The goal for the St. Charles College marathon team this fall was to enter and complete a half marathon and they did it. Ten students, along with their teacher/coach and principal took part in the Sudbury Rocks Half-Marathon for Diabetes this past weekend in Sudbury. Ms. Catherine Levesque headed up the team in the fall with a commitment to run everyday no matter what weather conditions greeted them after school. They were ecstatic about having their principal, Patty Mardero join them in the 50-59 age bracket.
Other highlights:
Danielle Provencher got 1st in her age/gender category out of 3 females up to 19 years of age. Katie McDowell came 2nd in the same division.
Cody Malette and Jayden Lepack finished 3rd and 4th in their age/gender category out of 11 males up to 19 years of age.
Category: Promoted Event
St. Raphael School helps rule out Diabetes and Participates in Sudbury Rocks!
On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, students from St. Raphael School participated in the 5K Sudbury Rocks! run/walk for Diabetes. Students trained after school to prepare for the run. Eighteen students and Teacher Ms. Reynolds ran on Sunday. Students were also encouraged to collect pledges for this worthy cause. Over $1340.00 was collected by the Royals to help rule out Diabetes! It was a great way to help the community and to keep fit and stay healthy!
Learning About Life as a Writer at St. Benedict
During Catholic Education Week at St. Benedict, students were given the opportunity to listen to local author Sarah Lashbrook. She began by reading an excerpt from her book Where the Stream and Creek Collide, and after talked about her life as a writer. Lashbrook explained that she had been writing since she was 12, but was also inspired by two amazing high school English teachers. Students then learned how the concept for her book came from a nightmarish dream which led to her writing an outline, then realistic characters, and of course lots of research. Life as a writer isn’t easy. Lashbrook informed students she once had writer’s block for two months, that her book was edited four times, and therefore was written a total of five times before it was completed. During the Q&A session, grade 7 student Joshua Kroll asked, “Do you become attached to your characters?” Lashbrook responded, “I definitely do! I get right into them, and I’m sad when I’m done.” The recently published author advised students who want a career in writing to take drama courses to become a screenwriter, English courses if they want to be a journalist, and even history is a necessity for writers. Later, elementary teacher Sherry Trowbridge approached Lashbrook with an offer to return to St. Benedict to work with her intermediate students and write a class novel together. Her reply was an excited, “I’m in 100% for that!” Clearlly, those St. Ben’s students will be in for a treat when Sarah Lashbrook comes back to visit in the fall.
St. David Running Club Takes Part in the Sudbury Rocks Walk, Run, Race For Diabetes
As part of their ongoing commitment to fitness, St. David students participated in the 1K Strong Kids Fun Run at the recent Sudbury Rocks Walk, Run, Race For Diabetes. During education week the students collected pledges and raised approximately $100 dollars. The running club has not only been running but have also been reading once a week with community volunteers and reflecting on their running in their running journals as a way to promote literacy and physical fitness.
“Bullying is not Cool – Keep it out of our School!”
Three members of Canadian Half-Pints basketball team visited Immaculate Conception school recently. They spoke to the students and staff about how they were bullied in elementary and secondary schools. Farmer Pete shared with the students that he was teased and called names because of his size and appearance. He explained that he may look different, but he can still do everything any other person can do, including playing basketball. The Canadian Half Pint team spoke about the harmful effects of bullying to students and staff. After the presentation, the Canadian Half Pints played a half court basketball game againstt students and staff. Staff and students cheered on the Canadian Half Pints, and they couldn’t believe how many baskets they made. Principal Louisa Bianchin thanked the Canadian Half Pints for coming to the school and teaching them how “we all belong, we are all brothers and sisters, and together we are better.”
Poetry Slam at St. Benedict
St. Benedict grade 9 students Fraser MacLeod and Dennis Leblanc listen to the rules of poetry competition as given by professional performance poet Tanya Neumeyer. One parameter is that the performance is timed, so students run the risk of being penalized if their poetry is too short or runs too long. During this poetry battle their classmates enjoyed actively participating as judges giving points for delivery, while other students got to cheer, clap or snap their fingers if they liked the score given or ‘boo’ if they disagreed with a low score. Poetry slams are now a widespread form of popular poetry.
Sudbury Catholic Students to Take Part in Walk for a Second Chance- April 28
Student from all four Sudbury Catholic Secondary Schools will be taking part in the Irish Heritage Club of Sudbury’s Walk for a Second Chance on April 28th, 2012. This walk is organized to support organ donation awareness and the Gift of Life which is an initiative that is fully supported by the Sudbury Catholic District School Board and its students. On December 13, 2010, the Board launched its own challenge to the Greater City of Sudbury to be the first city in the province of Ontario to have 50% or more of its residents be registered organ and tissue donors, and have continued to spread the word to schools and the community about the importance of organ donation. Catherine McCullough, SCDSB Director of Education is very proud of Sudbury for embracing this initiative. “I am very proud of our Board for partnering with the Trillium Gift of Life Network for this very important initiative, and I encourage the entire community to join us in this challenge – to not only have Sudbury reach or even surpass the 50% registration for city-wide donation in Ontario, but more importantly, to recognize that there is no greater gift than the gift of life.”
