Fri., May. 27, 2011 5:38 AM
EQAO has developed a “Parent’s Guide to EQAO Tests” and “Questions and Answers for Parents” (available in 20 languages) to give you more information about the assessments and an understanding of what to expect. To access these resources, go to the EQAO Web site (www.eqao.com), click “Parent Resources” and then select “Primary Division (Grades 1–3) and Junior Division (Grades 4–6).” Please contact your child's school for further details and school specific schedules.
Recently 125 students from seven Catholic schools in Huron County competed at the 2013 St. Mary's Invitational Chess tournament. The eight students depicted above emerged from the competition as the chess champions in their respective grade levels: (Front row, from left to right) Brandon Ducharme, St. Boniface School (Grade 1), Bryce Burbine, St. Mary’s (Grade 2), Emily Meilhausen, St. Mary’s (Grade 3), Sam Cox, St. Mary’s (Grade 4), (Back row, left to right) Gavin Stanbury, St. Mary’s (Grade 5), Liam Morley, St. Mary’s (Grade 6), Sam Bezaire, St. Mary’s (Grade 7), and Luc Arbour from St. Mary’s School, this year’s Grade 8 chess champion.
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Fri., May. 17, 2013 12:22 AM
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Students and staff members from every Catholic school in Huron and Perth counties participated in the 6th annual “Stuff That Bus!” food drive last week. Four busloads of food were collected and donated to the St. Vincent de Paul food banks in each county. This event is one example of how our Catholic schools support the wider community and how our students reach out in service to others. Our schools, families and parishes worked together to make this wonderful event a huge success. We are very thankful to everyone who donated food, time and services, especially our bus companies.
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Mon., May. 13, 2013 11:18 PM
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The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is excited to celebrate Catholic Education Week 2013, which began on Sunday, May 5. Our Catholic schools are engaging in a series of events to celebrate the ongoing gift of publicly-funded Catholic education which has existed in Ontario since 1841. Students in our Catholic schools have served Ontario and Canada very well and will continue to serve with the same spirit, success and generosity as previous generations. As pictured above, the Ontario Catholic Student Trustee award recipients gathered together during the afternoon on May 6th to explore ways in which we are rooted in Christ and to celebrate Catholic student leadership in Huron-Perth. These students then joined the Huron-Perth Catholic community to celebrate the Eucharist at St. Patrick’s Church in Dublin with Rev. Bishop Ronald Fabbro and various priests & deacons from our Deanery. After Mass, the Mother Teresa Faith in Action award recipients were recognized alongside our student trustees for being the face of Christ to others.
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Thu., May. 9, 2013 10:01 PM
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A fast-paced, physical environment where life and death decisions are made – it’s not a career for everyone, but for St. Michael CSS graduate Vanessa Bayani, there is no other...
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Tue., May. 7, 2013 10:40 AM
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This important week is about increasing awareness of the signs of child and youth mental health problems, decreasing stigma, and understanding that help is available and it works.
Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board has a strong commitment to support our students with Mental Health challenges. We are a School Board who recognizes the need for early intervention and for providing opportunities to develop strategies to address problems. 1 in 5 children struggles with a mental health issue. This means 20 children in every 100 face this challenge and that adds up to many children in our schools and community.
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Mon., May. 6, 2013 9:49 PM
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On Friday, May 10, at the Mitchell Golf and Country Club, the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board will host the second annual St.André Bessette Dinner and Auction! We are grateful to all our donars and welcome all to purchase tickets to this amazing event! All funds go to support our students in both Huron and Perth counties.
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Thu., May. 2, 2013 10:52 PM
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This past week in the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board all three of the system-wide elementary basketball tournaments were featured. Two of the tournaments were hosted by St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary and St. Joseph's Catholic Elementary Schools in Clinton and the third one was at St. Michael Catholic Secondary School in Stratford.
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Mon., Apr. 29, 2013 11:30 PM
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Students at St. Mary's School in Goderich partnered with Union Gas and the Goderich Parks Department to plant two Maple trees in their school yard to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd. Students and teachers from Mme. Menard's, Mme. Spaleta's and Mrs. Voskamp's classes participated in the tree planting. Park staff, together with the students, dug in the two trees after leading some learning about the importance of trees to our environment. Poems written by the students, celebrating God's creation and promoting our stewardship of the earth were read.
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Thu., Apr. 25, 2013 8:32 PM
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The Huron-Perth Catholic elementary employees gathered together as a school community on Friday, April 19, 2013, to celebrate our Catholic faith and the enduring gift of Catholic Education! This faith-based professional development day provides staffs the opportunity to build relationships, reflect on our beliefs and values and to deepen our understanding of our shared mission in Catholic education.
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Mon., Apr. 22, 2013 10:29 PM
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The Catholic Curriculum Corporation is a consortium of 17 Catholic School boards from across the province. Its mission is to build and sustain the Catholic capacity of educators through the development and provisioning of high quality Catholic curriculum, resources, support and professional development. Huron Perth Superintendent Dan Parr serves as the Chair of the Executive Council of the CCC, and past Huron Perth principal Fran Craig is the soon-to-be retired Curriculum Manager.
The CCC has developed many resources (some pictured above) for teachers to use in their classrooms. Lessons and units have been produced covering mental health, financial literacy, critical thinking, ethical and responsible use of technology, religious education, health and physical education, and many others.
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Wed., Apr. 17, 2013 10:07 PM
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On April 11, 2013 Grade 10 students in the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board wrote the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. This test is written every year by all grade 10 students across the province to gauge their achievement compared to the provincial standard. It covers all reading and writing expectations in all subject areas up to the end of grade 9 and is a requirement for attaining the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. In the picture above, a grade 10 student from St. Anne’s fills in her student questionnaire as part of the test.
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Mon., Apr. 15, 2013 9:06 PM
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This past week students across the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board participated in the regional science fair in Seaforth, Ontario. Evan, a grade eight student from St. Boniface Catholic Elementary School, was selected to attend the Canada-Wide Science Fair competition in Lethbridge, Alberta this May.
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Thu., Apr. 11, 2013 8:40 PM
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Our students are building their confidence level substantially with the everyday use of french language at school. Students become social actors in which they work through the gradual release method to complete real-life tasks in a second language. A real-life task for students is to be able to communicate needs and ask questions in a school environment. This student from Jeanne Sauvé is participating in a real-life task where he uses a passport to interact with staff members in French. Each time he and his classmates use French to communicate with adults at Jeanne Sauvé, they receive signatures that work towards completing their “Je Peux Parler À Tout Le Monde” passports.
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Mon., Apr. 8, 2013 8:34 PM
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Driven and determined with a passion for empowering change, Nick Avis envisions himself as someone who will someday create policies that shape the lives of Canadians...
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Mon., Apr. 8, 2013 10:42 AM
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As we celebrated Holy Week in our Catholic Schools, we are reminded that we are an Easter People and the Resurrection marks a new beginning for us. The Resurrection is a new covenant, where Jesus took the sins of the world upon himself and that through His death we are freed from the slavery of sin. Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord is the greatest feast in the Christian calendar. It marks the end of the Lenten 40 days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Through self-denial during Lent, we prepare to die with Christ on Good Friday but rise again with Him in new life on Easter. The Paschal Mystery is the proof of his Divinity, the epitome of our Christian faith and joy of our salvation. Eastertide is the period of fifty days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday.
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Fri., Apr. 5, 2013 4:21 PM
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All Huron-Perth Catholic elementary schools were invited to attend the third annual DanceFest event. The occasion provided students and staff with an opportunity to highlight Arts education, focusing on the dance curriculum.~ DanceFest served as a vehicle in which dance ideas were shared in an atmosphere of joy and celebration.~ Students were provided with a captivating opportunity to share their God-given talents and showcase their interest and understanding of creative movement and various dance routines. The Huron County showcase took place at St. Anne’s CSS in Clinton on March 20, with Perth County dancers taking to the dance floor at St. Michael CSS in Stratford on March 21, 2013.~ Catholic student leaders at both secondary schools hosted the day, taking on a variety of jobs, such as: welcoming schools, taking care of AV/tech/sound, announcing performances, photography and videography, setting up the dance routines and ensuring that transitions between dance performances were seamless.~Approximately 260 Huron County and 150 Perth County Catholic elementary students attended this upbeat and enthusiastic day! We were especially grateful to a large number of parents and friends who came to view their children in this special event.
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Mon., Apr. 1, 2013 6:54 PM
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Have a Blessed and Happy Easter!
Thu., Mar. 28, 2013 10:30 PM
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A Lenten MOOC was created for the entire Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board community to participate in during Lent: including students, staff and local parishes. The goal was for people to learn about the forms of Catholic prayer and to pray together during the season of Lent and Easter. A MOOC is a Massive Open Online Course and is an online course aiming at large-scale participation and open access via the web. MOOCs are a very new area of research in education and are being adopted by institutions such as Stanford, Harvard MIT, and now, Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board.
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Mon., Mar. 25, 2013 10:07 PM
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On Sunday, May 5, all families of the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board are invited to participate in the Family Faith Festival. This fun, faith-filled family experience will include workshops for youth, teens, and adults and Mass with his Excellency, Bishop Ronald Fabbro. This event will take place at Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School in London. A free BBQ lunch will also be provided.
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Thu., Mar. 21, 2013 11:40 PM
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From March 8th to 17th 56 students and 9 chaperones (including 7 staff, a nurse, and a retired police officer) from the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board traveled to Italy. Although weather caused initial flight cancellations and detours, students eventually had the opportunity to visit Milan, Venice, Florence, Assisi, Pompeii, Rome and Vatican City. Aside from the standard tourist sights, students spent significant time exploring the architecture, art, and historical locations which add to the richness and history of our Catholic faith.
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Mon., Mar. 18, 2013 9:43 PM
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The whole Church is rejoicing at the news of the election of Pope Francis as our new Holy Father. Until his election, Pope Francis was Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, S.J., and he was Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Fri., Mar. 15, 2013 9:46 PM
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On March 6, every Catholic parish in southwestern Ontario, from Windsor to Woodstock and from Goderich to Port Dover, will be open for people to come and pray and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. In the past 4 years, over 10,000 people have received the sacrament on each of these days.
Reconciliation is a sacrament instituted by Jesus in His love and mercy to offer sinners forgiveness for offenses committed again God. Every time we sin, we hurt ourselves, other people and God. In Reconciliation, we acknowledge our sins before God and His Church. We express sorrow in a meaningful way, receive the forgiveness of Christ and His Church, make reparation for what we have done and resolve to do better in the future.
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Mon., Mar. 11, 2013 9:33 PM
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With a farming background and a bubbly, engaging personality, Adrienna O’Rourke is primed to make a difference for those responsible for feeding Canadian families...
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Tue., Mar. 5, 2013 3:34 PM
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The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board has hired a new Director of Education effective April 1st, 2013. Vince MacDonald replaces Martha Dutrizac who retired effective February 28th. Replacing Martha in the interim will be Superintendent of Business, Gerry Thuss, who will serve as Acting Director from March 1st to March 31st, 2013.
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Mon., Mar. 4, 2013 10:38 PM
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After 42 years of dedicated service in Catholic education Martha Dutrizac is retiring. Martha began her career as a Catholic educator as she meant to complete it: with a love of learning, high expectations, faithful teachings, great respect for and dedication to the children, parents, and staff that she engaged with.
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Thu., Feb. 28, 2013 9:22 PM
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Core and Immersion teachers have developed rich authentic tasks and school events that foster oral communication through French cultural activities. This helps our students gain awareness and appreciation of the French culture. At Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, the Student Parliament and intermediate students lead younger students in various experiences.
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Mon., Feb. 25, 2013 8:31 PM
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On February 12, 2013, Dr. Marion Small, well-known author and International Professional Development Consultant for Improved Mathematics Education, led a day of learning for our principals and teachers.
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Thu., Feb. 21, 2013 11:18 PM
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This month the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board celebrated two special students from each school at its ninth annual Applause Breakfast Awards. The award is given to a junior, intermediate, or senior student who enhances the overall climate of the school. Director Martha Dutrizac commented, “These students are being recognized for making a difference at their school. Their positive attitudes, caring hearts, and strong faith serve as powerful examples of how one can make a huge difference in the classroom, on the field, and in the broader community.”
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Mon., Feb. 18, 2013 11:01 PM
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the liturgical season of Lent. On February 13, students from St. James Catholic elementary school celebrated Ash Wednesday with Fr. Chris Gillespie. In the Gospel, we are reminded of the time Jesus entered the desert for 40 days to fast and pray. Lent is a time when we are called model Jesus by praying, fasting and helping the poor. The symbolism of ashes being placed on our foreheads reminds us of our human weakness. These ashes were once the palms used on Palm Sunday, so they are also ashes of hope. We take them to remind us that we are part of the God's creation. "Thou art dust, and unto dust thou shalt return."
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Fri., Feb. 15, 2013 4:02 PM
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The squeak of sneakers filled the gymnasiums as the Huron-Perth Catholic junior students took part in our system-wide bordenball tournament on February 7, 2013. Our welcoming host schools were St. Joseph's Catholic elementary and St. Anne's Catholic secondary schools in Clinton, as well as St. Michael Catholic secondary school in Stratford. There were lots of good and positive "rah, rah, rah's" and a respectful yet competitive atmostphere all around! Our conveners, coaches, student referees, participants and cheerleaders worked collaboratively to make this sporting event fun and successful. Bordenball emphasizes adaptive sport and inclusive physical activity.
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Mon., Feb. 11, 2013 9:29 PM
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Through the support of a federally sponsored New Horizons grant, St Boniface School in Zurich has partnered with the Bluewater Rest Home to develop mentorship opportunities between local senior citizens and Kindergarten students. Brent Langan, Principal at St. Boniface, says the “aim is to support literacy development through oral communication, technology and the arts.”
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Thu., Feb. 7, 2013 9:13 PM
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Students across the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board are engaged in learning through the use of the provincial learning management system. This software allows students to access high-quality course materials, interactive games, videos, and other digital resources in a password protected environment. E-Learning Ontario reports that “these tools help students learn or review key concepts, stay organized, show what they have learned, submit assignments, track their achievement, and communicate with others.”
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Tue., Feb. 5, 2013 12:15 AM
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Understanding, care and communication…for Paige Miltenburg, these are prominent themes as she reflects on the events that rocked her family’s life last year.
“My mom was diagnosed with cancer,” she explains...
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Fri., Feb. 1, 2013 9:54 AM
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Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board's Learning Coordinator Gaylene Hagarty, and Student Work Study Teacher, Mary-Jo Drager, presented at the Regional Capacity Building System Implementation and Monitoring sessions held in London on January 28th and 29th. The Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat asked School Boards to share best practices and identify useful resources and plans that are making a difference for student and teacher learning. Gaylene and Mary-Jo shared their work with participants using the Four Roles of the Literate Learner as a framework for understanding how our students acquire reading skills and grow as literate learners.
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Thu., Jan. 31, 2013 9:57 PM
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January 27, 2013 marks Family Literacy Day. In Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board, various events encouraged to celebrate parents and children reading and learning together to become lifelong learners. At St. Patrick’s Catholic School in Dublin, parents came with their children in the evening for Books, Bears and Bedtime Stories. Children in their pyjamas, with their favorite stuffed toy, hand in hand with their parents, enjoyed storytime from guest readers like local author Karen Knight, storyteller Trish Macgregor from Public Library on Wheels and former NHL player Greg Devries.
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Mon., Jan. 28, 2013 9:23 PM
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On January 17th and 18th 2013, students in Grade 9 math courses in the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board wrote the Education Quality and Accountability Office’s (EQAO) Grade 9 math test. The test is a “snapshot” of student achievement of the grade 9 math curriculum, and in conjunction with other classroom assessments, provides educators with information of where the student needs are, and where resources need to be allocated. Above, students from St. Michael Catholic Secondary School are collaborating to prepare for the test.
