The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is proud to congratulate 2025 graduates Khimberly Williams from St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School and Lucia Salmaso from Marymount Academy. Both have been awarded $1,000 bursaries from the Greater Sudbury Police Service in recognition of their outstanding efforts to promote diversity, inclusion, and cultural acceptance within their schools and communities.

These bursaries, made possible by the GSPS Diversity Advisory Committee and sponsored by the Greater Sudbury Police Service Board, will support their post-secondary education, trade school, or employment-related goals.

We celebrate these two remarkable graduates and look forward to seeing where their passion and dedication will take them next. Keep leading with heart and purpose!

Our French Immersion students are boosting their oral language skills with Smash Education—an engaging, interactive program proven to get results.

Through games, activities, and lots of speaking practice, students are gaining confidence in French while having fun. We’re lucky to have access to this amazing resource this summer.

Apprendre en s’amusant = Learning while having fun!

Sudbury Catholic Schools has officially launched its Summer Literacy and Numeracy Camp! Over the next three weeks, students from FDK Year 2 to Grade 6—including those in the French Immersion program—will participate in engaging, hands-on learning experiences designed to strengthen their literacy and numeracy skills.

In addition to targeted academic support, students will enjoy a wide range of enrichment activities, including Let’s Talk Science programming, Indigenous cultural learning, and outdoor exploration. It’s a wonderful opportunity for students to learn, grow, and have fun during the summer months.

We’re excited to see our students thrive in this supportive and dynamic environment!

St. Charles Elementary School kicked off June with its 19th Annual Johnathan Hetu Walk, a cherished event supporting the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer (NOFCC). This walk honours Johnathan Hetu, a former student who bravely fought cancer and passed away in September 2004.

Although current students and staff at St. Charles Catholic Elementary School may not have known Johnathan Hetu personally, his legacy lives on through this annual walk. This year, the school raised $13,035.26 , bringing the grand total to $160,217.74 in nineteen years.

History of the Jonathan Hetu Walk

The first Johnathan Hetu Walk was organized in 2006 by one of Johnathan’s teachers, David Nicholls. The walk became an annual event, celebrating Johnathan’s bright spirit and fostering unity, strength, and collective action within the school and surrounding community. David Nicholls spearheaded the event for many years until his unexpected passing in 2019. Since then, school staff including Maria Peplinski, Brent Peplinski, and Ronald Belanger have continued organizing the fundraiser, honouring both Johnathan and David while supporting children and families in Northern Ontario.

“We are incredibly proud of our entire school community for continuing to support this walk that honours the legacy of kindness and compassion that Johnathan and David cultivated in the St. Charles community,” said Principal Christine McCracken. “Reflecting on what has been achieved by our community over the past 19 years is quite simply astounding. The achievement is a result of the collective effort of past and present students, staff, and families. We are so grateful that we have been able to help provide hope, support, education, and advocacy to families who have a child with cancer.”

In addition to the walk, the school honours Johnathan by presenting an annual award to a student who exhibit a positive attitude, participate in sports, and have a love for learning. This year, Rarity Sasseville received the Johnathan Hetu Award.

Students within St. Charles feel passionate about this annual fundraising event. “This walk is  important for our school community to help students with cancer. My neighbour and my grandma had cancer so I feel close to the cause like many of my friends do. We want to help make life a little easier for families going through something so hard. Fundraising for NOFCC is our way of saying we care. It felt really nice to be able to help. Students donated and we sold popcorn and ice cream sandwiches to fundraise and make difference.” Student Nora Ceretti said about the event. 

Johnathan and David’s memory continue to inspire the community at St. Charles Elementary School. The annual walk has become a vital tradition, bringing the community together and supporting a cause that remains close to their hearts. 

New Blog Alert!

We’re proud to share the final Director’s Corner blog of the 2024-2025 school year: Together in Service.

This special year-end entry is the final blog from our Director of Education, Joanne Bénard, as we celebrate leadership, honour graduates and retirees, and recognize those who make a difference across our system. Read our latest blog today and join us in reflecting on an incredible school year spent with incredible people.

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and healthy summer!

 Read the full blog here: Together In Service

Happy Canada Day from Sudbury Catholic Schools!

Today, we celebrate the beauty, diversity, and spirit of our great country. As a Catholic learning community rooted in faith, we are proud to be part of a nation that values inclusion, kindness, and service to others.

Wishing our students, staff, families, and community a joyful and safe Canada Day!

Jennifer Petahtegoose, Native Studies teacher at St. Charles College, was recognized earlier this year with the AES Educator Excellence Award at the Evening of Excellence, held last August at Casino Rama. Celebrated for her unwavering dedication to land-based learning and her passion for sharing Indigenous knowledge, Jennifer continues to be a source of inspiration for both students and colleagues. 

This June, Jennifer reached a new milestone in her journey — becoming a published children’s author. 

Her debut picture book, A Ribbon Skirt for Hannah, is a beautifully illustrated story that honours culture, self-discovery, and community. As young Hannah learns to create her own ribbon skirt, she also learns to pause, listen, reflect, and draw strength from the people and traditions who surround her. 

Check out the exciting announcement from Second Story Press!

Congratulations, Jennifer, on this exciting achievement. Your voice continues to uplift and inspire minds and hearts at Sudbury Catholic Schools and beyond.