Schools
École catholique La Renaissance to host event for incoming Kindergarten students
École élémentaire catholique La Renaissance is inviting children who will start Kindergarten in September 2025, along with their families, to join them for their “Bienvenue à la maternelle” (Welcome to Kindergarten) event on Wednesday, May 21st from 1:30 p.m. until … Continue reading
Espanola schools host Music Monday Concert on May 5th
The sound of music will be alive in Rainbow Schools on Music Monday on May 5th, 2025. In the Espanola area, Espanola High School and A.B. Ellis Public School are teaming up to present a joint concert in support of … Continue reading
Partners sign Fifth Edition of the Community Threat Assessment Protocol
A protocol that began with preventing and responding to tragic events in schools continues to serve the City of Greater Sudbury, Espanola, and Manitoulin Island with 33 protocol partners. Partners from the school boards, post-secondary institutions, police services and organizations, … Continue reading
Rainbow Schools reduce harmful plastics and honour Shkagamikwe for Earth Day
Rainbow Schools will honour our planet Mother Earth Shkagamikwe for Earth Day on April 22, 2025. Earth Day is an annual event that celebrates environmental achievements and, more importantly, raises awareness about the need to protect natural resources for future … Continue reading
Two Manitoulin Island robotic teams off to provincials
By Rosalind Russell – Two Manitoulin Island schools will be well represented at the provincial robotics competitions this coming weekend. The Wiikwemkoong High School and Manitoulin Secondary School robotics teams came out on top at the McMaster University district FIRST … Continue reading
R.H. Murray Public School students release trout fry into Lake Panache
R.H. Murray Public School is doing its part to sustain fish life in Lake Panache thanks to a partnership with the Sudbury Game and Fish Protective Association and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation. Some 3,000 lake trout fry, spawned in the … Continue reading
Successful 2025 Tournament of All-Stars for Francophone students across Ontario
By Rosalind Russell – More than 600 hockey players, coaches and chaperones from across the province gathered in Sudbury over the last two days to participate in the 16th edition of the hockey tournament organized by the Conseil scolaire du … Continue reading
School Boards appoint Athletic Administrator
The Rainbow District School Board, Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord, Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon (CSC Nouvelon) and the Sudbury Catholic District School Board are pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Verrilli as Athletic Administrator for the Sudbury District Secondary … Continue reading
Francophone schools across Ontario taking part in hockey tournament
By Rosalind Russell – Grade 7 and 8 students from Francophone schools across the province, including several from the local area, will meet for the All-Star Tournament, which will take place March 25th and 26th in the City of Greater … Continue reading
Board congratulates winners of the Technological Skills Competition
Rainbow District School Board held its 18th annual Technological Skills Competition on Wednesday, February 26th at Cambrian College in Sudbury and Thursday, February 27th at the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local 2486 in Azilda. Some 165 secondary students … Continue reading

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