On the evening of Wednesday April 12, parents and staff participated in a paint social at Immaculate Conception. We had a great turn out for our first Paint Social. There were amazing talent all around. We might be a small school but we have big hearts and amazing support from our parents and community.
Immaculate Student Loves to Read
On February 16, superintendent Rossella Bagnato visited Immaculate Conception Catholic School. During Mrs. Bagnato’s visit, Daxson Szwed, a grade 3 student had the opportunity to show her how well he can read with fluency and much expression. Thank you Daxson for your enthusiasm towards literacy!
Family Literacy Day Fun at Immaculate
Students and their families celebrated Family Literacy Day at Immaculate Conception School on January 27th, 2017. From Winter Word Pictionary to a Winter Themed Kahoot game, the students participated in a range of fun and engaging activities that sharpened their literacy skills. Sarah Brosha and her daughter Cordelia enjoyed literacy activities together.
Immaculate students donate to Infant Food Bank
Students in Mrs. Lotter’s Grade 2/3 class organized a “baby drive” of formula, diapers, clothing and other necessities. Many from our school community donated and the items were offered during our 4th week of Advent celebration in the gym. All donations will be brought to the Pregnancy Care Center and Infant Food Bank in Sudbury. Thanks to all for their generosity and kind spirit.
Christmas craft and vendor fair at Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School will be hosting a Christmas Craft and Vendor Fair fundraiser on December 11th, 2016 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. There will be a $2.00 entrance fee for adults and the first 10 children to attend the event will receive a small gift from Scholars Choice Sudbury.
This is an event for the whole family to attend. Parents can shop at our craft and vendor tables while the children enjoy face painting (10-2), a Christmas sing a long (1:30-2:00), a visit from Santa Claus (2:30-3:30), colouring contest and more. We look forward to seeing you there!
See the flyer for more details.
Immaculate Conception Put a Sock on Bullying During Bullying Awareness Week
This year at Immaculate Conception School we decided to do something a little different in showing our support towards Anti-Bullying Awareness Week. Today we celebrated our differences by “Putting a Sock on Bullying.” Students and staff arrived to school wearing their most colorful, tallest, wildest socks over their pants. Putting a sock on bullying gave the students and staff an opportunity to express their individuality and show the importance of embracing our uniqueness.
Go Cougars!
Immaculate Conception students participated in the Catholic Board’s first annual cross country run. Our school may be small but we have students with a BIG passion for running. GO COUGARS!
Greater Sudbury Police inspire JK student at Immaculate Conception
Sage Wawia, a JK student from Ms. Marcil and Ms. Eibl’s FDK class aspires to become a police officer when he gets older. Constable Coluzzi from the Greater Sudbury Police came to speak to Sage about the role of a police officer. Sage was proud to walk away with his police sticker and an opportunity to share his experience with his classmates.
Global Read Aloud – Global Friends
Students in Mrs. Lotter’s Grade 2/3 class from Immaculate Conception have been participating in the Global Read Aloud. They had the opportunity to connect with Mrs. Herrod’s Grade 2 class from York, Maine during a real-time discussion about the book, called the BFG. Both classes will meet again during the rest of the read-aloud.
Immaculate Celebrates World Math Day
On October 14th, 2016 students at Immaculate Conception school celebrated World Math Day in true Cougar style. Families joined students to play cards, dice games and engage in engineering challenges to see who could build the tallest free standing towers. Grade 5 Math Ambassadors coached their younger schoolmates and took pictures of the amazing structures. Thank you Mme Larivière and Mrs Duguay for organizing this mathastic event.