Schools

Espanola High School hosting first ever district High School Arm Wrestling Tournament

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School will host its first ever High School Arm Wrestling Tournament in the local region tomorrow (Tuesday Nov 25th) at 10:30am in the school cafeteria. They have named the tournament the Spanish River Invitational … Continue reading

Rainbow Schools mark Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week 

By Rosalind Russell – Schools in Massey, Espanola and across the Manitoulin are taking part in Bullying Awareness and Prevention week. According to education director, Bruce Bourget, Rainbow Schools are marking Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week including hosting educational activities, … Continue reading

Several Cambrian College programs suspended due to loss of international students

By Rosalind Russell – Cambrian College has suspended six more of its programs due to a projected deficit. According to the press release, the college is suspending new intake to another six programs mostly due to federal government policy changes … Continue reading

Taking a bite out of hunger

Giving a can or two can make a huge difference, one snowflake doesn’t carry a lot of weight, but millions change a landscape, be a flake and support this awesome food drive! Espanola High School students will be canvassing neighbourhoods … Continue reading

Greater Sudbury & Espanola young golfers tee off at CSC Nouvelon’s 16th Annual Golf Tournament

By Rosalind Russell – Last week, more than 90 students from several CSC Nouvelon elementary schools including La Renaissance in Espanola gathered at Twin Stacks Golf Club in Coniston to take part in the board’s 16th Annual Golf Tournament. The Grade … Continue reading

Franco-Ontarian celebrations across Ontario

By Rosalind Russell – The 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag was marked by a new initiative introduced by Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario at festivities held in Sudbury yesterday. She says the 50th anniversary is a great opportunity … Continue reading

Franco-O Tour Inspires La Renaissance Students

On September 22, École catholique La Renaissance welcomed the identity-building team from Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon as part of the “Franco Fiers au CSC Nouvelon” Tour (Proud Franco-Ontarians at CSC Nouvelon). With Rodney Meilleur, identity-building facilitator, and Julie Lancup, teaching … Continue reading

Honoring Indigenous cultures through hands-on learning

As part of National Indigenous History Month, grade 5 students of École catholique La Renaissance (Espanola) built artifacts to represent the dwellings of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. Designed using simple and recycled materials, these creations illustrated each group’s … Continue reading

An inspiring graduate committed to her community

Leah Emiry, a grade 12 student and soon-to-be graduate of École secondaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola), is an exemplary and dedicated leader. An active member of her school’s Student Council and the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Environment, … Continue reading

Students of École Sainte-Anne collaborate with Franco-Ontarian artist to create meaningful new mural

École Sainte-Anne in Spanish has unveiled a vibrant new mural, the result of a dynamic two-day workshop led by Franco-Ontarian graffiti artist Mique Michelle. The collaborative project engaged students from grades 1 to 6 in a multidisciplinary exploration of visual … Continue reading