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June is Pride Month

06/01/2023

Superior North Catholic District School Board schools will raise the Pride flag for the entire month of June.

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Digital Citizenship Poster Contest Winners

06/07/2021

To support the Superior North Catholic District School Board's strategic priority of Focus on the Future in a Faith-based learning environment students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 were invited to share their understanding of Digital Citizenship through the creation of a digital poster during Catholic Education Week. Citizenship is one of the six global competencies.

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Letter from SNCDSB regarding the discovery of the remains of 215 Indigenous children at a former Kamloops Residential School

06/04/2021

June is National Indigenous History Month. Unfortunately, we begin this month with the horrifying discovery of the remains of 215 Indigenous children at a former Kamloops residential school on Friday, May 28, 2021. Residential schools systemically undermined and traumatized First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures across Canada.

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Remote Learning to Continue for the Remainder of the School Year

06/02/2021

The Ontario government has announced that Remote Learning will continue across Ontario for the remainder of the school year.

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Digital Literacy Awareness Week

06/01/2021

Superior North Catholic District School Board celebrated Digital Literacy Awareness week, May 25 - 28, by offering students, educators, and parents learning opportunities. Digital literacy skills are important for living and learning in the 21st centur

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Superior Science Workshops for SNCDSB Students

06/01/2021

Superior Science from Lakehead University offered students at Superior North Catholic District School Board (SNCDSB) 12 workshops. Superior Science is a student-run, non-profit program that provides outreach programming to students across Northwestern Ontario. CanCode is a large funder of Superior Science. Students enjoyed the presentations and the learning opportunity. SNCDSB is grateful for the learning partnership developed over the last three years

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June is National Indigenous History Month

06/01/2021

The month of June is National Indigenous History Month (NIHM) and June 21st, is National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD). Throughout the school year we help students learn and understand Canadian history, the invaluable contributions from Indigenous peoples, heroes, writers, athletes and activists.

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Climate Action Incentive Fund

05/31/2021

The schools in the Superior North Catholic District School Board received energy efficiency upgrades funded in part by the Government of Canada.

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In Memory of Children from the Kamloops Residential School

05/30/2021

The Superior North Catholic District School Board is deeply saddened by the news of the tragic discovery of a mass grave of 215 children found on the site of the former Kamloops Residential School in British Columbia. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation, as well as with all Indigenous communities across Canada.

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Holy Saviour Catholic School Science Event

05/26/2021

Highlights from the Holy Saviour Catholic School in Marathon 2021 Science Event created in collaboration with parent council, families, educators, students and community partners.

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Magnus Theatre Experiential Learning

05/25/2021

Students at Superior North Catholic District School Board enjoyed the opportunity to access live theatre through digital tools. Magnus Theatre reimagined how to bring performing arts to elementary students through the pandemic and titled their Spring series Theatre for Young Audiences Online School Tour.

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SNCDSB Exploring Trades and Technology with Skills Ontario

05/25/2021

Superior North Catholic District School Board (SNCDSB) educators have worked tirelessly to continue to support students' exploration of career pathways. The trades and technology field has also been identified by SNCDSB students as a popular sector of interest for students in Grades 5 - 8.

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Virtual Summer Learning Program 20211

05/18/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has created many changes in our lives. This year, the Superior North Catholic District School Board Summer Learning Program will continue to be delivered via online synchronous learning.

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St. Edward Catholic School Gr. 4/5 Mental Health & Makeup

05/11/2021

The Grade 4/5 students at St. Edward Catholic School had the amazing opportunity to participate in an experiential learning project titled Mental Health and Makeup. Thanks to the creative and artistic classroom teacher, Mrs. Currie, who submitted an experiential learning proposal for the project.

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Holy Saviour Kindergarten Experiential Learning

05/10/2021

The Holy Saviour Catholic School in Marathon Kinder team has been working hard to create, design and implement experiential learning opportunities for our Kindergarten students.

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Media Release: FSL/Literacy Lead

05/10/2021

Superior North Catholic District School Board is pleased to welcome Tanya Hawthorne to her new role as FSL/Literacy Lead effective September 2021.

