Annual Report 2016 -2017 1 Trustees Trustees – Your Voice at the Board Executive Council 1 Executive Council 2 Message from the Chair 3 Message from the Director 4 Reaching minds. 4 Provide authentic and engaging learning opportunities Doreen Dewar Dena Morrison Grace Fox 6 .Set high expectations and create Board Chair Board Vice-Chair 705.377.4615 Norm Blaseg Dennis Bazinet excitement for learning 705.682.9449 705.560.8294 Director of Education Superintendent First Nations of Business 8 Support students to reach Sudbury, Area 5 Sudbury, Area 4 their potential Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Wahnapitae First Nation Alexander Public School Barrydowne College st Aundeck Omni Kaning Wikwemikong 10 Foster 21 century skills Algonquin Road Public School C.R. Judd Public School First Nation Unceded Indian Reserve and competencies MacLeod Public School Churchill Public School Dokis First Nation Whitefish River First Nation 12 Deepen literacy and numeracy skills R.L. Beattie Public School Cyril Varney Public School M’Chigeeng First Nation Zhiibaahaasing First Nation Cecil Facer Secondary School Markstay Public School Sagamok Anishnawbek 14 Touching Hearts. Lockerby Composite School Monetville Public School Sheguiandah First Nation Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School Northeastern Elementary School Sheshegwaning First Nation 14 .Nurture physical, mental, social Westmount Avenue Public School Vision and emotional well-being Lasalle Secondary School We are leaders in learning, 16 Forge strong relationships and build resiliency inspiring success Bruce Bourget Judy Noble for all students 18 .Honour diversity and enhance Superintendent Superintendent cultural understanding of Schools of Schools by reaching minds 20 Value student, staff, parent/ and touching hearts. guardian and partner voice 22 .Celebrate student, staff, school and system success Ruth Ward Bob Clement Judy Hunda Larry Killens 24 Education Quality 705.897.6787 705.869.2235 705.507.4332 705.805.0333 and Accountability Office Sudbury, Area 2 Espanola, Area 8 Sudbury, Area 6 Manitoulin, Area 7 26 Budget 2017-2018 Chelmsford Public School A.B. Ellis Public School Adamsdale Public School Assiginack Public School 30 Recognition Lansdowne Public School S. Geiger Public School Carl A. Nesbitt Public School Central Manitoulin Public School Mission Larchwood Public School Espanola High School Ernie Checkeris Public School Charles C. McLean Public School Kathy Wachnuk 32 Scholarship Winners Levack Public School Queen Elizabeth II Public School Little Current Public School We bring learning to life, M.W. Moore Public School Sudbury Secondary School Manitoulin Secondary School Superintendent of Schools enabling students 35 Ontario Scholars Chelmsford Valley District to fulfill their aspirations. Composite School 36 Directory M.W. Moore Secondary School • Trustee Doreen Dewar was acclaimed Chair of the Board in December 2016. • Trustee Dena Morrison was acclaimed Vice-Chair of the Board in December 2016. • Trustee Doreen Dewar served as Chair Values Strategic Directions of the Board until December 2016. is available online Judy Kosmerly Gord Santala Madeleine Leach Jarrett Honesty | Respect | Empathy • Trustee Dena Morrison served as 705.897.1603 705.866.5229 Student Trustee Responsibility | Integrity at rainbowschools.ca. Vice-Chair of the Board until Click on About Us. Lo-Ellen Park Courtesy | Resilience Sudbury, Area 3 Sudbury, Area 1 Secondary School December 2016. Acceptance | Courage Redwood Acres Public School Copper Cliff Public School • Trustee Tyler Campbell resigned from Valley View Public School Jean Hanson Public School Co-operation Confederation Secondary School Princess Anne Public School the Board effective January 9, 2017. School boards in Ontario are required to produce an Annual R.H. Murray Public School Report in accordance with The Education Act. This Annual Walden Public School • Trustee Ruth Ward was appointed Report provides highlights of Rainbow District School Board’s Lively District Secondary School to the Board on March 21, 2017. key activities during the 2016-2017 school year. It also offers an overview of the 2017-2018 budget. Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 1 Vision Mission
