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.
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St. David and St. Raphael Native Language Students Bring History to Life through Cardboard Boat Creations!
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!
TRANSPORTATION CANCELLED, SCHOOLS REMAIN OPEN – SUDBURY DISTRICT
TRANSPORTATION CANCELLED, SCHOOLS REMAIN OPEN – SUDBURY DISTRICT Due to road conditions and in the interest of safety, all school related transportation services for English catholic, English public, French catholic and French public schools, operating in the district of SUDBURY (this includes all areas such as St-Charles, Noelville, Monetville, Markstay, Hagar, Warren, Wahnapitae, Coniston, Killarney, Whitefish, Whitefish River First Nations, Onaping, Chelmsford, Capreol, Valley East, Garson, Chelmsford, Azilda, …) are cancelled today. All schools will remain open, however, NO transportation will be provided. Parents who transport their children to school are reminded that they must pick their children up at the end of the school day. All staff is expected to report to work.
SCDSB holds inaugural Board meeting
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.
Elevator out of Service at Catholic Education Centre – Info
Please be informed that the elevator of the Catholic Education building is temporarily
Out of Service
Repairs are scheduled to be completed Wednesday – October 16th, 2014.
As an alternative, stairs are available
for your use.
If you require further assistance please inquire at the Reception.
Thank you to all of our Sudbury Catholic Teachers!
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!
Register Your Child at Sudbury Catholic Schools
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.
For a list of schools, click under our schools tab. We can’t wait to see you!
Sudbury Catholic Schools… Schools to Believe in!
Sudbury Student Services Consortium Information
Process for Student Transportation:
The Sudbury Student Services Consortium would like to advise the public that student transportation information is now ready! Parents and guardians need to call now at 705-521-1234 or visit their website at www.businfo.ca under the Parent Portal.
All parents and guardians who moved during the summer, changed their child’s school and/or modified their child’s babysitter, are required to contact the Sudbury Student Services Consortium as soon as possible to ensure children have bussing on the first day of school.
First Time Bus Rider Program:
Again this year, the Sudbury Student Services Consortium is offering the First Time Bus Rider Program in order to prepare Junior Kindergarten children to safely ride the school bus. Parents can register their children by visiting our website at www.businfo.ca, by email at trans@businfo.ca or by telephone at 705-521-1234. English sessions will take place at Collège Boréal August 22rd and 23rd.
Rock for Youth Event – Tuesday, August 12, 2014
On Tuesday, August 12, at the William Bell Gazebo at Bell Park, the Child and Family Centre’s youth engagement group – Youth Matter, will be hosting “Rock for Youth”. This event will be celebrating International Youth Day and youth mental health. The event will run from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
For more information, contact the Child and Family Centre at (705) 525-1008.