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Thu., Jan. 24, 2013 11:16 PM
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The traditional period for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is January 18-25, 2013, as it begins with the feast of St. Peter and ends with the feast of the conversion of St. Paul. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a special experience for Christians around the world to celebrate diversity in unity. Praying for Christian unity in harmony with people around the world is a truly unique celebration. The 2013 theme is based on the biblical text from Micah 6:6-8 – “What does God require of us?” As Christian disciples, God requires us to walk the path of justice, mercy and humility.
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Tue., Jan. 22, 2013 9:04 AM
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Members of our Catholic Parent Advisory Councils, teachers, principals and trustees gathered in Mitchell for an evening of dinner and rich discussion, as well as on opportunity to Dalhousie University Professor Michael Ungar speak on the topic of Building Resilience for Life and School Success.
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Thu., Jan. 17, 2013 10:17 PM
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The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is very pleased to be part of a Ministry of Education initiative called Student Work Study. This provides for one teacher, Mary-Jo Drager, to work directly with students in four schools, capturing students' thinking and learning. She collects samples of students' work using video, LiveScribe, field notes, and conversations and provides immediate and specific feedback to students to improve their work.
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Mon., Jan. 14, 2013 9:21 PM
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While some debate the merits of Nature vs. Nuture, Nicki Runstedler is a young woman who personifies the value of both. A nurturer at heart, she radiates love and care for her community – while at the same time setting a true example in her faith and respect for the world around her.
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Mon., Jan. 14, 2013 12:35 PM
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St. André Bessette’s feast day is celebrated on January 7th. In Huron Perth Catholic we are especially thankful for this priest’s life, since he was a visitor to our area several times during his life and had connections with the community of St. Joseph on the Lake Huron shore. To commemorate and celebrate this saint we founded a trust fund in 2011. The mission of The St. André Bessette Trust Fund is in keeping with the mission of Jesus Christ, whose primary concern was for those who may find themselves in need. St. André Bessette’s great confidence in Saint Joseph inspired him to recommend this saint's devotion to all those who were afflicted in various ways. The Fund supports those in our Catholic schools whose learning and well-being would be enhanced by the benefits it provides
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Mon., Jan. 7, 2013 8:48 AM
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I extend to you my warmest wishes for a very blessed Christmas and a holy and happy New Year in 2013. My hope for you is that you take time to step away from the business of daily life to appreciate the things that really matter...your family, your friends and your God. Take time, slow down, be still, be awake to the Divine Mystery that is wonderously present.
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Mon., Dec. 17, 2012 8:31 PM
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Principals, Vice-Principals, Learning Coordinators and Superintendents participated in a Mental Health First Aid training course instructed by HPCDSB staff Kelly Anderson and Rhonda Regier. Valuable information covered in the 2 day course touches on anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, self injury, eating disorders, and psychotic disorders. The in-service reviews signs/symptoms, risk factors, and actions to follow if staff suspect a youth is suffering. Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board has a strong commitment to support our students with Mental Health challenges.
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Thu., Dec. 13, 2012 8:06 PM
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Teachers will empower students to communicate confidently in a second language in real-life scenarios! FSL teachers are receiving professional learning opportunities that focus on the Action-Oriented Approach to French instruction. Two students from Jeanne Sauve school, Jayden Mandigo-McPhee and Joshua Weitzel work on giving each other directions to navigate a town. Using the Action-Oriented Approach students become social actors in which they work through the gradual release method to complete real-life tasks in a second language.
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Tue., Dec. 11, 2012 6:44 PM
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Students and staff from the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board have kicked off the 2012 Christmas campaign. A variety of local and international projects including toy and gift drives, a St. Vincent de Paul Society Food drive, the Angel Tree program, and the Huron County Christmas Bureau have staff and students working hard to put their Faith into Action.
Students and staff of St. Michael Catholic Secondary school, Fr. Dick Bester, and many volunteers pack food from their annual Christmas food drive for the St. Vincent de Paul Society food bank.
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Thu., Dec. 6, 2012 9:14 PM
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He’s been sporting the burgundy and blue of the St. Anne’s Eagles for the past four years, serving on Student Cabinet and playing on the rugby team. Yet Tom Knap’s favourite colours these days are the iconic green and gold of the John Deere brand...
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Thu., Dec. 6, 2012 11:27 AM
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“Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign: the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14)
Advent is the beginning of a new liturgical year where the Church invites us to prepare ourselves for the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We light candles on the Advent wreath because Jesus, The Light of the World, is coming. We long for the Messiah and prepare the way of the Lord by focusing on prayer and renewal, participating in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and asking the Blessed Virgin Mary to pray for us as we welcome Jesus into our hearts. Advent embarks a new journey of faith that we are called to experience by discerning and turning to the face of God.
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Mon., Dec. 3, 2012 8:55 PM
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Grade 2 students from St. Aloysius in Stratford listen to Pastoral Minister, Ron MacDonald tell the story of the Good Shepherd at their First Reconciliation retreat held at the clustered parishes of Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph’s this month.
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Thu., Nov. 29, 2012 10:42 PM
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On Wednesday January 16, 2013 at 6pm, Dr. Michael Ungar will be presenting on the topic of “Every Family Engaged: Nurturing Resiliency for Life and School Success” at the Royal Canadian Legion in Mitchell.
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Mon., Nov. 26, 2012 8:47 PM
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The first You Be the Chemist Challenge in Canada took place this week at the Stratford City Hall. This event was the result of a new partnership between the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board, the City of Stratford, and the Canadian Association of Chemical Distributors (CACD). Director Martha Dutrizac, Stratford Mayor Dan Mathieson, and the CACD began collaborating almost two years ago to bring this program and event to our region. The goal of this challenge is to promote better awareness of chemistry in general and the possible dangers that are associated with chemicals in the school, workplace, and the home. This initiative helps support our goal of students becoming responsible citizens in their community.
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Thu., Nov. 22, 2012 6:54 PM
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The United Nations asks countries around the world to celebrate children today. The date “November 20” carries important significance as it marks the day that the General Assembly adopted the declaration of the Rights of the Child. The declaration includes ten principles that outlines that “mankind owes to the child the best it has to give.” To recognize the inherent dignity of all persons, the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board planned an event for all Grade 7, 8 and 10 students entitled, 'Respecting Human Dignity: Southwestern Ontario Outreach Project (SWOOP) presents Paper Clips!' As pictured above, our guests, Peter and Dagmar Schroeder, pose with some Grade 10 students from St. Michael Catholic Secondary School in Stratford. Their goal was to help students realize that they can change the world…one classroom at a time! This reality reminds us to respect the dignity of each person by following the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
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Mon., Nov. 19, 2012 10:12 PM
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Homework Help provides free, real-time Math help to all HPCSB students in grades 7, 8, 9, and 10. It allows students to get help after school hours, when classroom teachers are unavailable to help. It can help students with answering homework questions, reviewing material from previous grades, and studying for tests and exams.
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Thu., Nov. 15, 2012 7:07 PM
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The Early Primary Collaborative Inquiry has supported teachers across the province in using collaborative inquiry to explore the impact of instructional practices on young learners. This year in HPCDSB, Kindergarten, Grade One and Grade 2 teachers from St. Mary's Goderich, St. Boniface and St. Patrick's Catholic School in Dublin are making instructional connections K-2 to address the needs of their early learners in the area of literacy. Teacher Peggy Sloan practices words with small groups of students to precisely address the learning needs of early readers.
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Mon., Nov. 12, 2012 8:35 PM
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Sara Brown’s educational journey follows a similar path to which Christ often calls us: taking us out of our comfort zone and giving us the tools to grow our faith...
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Mon., Nov. 12, 2012 11:14 AM
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Students and staff across the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board remember the fallen heroes of the Canadian Armed Forces. At every school in our system, Remembrance Day ceremonies, prayer services, and Masses will take place to honour the fallen. Pictured above are two students from St. Joseph’s, Catholic Elementary School proudly wearing poppies as they prepare for Remembrance Day activities.
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Thu., Nov. 8, 2012 8:28 PM
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Huron Perth Catholic District School Board, along with the Canadian Down Syndrome Society, is proud to announce National Down Syndrome Awareness Week (NDSAW), November 1-7, 2012.
NDSAW is a public awareness campaign focusing on the unique strengths and abilities of people with Down syndrome. By doing so, they work to ensure equitable opportunities for all Canadians with Down syndrome.
National Down Syndrome Awareness Week is a time to:
Educate fellow Canadians about the strengths and abilities of individuals with Down syndrome
Demonstrate the important contributions individuals with Down syndrome are making to their communities
Recognize programs in the community.
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Mon., Nov. 5, 2012 8:39 PM
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HPCDSB is thrilled to announce that our 2012 Champion Of Inclusion Award recipients are Rhonda Regier, Charmaine Chadwick and Kelly Anderson. This Resource Team received their award at the Coaching To Inclusion conference held in London Ontario.
Rhonda, Charmaine and Kelly live, breathe and enthusiastically walk the talk of inclusive practice. This Resource Team works tirelessly to ensure that all students in HPCDSB are valued for the many gifts they bring every day to their learning environments.
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Thu., Nov. 1, 2012 6:31 PM
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October is the month of the Holy Rosary so our school communities were invited to participate in one of the best known Catholic forms of devotion by celebrating the Huron-Perth Catholic system Rosary Day on Friday, October 19th, 2012. October includes the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7th so it is an opportune time for Catholic schools to participate in this Roman Catholic sacramental and Marian devotion to prayer and the commemoration of Jesus Christ and events of his life. As pictured above, the students from St. Mary's, Listowel, gathered together to learn more about praying the Rosary through an informative power point presentation. They prayed the Hail Mary together as a school community and each child received a rosary and then went back to class to continue 'Growing Together in Faith.'
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Mon., Oct. 29, 2012 10:17 PM
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Pope Benedict XVI has declared October 11, 2012 to November 24, 2013 as the Year of Faith. This is an opportunity for all Catholics to turn towards Jesus Christ, encounter him in the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist and rediscover the Faith and Church. To observe the beginning of the Year of Faith, the Huron-Perth Catholic Deanery is excited to 'Grow Together in Faith' by celebrating the Eucharist as a Catholic community with the Most Rev. Ronald P. Fabbro, CSB, Bishop of London, on Tuesday, October 30th, at 7:00 PM, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Stratford. All families, teachers, and staff members in our school system, as well as all Catholics throughout the Huron-Perth Deanery, are welcomed to attend as we begin this period of celebration and reflection on the great gift of our faith.
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Thu., Oct. 25, 2012 8:38 PM
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Kateri Tekakwitha, Lily of the Mohawks, lived such an extraordinary life of faith, courage and hope that the Church has now declared her the first North American aboriginal saint, patron of ecology and ecologists, of exiles and youth. Pope Benedict XVI declared Blessed Kateri a saint on October 21st, 2012. St. Peter’s Square welcomed hundreds of North Americans in traditional beads, feathers blankets and drums. Canadian Catholics are honoured and humbled by this canonization as St. Kateri is seen as a beacon to native youth and an example to the world. Her intense love for Christ inspired her to follow Him totally committed in prayer and works of charity. Her virtue, stewardship, courage and devotion to Christ serve as an inspiration to us all. St. Kateri Tekakwitha, pray for us!
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Mon., Oct. 22, 2012 9:00 PM
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On Tuesday, October 16, 2012, the priests and clergy of the Huron-Perth Deanery, the Trustees of the Huron-Perth Catholic DSB, the Catholic Parent Involvement Committee, members of our Catholic Parent Advisory Councils, Principals, Vice-Principals, Coordinators, members of the Journey to Leadership group, Religion Advisory Teachers, Catholic Education Team and Senior Executive were invited to ‘Grow Together in Faith’ by attending a dinner in celebration of Catholic Education at the Mitchell Golf and Country Club. Dan Moynihan, the Youth Ministry Specialist from the Diocese of London, spoke on the topic of Strong Catholic Families: Strong Catholic Youth. This resource provides parents engaging and practical strategies to carry out their responsibility of being the primary faith educators of their children. Parents are empowered to lead their children toward a vibrant faith that embraces discipleship. This evening provided parents and educators with support and suggestions for living faith as a family and building a culture of belonging.
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Thu., Oct. 18, 2012 9:24 PM
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The elementary and secondary schools in Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board participated in our system-wide, one week blitz to collect coats for children and adults within our local communities. From October 1 - 5, 2012, students' families and community members donated gently used coats which will be distributed to local charity organizations. This Thanksgiving Coat Drive enables the full realization of our Board’s Mission Statement as we answer our call to service by helping those in need in our communities. This is another way that our Catholic schools 'Grow Together in Faith' by putting their faith into action and intensifying the witness of charity. It is faith that enables us to recognize Christ and it is his love that impels us to assist him whenever he becomes our neighbour along the journey of life. As pictured above, the students from St. Columban Catholic elementary school continue to grow together in faith by collecting coats and making a big difference!
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Mon., Oct. 15, 2012 8:40 PM
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At the end of September, staff and students of both secondary schools celebrated their opening masses in their respective schools. At St. Anne’s, Father Chris Gillespie was the celebrant, and he focused on the school year theme "Counting our Blessings". In his homily Fr. Chris reminded us that each day holds many moments of grace, and that we should take time each day to thank God for all the ways He blesses our lives.
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Thu., Oct. 11, 2012 8:34 PM
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Teachers, Nancy Smith and Julie Murray from Holy Name of Mary School met last week as part of a network that supports teachers' collaborative inquiry about student learning in areas such as Numeracy and Early Literacy. Along with many of their colleagues, they are partnering up this year to pursue focused inquiry and learning about strategies and actions that they can implement in their classrooms to support their students' learning needs.
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Tue., Oct. 9, 2012 9:15 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board!
Sat., Oct. 6, 2012 8:09 PM
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On September 26th and October 1st, 2012, Huron-Perth Catholic elementary students took to the fields for our annual system soccer tournament. Congratulations to the athletes who participated with admirable effort, competitive spirit and steller virtue. Thank you to our sports council, conveners, coaches, host schools, players, referees, food booth organizers, volunteers and fans for accomplishing another exceptional Huron-Perth Catholic soccer tournament! This is another successful way to celebrate the God-given gifts and talents of the students in Huron-Perth Catholic! Pictured above are some cheerful girls from the Precious Blood, Exeter, intermediate soccer team.
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Thu., Oct. 4, 2012 11:23 PM
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All employees of the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board came together at St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School on Friday, September 28th for a system professional development day. Director Martha Dutrizac welcomed back the staff and reminded them that through their ongoing hard work and commitment they have created an exemplary Catholic education system that will continue to produce outstanding students. The theme of the day was “Catholic Education: Growing Together in Faith” and included the celebration of the Eucharist, a keynote address by Mark McGowan, and individual school-based presentations.
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Mon., Oct. 1, 2012 8:26 PM
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Google the work “active”, and it might well show a picture of Hannah McCutcheon. As a 7th generation farmer, a seasoned athlete, a community representative and service worker, one wonders where she finds the time to maintain an academic record that has secured her admission to one of the country’s top universities...
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Mon., Oct. 1, 2012 9:07 AM
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The Special Education Resource Teachers participated in a 2 day Mental Health First Aid training course instructed by HPCDSB staff Kelly Anderson and Rhonda Regier. Participants also included three newly appointed Community Care Access Centre Mental Health Nurses. Valuable information was shared on anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, self injury, eating disorders, and psychotic disorders. The in-service reviewed signs/symptoms, risk factors, and actions to follow if staff suspect a youth is suffering.
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Thu., Sep. 27, 2012 7:25 PM
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Principal, Tara Boreham leads her colleagues through an activity to engage discussion about collaborative inquiry. Principals and teachers from all our elementary and secondary schools spent the day on Tuesday this week, learning about the process of collaborative teacher inquiry.
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Mon., Sep. 24, 2012 8:21 PM
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It is easy to take technology for granted, as well as the work that tradespersons do. The houses we live in, the cars we drive, the computers we rely on all exist because of people that work in trades and technology.
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Thu., Sep. 20, 2012 7:53 PM
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Play IS their work. Children in Full Day Kindergarten are working hard and they are learning! This year in HPCDSB, teacher and ECE teams at St. James School in Seaforth, St. Joseph's School in Stratford and Holy Name of Mary School in St. Mary's welcome the FDK program. Here, Thymen and Caleb demonstrate creativity, problem-solving and decision-making, which are just a few of the many benefits of the play-based approach to learning.
