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St. James Students Take 3rd Place in Board-Wide Science Fair đŸ„‰

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The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is proud to announce the winners of its annual Board-Wide Science Fair. This year’s event showcased the ingenuity, dedication, and scientific curiosity of students across our schools.

The competition featured a diverse range of projects, with grade 7-8 students exploring topics from robotics and environmental science to chemistry and even engineering. Judges were impressed with the level of innovation and research displayed by all participants.

Top Science Fair Results:

  • 1st Place: Simone Thompson (Marymount Academy) – Affordable Wheelchair Robotic Arm Prototype
  • 2nd Place: Sophia Leigh (Marymount Academy) – Carbon Dioxide and Plants
  • 3rd Place: Gabriela Gavidia & Mackenzie Gainer (St. James) – Quelle type de sol Est la Meilleur dans l’ensemble

Honorable Mentions:

Best Presentation:

  • Mitchelle Alphonsus (Marymount Academy) – How does a Motor and Battery Power a Fan
  • Sophia Leigh (Marymount Academy) – Carbon Dioxide and Plants

Most Creative:

  • Simone Thompson (Marymount Academy) – Affordable Wheelchair Robotic Arm Prototype
  • Braeden Farrow (Bishop Alexander Carter) – The Pucker Upper

In addition to the top winners, several outstanding students have earned the opportunity to represent the Sudbury Catholic District School Board at the upcoming regional science fair.

Students Advancing to Regionals:

  • St. Benedict C.S.S.: Ethan Caetano, Braelyn Pigeon, Kendra Nebenionquit & Osaze Aibangbee, Autym Mrnka, Aeden Tumambing & Lochlan Maltby
  • Marymount Academy: Merica Thompson, Isabel Heffer, Finley Boyles, Annakah Kruk & Kayleigh Crew, Vienna Smith & Adele Lamarche, Olivia Sawicz & Paisley Mahran, Norah Legrand-Podrucky, Vera Thompson & Kashvi Joshi, Simone Thompson, Sophia Leigh
  • Bishop Alexander Carter C.S.S.: Jacob Liddard & Calvin Marshall, Mia Jokhu & Elsa Rancourt, Kaitlyn Lewis & Makayla Rumley, Hailey Tousignant & Skylar Turgeon, Braeden Farrow
  • St. James: Gabriela Gavidia & Mackenzie Gainer

“We are incredibly proud of all our students who participated in this year’s science fair,” said Natasha Folino, Superintendent of Education for the Sudbury Catholic District School Board. “Their passion for scientific exploration and innovation was truly inspiring, and we look forward to seeing our students shine at the regional level.”

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board congratulates all participants, teachers, and mentors for their hard work and dedication to fostering scientific curiosity and excellence. We wish our advancing students the best of luck at regionals!

St. James School Students Shine at Walden Winter Carnival Boxcar Derby 🏁

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Mme Widder’s Grade 3 students at St. James School showcased their creativity and enthusiasm at this year’s Walden Winter Carnival Boxcar Derby, where they raced their handmade boxcars in an exciting display of innovation and teamwork.

The students worked hard to design and build their boxcars, and their efforts paid off with incredible performances at the event. A special congratulations to Jessica, who placed third in Best Dressed, and Charles, who secured second place for Furthest Distance. Their achievements reflect the dedication and ingenuity of all participants.

St. James School extends its gratitude to the parents who supported this initiative, particularly those who helped transport the boxcars to the carnival. Their involvement was instrumental in making this hands-on learning experience a success.

The school community is incredibly proud of all the students for their enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and creativity. Events like these reinforce the importance of collaboration and experiential learning at St. James School.

St. James School Recognizes Students with Perfect Attendance ⭐

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St. James School is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievement of students who have maintained perfect attendance since the start of the school year. These dedicated students have demonstrated consistent commitment to their education, attending school every single day without absence.

“We are thrilled to recognize our students for their outstanding dedication to their learning,” said Jody O’Daiskey, Principal of St. James School. “Their perfect attendance reflects their strong work ethic and commitment to their education. We are proud to call them Bears!”

The students’ perfect attendance is a testament to their responsibility, focus, and perseverance. St. James School continues to foster an environment that encourages students to take pride in their education and to set high standards for themselves both inside and outside of the classroom.

Congratulations to all of our perfect attendance students for their remarkable achievement. Way to go, Bears!

About St. James School
St. James School is committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for students. With a focus on academic excellence, community engagement, and personal growth, St. James School continues to inspire and empower students to reach their full potential.

St. James School Choir Delivers Stunning Performance at Sudbury Wolves Game đŸŽ¶

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St. James Catholic School is proud to congratulate its talented choir for their exceptional performance of “O Canada” at the Sudbury Wolves game this past weekend. The choir’s rendition of the national anthem was met with enthusiastic applause, showcasing their hard work and dedication.

