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Honouring Reconciliation: Sudbury Catholic Schools Participate in Orange Shirt Day

Posted on September 30, 2019 by admin

Orange Shirt Day is an opportunity for First Nations, local governments, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come. Orange Shirt Day recognizes the harm the residential school system did to children’s sense of self-esteem and well-being, and is an affirmation of our commitment to ensure that everyone around us matters.

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board participated in Orange Shirt Day on September 30, 2019. Staff and students throughout the system participated by wearing these shirts or their favourite orange shirt as a reminder of the importance of this day.

Sudbury Catholic Schools Welcome 28 International Students for 2019-2020 School Year!

Posted on September 27, 2019 by admin

28 students will enter the international student program for the 2019-2020 school year at the Sudbury Catholic District School Board.Countries of origin include Cameroon, China, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Spain and Vietnam. Of these countries, Cameroon, Germany and Mexico are new to the program.

Of the current international students, St. Benedict Secondary School has 10 students registered, Marymount Academy has 10 and St. Charles College will host 8 International students throughout the year. The students and their host families were welcomed to Sudbury and Sudbury Catholic Schools during a barbecue which took place on September 26 at Marymount Academy.

“We are thrilled to welcome both new and returning students to the International Education program for the 2019-2020 school year,” said Joanne Bénard, Director of Education at the Sudbury Catholic District School Board. “This year, we are welcoming 28 students, originating from seven different countries. We look forward to the program growing year after year and truly enjoy seeing the students improve their English proficiency, make lifelong friends and experience our City! The success of our program is only possible through the caring and supportive approach offered by our amazing teachers and staff. We are very thankful for all that they have done to make our program a success.”

“The Board of Trustees is always excited to see the new students enter the International Education program,” said Michael Bellmore, Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Sudbury Catholic District School Board. “This year not only are we welcoming 28 students, but we are welcoming students from three new countries! We look forward to seeing the International program continue to grow each year and see the benefits to both the international students and our students, staff and schools allowing everyone to experience diverse cultures and realize how connected our world truly is.”

The success of the program is also a result of the many generous and supportive host families we have available. The board is always looking to recruit to fill the ever-growing community of host families at Canada Homestay Network. Interested families can contact them directly at hostinfo@canadahomestaynetwork.ca or 1-877441-4443 ext. 2176.

St. Benedict STEM Club celebrates another year of accomplishments with a slice of cake

Posted on June 18, 2019 by admin

The focus was on continued accomplishments for the St. Benedict STEM Club. An end of the year gathering was held for the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Club at St. Benedict.

This year the members designed a hover craft and organized a STEM Olympics day for the elementary feeder school students to take part in complete with a series of rotations to get their creative juices flowing.

Last year, the club was recognized for engineering a living wall that was built and displayed at Science North for several months. It is now housed in the school’s learning commons with live plants.

Ms. Cuda, the lead for the club spent the weekend giving back to the students by designing a cake. The students had a luncheon and talked about their achievements and plans for the future.

St. Benedict students show solidarity for those in the world dealing with forced migration

Posted on June 3, 2019 by admin

This past week, students in grade 10 classes walked to Mallard’s Landing to show support in ending forced migration of people. The students enjoyed a beautiful nature walk, something forced migrants don’t get a chance to enjoy when they are fleeing wars, persecution, natural disasters or extreme poverty.

The proceeds from this dress down day will go to support Development and Peace, a Catholic organization that works to promote this cause. The effort was part of the “Share the Journey” campaign that Pope Francis launched in 2017 to show solidarity for forced migrants.

More than five hundred dollars was collected for the charitable organization.The students also completed postcards that will be forwarded to Parliament Hill. So far more than 10 thousand of these postcards have been sent to Ottawa addressed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Way to go Bears!We stand in solidarity with 68.5 million children, women and men who have been forced to flee their homes.

Students Participate in First Ever SCDSB Model UN Conference

Posted on May 24, 2019 by admin

Secondary students from all four
secondary schools were able to participate in the first ever SCDSB Model UN
Conference hosted at St. Charles College. The event was an opportunity for
local and international students to come together and unpack an issue from an
international perspective.

Approximately 75 students participated
in this first-ever event! Students worked to find possible solutions within the
United Nations framework to resolve the global human trafficking crisis. The
event leveraged diversity and encouraged participants to develop global
citizenship skills!

Students were awarded in the following
categories:

Best Delegates: Liam Couisneau (St. Charles College) and Rosaria Nero (St. Benedict)

Honourable mentions: Madison Penrose (Bishop Alexander Carter) and Amy Godin (Marymount Academy)

Best international delegates: Ryan Dinh (St. Charles College) and Zihao Wang (St. Benedict)

Congratulations
to all participating students!

St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School Receives Award from EQAO

Posted on May 10, 2019 by admin

The
Sudbury Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that St. Benedict
Catholic Secondary School is being recognized for its achievements by EQAO. They
have been selected as a recipient of the 2018 Dr. Bette M. Stephenson
Recognition of Achievement Award.

Each
year, EQAO recognizes schools that support student achievement in Ontario and
use EQAO data to develop action plans to increase student achievement over
time. For the 2018 year, EQAO is celebrating schools that support student
success in mathematics. As a recipient of this award, St. Benedict has fostered
strong attitudes toward math over the last three school years.