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Mon., Sep. 17, 2012 10:43 PM
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An exciting new school year has begun and with it comes many interesting in-service sessions to support students and staff within our schools.
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Thu., Sep. 13, 2012 8:16 PM
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On Wednesday, August 29, 2012, excited new staff members were invited to the Board Office to 'Grow Together in Faith' and reflect on their vocation in Catholic Education. Participants were introduced to the Learning Coordination Team, Managers and Superintendents and learned how various supports were available in supporting the growth of the whole person. We are fortunate to have eager and talented individuals join the team in Huron-Perth Catholic! We welcome from left to right: Leanna McCreight, Yvette Stapleton, Judith O’Connor, Lauren Lecomte, Lori Van Bakel and Curtis Meyers.
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Mon., Sep. 10, 2012 8:40 PM
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This 2012-2013 school year students at St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School in Clinton and St. Michael Catholic Secondary School in Stratford will have opportunities to take courses both in class and online. Orientation sessions for students enrolled in the Grade 12 English eLearning class took place on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
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Fri., Sep. 7, 2012 12:06 AM
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Principal Dan Gracey, welcomes students as they arrive at St. Patrick's School in Kinkora on the first day of school.
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Wed., Sep. 5, 2012 9:28 AM
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Logan Van Nynatten is the epitome of a scientist, attracted to the discipline because of its God-given complexity and potential...
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Tue., Sep. 4, 2012 2:47 PM
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Dear Members of the Huron Perth Community...
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Fri., Aug. 31, 2012 5:23 PM
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Classes resume on Tuesday, September 4, 2012.
Mon., Aug. 13, 2012 8:35 PM
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O God we thank you for the time that we have spent together over this past school year. We are grateful for all the blessings we have received. Keep us safe throughout the summer. During this time of rest and renewal create in us an awareness of your presence in all things great and small. May each day be a prayerful opportunity for us to live in the joyous light of Christ. Amen.
Wed., Jul. 4, 2012 9:16 AM
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Over the next week, many of our students will be graduating from our elementary schools and continuing their learning journey in our secondary schools. May God bless them as they embark on the new adventures that lie ahead for them. For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord – Jeremiah 29:11
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Mon., Jun. 25, 2012 9:49 PM
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On Thursday, June 7th on a beautiful, sunny afternoon, the St. Michael CSS Jazz Band graced the lawn outside of the Stratford Festival’s main stage with beautiful music. Under the direction of conductor and St. Michael CSS teacher, Jeff McIntyre, the band set up and played various Jazz favorites as the crowd arrived for the afternoon matinee at the Festival Theatre.
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Thu., Jun. 21, 2012 10:15 PM
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St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School in Clinton celebrated Dyno Day on Monday, June 11. Students in the Special High Skills Major in Agriculture Technology class along with several other students drove to school in their tractors to test Horsepower and Torque output using a Dynamometer.
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Mon., Jun. 18, 2012 8:46 PM
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On Tuesday, June 12th the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board held its annual Track and Field meet on the beautiful grounds of St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School. The event included every elementary school in the system and involved almost five hundred students. The theme this year was “Personal Best” and included competitions from every age group and ability level.
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Thu., Jun. 14, 2012 10:40 PM
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On Friday, June 8th, HPCDSB educational assistants gathered together for a day focused on professional development sessions at St. Anne's High School in Clinton.
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Mon., Jun. 11, 2012 10:22 PM
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The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board salutes our Catholic Principals and Vice-Principals during Principal Appreciation Week! The impact that these caring and compassionate people have in their school communities is made visible through their combined leadership and this is reflected in the responses and reflections of their students. For example, a kindergarten student from St. Mary’s School in Goderich responded, "I like him (Mr. Trocchi) 'cause he's nice to us and does funny things.” Also, a high school student at St. Michael in Stratford reflected, “Mr. Doherty is very involved at the school...we see him in the office, the cafeteria, in the classrooms, in the gym, and everywhere in between. He likes to get to know students in and outside of the classroom and school.”
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Thu., Jun. 7, 2012 8:46 PM
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During the month of August, students from St. Mary's Catholic Elementary School in Goderich will participate in a fantastic opportunity. Two teachers will lead students from grades 1, 2 and 3 through a variety of exciting units of study, linking literacy with art, science, health, and physical education.
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Mon., Jun. 4, 2012 10:37 PM
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At the age of 25, Evan Dubblestyne is pursuing the job of his dreams: a dangerous and exciting career in which he fights fires, rebuilds massive engines and navigates open water for months at a time.
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Mon., Jun. 4, 2012 5:13 PM
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The grade 11-12 construction class has been working on the Habitat for Humanity build in Clinton as well as designing and constructing a shed to donate. Meanwhile, several Tech students competed in the all Ontario Skills competition recently held at the RIM Centre in Waterloo.
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Thu., May. 31, 2012 10:42 PM
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From May 23, 2012 to June 6, 2012, students in grades 3 and 6 from all schools in the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board will be participating in the Education Quality and Accountability Office’s (EQAO’s) Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. The assessment is administered province-wide and is developed by Ontario teachers and assessment experts to reflect curriculum expectations. In six one-hour sessions, students will complete a variety of assessment activities designed to allow them to demonstrate their skills and knowledge relating to reading, writing and mathematics.
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Mon., May. 28, 2012 9:32 PM
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On Tuesday, May 15, 2012 all elementary and secondary schools in Huron Perth Catholic District School Board exhibited the remarkable and rich work of their school over the past year. The purpose of the morning was to showcase and share the learning from inquiry-based work that is taking place in schools to address student needs. It also provided networking opportunities for schools that may inform practice and guide future improvement planning.
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Thu., May. 24, 2012 10:56 PM
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Ellen Sparling, a St. Michael's student, is seen here being presented the Stratford and Area World Aid's Social Justice Award by Marilyn Haslam.
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Wed., May. 23, 2012 7:17 AM
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The St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School Concert Band (Clinton, ON) competed at MusicFest Nationals in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 16th. The band was awarded a Silver standing in their class of the competition.
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Fri., May. 18, 2012 6:49 PM
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Our 5th Annual “Stuff that Bus” campaign took place on Tuesday, May 8th during Catholic Education Week. It was a wonderful day where staff and students from Huron Perth Catholic School Board collected food donations for the St. Vincent de Paul organizations in Stratford and Goderich. Busses were generously donated by First Student, Montgomery and Newry bus companies for this event.
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Mon., May. 14, 2012 9:59 PM
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Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board has a strong commitment to support our students with Mental Health challenges. We are a School Board who recognizes the need for early intervention and for providing opportunities to develop strategies to address problems. 1 in 5 children struggles with a mental health issue. This means 20 children in every 100 face this challenge and that adds up to many children in our schools and community. Two HPCDSB staff , Rhonda Regier and Kelly Anderson, seen in the picture above have been trained as Mental Health First Aid Canada instructors to provide in-service sessions.
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Thu., May. 10, 2012 8:41 PM
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During the week of May 6 to May 11, 2012, the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board will celebrate the significant contribution that Catholic Education has made to the community, the province and to Canada. 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: Catholic Education: Walking in the Light of Christ!
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Tue., May. 8, 2012 9:47 PM
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This year, our Board theme has been Walking in the Light of Christ... This week.... Catholic Education Week…is an opportunity to celebrate our year of “walking”
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Sun., May. 6, 2012 8:52 PM
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Last week featured all three of the system-wide elementary basketball tournaments, with two being hosted at St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School and the third at St. Michael Secondary School.
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Thu., May. 3, 2012 8:50 PM
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In a city known for its fine dining, Katelyn Vere is helping to change the relationship people have with their food.
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Tue., May. 1, 2012 2:47 PM
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On Tuesday, May 1st, 2012, beginning at 7:00 p.m., students from all Huron-Perth Catholic elementary schools will participate in a music concert at the Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend. This is yet another opportunity to celebrate Arts Education in Huron-Perth Catholic! Admission is by donation and proceeds go to the St. André Bessette Trust Fund to help students in Huron & Perth counties. All are welcome!
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Mon., Apr. 30, 2012 10:34 PM
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Attention all St. Ambrose Graduates & Staff! For 50 years Catholic education has been thriving at St. Ambrose Catholic School in Stratford Ontario. Hundreds of students have become closer to Christ while learning about the skills of life at our wonderful school.
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Thu., Apr. 26, 2012 10:06 PM
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On Friday, April 20th our Educational Assistants were honoured throughout our School Board in appreciation for all that they do to support our students with diverse needs.
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Mon., Apr. 23, 2012 9:51 PM
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The 68th Annual National Volunteer Week pays tribute to the millions of Canadian volunteers who graciously donate their time and energy. It is Canada’s largest celebration of volunteers, volunteerism, and civic participation. The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board echoes this sentiment, with the countless volunteers who share their God-given talents benefiting our schools every day. Pictured here is Bridget Skirten from Precious Blood Catholic Elementary School. She generously donates her time on a regular basis in the grade one classroom.
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Thu., Apr. 19, 2012 7:48 PM
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National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week is underway. The green awareness ribbon is an international symbol of support for organ and tissue donation. Green symbolizes many things. It is a symbol of hope for those who are waiting for a second chance at life through transplantation; a reminder of the men, women and children who have died waiting for a life saving transplant; and a thank you to donors and their families for giving the greatest gift of all, the gift of life so that another could live on.
Please wear a green ribbon and support the life-giving gift of organ and tissue donation. For more information, please go to www.giftoflife.on.ca
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Mon., Apr. 16, 2012 10:02 PM
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Throughout this week, teachers in every classroom from Kindergarten to Grade 12 are mentoring students in their use of social media and online communications. Cast Your Net is our board's Catholic response to the rise of social media in our time. Our intent is to begin a conversation with all stakeholders about how to mentor students in our K-12 system. Each day from April 10th to 13th teachers will lead students through age-appropriate activities that explore how to use online communication and social media in a positive and Christian manner.
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Thu., Apr. 12, 2012 8:27 PM
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Two parent information nights will take place on the Cast Your Net program. Cast Your Net is our Catholic response to mentoring students in the fast growing world of social media. The first Parent Night is scheduled for April 10th at St. Michael CSS from 7-9 p.m. and the second is at St. Anne's CSS on April 11 from 7-9 p.m. We are inviting parents from both elementary and secondary to come in and learn more about how we are mentoring our students to be good Digital Citizens in the world of social media.
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Wed., Apr. 11, 2012 7:36 AM
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On behalf of the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board we wish you a Holy and Blessed Easter. Schools will be closed Good Friday, April 6 and Easter Monday, April 9. --- Pictured above are two students from St. Anne’s CSS in Clinton performing the Stations of the Cross at the Holy Thursday Prayer Service.
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Thu., Apr. 5, 2012 9:41 PM
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All Huron-Perth Catholic elementary schools were invited to attend the 'Dancing in the Light of Christ' event. This occasion provided students and staff with an opportunity to highlight Arts Education, focusing on the dance curriculum. DanceFest served as a vehicle in which dance ideas were shared in an atmosphere of joy and celebration. Students were provided with a captivating opportunity to share their God-given talents and showcase their interest and understanding of creative movement and various dance routines.
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Mon., Apr. 2, 2012 9:41 PM
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“I thought my friend was crazy,” remembers James Stapleton. “He insisted that I try chiropractic for the pain I was experiencing after hurting by back on the job at a local furniture store.”
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Mon., Apr. 2, 2012 2:15 PM
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As disciples of Christ we are encouraged to encounter Christ in the written Word and delve into Sacred Scripture. We are encouraged to engage the page and reflect on the Gospel values and apply them to our own lives.
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Fri., Mar. 30, 2012 1:06 PM
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Staff members from St. Columban and St. Patrick's School of Dublin were invited to share their inquiry based school improvement work at the annual Ontario Education Research Symposium held in Toronto.
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Mon., Mar. 26, 2012 8:33 PM
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CAST YOUR NET is an initiative involving students, teachers, employees and parents, designed to inform, educate, and promote ethical and responsible use of Social Media and electronic communications. Our Cast Your Net initiative is inspired by the biblical passage in which Jesus calls the disciples, Simon and Peter, to become “Fishers of People.” In our Catholic vision, Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board sees mentoring students in their use of social media to promote the common good and enhance the quality of life for others as critical learning for all students.
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Tue., Mar. 20, 2012 2:00 AM
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What is the impact of effective planning of a balanced literacy block in a French Immersion classroom on authentic oral communication?
Primary French Immersion teachers: Wendy Rawes (also FSL Special Assignment Teacher), Melissa Rivera and Jennifer Hagarty are involved in an exciting collaborative inquiry this year around the impact of effectively planning a balanced literacy block in a French Immersion classroom on authentic oral communication. These teachers meet regularly to co-plan lessons, share student evidence of learning, deepen their professional knowledge and refine their skills related to teaching French oral communication.
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Thu., Mar. 8, 2012 9:51 PM
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The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is very pleased to be part of a Ministry of Education initiative called Student Work Study (SWS). The board is extremely fortunate to have Susan Culliton working in this role from February until June. Susan will be supporting four schools within the board and researching student work and thinking as children move along their learning journey.
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Mon., Mar. 5, 2012 9:35 PM
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This past week teachers from both St. Michael Catholic Secondary School and St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School participated in a collaborative inquiry project that has been designed to explore the use of blended learning in the classroom.
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Thu., Mar. 1, 2012 7:36 PM
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Growing up in Clinton, Curtis Meyers showed leadership potential from a young age. He made friends easily, was a talented athlete, and had the poise to coach a hockey team while still a freshman in high school...
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Wed., Feb. 29, 2012 10:29 AM
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Ash Wednesday is the first day of the penitential season of Lent. Students and staff from Catholic elementary schools in Stratford gathered as a Catholic community at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Ashes were placed on their foreheads in the shape of a cross to remind us all to 'turn away from sin and be faithful to the gospel.' Through the Lenten exercise of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, we are invited to be renewed and to model Jesus Christ.
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Fri., Feb. 24, 2012 12:17 AM
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In an effort to celebrate the accomplishments of our students, Huron Perth Catholic District School Board has once again hosted its eighth annual Applause Breakfast Awards in February. At Huron Perth CDSB, we believe that it is important to formally recognize the efforts and achievements of students whose presence and actions are foundational to our success.
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Mon., Feb. 20, 2012 10:18 PM
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“To maintain a joyful family requires much from both the parents and the children. Each member of the family has to become, in a special way, the servant of the others.” Pope John Paul II
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Thu., Feb. 16, 2012 11:04 PM
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On February 9th, Huron-Perth Catholic Schools participated in National Sweater Day by turning down their thermostats and wearing fun sweaters to symbolize their commitment to the environment! As shown above, students at St. Ambrose Catholic elementary school learned that while simply wearing a sweater and turning down the heat is not the grand solution to energy values and climate change, it is a perfect symbol of a choice being made to be caring and intelligent about our decisions when it comes to energy. As Eco-team leader, Tara Cakebread states, “it is our hope that each individual carries those values forward into bigger decisions and motives that will ultimately impact our energy and environmental future.”
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Wed., Feb. 15, 2012 10:24 PM
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As we enter into the second half of the school year, ongoing communication with parents and teachers helps to ensure that we are working together in helping our students succeed to their God-given potential. As a follow up to Progress Reports that were issued in November, Term 1 Report Cards will be sent home with students on February 13th.
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Thu., Feb. 9, 2012 10:23 PM
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The schools of the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board look for every opportunity to promote and model the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations. Last week, the grade eight students at St. Aloysius put the words of one of those expectations (A Responsible Citizen) into action, as they learned and became certified in CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation).
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Mon., Feb. 6, 2012 10:14 PM
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As an Employment Facilitator at the Stratford office of not-for-profit organization Partners in Employment, Kim Anderson assists area high school students who do not plan to go on to post-secondary education find long-term, local employment.