A heartfelt thank you goes to the school’s dedicated staff, Mme McIntyre, Mrs. Moores, and Mme Ranich, for their tireless efforts in preparing, coordinating, and organizing the students for this special opportunity. Their commitment ensured a smooth and memorable experience for all involved.

St. James Catholic School is proud to contribute to the vibrant culture of our community and continues to provide students with unique opportunities to showcase their talents.

About Sudbury Catholic Schools
Sudbury Catholic Schools serves a diverse community of students across the Sudbury region, offering quality education in a faith-centered environment. The Board is committed to fostering excellence in learning while nurturing students’ personal and spiritual growth.

St. James School Student, George Catherwood, Makes Big Acting Strides 🎬

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St. James Catholic School is excited to share that George Catherwood, a Grade 2 student, has already achieved incredible success in acting, just over a year after starting his journey.

George has been featured in a global Kleenex commercial and has appeared in several films as a background actor, including performing a stunt alongside Lena Headey from Game of Thrones.

Next, George will take on the role of lead actor in a major brand commercial, marking another milestone in his growing career.

Acting has become George’s true passion, and through his journey, he has learned the value of hard work and developed skills that will help him in the future.

The Bear Family at St. James is incredibly proud of George’s achievements and can’t wait to see what comes next for him!

Check out George in action here: Watch George’s performance

Keep up the great work, George! đŸ»đŸ“œïž

2021-22 Director’s Annual Report

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We are very pleased to present the Director of Education’s Annual Report for the 2021-2022 school year. 

We thank our Board of Trustees, Senior Administration, staff, students, families, volunteers, community partners, and our parishes for their continued support and commitment to Sudbury Catholic. Together we are providing a caring, progressive, high quality Catholic school system that is nurturing our students – mind, body, and spirit.

Click here to read our 2021-22 report!

SCDSB Launches Annual Christmas Card Artwork Contest

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Starting Nov. 1st, the Sudbury Catholic District School Board will be looking for submissions for our annual Christmas card artwork contest. 

Year after year, we have the pleasure of seeing the creativity and imagination of our students flourish through this annual tradition and we are excited to see what beautiful artwork 2022 will bring forward.

Submissions will be accepted until November 18, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.

Please see the attached poster for details.

Christmas Card Artwork Contest

Sudbury Catholic Schools Give Back to the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee

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Staff and students at the Sudbury Catholic District School Board raised $1,923.10 to support the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee. Leaves of Change: Binaakwe Giizis is a fundraiser which took place on October 14, 2022, to promote environmental stewardship.

The goal of the fundraiser is to engage in civic and environmental responsibility by bringing attention to climate change and better understand how we can protect the earth for future generations. Throughout the day and the month of October, students and staff are encouraged to make more sustainable efforts. This includes cleaning green spaces by picking up trash and litter, recycling, using a reusable water bottle and reducing day to day waste, where possible. 

In addition, October is known as Binaakwe Giizis – Moon of Falling Leaves. The fundraiser also served as an educational opportunity to understand, acknowledge, and respect Indigenous perspectives on caring for Mother Earth (Shkagamik Kwe). 

“As a school board, it is our responsibility to create opportunities that teach the importance of protecting the earth for future generations.Environmental degradation affects the health and well-being of all peoples of North America and the world in many ways. By participating in this fundraiser, and the many planned activities, we help our community engage in volunteerism and create hope through environmental restoration,” said Joanne BĂ©nard, Director of Education for the Sudbury Catholic District School Board. 

Five Sudbury Catholic District School Board Students Will Advance to the Canada Wide Science Fair!

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The Sudbury Regional Science Fair, which took place virtually during March 21st – April 3rd, 2022, is a meaningful learning experience where Sudbury’s four School Boards, can provide opportunities to students from Grades 7-12 to show case their knowledge in different areas of science. Sudbury Catholic District School Board was grateful to participate once again in the Regional Science Fair and allow our students to enjoy hands-on learning experiences by extending their discovery in biology, chemistry, technology, and other areas.

This year approximately 15 projects represented the Board in the Regional Science Fair. The number of project topics was diverse again this year, with exciting subjects ranging from “Theoretical Gravity Control”, “Hacking an Air-Gapped Computer”, Creating a “Self-Hitting Hammer,” and more. We want to thank our judges and educators for guiding our students and continually finding new opportunities for hands-on learning and growth.

MMA Student, Kate Bouchard – 2022 Best In Fair Winner!

