Superior North Catholic District School Board

The Superior North Catholic District School Board (SNCDSB) would like to welcome Erin Roxborough to her new role as Indigenous Education Manager, starting September 20, 2023

As the 2023-24 school year begins, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, has prepared messages to Ontario parents.

Superior North Catholic District School Board is pleased to welcome Sarah Clowes to her new role as Principal at St. Edward Catholic School.

The Superior North Catholic District School Board (SNCDSB) is pleased to welcome Sarah Savage to her new role as Principal at Our Lady of Fatima.

The Superior North Catholic District School Board (SNCDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Martin as the new Assistant Superintendent of Education. With a proven track record of responsiveness, innovation, and student centered approach, Mr. Martin is committed to fostering the conditions needed for our system to continue to flourish in our complex and ever-changing world.

As the 2022-23 school year comes to close, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, has prepared messages to Ontario parents, students and graduates.

Positive Behaviour Support Worker Kathleen Mahon provided programming on emotional regulation to the Our Lady of Fatima Kindergarten class every Thursday for six weeks. Kathleen chose the School Mental Health Ontario Virtual Field Trips as it is a very engaging program and uses several different teaching styles.

The Math and Technology Enabled Learning Teacher (TELT) Team was proud to send five educators and one vice-principal to The Ontario Association for Mathematics Education: OAME conference in Toronto on April 27 and 28, 2023. The theme of the conference was Empowering Me in 2023, which focuses on a culture of empowerment for math leaders, educators, and students to become stronger and more confident in mathematics learning and teaching. Our representatives from SNCDSB had the opportunity to participate, network and learn from strong Mathematical Leaders, educators, and publishers from around North America. Every session, from deeper fractional understanding to Creating Balance Math Programs, included a wealth of knowledge to help improve how we approach Mathematics.

On June 9, 2023 the SNCDSB Educational Assistants, Positive Behaviour Support Workers, Child and Youth Workers, Principals and Vice Principals, members of the System Support Team (Attendance Counsellor, Math Lead, Mental Health Lead), and the Superintendent responsible for Mental Health, Special Education and Early Years attended a professional development session focussing on Trauma.

On April 21, 2023, all staff from the Superior North Catholic District School Board gathered together virtually for our annual Indigenous Education Day. Trustees, Senior Administration, Principals, System Support Team, Teachers, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Assistants, Administrative Assistants, Custodians, Cleaners, Catholic Education Centre Staff and guests united together to participate in an incredible and powerful day of learning.

The Superior North Catholic District School Board is proud to announce that Terri Harmer has been awarded Principal of the Year from the Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario (CPCO).

On Monday, February 27, the St Hilary Storm held a day of exciting and engaging traditional winter activities for Indigenous cultures across Canada, including the Inuit, Siksika and Anishinabeg.

Superior North Catholic District School Board (SNCDSB) partnered with Cobblestone Collective to offer Minecraft EDU student workshops throughout the month of February. The workshops integrated coding and the new Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum Expectations.

Holy Angels Catholic School Grade ¾ class in Schreiber rose to the challenge of learning mathematics in a digital setting this spring! The students didn’t let the pandemic get them down, as they applied knowledge and skills from fractions, multiplication and division, and financial literacy lessons using virtual manipulatives and technology like screen sharing.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.⁠

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),

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.

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,

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

I hope you and your families are continuing to stay healthy and strong as the province continues to fight against the COVID-19 virus.

Dedicated educators at St. Edward Catholic School in Nipigon provided Grade 7/8 students with an amazing opportunity to demonstrate their creativity through an experiential learning project. Students decided on their personal message, planned the mural using paper and pencil.

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

Superior North Catholic District School Board (SNCDSB) is one of the smallest and most northern school boards in Ontario, located north of Lake Superior. The kindergarten to grade 8 school board spans over 14,000 square kilometres and requires 5 hours to drive from border to border.