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Thu., Feb. 2, 2012 12:37 PM
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Teachers, Educational Assistants, and Administrators were preparing to begin second semester on February 1st, 2012 which just happened to be Digital Learning Day. On February 2nd, all secondary students return to school to begin a new semester. Learn more about the learning taking place on Digital Learning Day at our Secondary Schools.
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Thu., Feb. 2, 2012 12:42 AM
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The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is extremely proud to announce that Michelle Shypula has been chosen to receive the award for one of Canada’s Outstanding Principals for 2012. Michelle, principal of St. Joseph’s School in Stratford, has been selected by The Learning Partnership to receive this prestigious award for her outstanding leadership accomplishments in education. She is one of 40 principals from across the country being honoured in 2012. In the Canada’s Outstanding Principals program, principals are nominated by their peers, school staff and community members in an extensive nomination and selection process. Nominations are reviewed and final winners chosen by the National Selection Committee. The principals being honoured will receive their awards at a gala dinner event and awards ceremony on February 28, 2012.
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Mon., Jan. 30, 2012 9:46 PM
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On behalf of the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat, Huron Perth Catholic District School Board was pleased to host the regional network meetings for the Schools in the Middle Project. Educators from Southwestern Ontario gathered together in London on February 23rd and 24th to share plans, strategies and best practices designed to support our schools in meeting the diverse learning needs of our students.
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Thu., Jan. 26, 2012 10:47 PM
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“We will all be changed by the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 15.51-58) Huron-Perth Catholic Schools joined with Christians from around the world in praying for the unity of Christ’s Church. The theme this year is ‘We Will All Be Changed.’ Change is at the heart of our Christian faith. Saint Paul said that everyone who is in Christ is a new creation and we are called to live as Children in the light. Pictured above are Catholic student council representatives from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic elementary school who visited classrooms, shared a unity prayer and read a book about peace and unity to highlight this special week. Students are creating a OLMC Prayer for Christian Unity school banner which will exemplify unity and our calling to Walk in the Light of Christ.
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Tue., Jan. 24, 2012 8:50 AM
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rable smiling faces and giggles were seen and heard throughout the Board Office last week as the Board hosted the annual “Baby Day”. Baby Day is held every January for babies born the previous year to employees of Huron Perth Catholic District School Board who are currently on maternity leave. Director of Education Martha Dutrizac welcomed our future graduates of 2029. Babies and parents then had the opportunity to gather together for lunch and engage in conversations with one another. It was truly an infusion of joy
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Thu., Jan. 19, 2012 10:55 PM
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At our recent Regional Catholic School Advisory Council gathering, we asked senior students and a recent graduate to speak to us about the value of Catholic Education from the student's perspective. Senior students Maille Devlin, Thomas Murray, and recent graduate Danielle Parr each gave excellent testaments of how our Catholic school system complemented their families and their parish involvement in their formation as young Catholic adults.
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Mon., Jan. 16, 2012 10:24 PM
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At both St. Michael CSS and St. Anne’s CSS, all grade nine students are preparing to write the EQAO Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics. The Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics is administered across the province to all grade nine Math students in both applied and academic streams. According to the EQAO website, the test will “measure the math skills students are expected to have learned in Grade 9” (EQAO). For tips and resources for parents and students, please
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Fri., Jan. 13, 2012 2:09 PM
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Nick Jasper has a combination of traits that makes him destined to be a teacher: a heart for leadership, a firm belief in the value of Catholic education, and a willingness to embrace the varied challenges of each new day.
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Thu., Jan. 12, 2012 10:43 AM
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Students and staff at St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School rang in the first classes of the New Year with anticipation of great things to come. The month of January will bring the conclusion of several major projects, the end of first semester co-op placements, final exams for semester one, and the EQAO Grade 9 Mathematics test. Meanwhile, several more exciting projects are gearing up for semester two. And Principal Kuran offers students and parents tips for preparing for final exams.
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Tue., Jan. 10, 2012 8:31 PM
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Happy New Year!
Sun., Jan. 1, 2012 8:00 PM
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On behalf of the Trustees and Senior Administration, sincere wishes for a very blessed Christmas and a holy and happy New Year. During this special time of year, our hope is that you are blessed with quality time with your families and friends.
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Fri., Dec. 23, 2011 7:05 PM
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Families and friends from all over Huron and Perth Catholic have been celebrating and preparing for the upcoming Christmas season through song and prayer. System-wide, all students and staff have worked diligently to showcase their talents and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. These evenings have been filled with anticipation, joy and warm community spirit. Pictured above are two students from St. Mary’s School in Listowel, who participated in the enactment of the Nativity during their Christmas pageant on December 19th, 2011.
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Wed., Dec. 21, 2011 12:09 AM
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At St. Michael Catholic Secondary School this Christmas, every homeroom class is doing something special to help others in the community who may need support or fellowship. Principal Tim Doherty describes the project as “a great and varied initiative that is touching a lot of people in our community”. From visiting seniors at retirement homes, to gift-giving to local families, to building a wreath for all to enjoy in the school, every homeroom class is doing something special and different to give to others.
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Sat., Dec. 17, 2011 12:01 AM
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The staff and students of St. Columban and St. Patrick's Schools recently participated in a Board District Review. They took advantage of the opportunity to celebrate the wonderful learning culture and school climate that exists at these schools by displaying student learning through work samples, bulletin boards, class visits, pictures, videos and presentations.
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Mon., Dec. 12, 2011 10:44 PM
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At its Inaugural Meeting of the Board of Trustees on Monday, December 5, 2011, Bernard Murray was acclaimed to the position of Chairperson of the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board and Amy Cronin was acclaimed to the position of Vice-Chair.
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Thu., Dec. 8, 2011 10:22 PM
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"Play is a means to early learning that capitalizes on a child's natural curiosity and exuberance". This principle of the draft FDKP document is exemplified in Full Day Early Learning in Goderich as the children are experiencing the best in learning experiences all day, every day. The water tub provides a purposefully planned wonderful sensory experience while developing social skills. The clubhouse created by the children provides a math, art, language and social experience all in one. Teacher and ECE partners started by asking the children what they would like to make, created a list and then voted on their first choice. They all worked together to create a clubhouse with a lookout, tunnel, chimney, shutters and bubble rap for the carpet. It even evolved into a Haunted House for Halloween and later a reading centre.
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Mon., Dec. 5, 2011 10:56 PM
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On Tuesday, November 29th, the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board held its annual elementary school volleyball tournaments. Great competition and fellowship greeted all the student athletes as they gathered at one of the three tournament sites.
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Fri., Dec. 2, 2011 9:30 PM
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Grace Culliton is an extraordinary young woman – an award-winning artist, a trailblazer, a horseback rider, a baker and an avid hockey fan. In Huron Perth, first at St. Aloysius School and later at St. Michael CSS, she raised awareness about the need for inclusion and was a driving force behind the “Circle of Friends and Peer Pals” program. Grace is also severely autistic.
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Fri., Dec. 2, 2011 8:58 AM
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Dear Staff and Members of the Huron-Perth Community: As we enter into this year’s Advent season of “Listening in the Light of Christ”, we turn our attention to reflect on how we might continue to focus on renewal and on finding new ways to give “life” through acts of love and justice. Simply put, it is like “going deeper” into our faith and being very purposeful in what we do.
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Sat., Nov. 26, 2011 1:14 AM
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The 2011-2012 school year marks the 50th anniversary of Sacred Heart School in Wingham. The school will kick off the year long celebration on Sunday, December 4th, 2011 with an Open House at school from 11 am – 1 pm followed by a Living Rosary at 1:30pm and commemorative Mass at Sacred Heart Parish at 2:00pm. This day will be topped off with a community reception at Sacred Heart Parish Hall. Next, on Thursday, December 8th, 2011 there will be a rededication and blessing of the school. Everyone is welcome to come celebrate, reunite, and rediscover why this small school still captures the hearts of community members , staff and students after all these years.
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Mon., Nov. 21, 2011 10:42 AM
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Bullying Awareness Week has been recognized in all schools in the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board during the week of November 13-19, 2011. Bullying Awareness Week is an opportunity for schools to become actively involved in the issues surrounding bullying. These students from Precious Blood School in Exeter have taken part in a daily assembly to combat and educate students on the harmful effects of bullying. The goal of Bullying Awareness Week is for everyone to work together on preventing bullying through education and awareness. It is also about building community in our schools and following the gospel teachings.
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Fri., Nov. 18, 2011 6:26 AM
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This week is National Bullying Awareness Week and St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School in Clinton is taking this initiative to its student body every day of the week. A team of students called the Agents of Change, supported by Principal Jodi Kuran, will provide a different activity for each day of the week to raise awareness about the harmful effects of bullying and show how students can positively affect school climate. In addition, Chaplaincy Director Lisa Phillips has written an original prayer for each day of the week to share with the St. Anne’s community. According to Phillips, each prayer highlights one of the sub-themes being focused on throughout the week.
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Tue., Nov. 15, 2011 12:07 PM
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Students and staff across the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board remember the fallen heroes of the Canadian Armed Forces. Pictured above are grade seven students from St. Aloysius Elementary School showcasing their artwork depicting the commitment of both current and former soldiers. One student noted, “Completing this assignment helped me realize the huge sacrifice that these men and women made for my freedom and the hope of future peace that I get to enjoy today.” Another student commented, “These men and women had to leave their families and loved ones to risk their lives….what a commitment!”
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Thu., Nov. 10, 2011 10:12 PM
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We have been off to an amazing start to the school year. Students have settled into engaging classroom learning environments and teachers have been working diligently at getting to know their strengths and needs.
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Mon., Nov. 7, 2011 9:47 PM
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On Friday October 28th, 2011 Lisa DeJong Satchel was awarded the Champion Of Inclusion Award at the Coaching To Inclusion conference held in London Ontario. Several staff attended the conference and were there to help celebrate with Lisa.
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Mon., Oct. 31, 2011 10:02 PM
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St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School held their annual Grade 8 Tech Day on Tuesday, October 25 hosting seven elementary partner schools from around Huron County. The Grade 8 Tech Day features a chance for grade 8 students to get hands on experience in Communications Technology, Design, Transportation, Construction, and Manufacturing. Everyone involved considered the day a great success and a rich learning opportunity.
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Thu., Oct. 27, 2011 8:28 PM
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St. Anne’s CSS graduate Rob Kloepfer currently resides in the windy city of Chicago, Illinois, with sights firmly set on a career in Optometry...
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Wed., Oct. 26, 2011 8:19 PM
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The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board hosted their annual Deanery Dinner on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at the Mitchell Golf & Country Club. Representation from various groups such as Parish Priests, members of the Catholic School Advisory Councils, Religion Advisory Teachers, Trustees, Principals and Vice Principals, Learning Coordinators and Senior Administration of the Board attended the event. The keynote speaker, Father Jim Mockler, spoke about embracing and respecting the diversity of the home, school, and parish partnership roles.
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Mon., Oct. 24, 2011 9:46 PM
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Shay-Lynn Durand, a grade 5 student at Precious Blood School, is a published author! Her first story, Beach Gone Wild, was written and illustrated by Shay-Lynn with the encouragement of her parents and teachers. The storyline was inspired by visits to her grandparents’ cottage.
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Fri., Oct. 21, 2011 9:37 PM
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During this Thanksgiving season, the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board community answered their calling to be Christ-like as they collected donations of coats for children and adults in need. These students from St. Patrick’s School in Kinkora are pleased to do their part.
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Mon., Oct. 17, 2011 9:14 PM
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This week the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board held its annual cross-country meet. The event took place at the beautiful Falls Reserve Conversation Area in Benmiller, Ontario. Student participation reached almost five hundred students from every Catholic elementary school in both Perth and Huron counties. Congratulations to all of our student athletes for striving to reach their personal best while exploring their God-given talents!
Thu., Oct. 13, 2011 7:59 PM
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... and Happy Thanksgiving!
Sun., Oct. 9, 2011 11:09 PM
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On Sunday, September 18, 2011, members of the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board, “Walked in the Light of Christ” for The Terry Fox Walk for Cancer Research.
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Wed., Oct. 5, 2011 10:13 PM
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The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board joins the world in celebrating World Teachers’ Day!
Tue., Oct. 4, 2011 10:44 PM
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On September 29, the Feast Day of St. Michael the ArchAngel, Bishop Ronald Fabro celebrated Mass for staff, students, alumni, and friends of St. Michael Catholic Secondary School in Stratford. This Mass commemorates the 25th anniversary of Catholic Secondary Education in the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board.
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Mon., Oct. 3, 2011 8:50 PM
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This week our first system-wide elementary sporting event for the year took place. Soccer tournaments were held in Stratford for our Perth schools and in Clinton for our Huron schools.
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Thu., Sep. 29, 2011 11:12 PM
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Charmaine Chadwick, our Board Behavioural Support staff, along with staff from Thames Valley Children's Centre, provided a full-day session for Full Day Kindergarten Program team members.
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Mon., Sep. 26, 2011 9:07 PM
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All Department Heads from both St. Anne’s CSS and St. Michael’s CSS met at our Board Office in Dublin to collaborate on ways to improve student achievement. Collaboration across the curriculum was high on the agenda as the department heads discussed ways to help students achieve their goals in literacy and numeracy.
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Thu., Sep. 22, 2011 11:31 PM
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St. Patrick's Catholic Elementary School in Kinkora hosted an inaugural lesson and blessing ceremony of their Outdoor Learning Pavilion on Friday, September 16, 2011. Members of the various community groups that were part of the planning, design, and building process were in attendance for the celebration.
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Mon., Sep. 19, 2011 11:31 AM
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Teachers new to the primary and junior/intermediate divisions
engaged in an informative and engaging professional learning session
provided by the HPCDSB Literacy Resource Teachers and the Math Coordinator.
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Fri., Sep. 16, 2011 9:50 AM
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Alison Slight’s creativity has launched a career that’s taken her from Toronto to Dubai and back again. As a sought-after public relations professional and Managing Director of CANDICE&ALISON Luxury Events...
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Thu., Sep. 15, 2011 3:52 PM
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On September 1st, 2011, all staff of the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board gathered together for their annual system-wide Professional Development Day at St. Michael CSS in Stratford. The theme of the day mirrored the 2011-12 board theme, 'Walking in the Light of Christ.'
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Tue., Sep. 13, 2011 8:21 PM
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On September 6, 2011, the new school year started for all HPCDSB students. This year’s theme is “Walking in the Light of Christ.” At St. Joseph’s Catholic Elementary School in Clinton, students had the opportunity to explore this theme in an opening day activity where they discussed how special every student is and how they have to model the love that is present within the Holy Family.
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Thu., Sep. 8, 2011 11:03 PM
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This year, our Board theme is “Catholic Education-Walking in the Light of Christ. The theme sets our direction spiritually and academically as we listen, learn, live, love and lead in the “Light of Christ”.
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Tue., Sep. 6, 2011 11:32 AM
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Mark Moore was so inspired by his teachers that he chose to become an educator himself. As a Student Success Teacher at Central Huron Secondary School, he’s helping at-risk students navigate their way towards graduation
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Tue., Sep. 6, 2011 9:36 AM
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Newly hired Teachers and Early Childhood Educators are pictured above at the Catholic Education Centre. We welcome Lisa Melady, Tina Ropp, Anne Marie Lincoln, Heather McArter, Sarah Becker, Jenna Fraser, Tyler Devereaux, Sarah Van Loon, Karen Haag, Hope Shantz.
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Fri., Sep. 2, 2011 11:01 PM
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Wed., Aug. 24, 2011 4:10 PM
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to Our Catholic Schools!
Wed., Aug. 10, 2011 8:52 AM
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O God we thank you for the time that we have spent together over this past school year. We are grateful for all the blessings we have received. Keep us safe throughout the summer. During this time of rest and renewal create in us an awareness of your presence in all things great and small. May each day be a prayerful opportunity for us to live in the joyous light of Christ. Amen.