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Media Release: New Math Lead

05/10/2021

The Superior North Catholic District School Board is pleased to welcome Karly Baker to her new role as Math Lead for Geraldton, Longlac, Nipigon and Red Rock effective September 2021.

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3D Printing - Taking Things to a New Dimension

05/06/2021

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Birds of a Feather Flock Together - Collaborative Partnerships at Holy Angels Catholic School

05/05/2021

The collaborative staff and students at Holy Angels Catholic School in Schreiber found a way to work together safely even through the pandemic. The Grade ⅞ students chose birdhouses for the Kindergarten to decorate and install in their outdoor learning space.

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Catholic Education Week 2021: Message from the Director of Education

05/02/2021

No one can live without hope. To be human is to be hopeful. Pope Francis reminds us that true hope is not built on human words but on God’s Word and His promise of salvation. This trust is based on what He has done for us in His Son Jesus, through His Death and Resurrection.

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Catholic Education & Mental Health Week 2021

05/02/2021

During the week of May 2-9, 2021 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.

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SNCDSB 2021-2022 Remote Learning Program Registration

04/29/2021

Thank you for your patience, engagement and support during our various remote learning pivots during the current public health crisis and your participation over this past year in our SNCDSB Remote Learning Program.

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Rag Moccasin Making at Holy Saviour Catholic School

04/26/2021

A big shout out to Ms. Michano for all her efforts to coordinate an amazing experiential learning experience for students at Holy Saviour Catholic School! Students learned how to make rag moccasins from Elder Iona Cress, from Biigtigong Nishnaabeg.

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Gr. 3/4 Sketching at St. Hilary Catholic School

04/21/2021

Students in Grade ¾ at St. Hilary Catholic School in Red Rock had a unique experiential learning experience this winter. Thanks to digital tools, students learned sketching skills from an artist through Zoom. Rebekah who operates as Rebekah’s Fine Art taught students sketching skills, using only pencil, pencil crayons and an eraser.

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2021 Virtual Summer Learning Program

04/19/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has created many changes in our lives. This year, the Summer Learning Program will continue to be delivered via online synchronous learning.

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Letter to Parents/Guardians re Pivot to Remote Learning April 19, 2021

04/13/2021

As many of you are already aware, the Ministry of Education has instructed school boards to pivot to remote learning following spring break. We will continue to provide our students with the best online learning experience we can with the least disruptions.

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Gichigiiwedin Winter Games

04/08/2021

The Superior North Catholic District School Board has amazing and talented athletes!

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Spring Break Letter to Families

04/08/2021

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St. Hilary Catholic School Learns to Ski

04/06/2021

Ashley Muir, Native Language and Culture Teacher submitted an experiential learning project for St. Hilary Catholic School in Red Rock to purchase cross country skis, boots, bindings and poles to take one classroom outdoors for daily physical activity.

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Letter to Parents/guardians - Pivot to Remote Learning April 6 - 9, 2021

03/31/2021

The Superior North Catholic District School Board will be in a remote learning model for the week of April 6 to 9, 2021, while schools remain closed for this period.⁠

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Spirit Week Activities at St. Edward Catholic School in Nipigon

03/29/2021

The students of St. Edward Catholic School did not let the lack of March Break hinder their spirits! Classes from JK to grade 8 took part in an array of fun Spirit-week activities both online and hands-on, that were provided by the Superior North Catholic District School Board (SNCDSB),

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Xello Program for all Grade 5 - 8 students and educators

03/29/2021

Superior North Catholic District School Board is excited to have provided all Grade 5 - 8 students and educators with virtual workshops to learn about the Xello program.

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Remote Learning Activities

03/24/2021

Students in Superior North Catholic District School Board's remote learning program participated in International Panda Day on March 16. Mrs. Cooper's Kindergarten Class and Mrs. O'Neill's Grade 1/2 Class joined together and with other students across the world to watch a live video feed on pandas,

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Beading Project During Spirit Week

03/18/2021

Superior North Catholic District School Board students from grades 3-8 had a chance to try beading on canvas during Spirit Week (March 15-19, 2021). This is a beautiful Indigenous art form that you have probably seen on moccasins, leather jackets, earrings, bracelets and Regalia.

