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Creativity and team spirit shine at École catholique La Renaissance
École élémentaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola) recently hosted a highly engaging event that highlighted the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit of its students from Kindergarten to grade 8. Over the course of several days, students worked diligently to design and … Continue reading
School buses have been cancelled for this morning on Manitoulin Island, for the day in Espanola, Massey and the Sudbury District.
By Rosalind Russell – It will be a snow day for Espanola, Massey and the Sudbury District, but buses on Manitoulin Island have only been cancelled for the morning run with buses running this afternoon. The cancellation is due to … Continue reading
This Week: Hitting the trails: Students participate in Elementary Cross-Country Skiing Race
Over 250 elementary students from Grades 3 to 8 in Rainbow Schools will hit the trails for a cross-country skiing race on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Walden Cross Country. “This is an exciting event for students,” says Stefan … Continue reading
Rainbow Schools Elementary Cross-Country Skiing Race
By Rosalind Russell – Over 250 elementary students from Grades 3 to 8 in Rainbow Schools will hit the trails for a cross-country skiing race this Thursday, February 12 at the Walden Cross Country Trails. Walden Public School teacher and race co-organizer Stefan Skogberg says it’s … Continue reading
Teachers go back to school focusing on technology
By Rosalind Russell – Technology teachers in Rainbow Schools are engaging in ongoing training to support student learning on industry-standard equipment installed in technology classrooms in Espanola, Manitoulin Island and Sudbury. Education director Bruce Bourget says the training is provided … Continue reading
School boards say they are handling insect problem at Espanola schools
By Rosalind Russell – The shared Espanola school facility overseen by the Conseil Scolaire catholique Nouvelon and Huron-Superior Catholic School boards are continuing ongoing monitoring of insects, specifically cockroaches. Officials say the insect situation was first reported to the parents … Continue reading
La Renaissance students bring French Canadian holiday traditions to life
By Rosalind Russell – Before the Christmas break, elementary students took part in a workshop sharing French Canadian Holidays traditions. Grade 4 and 5 students at École catholique La Renaissance in Espanola took part in a hands-on workshop celebrating French … Continue reading
Rainbow secondary schools host Information Nights for Grade 8 students
Grade 8 students and their parents/guardians are invited to Information Nights at Rainbow secondary schools in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island. All students within each secondary school’s boundaries are welcome to participate, regardless of which school they currently attend. Grade … Continue reading
January 14 & 15: Rainbow Schools host Kindergarten Information Nights
Rainbow Schools in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin will host Kindergarten Information Nights for students starting school this fall. All parents/guardians and their children are welcome. Information Nights will take place from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm on Wednesday, January 14, … Continue reading
2024-2025 Annual Report for Rainbow Schools now available online
Rainbow District School Board’s Annual Report for the 2024-2025 school year is now available online at rainbowschools.ca. Click here: https://www.rainbowschools.ca/about-us/annual-report-2024-2025/ The Annual Report provides a snapshot of how the Board’s strategic priorities are being implemented in Rainbow Schools. Guided by … Continue reading

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