Wed., Jun. 29, 2011 10:15 PM
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Students from across the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board participated in various two-pitch tournaments this week. The tournaments almost “struck-out” due to bad weather, but fortunately, the weather cooperated at the last moment for two of the three locations that hosted events. Students and staff members had a great day and used their God-given gifts and talents to play hard, while demonstrating what it means to be a good sport. We are proud of all of our participants.
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Thu., Jun. 23, 2011 9:53 PM
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Julie Houben has always loved food. Graduating from St. Michael CSS in Stratford, she longed to build her career around it but was unsure of how to make that happen.
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Tue., Jun. 21, 2011 11:35 AM
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Pictured here is graduating St. Michael student Naomi Bauer-Maison, Immaculate Conception Parishioner Damian VanBakel and Catholic Women’s League member Cathy Robinson. Naomi was awarded with top honours by the Catholic Women’s League for her service over the past many years. Naomi has contributed many hours of Christian Service to the Children’s Liturgy Program at the church and was recognized at a recent Mass for her outstanding service as a Sunday School teacher.
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Mon., Jun. 20, 2011 10:28 PM
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On Tuesday, June 14th the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board held its annual Track and Field meet under perfect weather conditions. The event included every elementary school in the system and utilized the incredible student volunteers from both Catholic high schools, St. Anne’s and St. Michael. The theme this year was “Personal Best” and included competitions for every age group and abilities.
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Thu., Jun. 16, 2011 8:19 PM
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Pictured here is Holy Name of Mary School Principal Dawne Boersen, Superintendent of Business Gerry Thuss, Secondary Learning Coordinator Karen Tigani, Learning Coordinator LoriLynn Stapleton, Superintendent of Education Dan Parr and Trustee Bernard Murray. This team from our school board joined hundreds of other Catholics at last week's Annual Bishop's Dinner in London.
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Mon., Jun. 13, 2011 10:15 PM
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Dave Cann, a teacher at St. Joseph’s Catholic Elementary School in Clinton, explores some of the new objectives from the updated Physical Health Education Curriculum Document. Recently, two teachers from each elementary school in the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board received training update their classroom practices to reflect the new curriculum.
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Thu., Jun. 9, 2011 6:32 AM
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Pictured here are Student Trustee Fiatsogbe Dzuali and the St. Michael Catholic Secondary School “Warrior” mascot. These are two of the many friendly faces you will encounter when you enter our Catholic secondary schools: St. Michael in Stratford and St. Anne’s in Clinton. Our Catholic secondary schools provide rich learning environments where students pursue their interests, ideologies, passions, and pathways.
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Thu., Jun. 2, 2011 10:37 PM
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Nick Avis, a student at St. Anne's high school, got to try out political and civic engagement on Parliament Hill this past winter, with the Forum for Young Canadians. After being elected Prime Minister by fellow attendees, Nick had a chance to sit in the House of Commons seat normally reserved for the Prime Minister. He notes that "in ten, twenty, maybe thirty years some of us won't be visiting Parliament Hill but rather working there, shaping history and bettering the nation."
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Mon., May. 23, 2011 9:39 PM
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Students and staff members from every Catholic school in Huron and Perth counties participated in the 4th annual “Stuff That Bus!” food drive this week. Four busloads of food were collected and donated to the St. Vincent de Paul food banks in each county. This event is one example of how our Catholic schools support the wider community and how our students reach out in service to others. Our schools, families and parishes worked together to make this wonderful event a huge success. We are very thankful to everyone who donated food, time and services. In particular, we wish to thank First Student and Murphy Bus Lines and their drivers for supporting “Stuff That Bus!”
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Thu., May. 19, 2011 9:27 PM
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The Huron-Perth Catholic Trustees' Leadership Award is presented annually to one gr. 8 student in each Catholic elementary school and to two students in each of the Catholic secondary schools. These students are committed to their faith, present amazing leadership skills, and live the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations.
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Tue., May. 17, 2011 8:56 PM
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Lisa Arnold is a dedicated and passionate teacher. As the owner of Dancepirations, a successful Clinton-based dance studio, she feels privileged to be able to cultivate the creativity, skills and confidence of her young students.
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Wed., May. 11, 2011 9:03 AM
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Catholic Education Week was celebrated from May 1 to May 6, 2011. This year’s theme, Catholic Education: Celebrating the Spirit comes from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans where he writes, “All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.” (Romans 8:14) During this week, the Most Reverend Bishop Ronald P. Fabbro celebrated the Eucharist at St. Patrick’s Church in Dublin with priests, staff, students and members of the community. Recipients of the annual Mother Teresa Faith in Action Awards were also recognized after Mass. During this week, schools celebrated the gift of Catholic Education with special prayers, activities, events and presentations. We ask that the communities of Huron-Perth continue to pray for our Catholic schools, that they may be enlivened by God’s Spirit and help in the sacred work of “renewing the face of the earth.” (Ps 104:30) Pictured above is Fr. Chris Gillespie and The Most Reverend Bishop Ronald P. Fabbro.
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Tue., May. 10, 2011 8:06 PM
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Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is proud and excited to announce Catholic Education Week 2011. During this week of May 1-6, we will continue to celebrate what Catholic education means to our students, parents, and staff, parish and school communities. The Spirit of the Lord helps us to deal with the realities of those who are oppressed, those in war torn countries and those who suffer from disasters by giving us human hope.
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Sat., Apr. 30, 2011 8:46 AM
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Pictured above are students from St. Patrick's School in Kinkora who were participating in a math lesson that was developed by teachers working collaboratively in an exciting professional learning project. St. Patrick's school recently hosted teachers from both Huron Perth Catholic and London District Catholic school boards as part of the ongoing Collaborative Inquiry for Learning Mathematics project. Teachers began the day by sharing strategies and implementing them within a lesson they planned together. The lesson was then taught to students and careful observations were made to determine the impact of the strategies used. Particular attention was given to the words, actions and thinking demonstrated by students.
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Thu., Apr. 28, 2011 8:00 PM
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A grade one student from St. Patrick’s School in Dublin created this piece of artwork expressing her ideas and feelings on the theme, Celebrating the Spirit of Hospitality. Highlighting student artwork is a wonderful way to integrate and celebrate visual arts with our Catholic faith and annual board theme.
Thu., Apr. 28, 2011 9:24 AM
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Sat., Apr. 23, 2011 7:07 PM
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Prepare the way of the Lord
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Sat., Apr. 23, 2011 7:52 AM
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A grade twelve student from St. Michael’s Catholic Secondary School in Stratford created this piece of artwork expressing her ideas and feelings on the theme, Celebrating the Spirit of Justice. Highlighting student artwork is a wonderful way to integrate and celebrate visual arts with our Catholic faith and annual board theme.
Wed., Apr. 20, 2011 9:30 AM
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Father John Jassica, priest and licensed basketball referee, is about to sanction play between Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School and Kinkora Catholic Elementary School. Last week featured all three of the system-wide elementary basketball tournaments, with two being hosted at St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School and the third at St. Michael Secondary School.
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Mon., Apr. 18, 2011 8:31 PM
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In the book of Deuteronomy, we are commissioned to “Choose Life”. Amidst the tragedy of life-ending situations, new hope can be found not only in spiritual comfort but also in the gift of organ transplants for those in need. God gave us our lives as gifts to celebrate the wonder of being human. We can return part of these gifts by agreeing to the use of organs at death. This is not just a moral stance advocated by our Church but also an act of love and compassion for our neighbours.
In Search of the Good: Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
Catholic Curriculum Resource for the One Life Many Gifts program.
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Thu., Apr. 14, 2011 10:47 PM
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Two grade seven students from St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Clinton created this piece of artwork expressing her ideas and feelings on the theme, Celebrating the Spirit of Justice. Highlighting student artwork is a wonderful way to integrate and celebrate visual arts with our Catholic faith and annual board theme.
Thu., Apr. 14, 2011 10:58 AM
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Have you ever wondered if potting soil is a waste of money or if hockey helmets really make a difference? Or, while enjoying a circus act, have you thought “how do they overcome their dizziness?” These are exactly the types of questions that were studied by the young scientists from across the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board who displayed their work at the SciTech Science Fair this month.
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Mon., Apr. 11, 2011 9:14 PM
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A grade seven student from St. Columban Catholic School in St. Columban created this piece of artwork expressing her ideas and feelings on the theme, Celebrating the Spirit of Wisdom. Highlighting student artwork is a wonderful way to integrate and celebrate visual arts with our Catholic faith and annual board theme.
Fri., Apr. 8, 2011 12:11 PM
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The grade 7 and 8 teachers from Holy Name School in St. Mary's are participating in a year long collaborative inquiry project led by Jenni Donohoo, chair of the Learning Forward (Staff Development Council of Ontario). KeriLynn Grainger, Caroline Brekelmans and Rita Pieniazek are pictured above working with Jenni at a recent meeting in London. This project is focusing on the implementation of Growing Success and is a partnership between Learning Forward and the 16 boards in the London Region, as well as the Ontario Ministry of Education.
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Thu., Apr. 7, 2011 10:27 PM
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A grade three student from Sacred Heart Catholic School in Wingham created this piece of artwork expressing his ideas and feelings on the theme, Celebrating the Spirit of Understanding. Highlighting student artwork is a wonderful way to integrate and celebrate visual arts with our Catholic faith and annual board theme.
Tue., Apr. 5, 2011 2:41 PM
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What can parents do to help their child succeed in school? The Council of Ontario Directors of Education are pleased to provide a Tool Kit for parents. There is evidence every day that the student who gets support and help at home is more successful at school. It is our hope that parents will find useful tips and suggestions that will lead you to find what is useful for your family.
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Mon., Apr. 4, 2011 9:16 PM
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All Huron-Perth Catholic elementary schools were invited to attend the first annual DanceFest: Movin’ with the Spirit event. This occasion provided students and staff with an opportunity to highlight Arts Education, focusing on the dance curriculum. DanceFest served as a vehicle in which dance ideas were shared in an atmosphere of joy and celebration. Students were provided with a captivating opportunity to share their God-given talents and showcase their interest and understanding of creative movement and various dance routines.
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Thu., Mar. 31, 2011 9:12 PM
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A senior kindergarten student from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic School in Mt. Carmel created this piece of artwork expressing her ideas and feelings on the theme, Celebrating the Spirit of Hospitality. Highlighting student artwork is a wonderful way to integrate and celebrate visual arts with our Catholic faith and annual board theme.
Wed., Mar. 30, 2011 2:38 PM
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The St. Anne’s Catholic High School Eagles recently triumphed in the pool at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) swimming championships by winning several medals. The Eagles won a silver medal in the Senior Women’s Medley Relay and a bronze medal in the Senior Women’s Free Relay.
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Tue., Mar. 29, 2011 9:04 PM
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“People should regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of mysteries of God…Moreover, it is required in stewards, that a person be found faithful to his/her gifts.” - Corinthians 4:1
Huron-Perth Catholic staff and students are proud supporters of Earth Hour. We stand in solidarity in the fight against climate change by turning off lights and supporting Earth Hour on Friday, March 25th, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Turning off the lights for Earth Hour does more than save 60 minutes’ worth of energy. It is truly a global phenomenon and powerful, symbolic demonstration that provides all of us an opportunity to take action on climate change and demonstrate responsible citizenship by protecting God’s creation.
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Thu., Mar. 24, 2011 11:51 PM
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Schools across the Huron-Perth Catholic School Board recognized World Water Day. World Water Day, created by the United Nations, is designed to generate attention on the fundamental belief that all people should have the right to clean and affordable water. Pictured above, is a student at St. Patrick’s Catholic Elementary School, Dublin enjoying a refreshing drink of water at recess.
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Mon., Mar. 21, 2011 8:42 PM
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Students from Precious Blood Catholic elementary school in Exeter participate in their parish Ash Wednesday Eucharistic celebration. Ash Wednesday is the first day of the penitential season of Lent. Ashes were placed on their foreheads in the shape of a cross to remind us all to 'turn away from sin and be faithful to the gospel.'
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Fri., Mar. 11, 2011 10:19 PM
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Early Childhood Educators in the HPCDSB were celebrated recently. We appreciate their dedication, knowledge, experience and hard work in Full Day Kindergarten Classrooms. ECE's are trained specifically in the development of 0-6 year olds. Through daily opportunities for play-based learning, they support our youngest students to grow and learn. They nurture the development of the whole person- mind, body and spirit, within our Catholic Schools.
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Fri., Mar. 11, 2011 8:13 PM
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As we begin our Lenten journey, this is an opportune time to reflect on how we can grow in our relationship with God and deepen our commitment to a way of life that flows from the gift of our baptism.
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Tue., Mar. 8, 2011 8:04 PM
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Manager of Plant, Anne Marie Nicholson and Custodian of Jeanne Sauvé, Greg Core are seen going over the architectural drawings for the Jeanne Sauvé Catholic Elementary School addition and renovation project with city officials, Board architect and builders at the first site meeting held at the school on February 10th.
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Mon., Mar. 7, 2011 9:03 PM
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Manager of Plant, Anne Marie Nicholson and Custodian of Jeanne Sauvé, Greg Core are seen going over the architectural drawings for the Jeanne Sauvé Catholic Elementary School addition and renovation project with city officials, Board architect and builders at the first site meeting held at the school on February 10th .
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Mon., Mar. 7, 2011 9:03 PM
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Nestled in the heart of Stratford’s festival district is the historic Albert St. Inn – the place where Michelle Thompson welcomes guests to a city alive with culture and character.
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Fri., Mar. 4, 2011 10:15 AM
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Teachers from the Oldham school district in England are pictured above with Maureen Sabin, Learning Coordinator, Brent Langan, System Special Education Resource Teacher, Kelly Anderson and Rhonda Regier, Special Education Resource teachers. These teachers spent a week in various schools in our district recently, learning about the work our teachers are doing on behalf of students with special learning needs.
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Thu., Mar. 3, 2011 8:24 PM
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Pictured here is well-known Canadian Senator and Former NHL Hockey Coach, Jacques Demers, sharing a laugh with St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School Teacher, Brian Marcy. Brian took a moment to shake hands and meet Senator Demers following a passionate and thought-provoking keynote address from this Canadian political leader, hockey legend, and literacy champion. Senator Demers was one of several high profile presenters at the EQAO Learning Seminar that took place in Toronto last week. Teachers, educational leaders and parents from across Ontario gathered to learn more about what we can do to ensure high quality learning for all students, all of the time, in all secondary school classes. The dominant themes of the conference were knowledge, support and action, all framed around high quality assessment and instructional practices.
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Mon., Feb. 28, 2011 9:06 PM
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Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions you will make in your child's life. It is the place your child will spend most of his or her day, learning important skills, interacting with other children, and growing in so many ways.
We, at the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board believe that we offer exemplary Catholic education that emphasizes strong academics, gospel values and the growth of the whole person. Catholic education fosters the search for knowledge, as a lifelong spiritual and academic quest.
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Thu., Feb. 17, 2011 11:18 PM
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A team of dynamic student leaders from our Catholic secondary schools, St. Anne’s and St. Michael, facilitated a student forum called “All About YOUth!” today. Groups of students from each of our Catholic schools gathered at the Equine Centre in Clinton to participate in an exciting student-led event. Throughout the day, students were invited to share what makes our schools so great and what we can do to become even better.
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Fri., Feb. 11, 2011 7:53 PM
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Huron-Perth Catholic Religion Advisory Teachers, Tara Boreham, Dianne Vivian, Danielle Peters and Kristie Miller, gather together to explore in greater depth the close connection between the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations (OCGEs) and the 21st century learning skills. They also explore the Huron-Perth Cathwiki site and newly created Moodle.
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Mon., Feb. 7, 2011 10:39 PM
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Literacy Resource Teacher Laurie Maloney-Devlin and Secondary Learning Coordinator Karen Tigani are two of several Huron Perth Catholic District School Board educators who recently attended an Instructional Coaching Institute facilitated by leading expert Jim Knight. As part of our on-going efforts to continuously learn more about teaching and learning so we can collectively enhance our practice, we have teachers in our elementary and secondary schools who support other teachers through a practice called "instructional coaching". The primary focus of our coaches is to enhance teacher and student learning in the areas of literacy and numeracy.