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Spirit Week - March 15 - 19, 2021

03/15/2021

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Saint Joseph Catholic School

03/14/2021

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and the Superior North Catholic District School Board confirm that an outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared at Saint Joseph Catholic School in Geraldton.

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COVID-19 Advisory St. Joseph Catholic School

03/09/2021

The Superior North Catholic District School Board has been notified by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit that an individual in our St. Joseph Catholic School community has tested positive for COVID-19.

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Letter to Parents and Guardians regarding the Event of a Classroom Closure

03/09/2021

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Wellness Wednesdays - Social Emotional Learning

03/04/2021

On March 3, 2021, the Superior North Catholic District School Board in partnership with Dilico Anishinabek Family Care offered Social Emotional Learning to our classrooms in grades 1-4.

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Math and Coding Professional Development for SNCDSB Educators

03/01/2021

In June 2020, the Ministry of Education announced that the Ontario Mathematics curriculum was to be revised for the first time since 2005, implementation to start at the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year.

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TBDHU Parent and Caregiver Letter regarding Updated Health and Safety Measures

02/21/2021

It is important that we all do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community. This includes following new protocols issued by the Province, as well as TBDHU's own:

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Anishnaabemowin Boodawe Lighting the Fire Virtual Language Conference

02/18/2021

We are inviting interested community members, language teachers and language learners to Anishnaabemowin Boodawe "Lighting the Fire" Virtual Language Conference on March 4th - 8:30 am to 2:00 pm.

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Our 2021 Lent Message

02/17/2021

We are in the season of Lent. The pinnacle of our faith and the yearly visit and reflection of the Paschal mystery.

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Holy Angels Catholic School - Learning from the Outside

02/12/2021

Learning experiences in the outdoors are valuable tools to encourage students to engage in active and healthy activities and allow students to learn and explore. Holy Angels Catholic School in Schreiber has been taking advantage of the mild weather and learning through hands-on outdoor activities.

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2019-2020 Annual Director's Report

02/10/2021

It is my great pleasure to share with you the Superior North Catholic District School Board Director’s Annual Report for the 2019/2020 school year.

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Skills Ontario Presentations

02/05/2021

The Superior North Catholic District School Board (SNCDSB) is committed to supporting students’ pathways to success. To help inform students learn All About Me and identify their Individual Pathway Plan, SNCDSB worked with Skills Ontario.

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Experiential Learning Projects

01/27/2021

Experiential Learning is an inquiry-based pedagogical approach to learning that provides students with opportunities to co-construct their learning through hands-on learning experiences.

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Outdoor Learning Project at Holy Saviour School

01/22/2021

Holy Saviour Catholic School is very excited to share news about an Outdoor Indigenous Learning Project we have underway. In collaboration with community partners, our educator teams and our Holy Saviour Catholic School student

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Holiday Hoopla at St. Martin Catholic School

01/14/2021

On December 17, 2020, the Grade 7/8 class of St. Martin Catholic School organized the second annual Holiday Hoopla. The Holiday Hoopla is a Christmas carnival event that is held every year in the school’s gymnasium.

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2021-2022 Kindergarten Registration

01/14/2021

It's time for Kindergarten Registration for the 2021-2022 school year!

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Letter to Parents Return to School

01/08/2021

The Ministry of Education has informed us that all elementary students in Northern Ontario school boards will return to in-person learning on January 11, 2021.Read the Ministry’s full release.

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Considerations to promote well-being at home during COVID-19 Pandemic

01/04/2021

Be mindful of the information you are accessing

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A Message from the Minister of Education to Ontario’s Parents - January 2, 2021

01/04/2021

It has been a trying year for all Ontarians. Yet, through the greatest challenges we faced, our province — most especially inspired by our students, parents & education staff — came together. Unified in our effort to stop the spread and save lives.

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Update to Parents and Guardians

12/22/2020

As noted in our letter posted on December 17, 2020, regarding extended school closure, we stated that we were ready to shift to remote learning and prepared to close schools the week of January 4-8.

