SNCDSB #Highlights 2023-24 Edition 3

Advent is a special time leading up to Christmas, celebrated by Christians worldwide. It's a period of anticipation and reflection, symbolizing the waiting for the birth of Jesus. Spanning four weeks before Christmas, it symbolizes hope, peace, joy, and love. Traditionally observed with an Advent wreath, candles are lit weekly, each representing a theme.

Advent has been marked in various ways throughout our schools, parishes, and communities this season.

Some of these include:

  • Weekly prayer services and Advent Masses;
  • Special Advent/Christmas school/community meals;
  • Food bank/food hamper collection and toy drives;
  • Community caroling;
  • Writing Christmas cards for seniors, community members, armed forces personnel, etc; and
  • Christmas concerts and dances
The students and staff at St. Edward Catholic School celebrated the season of Advent by praying the Rosary together in unison. St. Edward Catholic School is fortunate to have Mr. Jewiss, the SNCDSB Faith Lead, in their school to support both student and staff faith formation.
St. Edward Catholic School used technology to present a 21st-century Christmas concert – blending technology with live performance to promote student inclusion and confidence.
The Kindergarten students at St. Edward Catholic School made Christmas for the long-term care residents at Nipigon Memorial Hospital and the Spruce apartments to share their Christmas cheer.
Holy Saviour Catholic School celebrated the Advent Season Mass with their Parish Community. Following Mass, the enjoyed time in fellowship in the church basement. Students, family and friends had milk and cookies hosted by our incredible Parent Council members from Holy Saviour Catholic School and EVDB. It was another incredible cerebration as a community of Catholic learners! Thank you, to all our staff, students, families, friends, Parish community and parent council for taking part in our Mass celebration with us this Christmas season.
Our Lady of Fatima held a Christmas Dance. Thank you to student council members Jayden, Parker, Meadow, Kyra, Denny, Holden, Mrs. Coffey and Mrs. J. Arsenault. Also, thank you to Mr. Coffey, Ms. Jourdain, Mrs. Jessie O’Quinn, Tasha Coffey and Carter M. for your help. They even had a surprise visit from Santa (Mr. Griffin), who gave out treats!
St. Martin Catholic School had an enjoyable and festive afternoon celebrating their annual Holiday Hoopla.
All proceeds for the annual Holiday Hoopla fundraiser were given to the North Shore Harvest Cupboard.
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School Grade 1 students participated in “The Gingerbread Exchange.” Students created 20 gingerbread people and wrote a letter about Longlac and Our Lady of Fatima to send across Ontario. In return, students will receive 20 letters and Gingerbread people.
A beautiful hot turkey lunch for St. Joseph Catholic School students was enjoyed by all, thanks to Daneffs and Jinky No Frills for their generous donations to help make it happen. We would also like to thank the ladies from the CWL for peeling 60 lbs of potatoes, cooking the carrots, serving the plates, and cleaning up. They were busy elves!
St. Joseph Catholic School Christmas Concert was a huge success. Thank you to Karen G. for her exceptional organization and hard work in bringing the show to life. The students' talents were remarkable! Thank you to the St. Joseph Catholic School staff for your commitment to crafting plays, songs, skits, and transforming the gym into a festive wonderland. Your hard work has made a lasting impact.
St. Martin Catholic School held their Christmas concert to celebrate the holiday season! All students did an excellent job, and thank you to all the staff who helped prepare our students for such a memorable and fun night.⁠
Holy Angels Catholic School students and staff did another wonderful Christmas concert! Congratulations on a beautiful evening celebrating the Christmas season!
Holy Saviour Catholic School huskies performed Hotel Noel for an audience of family, friends and fellow students! It was a spectacular show - led by Mrs. Walsh, Mrs. Greco and the grade 7 & 8 students! Special thanks to Mrs. Ellis for assisting with set up, Gary Bisson for your tech support, our custodial team, Mr. Walsh & Ms. Tess, staff and students for your participation and support and to all our family and friends who came out to enjoy the show!
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School School family activities.
St. Hilary Catholic School celebrated Advent with Christmas MAGU activities. Thanks to the organizing efforts of Mrs. Copp, Ms. Harvey, and helpers from the St. Hilary student council, students had fun writing Christmas cards, watching Christmas movies, making a cute Christmas craft, and playing minute-to-win games.

Doug Duff, the “Math Man,” was back for a second visit to our schools. He continues to help our students and staff improve their mathematical skills and knowledge through ongoing learning. Teaching excellence to our students and staff with his engaging teaching style, interactive lessons, and personalized approach!

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The Math Team has invested in many digital math tools supporting student achievement at school and home. IXL, Reflex, Frax and Gizmos are all supported for learning at home. #SNCDSB values 21st-century learning and continues to support our students beyond the school day.

Superior North Catholic District School Board offers all students several targeted mathematics and language subscriptions throughout the year, including full access at home. Check them out at www.sncdsb.on.ca/students, and let’s keep the learning momentum going!

www.sncdsb.on.ca/for_students

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Students use Tinkercad to explore the elements of design through the creation of 3D projects.

These designs are printed at school using the Dremel 3D printer.

St. Martin Catholic School held a "taco in-a-bag" winter solstice feast.

Chi Miigwech Claudette for joining us and sharing stories and teachings. It was really special to share the significance of the feast plate to the students.

Thank you to Mrs. Welbourne for cooking and preparing the food for the feast. Thank you to the grade 7/8s who helped make the bannock. Thank you to all the servers and others who helped. Miigwech to the people who donated baking for our desserts. Everything was so delicious.

At the December 13, 2023, Board meeting, the annual Trustee commissioning and renewal of commitment ceremony was celebrated with Father Terry Sawchuk. Thank you to Father Terry Sawchuk for the beautiful mass and message.

Our Trustee members are: Chair of the Board, Judy Wawia (First Nation Representative); Vice Chair Amanda Monks (Terrace Bay); Tara Patterson (Marathon); Lawrence McParland (Schreiber); Bill Harmon (Nipigon); Shirley Jean (Red Rock); Lilliana McPherson (Longlac); Suzanne Lafrance (Geraldton and Nakina); and Miranda McFarling (Manitouwadge)

We are blessed with our Trustees enthusiasm, encouragement and dedication to our students and staff throughout the Superior North Catholic system. The Superior North Catholic District School Board looks forward to continuing to serve the interests of all our students, parents and communities.

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