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Fri., Feb. 4, 2011 9:01 PM
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The consummate blend of artist, consultant and counselor, Jaclynn Holman thrives on the variety she enjoys as a hairdresser at Stratford’s popular Grotto Hair Studio. Seven years into her career, she’s confident the job is a perfect fit for her.
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Thu., Feb. 3, 2011 10:11 AM
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Principal Dawne Boersen and Early Childhood Educator Rochelle Perley from the Perth Middlesex Early Years are surrounded by parents and their preschool children in a beautiful space at Holy Name School in St. Mary’s.
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Mon., Jan. 31, 2011 8:31 PM
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Angela Schuster's Grade 1 and 2 students at St. Ambrose Catholic School in Stratford celebrated Family Literacy Day along with all of the other students at St. Ambrose and across the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board. Wearing their coziest pajamas, students and staff engaged in fun and interactive stories, games, crafts, activities and more. Many family members and guests from our community visited our schools, showing their enthusiasm for literacy by reading stories, engaging in writing with students, and joining in all of the fun that our staff and students led.
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Fri., Jan. 28, 2011 9:01 PM
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Teachers and Principals from Huron Perth Catholic DSB are working with colleagues from London District Catholic School Board and The Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat to study teaching methods in mathematics that promote higher level thinking from our students. The project known as Collaborative Inquiry for Learning Mathematics enables teachers to plan and teach math lessons together so that they can observe the impact of these strategies on student learning.
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Wed., Jan. 26, 2011 8:26 PM
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A grade three student from Sacred Heart Catholic School in Wingham created this piece of artwork expressing his ideas and feelings on the theme, Celebrating the Spirit of Understanding. Highlighting student artwork is a wonderful way to integrate and celebrate visual arts with our Catholic faith and annual board theme.
Wed., Jan. 26, 2011 9:19 AM
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At one of the system volleyball tournaments, St. Patrick’s School, Kinkora, won both the girls' and boys' “A” grade 7/8 championships. They faced fierce competition from Sacred Heart, Wingham, St. Joseph's, Clinton and St. Mary's, Listowel.
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Sat., Jan. 22, 2011 8:58 PM
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A grade eight student from St. James Catholic School in Seaforth created this piece of artwork expressing her ideas and feelings on the theme, Celebrating the Spirit of Justice. Highlighting student artwork is a wonderful way to integrate and celebrate visual arts with our Catholic faith and annual board theme.
Thu., Jan. 20, 2011 10:49 AM
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Students at St. Anne's Catholic secondary school gather together in prayer as a Catholic Community of Caring to celebrate the many diverse faith communities in today's society. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity invites the whole Christian community throughout the world to pray in communion with the prayer of Jesus, “that they all may be one.” (John 17:21). Huron-Perth Catholic secondary schools participate in the spirit of prayer and dialogue of various faith communities around the world by celebrating the theme, “One in the Apostles’ Teaching, Fellowship, Breaking of Bread and Prayer.” (Acts 2:42) This is a week of renewed commitment to work for genuine ecumenism grounded in the experience of the early Church of Jerusalem. We are many members of one body, a unity in diversity!
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Tue., Jan. 18, 2011 8:37 PM
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A grade six student from St. Boniface Catholic School in Zurich created this piece of artwork expressing her ideas and feelings on the theme, Celebrating the Spirit of Wisdom. Highlighting student artwork is a wonderful way to integrate and celebrate visual arts with our Catholic faith and annual board theme.
Fri., Jan. 14, 2011 10:54 AM
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A dynamic team of parents and educators including Catholic Education Advocate Lou Rocha, St. Anne's Council Chair Teresa Van Raay, Trustee Amy Cronin, Jeanne Sauvé Council Chair Jennifer Kitch, Director of Education Martha Dutrizac, St. Michael Council Chair Paul Rhodes, Trustee Jim McDade, Superintendent JoAnn MacGregor and Superintendent Dan Parr organized a Regional Catholic School Advisory Council dinner on January 12th. The dinner brought together Catholic parents, parish members and board members from across the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board.
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Thu., Jan. 13, 2011 11:30 PM
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Adorable smiling faces and giggles were seen and heard throughout the Board Office this week as the Board hosted its annual “Baby Day”. Baby Day is held every January for babies born the previous year to mothers who are employees of the Board who are currently on maternity leave. Director of Education Martha Dutrizac welcomed our future graduates of 2028!
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Tue., Jan. 11, 2011 9:30 PM
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All Huron-Perth Catholic music teachers were invited to gather together to review the revised Arts curriculum document and resources, share best practices and to think about an action research project which could culminate into a musical performance.
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Sat., Jan. 8, 2011 8:26 PM
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Kindergarten students from St. Patrick’s School in Dublin visited the HPCDSB office before they left for Christmas Break. They entertained staff with Christmas music, actions and poetry, including “Good Things Come in Small Packages”.
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Mon., Jan. 3, 2011 1:12 AM
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Dear Members of the Huron-Perth Catholic Community:
I extend to you my warmest wishes for a very blessed Christmas and a holy and a happy New Year in 2011.
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Fri., Dec. 24, 2010 10:23 AM
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A grade three student from Precious Blood Catholic School created this piece of artwork expressing her ideas and feelings on the theme, Celebrating the Spirit of Understanding. Highlighting student artwork is a wonderful way to integrate and celebrate visual arts with our Catholic faith and annual board theme.
Wed., Dec. 22, 2010 4:16 PM
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At its Inaugural Meeting of the Board of Trustees on Friday, December 17, 2010, Ron Marcy was acclaimed to the position of Chairperson of the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board. From left: Chair Ron Marcy and Vice-Chair Jim McDade
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Mon., Dec. 20, 2010 10:24 AM
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A grade one student from Holy Name of Mary Catholic School created this piece of artwork expressing his ideas and feelings on the theme, Celebrating the Spirit of Hospitality. Highlighting student artwork is a wonderful way to integrate and celebrate visual arts with our Catholic faith and annual board theme.
Wed., Dec. 15, 2010 9:19 AM
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The St. Mike's Concert Band, under the direction of Music teacher Jeff McIntyre, performed during a Christmas concert at St. Joseph's Church in Stratford on December 12, 2010.
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Mon., Dec. 13, 2010 9:47 PM
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Elementary Special Education Resource Teachers and Coordinator of Special Education, Maureen Sabin, gathered in Dublin recently for a day of networking and information sharing.
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Mon., Dec. 6, 2010 9:54 PM
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Junior and Intermediate teachers from Huron County have formed a Professional Learning Network to develop effective instructional strategies to support the diverse mathematical learning needs of our students in grades 6 - 8.
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Tue., Nov. 30, 2010 9:32 PM
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We start this year’s Advent season in a world that continues to be troubled by a multitude of challenges which prey heavily on the poor and the marginalized. It is a time of sobriety in the face of His return while the rhythm of our life, especially in the holiday season, seldom leaves time for adequate preparation.
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Thu., Nov. 25, 2010 9:20 PM
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November 22, 2010, marked the final Board Meeting for veteran Trustee Vincent McInnes. The Board has been blessed with Vince’s leadership as a Catholic Trustee for the past 28 years.
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Tue., Nov. 23, 2010 10:12 PM
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Elementary Special Education Resource Teachers and Coordinator of Special Education, Maureen Sabin, gathered in Dublin recently for a day of networking and information sharing.
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Mon., Nov. 22, 2010 9:41 PM
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Students from St. Columban School chat with a workshop participant about using Web 2.0 tools such as Animoto, Wordle, Glogster and Google Docs after their presentation at the QUEST conference in Toronto this week.
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Thu., Nov. 18, 2010 11:19 PM
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Ontario schools will recognize Bullying Prevention and Awareness Week each third week of November, beginning November 15 to 19, 2010. The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is committed to working with families, parishes, and community partners in maintaining safe and orderly Christ-centred learning environments.
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Mon., Nov. 15, 2010 9:17 PM
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Father Chris Gillespie, a military chaplain and Pastor of St. James Parish, speaks with St. James' students in front of the cenotaph at today's Remembrance Day ceremony in Seaforth.
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Thu., Nov. 11, 2010 10:47 PM
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The Ministry of Education launched a new Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting Policy Document entitled "Growing Success" in September 2010. At the November 5th Professional Development Day, teachers from across our school system engaged in professional learning activities that were directly related to implementing this important document. Pictured here are St. Michael Catholic Secondary School teachers Mary Flanagan, Mark Flanagan, Marianne Braca and Melissa Finch. These teachers are working alongside all of their secondary school colleagues, discussing the fundamental purposes of assessment and reflecting on the fundamental importance of establishing clear learning goals for each lesson.
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Tue., Nov. 9, 2010 12:30 AM
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Our Huron Perth Catholic District School Board Champion of Inclusion Award winners for this school year are Carolyn Carter and Heather Voss. They were honoured at the Coaching to Inclusion conference held on October 22nd, 2010 at the University of Western Ontario. Heather and Carolyn are both parents, as well as long term members of our Special Education Advisory Council.
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Mon., Nov. 1, 2010 9:44 PM
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Twelve teachers from the district of Northumberland in England and their leader are pictured above with their host teachers and principals from St. Ambrose and Holy Name of Mary Catholic schools. The English teachers are on a government sponsored teacher exchange program designed to provide professional learning and develop contacts with schools in other countries. Creativity and the arts in education is a focus for this group of teachers.
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Thu., Oct. 28, 2010 9:48 PM
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Delegates Ken Schoonderwoerd, Kerri Lyn Grainger and Sarah Noakes examine the newest Catholic Curriculum documents with Fran Craig, Manager of the Catholic Curriculum Corporation. They were joined by many members of the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board as well as hundreds of other Catholic educators from across Ontario for the annual "When Faith Meets Pedagogy Conference" held in Toronto last week. This year's theme was "Awake to Grace".
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Mon., Oct. 25, 2010 7:28 PM
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The annual Deanery/School Board Administrator’s Dinner took place on Tuesday, October 19.
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Fri., Oct. 22, 2010 9:47 PM
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Over 570 students competed in the Huron Perth Catholic Elementary Cross Country Meet held at the Wildwood Conservation Area near St. Mary's, Ontario.
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Mon., Oct. 18, 2010 9:45 PM
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Pope Benedict XVI will canonize Blessed André Bessette, the founder of St. Joseph's Oratory in Montreal. Brother André will become the first Canadian-born male saint canonized at the Vatican ceremony in Rome on October 17, 2010. He opened the door at the Oratory for the sick, lonely and poor to find a home in the healing power of Christ Jesus.
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Thu., Oct. 14, 2010 9:25 PM
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St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School in Clinton, Ontario is equally proud and grateful to be a recipient of a Band Aid Grant in the amount of $10, 000 from Musicounts and the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
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Mon., Oct. 11, 2010 8:45 PM
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During the Thanksgiving season, our Catholic community is filled with the spirit of justice and gratitude. In the picture above, students of St Boniface school display some of the many coats they have collected this week during our Keeping Everybody Warm coat drive for children and adults in need.
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Thu., Oct. 7, 2010 10:48 PM
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Huron Perth Catholic DSB held Elementary Soccer Tournaments on September 29th in Clinton, Stratford, and Exeter. Congratulations to the athletes and coaches for a spectacular day of soccer! Tremendous sportsmanship and outstanding play were demonstrated all day. Special thanks to our tournament conveners, coaching volunteers, referees and food booth organizers for their efforts in making this a memorable and exciting day for our students.
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Mon., Oct. 4, 2010 11:46 PM
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The Huron-Perth Catholic DSB supports and believes in all our Catholic elementary and secondary school communities participating in a school-based Faith Development Day. All school staff will have the opportunity to actively participate in a Faith Development Day on Friday, October 1, 2010, that reflects our Board Mission Statement and gospel values, allowing individuals to grow in their faith.
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Thu., Sep. 30, 2010 9:48 PM
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Michael Fullan, pictured above with Martha Dutrizac, Director of Education, visited our district last week to work with principals, vice principals and other system leaders. The focus of learning was centered on Fullan's research which helps leaders in education understand how to encourage and support educational change in schools.
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Mon., Sep. 27, 2010 8:37 PM
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Students and staff of the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board have begun the new school year rejoicing in faith. Elementary and secondary school communities throughout the board have met to celebrate the Eucharist and continue our mission to nurture a Christ-Centered environment.
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Thu., Sep. 23, 2010 9:49 PM
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St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School in Clinton has once again been approved by the Ministry of Education to deliver another specialized program: the Energy High Skills Major (SHSM). The SHSM is a program that develops partnerships with industry, community and post-secondary educational institutions to offer specialized programs to students.
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Mon., Sep. 20, 2010 8:56 PM
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On Sunday, September 19, 2010 the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board will host its first annual “Walk With Our Community” for The Terry Fox Walk for Cancer Research.
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Thu., Sep. 16, 2010 9:50 PM
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Teachers who were recently hired to permanent teaching positions in our schools are pictured above at the Catholic Education Centre. They spent a full day together on August 31st getting to know board personnel, learning coordinators and senior administration.
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Mon., Sep. 13, 2010 9:55 PM
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Huron Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell visited St. Joseph's School in Clinton on September 8th to announce the Full-Day Kindergarten program. MPP Mitchell enjoyed reading a book to the kindergarten students before meeting with school and board staff.
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Wed., Sep. 8, 2010 8:29 PM
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Tue., Aug. 31, 2010 4:14 PM
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Fri., Aug. 13, 2010 5:46 PM
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Sun., Jul. 18, 2010 8:26 PM
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Full Day Early Kindergarten Teachers Rebecca Liotta and Jennifer Ritsma, ECE's Ashley Masse, Heather Schoonderwoerd, Linda Martens and Jackie MacDonald, along with Principal Nancy Barrett and Coordinator Gaylene Hagarty participated in three days of voluntary training offered by the Ministry of Education in London.
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Fri., Jul. 16, 2010 12:45 PM
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Wed., Jul. 7, 2010 3:02 PM
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Kate Cooper knows how to please a crowd. As a professional event manager, she skillfully juggles the needs of her clients, guests, performers and service providers. Busy festivals and black-tie formals unfold seamlessly under Kate’s adept supervision. Kate began her career as a Conference and Event Coordinator at the Perimiter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo...
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Mon., Jul. 5, 2010 9:49 AM
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Summer message from the Director of Education
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Tue., Jun. 29, 2010 8:03 PM
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On June 10th, the St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School community gathered outdoors for a beautiful celebration of the Eucharist, celebrated by Fr. Jassica and Fr. Gillespie. Students and staff gathered around the alter under a canopy of sun and cloud for this year-end celebration, which marked the end of another successful school year.
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Mon., Jun. 21, 2010 3:05 PM
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Jeff Thuss, teacher and coach at Precious Blood School gets ready to start one of the 200m heats in our Elementary School Track and Field meet held at St. Anne's Secondary School in Clinton.
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Tue., Jun. 15, 2010 8:21 AM
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The Huron-Perth Catholic DSB will be posting on their website a digital display of student artwork from Junior Kindergarten to Grade Twelve on one of the five sub-themes of Catholic Education Week. The theme is Catholic Education: Rejoicing in Hope. The sub-themes for student artwork are hope in our: hearts, homes, schools, communities and world. This is a wonderful way to integrate visual arts with our Catholic faith and annual board theme. Highlighted this week… Grace Nemeth - Grade 4 student from St. Aloysius - HOPE IN OUR HOMES.
Mon., Jun. 14, 2010 9:04 AM
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Throughout semester two, a group of secondary teachers from St. Anne's C.S.S. and St. Michael C.S.S. have engaged in a professional learning community focusing on "Learning for All" students. These teachers have been working together to research and implement strategies that support learning and high levels of success for all students in their classrooms. The group visited two secondary schools in Toronto this week, Mary Ward C.S.S. and Marshall McLuhan C.S.S., to learn about the successes in these schools and thereby, enhance their own practices.
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Fri., Jun. 11, 2010 12:11 PM
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Teachers, Principals and Coordinators from across Southwestern Ontario attended the first Ministry training for the New Early Learning Kindergarten Program. Pictured above are Joanne Smith, Rebecca Liotta, Nancy Barrett, and Angela Schuster.
