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St. Anne/Q92/TD Bank Toy Caravan a Huge Success!

Posted on November 27, 2012August 23, 2018 by admin

On November 23, 2012, members of the St. Anne Catholic Elementary School community in Hanmer demonstrated their generosity when Terri and Mel broadcast their morning show live on location for the Q92/TD Toy Caravan. The school was bustling with Christmas spirit as students, staff, and parents brought in numerous toys and monetary donations.

This is the second year that St. Anne Catholic School brings the Q92/TD Toy Caravan to the folks in the Valley and Capreol. “It is fun! We are not only helping ourselves become better people, but we are also helping others who are less fortunate have a merry Christmas,” said Brayden Kraemer, a student at the school. Student also enjoyed listening to their very own teachers, Jen Bruneau and Dante Merigioli, participate in “Battle of the Sexes.” Mr. Merigioli secured the win for the boys. Students were excited about this victory, which meant no homework for two days.

Everyone gathered in the library to enjoy baked goods and orange juice generously donated by Perkins Restaurant and Bakery, as well as coffee and treats from Tim Hortons.

“This month, we are celebrating the Catholic virtue of Justice, and when we look at this through the lens of social justice, this Toy Drive is a prime example of what our students are able to do to help others in need,” said Guy Mathieu, principal.

St. Paul Presents…A Night of Television Premieres: Family Math and Literacy Night

Posted on November 27, 2012August 23, 2018 by admin

On the evening of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Elementary School welcomed approximately 60 guests which included students in Grades 3 to 6 and their families for a night of learning and family fun! Families had the opportunity to participate in four different stations; Are You Smarter than a Smartboard?, Star Tech: The Next Generation, How I Met Your Math Teacher and The Amazing Game. Each station had either a math or literacy focus and demonstrated the importance of technology and how it is integrated in all areas of the curriculum. A great time was had by all!

An Evening with Dr. Karyn Gordon – Free Event

Posted on November 26, 2012August 23, 2018 by admin

Date: Monday, November 26, 2012
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: St. Benedict Auditorium

On November 26 2012, Sudbury Catholic Schools invites all parents to St Benedict’s Catholic Secondary School at 7pm to hear Dr Karyn’s message to:
• understand the faces of youth self-esteem and how it impacts their decision making.
• engage in powerful communication strategies to ‘bridge the gap’ and encourage your child to open up.
• inspire your child to accept responsibility, building their confidence and reducing your anxiety.
The event is free to the public and all are welcome!

“I know I am a small person, but why do you need to make me feel smaller?

Posted on November 22, 2012August 23, 2018 by admin

A special pre-screening of a bullying documentary took place today at St. Charles College on November 21, 2012 for one thousand students.

The movie Bully was featured at Cinefest in September. It is not being released in American theatres until May 30th, 2013.

Teachers involved in student council and the school leadership class contacted the film company about showcasing the film to the student body before its release to the public and they agreed.

The director of the film, Lee Hirsch was bullied as a child and follows the stories of two families dealing with the deaths of their children who were victims of bullying and took their own lives.

Students at St. Charles College also heard a first hand account from a senior student who was a victim of ethnic bullying in the past.

Justin Trac bravely shared his story of bullying and urged others to stand-up for what is right and just to make other people’s high school experiences that much better.

He said the powerful question that he used when he finally stood up this bully: “I know I am a small person, but why do you need to make me feel smaller?”

Each student in the audience also received a wristband with the slogan “delete” the drama.

Trent Cull Visits St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School

Posted on November 15, 2012August 23, 2018 by admin

The School Improvement Plan for St. Andrew School under Catholic Care and Concern states that every month visitors from the community will be invited to the school to speak to the students about career opportunities and the importance of staying in school. This month Mr. Trent Cull, father of Wyatt and Gabe and coach of the Sudbury Wolves, visited our school to share his dreams with our students. Mr. Cull told the students that you have to work hard, stay in school and always dream”big”. The students were very interested in his hockey career…where he played, where he coached, what does coaching entail and “What’s up with the Wolves?” Pictured are Mr. Cull with his sons Wyatt and Gabe and Shrisha a new student to our school and our country.

Take Our Kids To Work Day at St. Benedict

Posted on November 7, 2012August 23, 2018 by admin

St. Benedict Catholic Secondary students proudly participated in the Take Our Kids to Work Day on November 7th, 2012. These students got to learn first hand what skills are required in today’s work environment. But before they went out to the workplace, Monica. Dailey, co-op education teacher explained to them the importance of students rights and responsibilities in a safe work environment.

POSITIVE LIVING SKILLS with Terry Orlick Ph.D – November 13, 2012

Posted on November 6, 2012August 23, 2018 by admin

POSITIVE LIVING SKILLS with Terry Orlick Ph.D., presentation at St. Raphael School, Nov.13th, 6:30-7:30 pm
Promoting PEACEFUL SCHOOLS: Enjoy the ‘simple joys of life’

As part of Peaceful Schools and building healthy relationships, living a life of joy and happiness can be achieved when we learn to think positive and embrace the simple joys and happy highlights in our lives. This allows us to live life to our true potential.

Charlie Large, SK student at St. John, is holding a Spaghetti Toes CD and a Highlight clicker. These are tools that Terry Orlick PhD, has developed for children. St. John School will be introducing a special evening, with guest speaker, Terry Orlick, PhD. on Nov.13th, from 6:30-7:30 pm. at St. Raphael School. The evening session is meant for parents/guardian, educators, coaches, any adult who works with children.

The CD allows children to learn how to relax during stressful times in their lives whether at home or at school.

The highlight clicker is a great way to help children and youth feel happier, less stressed and more confident within themselves when they CLICK happy moments in their lives. The clicker keeps track of all the happy moments, such as being thankful for the sunshine, enjoying time with a friend, having fun in a game, learning at school etc….
Research demonstrates that Highlight Clickers helps children and adults of all ages become more positive, more relaxed, more joyful, and more focused on the good things in themselves, in others and the contexts they are in.

When you begin to look for, find, embrace and appreciate the simplest Highlight or simplest joys in every day, not only do you feel better, you also reduce the unnecessary stress, worry and negativity in your life.

Stepping Into Grade 9 Night -St. Charles College – Nov. 7

Posted on November 5, 2012August 23, 2018 by admin

St. Charles College will be hosting their Stepping into Grade 9.
This is an information session for parents and students focussed on the transition from elementary to secondary school.
Topics will include:
Course selection and pathways, graduation requirements and electives, academic services, resource and student success, athletics, extra-curricular and community.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
St. Charles College
1940 Hawthorne Drive
705-566-9605
www.scc.scdsb.edu.on.ca

Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins at St. Charles

Posted on October 25, 2012August 23, 2018 by admin

JK/SKR students from St. Charles Catholic Elementary School have started an inquiry all about pumpkins. It all started when their teacher, Amy Malafarina, brought in some mini pumpkins as a decoration in the class. Students began to ask questions, so they decided to do an inquiry. They prepared questions along with the daycare children in the school, and set out to get the answers.

Students wondered such things as: if the seeds were the same size in different pumpkins; if the inside was the same colour as the outside of a squash; if a spaghetti squash really has spaghetti inside; if the bumpy ones were bumpy inside too, and many more. On Wednesday, October 24th, parent volunteers came and helped cut up the various sized pumpkins and squash to get to the answers. Most of the questions were answered and students made many more discoveries than they thought and new questions were created.