Catholic Education & Mental Health Week 2020

During the week of May 3-10, 2020 the Superior North Catholic District School Board will celebrate the significant contribution that Catholic Education has made to the community, the province and Canada and celebrate, protect and promote mental health.

Our Catholic Graduate Expectations challenge students to articulate in society those fundamental values that underpin Catholic education. The theme for this year’s Catholic Education Week is ”Igniting Hope.” Its theme, "Igniting Hope," is not only an inspiring message for our continued social distancing circumstances but is also a call to action. SNCDSB is doing its part to ignite hope among our staff, students, schools and communities.

The theme for Mental Health Week this year is ‘social connection’ and its importance for mental health. The campaign this year calls us to #GetReal about how we feel. This year’s theme is based on the insight that people commonly ask each other how we are– but that it is also common not to provide – or expect – a truthful answer. Many of us say we are fine even when we don’t mean it. ‘I’m fine” keeps us at arm’s length of real social connections with others. Every time we just go through the motions we miss a chance to connect with others in a meaningful way.

As we face COVID-19 we need each other more than ever. Our team at #SNCDSB has created a week of virtual activities to bring us all together! During this week, students, families and all staff are invited to take part in the various activities that are being offered virtually.

Share with us how you are participating using hashtags #SNCDSB #IgnitingHope, #GetReal and #CEW2020

Schedule of Planned Activities

Monday, May 4, 2020 “Our Hope in Christ”

• SNCDSB Liturgy and Opening
  This incredible week will open up in a wonderful way with our SNCDSB Liturgy and an opening by Marilyn Netemegesic from Red Rock Indian Band. These will be available to view on our Board YouTube and Facebook.
  
• 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Family Yoga with Borel Offerings
  Join us via Zoom Link
• 6:00 pm Kahoot and Charades
  Join us via Zoom Link

Tuesday, May 5, 2020 “The Hope Within Us”

• 6:00 pm Cooking Class
  Prepare Dinner with your Family tonight with Fine Fit Catering via Facebook live https://www.facebook.com/afinefit Activities will include Meal Planning and the Benefits of Cooking with Family

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 “The Hope Among Us”

• 9:00 a.m and 1:00 pm Google PD for SNCDSB Staff
• 10:00 am Catholic Education Week Province-wide Mass
  His Eminence, Thomas Cardinal Collins will be celebrating the Mass live online at https://www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live
  
• 2:30 - 4:00 pm Yoga for Staff with Boreal Offerings 
  Join Boreal Offerings Yoga for a session for staff via Zoom Link
  Waiver needs to be signed and returned to borealofferingsyoga@gmail.com prior to the class.
• 6:00 pm Pencil Sketching Art Class with Artist Rebecca Merrifield
  Join our Zoom session

Thursday, May 7, 2020 "Hope for the World"

• 6:00 pm Kids Zumba with Casey Clearwater
  Join live via Zoom 
  The meeting ID: 72477014814
  Password: 5ZS8Fn

Friday, May 8, 2020 “A Future Full of Hope”

• 10:00 am Family Fun Scavenger Hunt
  Join our Mental Health & Well-being Team via Google Meet for a family fun scavenger hunt
  
• 1:00 pm Living Rosary(via St. Brigid Catholic School Facebook live) at 1:00 pm

Catholic Education & Mental Health Week Schedule of Activities pdf.

"Together We Educate Heart, Mind and Soul."