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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Holy Saviour Catholic School

12/18/2020

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and the Superior North Catholic District School Board confirm that the outbreak of COVID-19 at Holy Saviour Catholic School in Marathon is now over.

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Letter to Parents/Guardians regarding possible Pivot to Remote Learning

12/16/2020

As Christmas approaches, many of us know that this will be a different Christmas experience than we traditionally have. Covid-19 has changed the way we live, work and learn.

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SNCDSB Annual Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

12/16/2020

On Monday, December 7, 2020, the Superior North Catholic District School Board (SNCDSB) held its annual election of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board. Judy Wawia, First Nation Representative, was acclaimed Chair of the Board and Amanda Monks, representing the community of Terrace Bay was acclaimed Vice-Chair of the Board.

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Toys for Tots campaign at St. Hilary Catholic School

12/15/2020

On Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Mr. Nardi’s Grade 7/8 class participated in the Toys for Tots campaign at St. Hilary Catholic School.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Holy Saviour Catholic School

12/10/2020

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and the Superior North Catholic District School Board confirm that an outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared at Holy Saviour Catholic School in Marathon.

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Canada Learning Code Week

12/10/2020

Superior North Catholic District School Board celebrated Canada Learning Code week December 1 -11, 2020. Students and educators took advantage of the many opportunities to participate in live coding workshops with Google’s CS First coding platform and Lynx coding with Lisa Anne Floyd.

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Tips & Activities for Wellness over the Holidays During a Pandemic

12/07/2020

Now more than ever we need to take care of ourselves and each other. 2020 has been filled with ups and downs that can take its toll on even the most resilient of us. The Superior North Catholic District School Board Mental Health and Well-being Team want to wish you all well this December and holiday season.

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COVID-19 Advisory - Holy Saviour Catholic School - Update December 6, 2020

12/06/2020

This letter is to let you know of a second confirmed case of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our Holy Saviour Catholic School community. We have been working with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) by providing lists of students and staff who may have been in contact with the individual.

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COVID-19 Advisory Holy Saviour Catholic School, Marathon

12/05/2020

Superior North Catholic District School Board has received notification of a confirmed case of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our Holy Saviour Catholic School in Marathon. We have been working with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) by providing lists of students and staff who may have been in contact with the individual.

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Holy Saviour Catholic School celebrates St. Catherine's Day

11/30/2020

St. Catherine's Day is a French Canadian Tradition. La Tire Ste-Catherine is celebrated every November 25th.

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SNCDSB 2020 Advent Challenge Calendar

11/26/2020

During Advent, we are invited to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord – to wait in joyful hope for his return in glory at the end of time & to prepare for the celebration of his birth.

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Covid-19 Travel Restriction for Students following TBDHU Recommendations

11/25/2020

Due to the increases in COVID-19 cases in our region, Ontario and nationally, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit has once again revised the travel recommendations for residents.

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Catholic Parent Involvement Committee Survey

11/24/2020

The Superior North Catholic District School Board (SNCDSB) values and encourages parent involvement and voice. Parents are encouraged to actively participate in their child’s education and wellbeing by joining the SNCDSB Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (CPIC).

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Google’s CS First Computer Science Coding Program offered Google’s CS First Computer Science Coding Program offered for SNCDSB Studentsfor SNCDSB Students

11/24/2020

Google Canada is collaborating with the Superior North Catholic District School Board to offer students in Grades 3 to 8, an amazing opportunity to learn from Tooglers (Teaching Googlers), as well as participate in a virtual tour of Google Waterloo and learn to code using Google’s CS First computer science coding program.

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Play and Pause learning with EdTech Team Canada

11/23/2020

The final session for Play and Pause learning with EdTech Team Canada for our Grade ¾ teachers and students was held Tuesday, November 17.

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COVID-19 Update Letter to Parents from Maria Vasanelli, Director of Education

11/19/2020

At our August town hall I stated that your children’s well-being was our number one priority, and we continue to work on making your child’s school experience a positive one. We thank you for your partnership in making this happen.

