“A culture of respectful relationships.” That is what the Gr.5/6 English and French Immersion students at St. Anne school believe in. They showed this during the past week by being part of a Sudbury Catholic School Board presentation with Aboriginal Elder Vince Pawis, Mr. Pawis exposed the students to the rich history, culture and perspectives of First Nation people through his explanations of the Medicine Wheel and other symbols such as the drum. The students listened while developing an increased awareness and appreciation of traditional teachings. They learned about respecting the beauty and history found within the Aboriginal culture. Gr. 5 French Immersion student Valerie Gour was honoured to hold the drum passed around during the presentation. The Sudbury Catholic Board believes in the building of community through the implementation of First Nation, Metis, and Inuit education.

The grade 8 students at St. Anne School did their part on Monday, May 2nd when they participated in a school yard and community clean up. St. Anne Angels went out into the community to leave ditches and neighbouring properties litter free. Bailey Laforest, Ericka Blouin, and Nick Cranley were 3 of the 63 students in attendance that day. This day marked the beginning of the Sudbury Catholic Board’s Education week and highlighted Monday’s theme of hospitality. “I think it is important for us to help out in the community and to set an example for the younger students at our school,” said student Nick Cranley. The staff and students of St. Anne School in Hanmer were very appreciative of the efforts made by the grade 8 pupils. Way to go Angels!

Want a great way to start your day? How about a hot and nutritious breakfast? That’s what the Gr. 5/6 French Immersion students at St. Anne School recently provided for the entire student body of their school.
St. Anne School is already part of the Breakfast Clubs of Canada group, a group that provides nutritious foods to students at school. Usually, teachers and parent volunteers within the school arrange food baskets and breakfasts. Miss Shonwise’s junior class had to come up with a culminating task to their health unit that would encourage the eating of a healthy meal. They chose to prepare and cook a school breakfast. Under their teacher’s watchful eye, the students planned, prepared, and served fruit, cooked eggs, toasted bread, yogurt and milk.
Pupils from every division took the opportunity to come in and eat. From the lack of leftovers, we’d say that the meal was a huge success! The entire student body would like to thank their “chefs” of the day and say, “C’etait magnifique!”