Schools

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

Espanola High School Hosts Spring Concert on June 10th
The sound of music will come alive on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 when Espanola High School hosts its Spring Concert at 6:30 pm. The Junior and Senior Bands will play selections from the Northern Ontario Music Festival as well as … Continue reading

Close to 4,500 Francophone students to attend St-Jean concert in Greater Sudbury
On Tuesday, June 3, at 10:30 a.m., nearly 4,500 grade 5 to 12 Francophone students from some 30 schools in Greater Sudbury, Sudbury East, Blind River, Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Elliot Lake, Espanola, Hornepayne, Sault Ste. Marie, Spanish and Wawa will gather … Continue reading

Rainbow students bring home Gold, Silver and Bronze from Skills Ontario
Thirteen students from Rainbow Schools captured top honours at the Skills Ontario Competition on May 5 and 6, 2025 – a record for Rainbow District School Board. Esohe Aibangbee of Lockerby Composite School, who took home Gold in the Workplace … Continue reading

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