We are leaders in learning, We bring learning to life, inspiring success for all students enabling students to fulfill by reaching minds and touching hearts. their aspirations.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, In touching hearts, we nurture physical, The feature stories in this Annual Report create, by empowering them to be their I am pleased to present the 2016-2017 mental, social and emotional well-being, illustrate how we are implementing the best advocates, by providing technology-rich Rainbow District School Board Annual Report forge strong relationships and build resiliency, Ministry of Education’s renewed vision for environments that foster innovation, and to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of honour diversity and enhance cultural education in Ontario – promoting well-being, by using evidence-based strategies to build Education and our many partners in Sudbury, understanding, value student, staff, parent/ achieving excellence, ensuring equity and capacity for learning. Espanola, Manitoulin Island and Shining Tree. guardian and partner voice, and celebrate enhancing public confidence – while bringing We also improve learning outcomes Successful organizations identify priorities student, staff, school and system success. learning to life by reaching minds and by focusing on the mind-body connection, and work together towards achieving them. Once again, it was a school year filled touching hearts. by nurturing caring relationships and a In Rainbow Schools, our priorities are clearly with magical and memorable moments as When children enter Rainbow Schools, sense of belonging, by honouring the articulated in a document called Strategic our students, guided by staff and supported we welcome them with open arms and history of our Indigenous communities and Directions 2016-2020. The budget provides by parents/guardians and the community, support them along their journey of learning. respecting reconciliation, by creating safe, the financial framework to ensure priorities engaged in exciting learning opportunities When the home and the community welcoming, accepting and inclusive school are met at the school and system levels. from Kindergarten to Grade 12. While each join with us, the circle of support grows. communities, and by investing in quality The Annual Report, therefore, represents story is unique on its own, as a whole they This partnership with the school has a positive learning environments to support student a snapshot of some of the key activities speak of passion, pride, promise and progress, and powerful impact on student success achievement and well-being. undertaken over the past school year. the touchstones of a successful organization. and well-being. In Rainbow Schools, we are committed As leaders in learning, the voices and visuals On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would Along with a focus on the curriculum, from to ensuring that all students have an in this report demonstrate how we are like to thank our educators, administrators and reading and writing to math and beyond, opportunity to realize and expand on their inspiring success for all students by reaching support staff, on the frontlines and behind we nurture the whole child as a learner, potential regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, minds and touching hearts. the scenes, for nurturing student success. including their cognitive, social, emotional disability, sexual orientation, gender identity In reaching minds, we provide authentic I would also like to thank our many partners and physical development. As students and socio-economic status. We have a solid and engaging learning opportunities, in education for supporting Rainbow Schools. progress from grade to grade, they acquire foundation on which to build for the future. set high expectations and create excitement In closing, I would like to congratulate the the knowledge and the skills to be capable, I would like to thank our dedicated trustees, for learning, support students to reach stars of our Annual Report, the students who, caring and contributing members of society. caring staff, devoted parents/guardians, and their potential, foster 21st century skills through their ongoing success and personal We accomplish this by engaging supportive community members. I would and competencies, and deepen literacy achievement, continue to bring us honour students in responsive and relevant learning also like to commend our students for their and numeracy skills. and joy. It is a privilege to serve. experiences locally and globally, by inspiring perseverance, resilience and leadership. them to explore big ideas, imagine and We are proud of you.