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Bullying Awareness and Prevention Resources for Educators

11/13/2020

Ontario has designated the week beginning on the third Sunday of November as Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week to help promote safe schools and a positive learning environment.

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SNCDSB receives Coding Connections Grant from Ontario Teachers Federation.

11/13/2020

Superior North Catholic District School Board educators, Lena Stahl and Sarah Clowes were recipients of a Coding Connections Grant from Ontario Teachers Federation. The grant funds are being used to support educators implement coding into their classrooms.

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Holy Saviour School Remembrance Day

11/12/2020

On November 11th, students and staff at Holy Saviour Catholic School met in small, socially distanced cohorts outside the school by the Canadian Flag to take time to Honour and Remember those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedoms.

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St. Martin Catholic School Trick or Eat Halloween Bingo campaign

11/10/2020

On November 4th, St. Martin Catholic School in Terrace Bay presented the North Shore Harvest Food Cupboard with non-perishable food items and donations. The food items and donations were collected as part of our Trick or Eat Halloween Bingo campaign. Students and Staff were encouraged to bring in a donation to help support our local food bank. This year we collected 42.4 kgs of food and $345.00 in donations.

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Operational Guidance: COVID-19 Management in Schools Document

11/06/2020

On August 26th, 2020, the government released the Operational Guidance: COVID-19 management in schools document. This guide was developed in consultation with public health experts, including Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, and aims to help schools identify and isolate COVID-19 cases, reduce the spread of COVID-19 in schools, and prevent and minimize outbreaks.

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Fall Fest at Holy Angels Catholic School

11/06/2020

Following COVID-19 safe guidelines, the Holy Angels Catholic School Grade 7/8 class planned, organized and ran their annual Fall Fest event for staff and students in October.

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Media Release - IT Network Analyst

10/27/2020

Superior North Catholic District School Board is pleased to welcome Samuel Robinson as our new I.T. Network Analyst.

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Grade 3/4 Students Learn Internet Safety and Digital Citizenship

10/27/2020

Digital Literacy Skill development continues for the grade ¾ teachers and students at Superior North Catholic District School Board. Each week students and teachers participate in the EdTech Play and Pause workshops that are designed to support students familiarizing themselves with their Chromebook and the functionality of the Google Apps for Education platform.

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Faith Day and Celebration of Excellence 2020

10/27/2020

On October 23, 2020, all staff from the Superior North Catholic District School Board gathered together virtually for our annual Faith Development Day. It was an opportunity for our team to reflect on their faith and nurture hope to bring back to our classrooms to inspire our students. Young people are the hope for the future, and as teachers and leaders, it is our responsibility to support their dreams for a better world.

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Hallo-wellness from the Mental Health and Wellbeing Team

10/26/2020

Superior North Catholic District School Board – You have been summoned to participate in HALLO-WELLNESS.

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Holy Saviour receives Gold Status as a Healthy School for the 2019-2020 school year

10/19/2020

Holy Saviour Catholic School in Marathon, Ontario received a Gold Status as a Healthy School for the 2019-2020 school year! This achievement shows commitment to well-being through setting goals and taking action!

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Terry Fox Challenge at St. Edward Catholic School

10/15/2020

The St. Edward Catholic School community embarked on a challenge this year to celebrate Terry Fox and the 40th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope.

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Meet our System Support Team

10/13/2020

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Notice for Remote Learning Families

10/08/2020

If your child is in remote learning and you would like to move them back to their home school for face to face instruction, please contact the Principal of their home school to begin this process.

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Mental Health and Wellbeing Staff Wellness Challenge

10/04/2020

Each year the school start-up is always a little stressful. This year brought on a whole new set of challenges. One challenge has been finding time to connect.

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World Teachers' Day

10/04/2020

UNESCO’s 2020 message for World Teacher’s Day: “World Teachers’ Day we celebrate teachers with the theme “Teachers: Leading in crisis, reimagining the future”. The day provides the occasion to celebrate the teaching profession worldwide, take stock of achievements, and draw attention to the voices of teachers, who are at the heart of efforts to attain the global education target of leaving no one behind. (UNESCO, website)”