David Dibrina, Sudbury Catholic Student Trustee, has been working with the Irish Heritage Club of Sudbury to continue to keep organ donation awareness a priority with students. “Organ donation is so important in saving the lives of others,” Dibrina stated. “It truly is one of the most selfless acts that we can do that can positively impact so many people. Students need to make sure they are registered (beadonor.ca) and talk to their families so that they know what their wishes are.”
The walk will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bell Park Amphitheatre, Sudbury.
This is a walk for organ donation awareness and there are no monetary pledges.
For more information, please call (705)566-1328, or contact David Dibrina at St. Charles College at (705)566-9605.
Sudbury Catholic Students Shine at Regional Science Fair
The Sudbury Regional Science Fair was held April 14-15, 2012 at Laurentian University. Students at the Sudbury Catholic District School Board shined as they won several awards and represented their schools amazingly well.
Congratulations to all the students who made it to the Regional Science Fair!
Listed are the winners from the event…
Junior Division – Engineering
Divisional Placing and Prize: First Place medal, Cash and Certificate
Marika Moskalyk
Marymount Academy
Junior Division – Life Sciences
Divisional Placing and Prize: Second Place medal and prize:
Isabella Scola-Lawryshyn
Marymount Academy
First Place and Prize: First place medal, Cash and Certificate
Haley Moskal
St. Raphael Elementary School
Junior Division – Physical Sciences
Divisional Placing and Prize: Fourth Place Medal & Certificate
Kayla Nickson
Ambrosia Cantin
Marymount Academy
Placing and Prize: Second Place Medal & Certificate
Alexander Guido
St. Raphael Elementary School
Biotechnology Award
Special Sponsor: Sudbury Regional Science Fair Committee
Marika Moskalyk
Marymount Academy
Child Health Research Award
Special Sponsor: ECHO Research Group – Laurentian University
Karly Hallett
St. John Elementary School
Collège Boréal Award
Special Sponsor: College Boréal
Karly Hallett
St. John Elementary School
Laurentian University Biology Award
Special Sponsor: Laurentian University Biology Department
Marika Moskalyk
Marymount Academy
Laurentian University Engineering Science Award
Special Sponsor: Laurentian University Engineering Department
Chloe Franke
Elyssa Ryan
St. Anne Elementary School
Ontario Association of Medical Laboratories Award
Special Sponsor: Ontario Association of Medical Laboratories
Alexander Pudupakkam
St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School
University of Ontario Institute of Technology Innovation Award
Special Sponsor: University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Caleb Beland
St. Anne Elementary School
Canada Wide Science Fair Participant Grand Sponsors:
Canadian Institute Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum – Sudbury Chapter
Vale
Laurentian University
Rainbow District School Board
Sudbury Catholic Schools
Youth Science Ontario
Xstrata Nickel
Prize Type: Trip to Canada Wide Science Fair in Charlottetown, PEI, May 12th to 19th.
Marika Moskalyk
Marymount Academy
Partners Sign Community Threat Assessment Protocol
Representatives of the Greater Sudbury Police Service, area school boards and local agencies signed a Community Threat Assessment Protocol on March 27, 2012, pledging to work together to ensure schools remain safe for students and staff.
The Community Threat Assessment Protocol is a collaborative response to student behaviour that may pose a risk to other students, staff and members of the community. Under the initiative, school boards, police and community partners will share information, advice and support. Plans will be developed to minimize risk.
“Safe schools is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration, cooperation and effective communication,” said Greater Sudbury Police Chief Frank Elsner. “This protocol will enable us to work together to assess threats and implement early interventions. Our goal is to prevent incidents or avert further escalation.” He added: “The strength of the partnership lies in the multi-disciplinary composition of the response team. The members will review relevant information and draw on a broad range of expertise. This united approach will respect the individual’s rights to privacy and the safety of all.”
The protocol is based on the work of Kevin Cameron, Director of the Alberta-based Canadian Centre for Threat Assessment and Trauma Response. Kevin Cameron is a Diplomat with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress. He has years of clinical experience, including working in the Child Welfare and Young Offender systems in Canada, providing high-risk assessment and intervention with children, youth and families.
The protocol outlines roles and responsibilities and defines policies and procedures. Partners will build working relationships based on mutual respect and trust. Together, they will help children and youth become happy, healthy, active, involved, and caring members of the community.
Greater Sudbury Police Service is the lead partner in the Community Threat Assessment Protocol with the four local school boards – Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario, Conseil scolaire public du Grand Nord de l’Ontario, Rainbow District School Board and Sudbury Catholic District School Board.
Additional community partners include Cambrian College, Child and Family Centre/Centre de l’enfant et de la famille/Ngodweaangizwin Aaskaagewin, Sudbury-Manitoulin Children’s Aid Society/La Société d’aide à l’enfance des district de Sudbury et du Manitoulin, Collège Boréal, Health Sciences North/Horizon Santé-Nord, and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services – Probation/Ministère des Services à l’enfance et à la jeunesse, Services de justice pour la jeunesse – Probation.