Schools

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

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