In elementary sports action, Bishop Alexander Carter hosted the Angels Elementary Basketball Tournament on March 3rd and 4th. For the second time in as many tournaments the St. Benedict Boys team came away with gold. Congratulations Bears and to all who participated in this great event.
Attendance Awareness Month poster contest
October was Attendance Awareness Month at Sudbury Catholic Schools and the Attendance Counsellors held a poster contest. In order to engage students from FDK to Grade 12, the poster contest promoted the importance of regular school attendance. It was a huge success with 447 students participating.
Congratulations to this year’s winners!
1st Place – Erika Peever – Marymount Academy
1st place – Chris Hein – Bishop Alexander Carter
2nd place – Jordan Witty – St. Anne
3rd place – Merlin Coulter-Belleveau – St. Francis
All winners received gift cards and the 1st place winners will have their posters used in this years school board attendance campaign to promote regular school attendance.
St. Anne Catholic School Raises $17K for Cancer
On Friday, May 6, 2016, staff and students at St. Anne Catholic School reached what at first seemed like an impossible goal: they raised over $17,043.83 for cancer! A ‘Relay for Life’ campaign to raise funds for the disease was launched at the school for the third consecutive year. The initial goal set by the staff and students was to raise $1.00 more than last year’s total of $13,870.00. Little did anyone know at the time that the students at the Catholic School in Hanmer would surpass all expectations!
The campaign, organized by Lillian Novosel, a teacher at the school, came to an exciting conclusion at the end of Catholic Education Week. Since the students were able to reach their fundraising goal, they will be rewarded with a number of special activities in recognition of their efforts. Mr. Mathieu, Principal at the school, commented that “the staff and students did an amazing job in coming together for a cause that touches everyone. Once again, we are reminded of how special the St. Anne Catholic School community truly is.”
Relay for Life is an event that helps build community spirit by bringing students and staff together for cancer, a cause that affects everyone. It is a great event for people of all ages, interests, and ability levels. Relay for Life provides a leadership opportunity to students who can help plan and participate in the event. This student-led initiative teaches us all about the value of charitable causes and volunteer involvement. Way to go Angels!
St. Anne trio captures Gold
A musical trio of students from St. Anne Catholic School had a lot of success at this year’s Kiwanis Music Festival! The group won a Gold Award for their performance of The Pink Panther, and was invited to perform at the final Kiwanis concert featuring outstanding acts.
Cancer Society Relay for Life
Celebrating or Remembering? Sympathy or Empathy? Fighting back?
What motivates us to get involved in events such as the Cancer Society Relay for Life? Come out and see for yourself! You’ll be in for quite a few surprises such as the great reveal of our total pledge amount, brave survivors sharing their experiences, special reflection time during the luminaries ceremonies, testamonials, the excitement of teacher’s receiving a pie in the face, etc. Join us for this unforgettable event. You’re sure to leave with special memories!
Friday, May 6th 2016
St. Paul school in Coniston
For more information, contact Denise Valiquette at 705-694-4482
St. Anne school in Hanmer
For more information, contact Liliana Novosel at 705-969-2101
Immaculate Conception school in Val Caron
For more information, contact Irene Raymond or Rosanna Leduc at 705-897-4483
Sudbury Catholic Schools Students represent at Sudbury Regional Science Fair
Sudbury Catholic Schools students were very successful at this past weekend’s Sudbury Regional Science Fair.
Please see the list below
SRSF Regular (Divisional) Awards
Junior Division – Engineering (Génie junior) Divisional
Placing and Prize: First/Première Medal, Cash, Certificate
No More Dehydration, Use the Solar Desalination
Kaylee Kruk
Marymount Academy
Junior Division – Life Sciences (Sciences de la vie junior) Divisional
Placing and Prize: Third/Troisième Place Medal & Certificate
Where have all the bugs gone?
Margaret Leigh
Marymount Academy
SRSF Special Awards
Bill and Olga Roman Award Special
Sponsor: The Roman Family
Pedal Power
Jordin Rancourt
Marymount Academy
Biotechnology Award Special
Sponsor: Sudbury Regional Science Fair Committee
GOT MILK?
