For the Month of May, the Gr. 1/2 class at St. Martin Catholic School has been attending mass, learning the Hail Mary and created one decade rosaries. It has allowed the students to reconnect with our parish community and see themselves as part of a larger community, our faith community.
“I am praying for more people to attend church so it will be full” - Gr ½ Student
Students across the board participated in a poster challenge to express what mental health means to them and to work together to remove the negative stigma that mental health is a bad thing.
Mrs. Greco at Holy Saviour Catholic School and her and the Kindergarten team have done incredible work to implement experiential grant funds to help a vision come to life - exemplary work to create learning spaces for our early learners!
Superior North Catholic District School Board students from Holy Saviour Catholic School in Marathon have been exploring Virtual Reality (VR) headsets enthusiastically. Students have explored Youtube VR, the Skilled Trades and Cultural experiences created and shared through the subscription with Origin.
Students are very excited to learn using the 21st-century learning tools. The VR headsets allow students to visit places and spaces that would not have been possible otherwise.
Holy Angels Catholic School has been supporting the Superior North Catholic District School Boards Focus on the Future strategic priority through technology-based learning projects. Educators at the school applied for funding and lead projects to acquire new technology and facilitate learning opportunities for students. Students learned through active engagement while using technology to support global competencies including - collaboration, communication and critical thinking.
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There are many Experiential Learning Projects happening across the eight Superior North Catholic District School Board this school year. Experiential learning projects support an inquiry-based pedagogical approach to learning that provides students with opportunities to co-construct their learning through hands-on learning experiences. Each experiential learning project supports students’ pathways to success - knowing themselves, exploring opportunities, making decisions and setting goals for the future. St. Hilary Catholic School educators Ashley Muir and Lisa Copp set on a journey of fostering students and educators towards reconciliation and cultural appreciation.
Classroom educators and students will learn four of the many Indigenous Cultural practices through hands-on learning. The project will be enriched by inviting Indigenous learning partners to the teachings that accompany the cultural knowledge. Marlo Beaucage, lead the first of the four projects for each student to learn about medicine pouches.
Marlo taught students about the materials used to make a medicine bag and why the medicine bag is important to Indigenous Peoples. Students will be engaged through active, hands-on Indigenous Cultural learning and develop an appreciation and move toward reconciliation.
An Elder from Lake Helen, Marilyn Netemegesic visited the school in May to share her knowledge with students about the significance and meaning behind the cultural practice of ribbon shirts and skirts. She brought her drum to share songs with students, as well as ribbon shirts and skirts she has made and acquired.
A special thank you to Ashley Muir for planning, organizing and facilitating this important work of walking towards reconciliation as well as Marilyn and Marlo for sharing their knowledge and time with students at St. Hilary Catholic School.
Municipal Election 2022 - Monday, October 24, 2022
Nominations are now open for the position of Catholic School Trustee. Are you or do you know someone who is passionate about Catholic education, student achievement, well-being and equity and meets the criteria to be a Catholic School Trustee?
The Superior North Catholic District School Board has eight Trustee positions available in Manitouwadge, Marathon, Terrace Bay, Schreiber, Red Rock, Nipigon, Geraldton/Nakina and Longlac, Ontario.
Learn more about the role of the Catholic School Trustee, including eligibility criteria, by visiting https://elections.ontarioschooltrustees.org/
The nomination period to register as a candidate runs from Monday, May 2, 2022, until Friday, August 19, 2022 (at 2:00 p.m.). Candidates must file their nominations through your local municipal clerk.
Make Your Vote Count in the Upcoming Municipal & School Board Elections!
Parents/guardians and members of the community are invited to check or change their direction of school support in time for the upcoming municipal and school board elections this year!
Help protect and preserve Catholic education by ensuring you are registered as an English Separate (Catholic) School Supporter. To ensure that you are an English (Catholic) School Supporter, check the VoterLookup.ca list or review the assessment section of your Tax Bill or Property Assessment Notice from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation.
By ensuring that you are accurately recorded as an English Separate (Catholic) School Supporter, you can vote for Catholic School Trustees on election day and be counted as a supporter of Catholic Education in our communities and in Ontario.
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