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Fri., Jun. 4, 2010 10:41 AM
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Pictured above is St. Ambrose School teacher Nikki Simons with some St. Ambrose students. Students from Grades 3 and 6 and teachers throughout Huron and Perth Counties have been working together in an After School Tutoring Program.
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Tue., Jun. 1, 2010 11:41 AM
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Angela Phillips enjoys bringing creations to life. As a landscape designer and the owner of her own successful business, she loves being able to connect with clients, transforming their vision for an outdoor living space into lush, green reality. After graduation Angela headed to the University of Guelph to study agriculture, but soon realized her passion was in landscape design – which led her to Fanshawe College in London ON, for another three-year course of study. Years earlier, at St. Patrick’s School (Kinkora) and St. Michael Catholic Secondary School, she discovered that extra-curricular activities and playing sports gave her the confidence she needed to get things done. It was a lesson she relied on when launching her own landscape design business back in 2002. Today, Angela is thankful for the lessons she learned in school, and also for the sense of community she found there: “a stable and understanding group of friends with the same beliefs and practices made such a difference for me,” she says, “and now, I realize even more how important it was back then.”
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Fri., May. 28, 2010 2:44 PM
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Core and Immersion French teachers recently received training in the use of a video camera and IPod Touch. Each teacher learned how each teaching tool functions and had an opportunity to practise using both. These teachers are spending time using the technology in their lessons. They will meet again to share their lessons and ideas on how to continue to use technology to engage students and to encourage oral french language use. These technology tools and training are funded by a Ministry Grant.
Thu., May. 27, 2010 5:16 PM
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Pictured above are St. Michael students, left to right, Chris Lingard, Adam Ropp, Michelle Corbett, and Scott Culliton. These four competed in the Team Homebuilding competition at Skills Ontario. Congratulations to St. Michael Catholic Secondary School technology student Shaun Louwagie on his bronze medal in the Small Powered Equipment competition at the Skills Ontario Provincial Competition on May 17th-18th. This is a terrific accomplishment considering the caliber and number of competitors from all over Ontario.
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Tue., May. 25, 2010 9:52 AM
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The Huron Perth Catholic District School Board hosted three divisional tournaments for Elementary Basketball. This was an opportunity for our students to demonstrate the shooting, passing, and ball handling skills they have been practicing. Great teamwork, sportsmanship and athletic skills were showcased during this three day event at St. Anne's Secondary School and St. Michael Secondary School. Our school winners included:
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Thu., May. 20, 2010 3:32 PM
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Students from Grades 3 through 8 enjoyed a live performance by Roland Bibeau. The concert featured an interactive music video with lyrics, fun French songs and wonderful guitar-work. Students demonstrated their oral French language skill as well as their rock and roll talents during the engaging music, and motivational french demonstration. Many student volunteers showed great spirit by performing along with Bibeau. Merci beaucoup!
Tue., May. 18, 2010 8:37 AM
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The Avon Maitland-Huron Perth Regional Science Fairs were held on March 31st and April 1st. During this two day period over two hundred local students shared their science projects and inventions. In the above picture students from Precious Blood School present their project. There were a variety of projects ranging in issues related to Biological, Environmental and Physical Science topics. The students should be congratulated for their tremendous efforts in presenting interesting and thought provoking projects! For a list of HPCDSB winners,
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Thu., May. 13, 2010 4:22 PM
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On May 13, 2010 Catholics around the globe will celebrate World Catholic Education Day. The Catholic International Education Office chose this day to recognize the importance of Catholic education in the lives of people around the world. The Huron Perth Catholic District School Board joins with Catholic educators all over the world in celebrating this great gift.
Tue., May. 11, 2010 8:54 AM
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Recently St. Ambrose School in Stratford celebrated Autism Awareness day. Pictured above are staff members Rita Kaufman (far left), Tina Hoelscher (second from right), and Nikki Simons (far right), with St. Ambrose students.
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Fri., May. 7, 2010 9:16 AM
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Next time you’re in Goderich, crank up the radio at lunchtime and you’ll likely be in the company of Ally Anderson. As Midday Announcer and Promotions Director at 104.5 The Beach, she spins hit tunes across Ontario’s West Coast and engages listeners with wacky contests that have taken her from jail cells to “Dancing With the Stars”.
Ally has been comfortable in the media spotlight since attending St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School in Clinton, where she helped to produce a closed-circuit daily morning television show. She caught the media bug early, but took a few detours on her way to the broadcasting booth, including supply teaching jobs that left her feeling like she hadn’t yet found her calling.
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Fri., Apr. 30, 2010 2:04 PM
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We are proud to provide the only Catholic secondary school education in Huron and Perth Counties. Our school board has a long tradition of offering high quality Catholic education where students engage in an outstanding academic program in a Christ-centred environment from Kindergarten to graduation.
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Fri., Apr. 30, 2010 7:47 AM
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Congratulations to the Grade 3 class of St. Aloysius school for winning the Huron Perth Catholic World Math Day Challenge, pictured here with Learning Coordinator Vince Trocchi and teacher Dorothy Van Esbroeck.
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Mon., Apr. 26, 2010 2:57 PM
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We take special pleasure this week in recognizing the vital role that our administrative assistants play in each of our schools and at the board office.
Pictured above is a group of our school administrative assistants at the board office recently for a professional learning session on the Ontario Student Information System.
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Thu., Apr. 22, 2010 3:49 PM
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System leaders and trustees gathered together last week for the 2nd annual Director's Symposium. In the photo above, principals, managers, senior administrators, learning coordinators, system resource teachers, and candidates in the "Growing Our Accountable Leaders" program, listen to keynote speaker Fr. Raymond P. Carey who spoke on Ethical Skills for Pastoral Ministry.
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Mon., Apr. 19, 2010 4:01 PM
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Catholic student leaders from all Huron-Perth Catholic schools gathered together at St. Patrick's Church in Dublin on March 25th, 2010.
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Thu., Apr. 15, 2010 3:45 PM
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Maureen Sabin, Special Education Coordinator, celebrates Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board's Educational Assistant Appreciation Day, held on Friday April 9th, with the following EA Team members at St. Mary's School Goderich: Marg Gould, Rosemary Corriveau, Theresa Kloepfer, Karen Partridge, Linda Alexander and supply EA, Christine Lapp-Haylow
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Tue., Apr. 13, 2010 9:42 AM
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The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board, offers a program rooted in Gospel values for our students. Junior and Senior Kindergarten is a place where your child can grow and learn in a positive Christ-centered environment.
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Tue., Apr. 6, 2010 10:15 AM
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Sat., Apr. 3, 2010 10:59 AM
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Gerard Creces is a familiar presence around his hometown of Goderich. As Sports Editor of the Goderich Signal-Star and a self-described “all-purpose reporter”, he keeps his notepad handy and his camera lens focused happenings across the region.
While curiosity plays a big part in helping him get to the heart of his stories, Gerard also relies on a strong sense of empathy and compassion. “You never know what people are dealing with,” he explains. “You want to approach things in such a way that people will want to speak with you again.”
Gerard is well aware that despite outward appearances, many people are struggling. He learned it first hand for himself, shortly before high school.
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Thu., Apr. 1, 2010 4:32 AM
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On Friday, March 26, 2010, Huron-Perth Catholic schools participated in Earth Hour by turning off lights to support the fight against climate change.
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Tue., Mar. 30, 2010 8:42 AM
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The St. Anne's Me to We Group has raised an incredible $37,000 to help build a Girls High School in Kenya with Free the Children. Students worked diligently to plan an African Culture Night where 350 guests were treated to traditional Kenyan food, entertainment and crafts.
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Thu., Mar. 25, 2010 4:13 PM
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Mon., Mar. 22, 2010 2:14 PM
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See you on March 22nd
Sat., Mar. 13, 2010 12:01 PM
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Pictured is Lesley Andrew, a local motivational speaker who addressed Catholic secondary school teachers, principals and chaplains at a recent Professional Development Day. Lesley spoke about her personal journey with learning disabilities and highlighted that her gifts, talents and capabilities far outnumber any limitations she faces. This message, in turn, reminded everyone that all students have God-given gifts and talents and that it is the job of all educators to help students discover their full potential.
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Thu., Mar. 11, 2010 9:59 PM
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Sister Joan Cronin, Executive Director of Ontario's Institute for Catholic Education (ICE), facilitated a session for the Journey to Leadership candidates of the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board. Twelve elementary and secondary teachers have chosen to explore and discern their call to Catholic educational leadership through the Journey to Leadership program. This year-long, three-module program is designed to acquaint teachers with the skills of Catholic leadership, and to help the candidates develop their leadership skills. Sister Joan's session dealt with leadership from a Catholic perspective.
Tue., Mar. 9, 2010 9:23 AM
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Fri., Mar. 5, 2010 12:38 PM
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Tony Pook never wanted a desk job. After completing a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Guelph, he caught the travel bug and headed to Australia to study deep sea diving. Working contract to contract, he had a chance to travel the world and eventually landed back in Canada for diving job on the hydro dams in Ottawa, ON. Commercial diving gave Tony plenty of time to pursue other avenues, including launching his own company, based on the “Pook Toques” that shape on the family sewing machine. The toques have gained popularity through trade shows, craft shows and online sales (pooktoques.com), which Tony pursues between diving contracts. He says his faith-based education has helped him uncover the path to success. “At Holy Name of Mary School, growing up in the Catholic system was definitely a benefit. When someone outlines the values to you as an impressionable kid, they become something you keep for life.” At St. Michael Catholic Secondary School, Tony developed the strong work ethic and positive attitude which are now reflected in his successful business.
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Tue., Mar. 2, 2010 11:46 PM
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The power of teamwork is something that all stakeholders in Huron Perth Catholic are familiar with. As we work together on behalf of student learning we know that we are all winners. The Canadian athletes who participated in the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games reminded us of this through their efforts in training and performing at the games. Steve Simmons, a reporter in Vancouver, stated, “The face of the Vancouver Olympics was not of any one athlete or any one event but of a Canadian, all dressed in red, dancing and celebrating, with a flag stenciled just below the eyes.” Congratulations to all of the athletes who participated and demonstrated at its best what it means to be part of a team.
Congratulations to all of the members of our board who work diligently and continually demonstrate the power of teamwork.
Mon., Mar. 1, 2010 10:38 AM
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Boards across the province have been offered opportunities to build collaborative professional learning experiences for our teachers of intermediate mathematics as part of the Math GAINS initiative. In Huron Perth Catholic DSB teachers of both our elementary and secondary schools have been working together to share experiences, ideas and strategies that can be used to improve student achievement in mathematics. We are in the process of creating professional learning networks to provide a collaborative environment in which elementary and secondary teachers can support each other in promoting sustainable gains in student achievement of mathematics that will ensure success for our students for years to come.
Thu., Feb. 25, 2010 9:46 PM
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As a Catholic Community of Caring, members of the board office staff joined staff and students from St. Patrick's school, Dublin and St. Columban school, to celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass with Fr. Chris Gillespie. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the liturgical season of Lent. We remember the time Jesus entered the desert for 40 days to fast and pray. Lent is a time when we are called to pray, to change our hearts and to grow closer to God. We must try harder to live lives of love just as Jesus taught us. The symbolism of ashes being placed on our foreheads reminds us of our human weakness. These ashes were once the palms used on Palm Sunday, so they are also ashes of hope. We take them to remind us that we are part of the God's creation. "Thou art dust, and unto dust thou shalt return."
Tue., Feb. 23, 2010 9:01 AM
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Each week, the Huron-Perth Catholic DSB will be posting on their website a digital display of student artwork from Junior Kindergarten to Grade Twelve on one of the five sub-themes of Catholic Education Week. The theme is Catholic Education: Rejoicing in Hope.
The sub-themes for student artwork are hope in our: hearts, homes, schools, communities and world. This is a wonderful way to integrate visual arts with our Catholic faith and annual board theme.
Highlighted this week…
Gr. 1 & 2 students from Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Fri., Feb. 19, 2010 10:11 AM
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Tue., Feb. 16, 2010 6:48 PM
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John McCaroll, Principal (St. Ambrose, Stratford) and Nancy Barrett, Principal (St. Joseph, Clinton) joined principals from southwestern Ontario school boards recently, to meet with Ministry representatives, Rod Peturson and Jim Grieves. Updated information about the New Early Learning Program coming to all school boards in Ontario in September 2010 was shared. Rod Peturson called this "a completely new program" based on the most current high-quality research available. Principals and Board leads were able to ask questions around the Board Program that includes a Core Day and the Extended day portion of the program as well as the role of the teachers and ECE workers who will be involved in training and delivery of the "Extended Day Early Learning Program". HPCDSB has received approval for the Program in two schools for the coming year, St. Ambrose in Stratford and St. Joseph's in Clinton.
Mon., Feb. 15, 2010 5:09 PM
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The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board celebrated sixteen students from their eight Perth County schools at the annual Applause Breakfast Awards held at the Arden Park Hotel in Stratford. Each year, the Board is honoured to recognize the efforts and achievements of students whose actions and presence in their school makes a very positive difference. Students may have demonstrated these actions in a particular class, through an extracurricular activity, by regularly helping fellow students to the best of his/her ability or perhaps in all of these areas and more. Each student invited two guests to the event as well as their teacher and/or principal. The Huron County Applause Awards took place at the Dinner Bell Restaurant in Clinton on February 3rd.
Fri., Feb. 12, 2010 9:19 AM
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The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board celebrated eighteen students from their nine Huron County schools at the annual Applause Breakfast Awards held at the Dinner Bell Restaurant in Clinton. Each year, the Board is honoured to recognize the efforts and achievements of students whose actions and presence in their school makes a very positive difference. Students may have demonstrated these actions in a particular class, through an extracurricular activity, by regularly helping fellow students to the best of his/her ability or perhaps in all of these areas and more. Each student invited two guests to the event as well as their teacher and/or principal. The Perth Applause Awards will take place at the Arden Park Hotel on February 10th.
Tue., Feb. 9, 2010 9:02 AM
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Danielle Anstett always knew she was meant to practice medicine. From her days in elementary school at St. Joseph’s (Clinton), and later at St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School, she was aware of her calling, and thankful for the open and supportive learning environment that helped her move towards her goal.“Back then, I was responsible for my own learning – and that ability is important for me today,” she explains, reflecting on the nature of the health care field. “You never know what you’re going to see in a day. There are always new opportunities to learn. Seizing that opportunity for growth is key if you’re going to improve the lives of others and their health.”After graduating from St. Anne’s, Danielle headed to University of Western Ontario in London, ON to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in physiology and psychology. She took one year off to gain hands-on experience through job shadowing, then headed overseas to medical school at the National University of Ireland (NUI), where she is currently in her second year. Between terms, she works closer to home with the Clinton Hospital and Family Health Team.
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Fri., Feb. 5, 2010 2:22 AM
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The families and friends of Jeanne Sauve Catholic school in Stratford celebrated Family Literacy on January 24th. Families were treated to a variety of activities involving literacy, such as making books and bookmarks, playing puzzles and games, completing a scavenger hunt, and doing Karaoke. In the picture above, Tim Barton reads to his children in front of the Reading Tent. Kindergarten teachers, Nancy Lichti and MaryEllen Nelson have been organizing this annual event for several years in order to promote the importance of reading, playing games and spending time talking to children at home.
Fri., Feb. 5, 2010 2:10 AM
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Each week, the Huron-Perth Catholic DSB will be posting on their website a digital display of student artwork from Junior Kindergarten to Grade Twelve on one of the five sub-themes of Catholic Education Week. The theme is Catholic Education: Rejoicing in Hope.
The sub-themes for student artwork are hope in our: hearts, homes, schools, communities and world. This is a wonderful way to integrate visual arts with our Catholic faith and annual board theme.
