NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR THE TAKE ME OUTSIDE FOR LEARNING CHALLENGE 2021/22 IS NOW OPEN
The Take Me Outside for Learning Challenge is a commitment to ongoing outdoor learning throughout the school year, which involves taking your class outside once a week. For teachers who sign up for the Learning Challenge, they are provided monthly professional development opportunities, resources and outdoor learning activity ideas
Last year, over 3033 educators participated in the Take Me Outside for Learning Challenge and with your help, we are hoping to surpass this number and empower even more schools to take part.
The deadline for registration is October 20th! Join our very own St. David School who has already registered 8 classes!
Did we mention there are lots of amazing prizes up for grabs for teachers who participate in the Learning Challenge?
We are pleased to announce that the SCDSB’s Monday, October 25th PA day will focus on mental health and wellness.
As we continue in this time of Covid-19, all staff will report to their home school for a combination of small gatherings where public health guidelines will be followed and zoom for portions of our day. See the pdf below for more details.
Schedule of our Day
8:30 – 9:30
Prayer and Reflection
9:30 – 9:45
Break
9:45 – 10:45
Keynote Presentation: Boosting your Positive Outlook (Zoom)
10:45 – 11:00
Break
11:00 – 12:00
School Improvement Planning (Principal led)
12:00 – 1:00
Lunch
1:00 – 3:00
Supporting Minds: An Educators Guide to Promoting Students Mental Health and Well Being (Principal led)
On June 25th, 2021, St. David School was named a grand prize winner in the National Schools of the Future competition presented by MindShare Learning.
MindShare Learning is Canada’s leading EdTech strategy consulting, news, and professional learning events company. It specializes in providing strategic solutions to learning and technology providers in the K-12, higher ed and lifelong learning space, to support student success.
Last spring, our very own St. David School completed a video submission that showcased various remote learning activities and events that were completed with staff and students.
Based on their amazing video submission, St. David school placed third overall in Canada, and first overall in Ontario. For their work and creativity the school was awarded a prize pack estimated at $10,000 which was personally delivered earlier this month by MindShare Learning’s Founder and President, Robert Martellacci.
Prizes included…
Online Platform Access to Nelson Edwin
Collaboration Station from Dell Technologies (includes Dell Latitude 5420 Notebook, Alienware Keyboard, Mouse, and Mouse Pad)
Gaming Backpack for Teachers (includes Yeti Mugs, Wireless Keyboard, Wireless Mouse, EDU Headset, and HD Webcam)
Smith Systems Steelcase Furniture (2 Soft Rockers, 2 Oodle Stool)
And More!
Robert Martellacci, Founder and President of MindShare Learning came in person to congratulate students and deliver the prizes. “What I was so impressed with is the passion that the teachers had in supporting students and creating a community. St. David stood out to me for the enthusiasm shown by both students and teachers to create an environment that is dedicated to enhancing modern learning. We had a judges panel that viewed all video submissions. The imagination and creative thinking that engaged kids at St. David exceeded the expectations we had. The leadership here is something to be shared nationally and the inspiration of our contest is really about getting beyond pockets of innovation and sharing best practices and successes that inspire others across the country on how to be better and how to help kids learn better. That is why we selected St. David’s as third overall Canada and number one in Ontario.” Says Mr. Martellacci
The school community would like to thank Christina Raso (our temporary grade ½ teacher and the Board’s Experiential Lead Consultant) for supporting the school in promoting experiential learning. Experiential learning opportunities are directly connected to our student’s engagement. When students are engaged, they are happy and excited to learn,” stated Dawn Wemigwans, St. David School principal.
Pictured are students and staff a long with MindShare Learning President!
We must make sure that we are working in partnership with Indigenous people to create a better future. On September 30th our board’s 18 schools acknowledge the historical truth about residential schools in Canada and their lasting impact on Indigenous people and communities.
We provide this resource people can use to prepare, bring awareness and educate themselves regarding the importance of Sept. 30th.
The mission of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board is to realize each student’s potential within our inclusive Catholic learning community by nurturing and developing their mind, body and spirit. As June is nationally recognized as Pride Month in Canada, our Board will join other Catholic School Boards across Ontario by flying the Progress Pride flag which we have recently obtained at the Catholic Education Centre and each June going forward.
While the Progress and Rainbow Flag are strongly connected to the 2SLGBTQ+ community, they are also a representation of respect, dignity, openness and a universal symbol of inclusion. A visible sign such as the Progress Flag is a sign of solidarity that tells our students and staff that we welcome and value students and celebrate diversity. It also indicates that our schools are a safe welcoming space for everyone.
We believe that we are all created in the image and likeness of God, and we teach our students to honour the dignity in each person by treating one another with empathy, compassion and respect.
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board remains firm in its resolve that the work that our staff and students engage in each and every day will confront injustice, racism, oppression, and violence. We advocate for acceptance, healing, and reconciliation. Flying the Progress Flag aligns with our Board’s equity plan and our Board multi-year strategic plan which emphasizes inclusion and belonging, as well as student and staff well-being. We are pleased to support the flying of the Progress flag and the positive impact it will have on our Board community.
Note: There are several variations of the Rainbow Pride flag including versions that include black and brown stripes to represent LGBTQ+ people of colour. Most recently, graphic designer Daniel Quasar has added a five-coloured chevron to the Rainbow Flag to place a greater emphasis on “inclusion and progression”. This flag is often referred to as the “Progress Flag” or “Inclusion Flag”.
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board invites feedback on its draft 2021/2022 budget until 5 pm on June 28.
If you would like to share your budget views with respect to our strategic priorities and goals for the upcoming year, please email feedback@sudburycatholicschools.ca.
They just submitted their video to smash a world record!
Skills Ontario is excited to announce a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt event. We would like to invite everyone to participate in making history by helping them to break the record for Largest Online Video Chain of People Passing and Using a Screwdriver!
The call went out yesterday to Sudbury Catholic staff and students to help Skills Ontario. Both staff and students have been eagerly participating. Kent MacNeill, remote learning teacher assigned the challenge to all his grade 7 & 8 science students!
Anyone of any age, across the province can join the fun! Skills Ontario’s minimum goal is to receive 251 individual video submissions.
All participants must sign a photo/video release form when uploading their video. Participants 18 years and younger must have a parent/guardian sign the form.
All participants will be added into a draw for a chance to win 1 of 20 $50 prizes!
The #SkillsAnywhereChallenge series is a fun way for Ontarian students of all ages to develop their skills and explore the skilled trades and technologies! On the first Monday of every month, Skills Ontario launches a new challenge that test students’ skills in creativity and planning. In the month of April, St. David students combined the fun of the challenge to create a school wide Wacky Hair Day Contest. Students from K-6 showed their creativity and talent with 3 students placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the provincial wide contest!
Congratulations to Mrs. Beaton and her Kindergarten class for their grant proposal being accepted by WWF-Canada! Pius XII School has been awarded one of WWF-Canada’s Go Wild School Grants. This Spring, the school will work towards transforming their courtyard into an outdoor learning space where the Pius community can connect with nature and nurture Indigenous teachings!
Stay tuned to hear more about how the Kindergarten class is helping nature thrive with #WWFGoWild!