Doreen Dewar, Chair Rainbow District School Board Norm Blaseg, Director of Education Rainbow District School Board
2 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 3 Reaching Provide authentic and engaging learning opportunities minds. being aware of food sources, and saving energy. Good habits being nurtured at school are being transferred into the home and the community. Fostering a culture of Developing conservation, implementing green technology, encouraging eco-friendly practices and developing global citizens who global citizens care about the world in which they live have made Rainbow Schools leaders in education for sustainable development. who care about Students are gaining the knowledge, skills, perspectives and practices they need to become For Meagan Dumont, a teacher “I’ve been part of the eco environmentally responsible. at MacLeod Public School, leading team ever since it started,” says the world the EcoSchools initiative has Grade 4 student Sidney Skrobot. For a growing number of schools, efforts are being guided, nurtured been a labour of love. “My earth “The team has been wonderful and celebrated through the guardians have made this very and I am excited about the Ontario EcoSchools program. easy for me to accomplish,” re-greening projects we have in which she says. “They have attended planned. We built flowerbeds “Becoming an EcoSchool requires an entire school every meeting with new ideas and for our schoolyard and planted community to work together to enthusiasm on what they would some trees to provide shade for they live conserve energy, reduce waste like to do to help make our school students. These actions might be more eco-friendly.” small, but everything counts, and “One of my favorites was the if we all continue to do these little All students have a role International Year of the Pulses,” actions we will for sure play a huge “Every student, regardless Students and staff wore vintage clothing, says Grade 5 student Hannah Blair, part in helping our Earth”. of background, lives on this to play in protecting who was excited to learn about ate pulses, went paperless, composted organic planet and can relate to these and preserving the the value of chickpeas, lentils waste, turned down the heat, turned off the teachable moments,” she says. and beans. “As a team, we created “All students have a role to play planet for their future lights, cleaned up the community and regreened announcements encouraging in protecting and preserving the and the world their our peers to bring pulses in Sixteen Rainbow their schoolyards as Rainbow District School planet for their future and the their lunches. We went around Schools have Board continued to make sustainability a priority. world their children will inherit. children will inherit. the school to take pictures of achieved Ontario Environmental education all the staff and students who EcoSchools certification, which These individual and collective classroom and the world in is all about implementing and green their school grounds brought pulses. We talked about actions, prompted by monthly which they live, learning becomes systemic changes to improve while engaging in environmental recognizes achievements in the importance of pulses and their challenges from the Environmental that much more meaningful,” outcomes and that, in itself, learning and action. The program’s teamwork and leadership, benefits, not only for their high Education Committee, provided says Superintendent Judy Noble. is an important message.” student-centered approach energy conservation, waste source of protein, but also for the authentic and engaging learning “The environment provides Students are having deep builds leadership skills and minimization, school ground positive impact they have on our opportunities from Kindergarten hands-on lessons in every subject, conversations about being promotes positive change within greening, ecological literacy environment and farms around to Grade 12. from history to geography, practical, protecting the water and beyond school walls,” says and environmental stewardship. the world. We even researched “When students make to science and math.” supply, making wise choices, Elanor Waslander, Executive pulse recipes and created a the connection between the composting to reduce waste, Director of Ontario EcoSchools. recipe book.”
4 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 5 Reaching Set high expectations and create excitement for learning minds.
If you could do something to change the world, what would you do?
Kindergarten students from Northeastern language - a form of communication Elementary School teamed up with Art and Design that affects everyone, regardless of level of understanding. With this Fundamentals students at Cambrian College to project, the children’s interpretation create a collaborative art project with a focus on of the statement created a fresh perspective of the story that could changing the world. be told, allowing the Visual Arts students to explore unexpected The inspiration for the project The outcomes, showcased in elements and paths in their Early years are came from Cambrian Art and Design the Open Studio art exhibit called final work.” Julie Paquette, Tandem provided important years. professor and local artist, Johanna Tandem, provided a colourful “When I asked Kay-Lee if there the Kindergarten students with According to the Westby, and Celeste Ovens-Lamothe, expression of big ideas. As family and was one thing she would change an authentic artistic learning French Immersion Kindergarten friends gathered to celebrate, they about the world, she described a experience. Canadian Council on Learning, Teacher at Northeastern marveled at the inspirational results. very magical place filled with love “They had the opportunity to “Research indicates that the Elementary School. They wanted the How is art a universal form and friendship,” says Cambrian work with artistic role models in a experiences during the first children to experience what it would of expression? According to student Renelle Lafond. “She went real studio, and to further perceive five years of a child’s life have be like to be artists in a real studio. Johanna Westby, “Art is a powerful on about people riding unicorns themselves as artists. They reflected a major bearing on his or her The students in Cambrian’s communicative tool. An artist can and the world being surrounded by upon a big question. The answers future success in school, in the Art and Design Fundamentals express feeling and emotion purely rainbows, overall just a very happy that our students gave were workplace, and many other class engaged the Kindergarten with colour, line, form, etc. place, imagery I used as reference for thoughtful, creative, and beautiful. aspects of a healthy, fulfilling life.” students in a discussion and Anyone can be affected by art, my piece.” Many students made connections Brighter starts, therefore, helped them to illustrate their and can have an emotive reaction She adds: “My philosophy is that with the world around them.” lead to brighter futures as thinking using a variety of media. to what they are seeing.” life will get you down, but things get She adds: “The results of this full-day Kindergarten provides The college students, in turn, She adds: “Perception of art better, and life moves on. There will project exceeded our expectations. produced their own art, inspired depends on the individual, meaning always be a friendship around the During the gallery evening, the opportunities for children by the children’s creations. Parent that depending on one’s experience, corner, love hidden within and a life Kindergarten students excitedly ran to empathize, inquire, problem- Artwork by Renelle Lafond Amanda Sharp captured the level memory, mood, or aesthetic value, worth living.” around the studio space showing solve and develop socially. of engagement in black and white art can be interpreted in unlimited For teacher Celeste Ovens- each other their artwork, and their with their families. They celebrated images, a stunning photographic ways. Visual expression allows an Lamothe, who led this project with photos. The students were filled with together by clinking plastic glasses journey of the creative process. artist to create a story with visual Designated Early Childhood Educator pride as they shared their artwork filled with bubbly juice.”