Highlighted this week… ST. COLUMBAN SCHOOL - HOPE IN OUR SCHOOL – GR. 6/7 student artwork
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Fri., Jan. 29, 2010 1:03 PM
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On January 27th the CBC and Tim Horton's sponsored school presentations for Hockey Day in Huron Perth CDSB as one of the events for the week long celebration of Hockey Day in Canada. Our Stratford Catholic Schools were visited by hockey personalities Tim Taylor, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Kevin Weekes, Steve Miller, Wendell Clark, Mark Lee and Peter Puck. The theme of the presentations was teamwork and each of the schools had a chance to demonstrate this by presenting school spirit cheers and addressing our guests with very interesting and challenging questions. The two hour long presentations held at St. Michael Secondary School were received with great excitement and will have a lasting impression for the elementary students of St. Aloysius, St. Ambrose, St. Joseph, and Jeanne Sauve schools.
Fri., Jan. 29, 2010 12:44 AM
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"Reading and learning at an early age lays the foundation for strong literacy skills," was the statement made by Premier Dalton McGuinty on Wednesday, January 27, Family Literacy Day. Pictured above are three students from St. Patrick's School in Dublin reading with Superintendent Dan Parr. The staff of the Catholic School Board in Dublin celebrated reading with twenty-eight eager Grade 2 students from St. Patrick's. Huron-Perth Catholic schools are celebrating their own special events today in each of their schools.
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Wed., Jan. 27, 2010 6:55 PM
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Each week, the Huron-Perth Catholic DSB will be posting on their website a digital display of student artwork from Junior Kindergarten to Grade Twelve on one of the five sub-themes of Catholic Education Week. The theme is Catholic Education: Rejoicing in Hope. The sub-themes for student artwork are hope in our: hearts, homes, schools, communities and world. This is a wonderful way to integrate visual arts with our Catholic faith and annual board theme. Highlighted this week… SACRED HEART, WINGHAM - HOPE IN OUR HOMES – GR. 2 – 4 student artwork
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Mon., Jan. 25, 2010 10:03 AM
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Huron-Perth Catholic is pleased to announce that one of this year's 32 exceptional leaders in education from across the country is Joanne Lombardi, (pictured second from right), Principal at St. James School in Seaforth. This award is presented annually by The Learning Partnership, a national not-for-profit organization that has championed public education in Canada since 1993. The award is presented to principals who have made a measureable difference in the lives of their students and their own local communities. They help ensure that Canada's young people continue to receive a quality world-class education.
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Thu., Jan. 21, 2010 2:30 PM
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Adorable smiling faces and giggles were seen and heard throughout the Board Office last week as the Board hosted the annual “Baby Day”. Baby Day is held every January for babies born the previous year to mothers who are employees of the Board who are currently on maternity leave. Director of Education Martha Dutrizac welcomed our future graduates of 2027!
Tue., Jan. 19, 2010 3:32 PM
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Each week, the Huron-Perth Catholic DSB will be posting on their website a digital display of student artwork from Junior Kindergarten to Grade Twelve on one of the five sub-themes of Catholic Education Week. The theme is Catholic Education: Rejoicing in Hope. The sub-themes for student artwork are hope in our: hearts, homes, schools, communities and world. This is a wonderful way to integrate visual arts with our Catholic faith and annual board theme. Highlighted this week… ST. ANNE'S CSS, CLINTON - HOPE IN OUR WORLD – Gr. 12 student artwork
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Fri., Jan. 15, 2010 11:08 AM
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John Wilkinson, MPP for Perth Wellington, announced this week the first sites for Full-Day Learning. Pictured with John are Huron-Perth Catholic DSB Director of Education, Martha Dutrizac and Superintendent of Education, JoAnn MacGregor.
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Tue., Jan. 12, 2010 3:03 PM
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School Improvement Teams from seven schools in Huron County participating in this LNS project, met as a network this week to learn more about guided reading. This instructional strategy was identified on each of their School Improvement Plans as key to achieving their SMART goal and principals had identified this as an excellent common focus for the meeting. Literacy Resource Teachers provided a carousel of informative sessions for participants on Assessment During Instruction; Planning the Focus, Tracking and Organizing a Guided Reading Lesson; and Flexible, Dynamic Groups and Classroom Management. Principals from these schools also participated in a session on Guided Reading Instructional Resources and Look Fors.
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Mon., Jan. 11, 2010 8:33 PM
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The Olympic Torch made a visit to St.Mary's School in Listowel. Each student had an opportunity to hold the torch and get their pictures taken. Several interesting facts about the torch relay were shared in each classroom! Ohenewa Akuffo, Canadian Olympic Wrestler, spoke to our students about following your dream and the importance of hard work and dedication. She participated in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She told us about the torch and the flame as a symbol of hope in attaining one's goal. She has us full of the Olympic spirit!
Tue., Jan. 5, 2010 9:16 AM
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Dan Carroll is used to drawing a crowd in his distinctive scarlet uniform and bearskin headdress. He’s a part of the Changing of the Guard Ceremony on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, ON, playing bass trombone in the Band of the Ceremonial Guard, a part of the Canadian Forces Primary Reserve. He’s a respected ambassador for his country, for Jeanne Sauvé Catholic Elementary School and for St. Michael Catholic Secondary School, where his strengths and talents came to the fore. “St. Mike’s was an exciting, good environment,” says Dan. “The staff and students were very supportive of my musical goals and I was given many opportunities to grow, musically, academically and socially.” At the beginning of his high school career, Dan wasn't sure what his pathway would be, but the support of the school community helped tremendously, giving him the chance to grow, learn and develop confidence. Dan is currently working towards his Bachelor of Music at the University of Western Ontario and was one of 100 musicians chosen from across Canada for the Ceremonial Guard. He’s considering a position with a professional military band as a full time career.
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Mon., Jan. 4, 2010 8:41 AM
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Wed., Dec. 30, 2009 11:58 PM
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Tue., Dec. 22, 2009 2:34 PM
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Each week, the Huron-Perth Catholic DSB will be posting on their website a digital display of student artwork from Junior Kindergarten to Grade Twelve on one of the five sub-themes of Catholic Education Week. The theme is Catholic Education: Rejoicing in Hope. The sub-themes for student artwork are hope in our: hearts, homes, schools, communities and world. This is a wonderful way to integrate visual arts with our Catholic faith and annual board theme. This week: HOPE IN OUR COMMUNITY – St. James, Grade Eight Student Artwork.
Fri., Dec. 18, 2009 1:52 PM
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As we reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and we journey through the season of Advent, the students and staff at St. Aloyisus have prayed for patience and for hope, as they await the celebration of the birth of Jesus. We prayed for peace throughout our world, especially for those who are experiencing conflict, for those less fortunate than us, and for those who are in ill health. As a school community we wanted to come together and provide some comfort by offering some gifts for those less fortunate than us.
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Fri., Dec. 18, 2009 1:48 PM
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Few times are more sacred for our families and households than Christmas. Along with Advent, the Christmas Season is rich in traditions that, despite modern commercialism, still stir our hearts and our imaginations. The Christmas tree, the manger scene, the music and carols, the lights shining in the winter snowy darkness, are just a few of the symbols that heighten our joyful proclamation of the birth of Jesus and call us to come and adore him. At St. Joseph's School in Stratford, Christmas traditions are also very important during this blessed season, including the annual Christmas Turkey Dinner. This event brings the entire school community together, to share a meal and celebrate this very special time of waiting and anticipating the birthday of Christ.
Tue., Dec. 15, 2009 10:18 AM
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Each week, the Huron-Perth Catholic DSB will be posting on their website a digital display of student artwork from Junior Kindergarten to Grade Twelve on one of the five sub-themes of Catholic Education Week. The theme is Catholic Education: Rejoicing in Hope. The sub-themes for student artwork are hope in our: hearts, homes, schools, communities and world. This is a wonderful way to integrate visual arts with our Catholic faith and annual board theme. This week… HOPE IN OUR SCHOOLS – St. Boniface, Grade Five Student…
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Fri., Dec. 11, 2009 7:07 AM
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At the Inaugural Board Meeting held Monday, December 7, Mike Miller was acclaimed to the position of Chairperson of the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board with Bernard Murray being acclaimed as Vice-Chairperson. Both veterans to the Board, Miller and Murray have served the Board for the past 18 years and 24 years respectively. This is Miller's fourth term as Chair and Murray's third term as Vice-Chair.
Tue., Dec. 8, 2009 10:53 AM
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A Catholic Community of Caring Coat Collection held on December 1st... A huge success! In partnership with the local parish community, the Huron-Perth Catholic Schools participated in a one-day Catholic Community of Caring Coat Drive on December 1st, 2009. Many more people in Huron & Perth counties will be warm this winter due to the generous support and kindness of those donations. Thank you for contributing to this Advent project by helping others in need. It is a wonderful way to prepare for the Lord's coming!
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Fri., Dec. 4, 2009 7:27 AM
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Each week, the Huron-Perth Catholic DSB will be posting on their website a digital display of student artwork from Junior Kindergarten to Grade Twelve on one of the five sub-themes of Catholic
Education Week. The theme is Catholic Education: Rejoicing in Hope. The sub-themes for student arwork are hope in our: hearts, homes, schools, communities and world.
This is a wonderful way to integrate visual arts with our Catholic faith and annual board theme.
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Wed., Dec. 2, 2009 3:21 PM
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The artist of the creative piece seen here is from a Grade 2 student at Holy Name of Mary Elementary School.
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Tue., Dec. 1, 2009 2:50 PM
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Dear Members of the Huron Perth Catholic Community:
Preparation for Christmas is an important theme for Advent. As we enter into this season - a time of expectant waiting - we are invited to intentionally reflect on Jesus’ promise that he will return in glory and on how we are to live our lives as we await his return.
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Fri., Nov. 27, 2009 4:05 PM
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On November 18th, all grade 10 students at St. Michael Catholic Secondary School participated in Challenge Day. This was a high energy, engaging, interactive day where students were challenged to overcome the various issues, stereotypes and biases that divide them
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Mon., Nov. 23, 2009 11:14 PM
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Craig and Marc Kielberger join St. Michael students and teacher Heidi Clark at the When Faith Meets Pedagogy Youth Forum in October. The Kielbergers, founders of the Me to We foundation, inspired our students through their works of Christian service to children and youth around the world. The brothers are graduates of Ontario's Catholic school system, and they provided a strong testament to the influence that their Catholic education has had on their lives of service to others.
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Thu., Nov. 19, 2009 8:23 PM
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The secondary teachers gathered at St. Michael School on November 13 for a PD day, planned by the Joint Secondary PD committee. The keynote speaker for the day was Chris D'souza, who spoke on the topic of creating inclusive classrooms and school communities, from a uniquely Catholic perspective.
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Tue., Nov. 17, 2009 11:39 AM
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The Huron-Perth Catholic Education Team is a committee of various employee representatives that gather throughout the year to give input in regards to our Catholic faith, curriculum and celebrations.
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Thu., Nov. 12, 2009 10:05 AM
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Huron-Perth Catholic remembers the fallen who gave their lives for our freedom.
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Tue., Nov. 10, 2009 2:08 PM
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The OFSAA Cross Country Championships were held this past weekend at the Boyd Conservation Area in Woodbridge with approximately 1,500 secondary students running a very challenging course.
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Mon., Nov. 9, 2009 2:33 PM
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In the spirit of service, 93 students from St. Michael Catholic Secondary School along with teacher volunteers, parents, pastors and parishioners from Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph Catholic churches in Stratford held a food drive on Halloween, to stock the St. Vincent de Paul food bank. Both Fr. Tom Ferrera and Fr. Dick Bestor noted the actions of the students as...
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Wed., Nov. 4, 2009 10:01 PM
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Julie Pacia has dedicated her life to helping others. As a nurse in the operating room and the cardiac unit, her compassion comes from a deep understanding of what it’s like to step out of her comfort zone. Years ago when she made the transition from St. Ambrose Elementary School to St. Michael Catholic Secondary School, Julie was struggling to find where she belonged...
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Mon., Nov. 2, 2009 10:22 AM
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Twelve teachers from Lincolnshire County, UK were hosted by our district the last week of October. The teachers were accompanied by their Senior School Improvement Advisor, David Tingle, who noted that the goal of the trip to our board was twofold.
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Fri., Oct. 30, 2009 10:43 AM
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In June 2009, Huron Perth CDSB responded to a call for proposals for a new Ministry of Education pilot in Blended Learning. Along with our partner board, St. Clair CDSB, our boards were selected as one of just six pilot projects in Blended Learning in Ontario.
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Thu., Oct. 29, 2009 1:16 PM
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Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board Champion Of Inclusion Award winner - presented at the Coaching to Inclusion Conference on October 16th 2009.
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Thu., Oct. 29, 2009 1:12 PM
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The Huron-Perth Catholic DSB celebrates the success of our students in the province wide assessment in grades three and six.
The test was conducted in June 2009 in the areas of Reading, Writing and Mathematics by the provincial Education Quality and
Accountability Office (EQAO).
Thu., Oct. 29, 2009 1:08 PM
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In 2008-09, the students of St. Anne’s and St. Michael Catholic Secondary Schools participated in the Provincial EQAO Grade 9
Math Test. All grade 9 students in Ontario were assessed in either the applied or academic level of study in mathematics.
Thu., Oct. 29, 2009 1:06 PM
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Congratulations to the athletes and coaches for an awesome day of soccer in Huron-Perth! Tremendous sportsmanship and outstanding play were demonstrated all day. Special thanks to our tournament conveners, coaching volunteers, referees and food booth organizers for their efforts in making this a memorable and exciting day for our students.
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Thu., Oct. 29, 2009 1:04 PM
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St. Aloysius School in Stratford started out their school year with a wonderful success story. Their Eco Schools student leader from the previous year, Ciara C., who happened to be elected this year as Prime Minister of student council, has won a competition she entered over the summer for Sunlight Green Clean kids.
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Thu., Oct. 29, 2009 12:57 PM
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As a millwright at Flowserve Corporation in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Barry Noakes thrives in the constant learning curve that’s required to program equipment for a living. Coming up through St. James School (Seaforth) and St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School, he was problem-solving too – finding his way into the skilled trades, when information about apprenticeships wasn’t readily available.
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Thu., Oct. 29, 2009 11:57 AM
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Catholic Education: Rejoicing in Hope was the focus of our system wide professional learning day on Friday, September 25. All Huron-Perth employees gathered to celebrate the Eucharist with Fr. Len Atelier, and hear him speak on Catholic Education…A Vocation and Calling. Father Len’s message was clearly delivered with emphasis on responsibilities of boards, schools and staff for all those who work in Catholic school boards and deliver the precious gift of Catholic education.
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Thu., Oct. 29, 2009 11:47 AM
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System leaders met this week to engage in professional dialogue about student learning. Our electronic data warehouse provided quick and easy access to a range of student achievement data which was analyzed and discussed by participants to gain knowledge about student learning needs at their schools. School teaching staff will meet this Friday to plan instruction that addresses these learning needs.
Thu., Oct. 29, 2009 11:45 AM
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Congratulations to all Huron-Perth Catholic Eco Schools! On September 16th school Eco-Reps received awards for their schoolwide efforts last year on behalf of the environment!
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Thu., Oct. 29, 2009 11:41 AM
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St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School in Clinton has once again been approved by the Ministry of Education to deliver another specialized program: the Arts and Culture Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM).
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Thu., Oct. 29, 2009 11:31 AM
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Grade 2 students in Mrs. Scott's class at St. Patrick's School are glad to be back at school. Coming back to school after the summer break makes them happy because they "like music, like to see friends, like learning French and Math and like to learn more and more things".
The school year began for the district's students on September 1.
Thu., Oct. 29, 2009 10:24 AM
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Marg Van Herk-Paradis has made a career out of living her faith. As the Executive Director of L’Arche Stratford, she is part of an international organization focused on providing housing, social services, a caring community and hope for those with intellectual challenges.
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Thu., Oct. 29, 2009 10:07 AM
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As the Director of the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board, I welcome you to our newly designed website and invite you to become more familiar with our Mission Statement as it is reflected in what we think, say and do.
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Thu., Oct. 29, 2009 9:43 AM
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