators. This event was so successful that the Marymount School Catholic School Council is planning another “Breakfast with Parents” in the spring. The staff at Marymount Academy would like to thank all those who helped make the event such a success as well as all the parents who took the time to attend this special school event.

St. Anne Catholic School Hosts Magical Math Night

Posted on October 29, 2008August 23, 2018 by admin

St. Anne Catholic School invited children and parents to take part in a Family Math Night at the school recently. Students and their families moved to three separate math centres throughout the evening including the one above where teachers Ms. Shonwise (left) and Mme. Lafrance and the children created a graph showing who has a stuffed bear.

Families left with a take home bag of activities that they can work on together. The evening ended with a performance by Archie the Magician, who entertained children while the parents debriefed with the teachers.

St. Anne Catholic School would like to thank Perkins Restaurant for providing dinner for the evening.

Sudbury Catholic Schools Host RPIC Ceremony

Posted on October 27, 2008August 23, 2018 by admin

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board hosted its second annual Regional Parent Involvement Committee (RPIC) commissioning ceremony at St. Francis Catholic School last evening. Father Pat Woods, Pastor at St. Kevin’s Church joined Sudbury Catholic Schools’ trustees, senior administration, principals, teachers, students, parents and board staff in a celebration of prayer, music and song during a special mass devoted to the commissioning of the Board’s Catholic School Councils.

“As school council representatives you are called by God to continue the mission of Jesus to ensure the high quality of Catholic education by bringing the light of Christ into our
schools and communities,” stated Father Pat when addressing the Catholic School Council Chairs.

Clara Steele, Chair of the Regional Parent Involvement Committee took the opportunity to present a webpage from the SCDSB website via the use of a “Smartboard” that was totally devoted to assisting parents and guardians in playing a pro-active role in their child’s educational experience

The new interactive Parent Involvement Webpage can be accessed through the Board’s website at http://www.sudburycatholicschools.ca/parents.

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St. Mary Catholic School Enjoys ESSO Family Math Night

Posted on January 11, 2008August 23, 2018 by admin

St. Mary Catholic Elementary School recently was involved in another in the series of the Esso Family Math Nights where everyday materials and math games are used to help children understand math ideas and where parents and children have fun sharing their thinking and understanding of Mathematics.

“Mathematical Me” was the focus of the Early Years (ages 4-6) workshop facilitated by Miss Waern, the JK/SK teacher. Students were actively involved in making the graph entitled “How old are you”. Number sense and numeration became alive for the students as they applied personal experience to the graph they were constructing.

Mrs. Morin, the grade 3/4 teacher led the “Measurement” workshop for Grade 2-5 students. Ms Bruneau, the grade 1 / 2 teacher lent her expertise as well during these activities. A lot of string was used to measure all sorts of items – even heads! Estimates were made based on certain measurements. Various other math activities were held while parents and their children had fun with Math.

All families were treated to a lasagna supper before beginning the math projects. Many thanks to all who participated, cooked, and cleaned up! Thanks as well to the St. Mary Catholic School Council who funded the meal. We eagerly look forward to the next Math session. For more information about the Esso Family Math Nights please visit www.edu.uwo.ca/essofamilymath.

St. James Catholic School Hosts Aboriginal “Mishoomis and Nikoomis Day”

Posted on November 21, 2007August 23, 2018 by admin

As part of its School Improvement Plan, the St. James Catholic School Parent Council initiated an Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Committee to promote Native cultural understanding and appreciation to both native and non-native students.

Mishoomis (grandfathers) and Nikoomis, (grandmothers) of the St. James Catholic School’s Native students were invited to visit the school to make a variety of presentations such as; eagle feather teaching, native craft making, aboriginal storytelling, how to clean a fish, how to do bead work, how to make moccasins, etc. One child in each class had been linked up with their own grandparent for the morning event.

View video of the event on the Sudbury Star’s website.