6 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 7 Reaching Support students to reach their potential minds. in the areas of reading, technology and problem-solving. I also believe that confidence came from a better understanding of who they were as learners,” she says. She adds: “Most of the students came into the program thinking Empowering students that they weren’t good at school. They didn’t understand what it meant to have a learning to achieve success disability. By the end of the year, each student understood that a parents and partners in the learning disability meant that they learning process. have average or above average “Approximately 11 per cent of intelligence and that they learn our students, in Grades 4 to 8, are in a different way. The students diagnosed with a learning disability,” also had a better understanding says Superintendent Kathy Wachnuk. of their learning profiles. “We are giving students the They began to understand how supports they need through focused to use their strengths as well as interventions.” She adds: “We want access accommodations needed students to know how they learn for success.” best and what they need to function Approximately 11 per cent of our students, in Grades 4 in the regular classroom so they can advocate for themselves and to 8, are diagnosed with a learning disability. be successful.” The Hospital for Sick Children, Teacher Carrie Wilson, who led The students in the one-year helps students with decoding, the pilot project at Northeastern pilot project completed the spelling, vocabulary development Elementary School with Educational Empower™ Reading Program, and text comprehension. Assistant Kelly Stevens, says the Strategic interventions which consists of 60 minutes Further classroom activities and students who participated in the in Rainbow Schools of daily instruction five days a instruction focused on student- pilot project recorded a marked focus on closing week. The Learning Disabilities specific needs related to vocabulary increase in their ability to read. achievement gaps in literacy, Association of Sudbury offered development, phonological “The Empower™ Reading Program Willy Cryderman manipulates technology coaching and social a foundational skill for learning awareness, comprehension skills helped most students improve their skills programming. They also in all subjects. his computer with ease. and reading across the curriculum. decoding skills by approximately two provided families with support Assessments inform specific A balanced literacy approach, based grade levels,” she says. “Students also He is sharing a website he created Twelve students in Grades 2 to 4 through information and workshops. instruction and measure whether on modeling, shared and guided developed their skills with G-Suite. about himself as a learner, including at Cyril Varney Public School Parents, community partners and reading, was used to support the Moving back into regular classes, goals have been reached. writing pieces that explain what it also took part in the initiative, staff members all came together Empower™ Reading Program. they were equipped with the skills Mental health supports and means and how it feels to have a which was implemented in to celebrate and showcase the “As a result of our work with the needed to be independent to access counselling are provided as learning disability. four locations across Ontario. students’ success. pilot project, we have expanded grade leveled materials within a needed to support a sense of Willy was among 16 students in The aim of the pilot was to Empower™ Reading, developed the use of Empower™ Reading 21st century learning platform.” belonging and build student Grades 4 to 6 who participated in increase reading ability, improve by Dr. Maureen W. Lovett and her to four additional schools to The most noticeable change in confidence and resiliency. a learning disabilities pilot project student understanding and use of team of educators and psychology support early reading intervention the students who participated in the at Northeastern Elementary School assistive technology, develop social professionals in the Learning with primary students,” says pilot project was self-confidence. during the 2016-2017 school year. skills and self-advocacy, and engage Disabilities Research Program at Superintendent Wachnuk. “I saw their levels of confidence rise
