Summer students of Sudbury Catholic School’s First Nations, Metis and Inuit Summer Literacy Camp were treated to a special presentation by Brandon Petahtegoose of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. Brandon is a recent graduate of Indigenous Studies at Trent University and a grass dancer. Brandon shared stories and songs about the grass dance, different kinds of pow wow dancing and stories about the drum. He also shared some Anishnaabemowin (Ojibway language) teachings. The students enjoyed the interactive presentation and were invited to participate in the upcoming Pow Wow in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek on July 25-26th, along with their families.
Pictured are summer students Isabella Pandolfo, Logan Lariviere, Makayla Pitawanakwat and Lea Myre along with dancer Brandon Petahtegoose.

What are you doing this summer?
Students at the Sudbury Catholic District School Board are sharpening their skills in literacy and numeracy with hands on learning and aboriginal teachings. Students begin the program with an assessment to confirm their level of proficiency and then work towards improvement for three weeks. This is the fifth summer camp run by the school board and each year students show a marked improvement from the first day until the last. This camp has helped students with the “summer learning losses” that happen each year for all students in Ontario schools. Research shows that over the summer months students loose some of the gains they made throughout the year. This three week intense program helps combat the summer loss.
Pictured below are Christopher and Cody who are creating a Tower of Power and reading sight words.

SCDSB Teacher Nanette Shonwise created “Shake and Share” one of the many fun math centres she uses in her summer learning program at St. Francis School. She used water bottles filled with water, some glitter and 2 dice. She then sealed the bottles shut with glue. All that the students have to do is shake the bottle and look at the numbers at the bottom of the bottle. The object of the game is to add (or operation of choice) the 2 dice before the glitter reaches the bottom. Idea adapted by Jane Felling.

After weeks of learning about the birch bark canoe, and how it was used by the Ojibway people and the Voyageurs during the Fur Trade, Mrs. Fielding’s Native Language classes from St. David and St. Raphael School constructed their own boats!

Miigwech (thank you) to Outdoor Education teacher Brad Blackwell for spending many periods mentoring the students in their planning. The two schools met at The Howard Armstrong Center in Hanmer to race againstt each other in their boat’s maiden voyages. Chi-Miigwech to Mrs. Dowdall Cirelli for sponsoring this event, and providing lunch as well as prizes for the two schools. Pictured are Curtis Brown and Anthony Cassondro standing beside their second-place winning boat after the big race. A wonderful, hands on learning day was enjoyed by all!

On Tuesday December 2 2014, the newly elected Catholic trustees of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board came together in a celebration of community and faith. The evening began with a mass where Father Larry Rymes, Episcopal Vicar, brought greetings on behalf of Bishop Jean-Louis Plouffe. The student choral from St Charles College helped celebrate the evening along with family and friends.

During the commissioning ceremony the elected trustees took a Declaration of Office and Oath of Allegiance. The new board of trustees consists of Jody Cameron, Michael Bellmore, Estelle Scappatura, Ray Desjardins, Nancy Deni, Tyler Peroni and Katherine Boyce (Student Trustee).

The inaugural meeting included the election of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. Jody Cameron, Chairperson and Michael Bellmore, Vice Chairperson were both re-elected. “I’m very honoured,” said Cameron, the veteran trustee of his re-election as chairperson. “I look forward to working with everyone in continuing to offer high quality programs for our students. Sudbury Catholic is in a great place and we look forward to our continued growth and development.”

Construction began earlier this year on the new schools at SCDSB. The two elementary schools, New East school (located adjacent to St Charles College) and the new site for St David’s (located on Frood Road) are scheduled to open during the next school year.

“We have worked hard to erase the deficit we were faced with and have some great opportunities ahead with the current construction of two new schools.” said vice-chair Bellmore.

SCDSB regular board meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month and all are welcome to attend.

On World Teacher Day – October 5, 2014, we would like to thank you for your dedication and service to the Sudbury Catholic District School Board. Your efforts in supporting our students to be the best they can be are very much appreciated!

Haven’t registered your child yet?
Call the Sudbury Catholic District School Board at (705) 673-5620 to find out which Sudbury Catholic Elementary or Secondary School is right for you! All SCDSB schools are now open and staff is on hand and ready to answer questions and help you with your registration.
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