By
creating a culture of inquiry and collaboration, St. Benedict built a positive
attitude toward mathematics, working with staff and students to expand math
vocabulary, understand concepts from various points of view and evaluate
student work in a team setting. All of these strategies have paved the way for
growth for both staff and students.

“I
have had the pleasure of working with both the elementary and secondary math
teams for a number of years focussing on strong math instruction,” said Laura
Kuzenko, Principal at St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School. “It is clear that
our grade 7 and 8 math model works and that it creates not only collaboration
with the staff but also students who are comfortable in their respective math
classes and working at their full potential.”

“We are so proud of St. Benedict and
this accomplishment,” said Joanne Bénard, Director of Education at the Sudbury
Catholic District School Board. “Staff and students have committed to improving
both their academic successes and the culture of mathematics at their school.
We are pleased that EQAO is choosing to recognize their on-going work. We extend our appreciation to our dedicated
staff for their support, effective instruction and passion for teaching”

Secondary Students to Compete at Skills Ontario

Posted on May 3, 2019 by admin

Five Sudbury Catholic Secondary Students will be competing at the Skills Ontario From May 6 -8, 2019 in Toronto.

Drake Wickman from Bishop Alexander Carter will be competing in the CNC Wood sign making competition. Easton Laframboise and Griffin Howe from St. Benedict C.S.S will be competing in the carpentry category. St. Charles College will also be represented with student Violet Landrie competing in graphic design-presentation and Sarah Harper competing in the graphic design – studio production category.

We also want to thank their dedicated teachers and coaches for their ongoing support throughout the process.

Good luck to all, we can’t wait to see what you accomplish!

Sudbury Catholic Staff Celebrate Board Wide Wellness Day!

Posted on April 25, 2019 by admin

Wellness is the quality or state of being healthy in mind, body and spirit – especially as the result of deliberate effort. It is seen as an approach to healthcare that emphasizes preventing illness and prolonging life, as opposed to emphasizing treating diseases.

Sudbury Catholic Schools staff put their wellness first by participating in a Board Wide Wellness Day! Staff were encouraged to complete a wellness activity throughout their work day that would help enhance their mind, body and spirit. From walking to yoga, indulging in a healthy lunch or trying meditation, the possibilities seemed endless!

Great job by all participants!

Bridge building competition at St. Benedict gets heavy

Posted on April 10, 2019 by admin

Students from grades 7 to 12 were invited to take part in a bridge building competition.

Several planning meetings were held to teach the students and offer supplies to lead to the ultimate construction of their masterpiece. The bridge construction had to be able to withstand a series of weights.More than six groups presented their bridges today.

Special thanks to Mrs. Loretta Cuda for organizing the S.T.E.M. event with the students to turn the focus on science, technology, engineering and math.

Sudbury Catholic Schools receive 13 awards at the Regional Science Fair

Posted on April 8, 2019 by admin

The Sudbury Regional Science Fair took place at Laurentian University on April 6-7.

24 students represented the Board from six different schools: St.Anne School, St. James School, St. John School, St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School, St. Charles College and Marymount Academy. The students presented 17 projects in total and showed passion and enthusiasm for each one!

Sudbury Catholic Schools earned 13 awards throughout the fair. Board results are as follows:

Junior Division – Computer Sciences Divisional
Placing and Prize: Third/Troisième Place Medal & Certificate
The Medi Talker: Hayley Wood, Marymount Academy

Junior Division – Engineering (Génie junior) Divisional
Placing and Prize: Second/Deuxième Place Medal & Certificate
Fintastic Backpack: Madison Coutu, St. Anne Elementary School

Intermediate Division – Life Sciences (Sciences de la vie intermédiaire) Divisional
Placing and Prize: Second/Deuxième Place Medal & Certificate
A New Approach to Reduce Bacterial Growth: Sofya Mishchenko, Marymount Academy

Junior Division – Physical Sciences (Sciences physiques junior) Divisional
Placing and Prize: Fourth/Quatrième Place Medal & Certificate
Concussion Cap: Drake Matthews and Liam Vallillee, St. John Elementary School

Senior Division – Physical Sciences (Sciences physiques senior) Divisional
Placing and Prize: First/Première Medal, Cash, Certificate
An analysis of Hydrogen; production and uses: Aivan Apan and Ethan Hodge, St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School

Chemical Institute of Canada Award – Special
An analysis of Hydrogen; production and uses: Aivan Apan and Ethan Hodge
St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School

Laurentian University Biology Award – Special
A New Approach to Reduce Bacterial Growth: Sofya Mishchenko, Marymount Academy

Laurentian University Chemistry/biochemistry Award- Special
An analysis of Hydrogen; production and uses: Aivan Apan and Ethan Hodge
St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School

Laurentian University Forensic Sciences Award – Special
Funky Fingerprints: Myra Mead and Maria Iotzov, St. James Elementary School

McEwen School of Architecture Award – Special
Twisted Peanut Butter: Tyson Violette-Cecile and Owen Moggy, St. Anne Elementary School

Ontario Power Generation Energy Award – Special
LED Or Incandescent: Vanessa Prieur, St. Charles College

Magnétisme Magnifique: Rebekah Kruk, Marymount Academy

University of Ottawa Admission Scholarship- Special
An analysis of Hydrogen; production and uses: Aivan Apan and Ethan Hodge, St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School

We wish to congratulate all participating students for their hard work, as well as the many teachers and staff members at our schools for their ongoing support in the pursuit of science and innovation!