Following the Fair, Sudbury Catholic Schools, students, and families were invited to attend a virtual celebration organized by the Sudbury Regional Science Fair on April 10th, 2022. This virtual celebration highlighted the winners of divisional awards, special awards and celebrated students’ achievements. At this celebration, we are pleased to announce that Sudbury Catholic students collected ten awards, including Best of Fair which was presented to Kate Bouchard, a student from Marymount Academy for her project, “Go With The Flow“. We are also thrilled to announce that in addition to Kate’s amazing project , 4 other projects submitted by SCDSB Students have also been selected to advance to the Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) taking place on May 16th, 2022, in Moncton, New Brunswick.

The students and projects that will advance to the Canada Wide Science Fair include the following: 

“Each year, our students present unique and creative science fair projects. This year was certainly no exception,” said Joanne BĂ©nard, Director of Education for the Sudbury Catholic District School Board. “We are very excited to see the number of participants continue to grow, and we are proud of our students who represented us incredibly well again. We thank our judges and our educators for guiding students and continually finding new opportunities for hands-on learning and growth. We wish the students who are moving on to the 2022 Canada-Wide Science Fair the best of luck!” 

 “Science Fair was so much fun, and I think it’s because I was passionate about my topic.” Says Best in Fair Winner and CWSF participant, Kate Bouchard. “I chose something that I was interested in and genuinely wanted to learn more about. It helped me be more engaged, and because I was interested in what I was learning, I felt like I could explain it better and put forth more effort in making it better. I am really looking forward to be a part of the CWSF in May!” 

Some of MMA’s Regional Science Fair students stop and smile with their regional science fair medals! (Middle left Best in Fair Winner – Kate Bouchard)

Dylan Nelson, a Grade 8 student from St. Benedict, will also be attending the Canada Wide Science Fair with his unique project where he created a Self-Hitting Hammer. This idea was inspired by his passion for building things and from wanting to help his grandmother.

“I was trying to think of something inventive to do. I wanted to create something new, and I realized that I like building things, so I wanted to make a new type of hammer that would allow someone who cannot hammer a nail with a normal hammer still perform that task. My experience was fun because I spent time with grandpa, who helped me construct it, and I was able to make my project about making something that would help my grandma.”

Pictured is St. Benedict Student and Regional Science Fair Honouree Dylan accepting his award from the SCDSB Director of Education, Joanne BĂ©nard and Principal of St. Benedict, Laura Kuzenko.

Overall, we are pleased to celebrate the contributions and participation of all our schools and students in this meaningful learning opportunity. We would like to end our post by congratulating all students, educators, and schools on their participation and effort in making the 2022 Science Fair a success! The ten project winners included projects from Marymount Academy, projects from St. Benedict and one project from St. Charles College. 

Please visit the following link below to view all the wonderful projects brought forward by Sudbury Catholic Students this year.  

Sudbury Catholic Science Fair Projects: LINK

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Sudbury Catholic Schools Appoints Second Student Trustee for the 2022 – 2024 term

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The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Catena Hayden as a Student Trustee for the 2022-2024 term. Catena is a Grade 10 student at Marymount Academy and joins her fellow Student Trustee Jack Gouchie. Together, they will bring forward student voice at the Board table. 

Catena is an active community member at Marymount Academy. Since 2018, Catena has been a member of the Student Administrative Council (SAC) and enjoys collaborating with her peers and teachers to organize spirit days and fundraisers to enhance the educational experience for all.  She is passionate about helping others and wants to make a difference in her community by inspiring students to get involved in intiatives that deepen their learning and demonstrate service to others. This past year, Catena joined the Sudbury Catholic Student Senate to connect with fellow secondary students in SCDSB’s four secondary schools to help promote campaigns such as Toonies for Tuition, Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving, and the Can Tab Drive. Catena is eager to represent the voice of students at the board table. 

In addition to being a devoted student and committed to academic excellence, she is also proud to be in the French Immersion Program and appreciates diverse cultures. Upon her secondary graduation, she aspires to become an aerospace engineer and will start completing the Architecture and Engineering Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) offered through Marymount Academy in the Fall 2022. 

While away from school, Catena practices her faith as an active member of her Catholic Community at Our Lady of Hope Parish. In addition, Catena volunteers her time to help causes, like the fundraiser for Ukraine at Immaculate Conception.

“I am honoured that I was selected to serve as Student Trustee for the next two years. I am excited to use this opportunity to grow as a leader, share my ideas, and help represent students from all Sudbury Catholic schools at the Board table.” – Catena Hayden, Student Trustee.

“Sudbury Catholic District School Board welcomes Catena Haden as our second Student Trustee,” said Michael Bellmore, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees at the Sudbury Catholic District School Board. “Catena is an exceptional student and has demonstrated an impressive commitment to her school and community. We have great faith she will make all voices heard and look forward to her many contributions throughout her term at the Board table.“

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