8 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 9 Reaching Foster 21st century skills and competencies What makes a 21st century school? minds. Cyril Varney Public School The level of engagement has runs a YouTube Channel called never been higher.” The Varney View. Students produce, At the end of the 2016-2017 write, host and edit the segments. school year, Principal Hodkinson The news set provides a real-life accepted a two-year tenure in learning experience. Dubai where he is introducing In the MakerSpace, students the 21st century model some work on various projects. ”We call 11,000 kilometres away. this a think tank for creating ideas “Varney students will be and bringing them to life,” says connecting with my school in Principal Hodkinson. “Students Dubai and working collaboratively are woodworking, coding, carrying on values of inclusiveness on projects as Varney and Ontario programming motherboards and fairness.” International Canadian School in and working on robotics.” “As a classroom teacher, the most Dubai become leaders in 21st century He adds: “We also have a laser exciting part of 21st century learning learning,” he says. “This will be such cutter that can cut and engrave is the access my students have to a rich valuable experience for all of metal, wood, paper, cardboard, technology and their ability to use our students.” glass and acrylics.” it in all areas of the curriculum,” says The learning opportunities that Lennie Marwick, Grade 3/4 teacher. 21st century environments provide He adds: “Technology creates a level are limitless. playing field for all. For students In the Connecting Canada to the struggling with literacy, there is read World curriculum, for instance, Grade and write software to ensure they Rainbow District 6 students explored the big idea of are able to effectively communicate School Board’s Syrian newcomers. Students carried their ideas. Embracing the power of community based out research and developed their the Internet allows all students to secondary schools shared a own research questions. They then access an almost endless amount of total of $300,000 to transform worked in groups to prepare a information and knowledge from traditional classrooms The world is our classroom. presentation. Some chose to create a around the world.” into 21st century learning slide show, other students prepared Grade 4 teacher Toni Richer says environments. a written piece, while others 21st century classrooms provide Confederation Secondary School, Our classroom is the world. produced a drama presentation students with a flexible learning Chelmsford Valley District to demonstrate their learning. environment where everyone has an Composite School, Espanola High Cyril Varney Public School has been transformed “It’s encouraging to watch equal opportunity to be successful. st students at this age level seek out “The learning environment and School, Lasalle Secondary School, into a 21 century school. answers to deep questions and teaching materials are created in Lively District Secondary School and Manitoulin Secondary School Desks have been replaced with in Rainbow Schools that fosters 6 Cs are embedded in everything concerns they have about our consultation with the students sofas, custom-designed tables collaboration, communication, that we do,” says Principal Ron country’s involvement in the world so the experience is meaningful implemented innovative projects and cozy seating areas. The entire critical thinking, creativity and Hodkinson. “Students drive and share their knowledge using to them,” he says. “Students work in the 2016-2017 school year, school is infused with technology, co-operation. It also promotes global the learning and, therefore, technology that is commonplace in the classroom as they would in with technology-rich, flexible from iPads, to Chromebooks, citizenship. The setting, technology take ownership for their learning.” in many work environments,” the real world. They collaborate learning environments for literacy, to Smartboards, to green screens, and tools are designed to nurture “Teachers act as facilitators, says Grade 6 teacher Peter Larsen. on projects that are of interest to computer engineering, technology to Apple TVs. The pedagogy has and support these critical skills. ensuring that everyone works “It will certainly make them better them and support one another. design, robotics, 3D animation shifted from teacher to learner. “Our 21st century school together and builds on their global citizens.” He adds: “As a first Everyone has the opportunity and more. 21st century learning is an provides a flexible and dynamic collective knowledge,” he says. generation Canadian whose parents to share their expertise using innovative approach to education learning environment where the “Learning is relevant and exciting. were welcomed as immigrants, we modern technological tools can be proud that our students are and programs.” 10 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 11 Reaching Deepen literacy and numeracy skills minds. accessible place. They print barrier in math. How can you solve a notes or screen shots of new problem if you don’t understand the learning for students to use question?” as a reference. Students are She adds: “Deficits in vocabulary encouraged to use Google are most evident for children with a calendar to set reminders communication learning disability to help them stay on and those who live in poverty. We track with assignment need to continue to implement timelines. targeted interventions in order to “When you can level the playing field.” reduce the cognitive load, by giving students tools to solve problems without getting frustrated, it has a significant