Ryanna Proulx
Marymount Academy
Laurentian University Biology Award Special
Sponsor: Laurentian University Biology Department
Where have all the bugs gone?
Margaret Leigh
Marymount Academy
Laurentian University Neuroscience Award Special
Sponsor: Laurentian University Behavioural Neuroscience
Paw Patrol/Patrouilles des Pattes
Avery Morin
Brooke Palladino
Marymount Academy
Laurentian Architecture Laurentienne (LAL) Award Special
Sponsor: Laurentian University School of Architecture
Companion Tray
Kaleb Witty
Nicholas Moyle
St. Anne Elementary School
Laurentian University School of the Environment Award Special
No More Dehydration, Use the Solar Desalination
Kaylee Kruk
Marymount Academy
Grand Prizes
Canada Wide Science Fair Participant (Participant(e) à l’expo-sciences pan-canadienne) Grand
Prize Type: Trip to Canada Wide Science Fair in Montreal, May 15th to 20th.
No More Dehydration, Use the Solar Desalination
Kaylee Kruk
Marymount Academy
Congratulations to all!
To all parents and first time bus riders
The Sudbury Student Services Consortium in cooperation with school bus operators invites all Kindergarten and first time bus riders to a School Bus Safety Awareness session to be held in August at College Boreal at 21 Lasalle Boulevard in Sudbury.
For more information and to register visit http://www.businfo.ca/en/safety/ftr/.
SCDSB Hosts FitSpirit Launch for a Second Year
On Wednesday, March 9, 2016, Olympic Athlete Angella Goran, visited MMA to introduce FitSpirit. FitSpirit is a specialized program solely for women and girls. It is a cardio-based program, alternating between running, calisthenics and fitness. SCDSB teacher Chantal Dagostino hosted the launch, and invited female students from St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School, Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School, St Anne Catholic Elementary School, St. Paul Catholic Elementary School and St. John Catholic Elementary School who will be participating in Fitspirit to the event launch. Fitspirit is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help teenage girls discover the advantages and the enjoyment that come from taking part in physical activity. This knowledge will allow them to develop a healthy lifestyle based on realizing their own potential.
Since 2007, FitSpirit has travelled to the four corners of Ontario and Quebec to create awareness among teenage girls about the various ways they can take part in physical activity. Through the school based FitClub program, FitSpirit provides the opportunity for teenage girls to learn the basics of healthy nutrition and exposes them to activities that inspire physical activity with their friends. In Ontario and Quebec last year, over 10,000 girls participated in Fitspirit.
Last year the Sudbury Catholic District School Board had ten Catholic Elementary and Secondary schools involved with even more participating this year. In the final culminating run that was held at Laurentian University at the end of last year, there were over 286 girls who participated. This year looks very promising with a potential of over 500 girls gathering at Laurentian University on June 5th, 2016 to partake in their final task, completing either a 5 k or 10 k with over 20 schools from the Sudbury Region participating. As well, this 5k and 10 k will be open to all women and girls in Sudbury!
For more information on FitSpirit, please contact Chantal Dagostino at: Chantal.dagostino@fitspirit.ca
Elementary Students Experience Tech Day at BACCSS
Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School recently welcomed their feeder school grade 8 students to a fun filled day exploring the trades. Students had the opportunity to integrate themselves into a scene being filmed by our SHSM students in Information & Communication Technology. They were exposed to demonstrations in MIG Welding, Oxy Acc., and C N C Plasma in the manufacturing class. They also had the opportunity to make bird houses in the construction class and raced RC cars in the gym. Bishop looks forward to welcoming all incoming Gators in September!
St. Anne Students Are Stewards of the Earth
Students in Mlle. Prosser and Mme. Barriault’s (ECE) FDK FI outdoor discovery class at St. Anne Catholic Elementary School braved the cold winds and went outside and picked up the garbage around the school yard. The students were concerned about the environment, and wanted to make their school yard look nice and clean!