impact on A lesson their learning,” says The Ministry of Principal Williamson. Education introduced On a system- the Renewed Math wide level, Strategy in 2016-2017. Funding on Rainbow District for professional learning, math School Board materials and staffing has implemented enabled Rainbow Schools to working targeted provide specific and intentional strategies to support students with supports in math classrooms from informed by student learning a learning disability, with impressive Kindergarten to Grade 12. profiles, proved to be effective. gains. In Grade 9 applied math, memory A.B. Ellis Public School, “I’m a forgetter,” says Grade 7 student results for students identified with a Mackennah Garber. “The math learning disability increased by nine Adamsdale Public School, manipulatives help keep things percentage points from last year. Lansdowne Public School and in my head.” “Data showed that mainstream Queen Elizabeth II Public School Manipulatives and diagrams students were already doing well,” Working memory, therefore, example,” she says. “When things received a Math Support Teacher If memory is the ability are among the many strategies says Superintendent Noble. “A large has been the focus for professional come to you just like that, it frees who worked in math classrooms to encode, store, retain used to support working memory. number of students with learning learning in Rainbow Schools, up working memory for other to help identify the needs of and recall information, Others include providing instructions disabilities were not being as as educators gain the knowledge to cognitive processes.” students with a learning disability. one step at a time, checking for successful. By being precise, we were working memory is the deepen literacy and numeracy skills. At Princess Anne Public School, understanding, keeping instructions able to move students forward.” Chelmsford Valley District ability to manipulate “Our goal was to understand educators implemented strategies brief and to the point, and providing With strategies to build Composite School and Manitoulin the role working memory plays to support working memory in math, information in short- graphic organizers. Anchor charts automaticity and fact fluency and Secondary School engaged in a in learning,” says Superintendent including a focused initiative in the term storage, which is a serve as a visual cue and reference accommodate for working memory collaborative inquiry, with math Judy Noble. “By providing Grade 7 and 8 learning disabilities core cognitive process. to minimize cognitive overload. in place, professional learning is teachers and special education strategies to accommodate for classroom. This provided a rich Technology is also critical for now focusing on vocabulary and staff working together to identify working memory challenges, we learning ground based on the supporting working memory. comprehension. and implement supports to close Without memory, allow students to focus on other premise that what’s necessary for Teachers use Google classroom “There is a need to build a learning can’t occur. cognitive strengths.” some is good for all. the gap for students with a to keep all class materials and stronger base,” says Superintendent “Automaticity, gained through Principal Danielle Williamson says learning disability. assignments in one easily Noble. “Vocabulary can often be a spaced practice, is a prime the meaningful accommodations,
12 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 13 Touching Nurture physical, mental, social and emotional well-being hearts. Trevor Dewit gets fired up when he talks about He adds: “Understanding that the neurons, synapses, neurotransmitters, brain can change is a key concept for developing a growth mindset. neuroplasticity, brain-derived neurotrophic factors, With a growth mindset, we believe the prefrontal cortex, and executive functions. that intelligence, like any ability, is something that we can grow Students move to the music in with practice, effort and resilience. high intensity SPARK fitness classes, Knowing how the brain works also participate in school-based and helps us to understand how we can Maximizing system-wide sporting events, and control our reaction to situations.” practise deep breathing exercises “Relationships also play a vital and mindfulness. role. Who cares? We do. And we They are even encouraged to work diligently to develop strong smile more often, all in an effort relationships between students and learning to increase the neurotransmitter caring adults.” dopamine, which seems to super With brain research as the charge access to the prefrontal backdrop, R.H. Murray Public School cortex where key learning and is creating the ideal environment for through the thinking occur. student success, nurturing flexible Enhancing executive functions, thinkers who are able to focus and through the mind-body connection, stay on task. ensures that readiness for learning is Students self regulate, taking at an all time high. time to breathe before tackling new mind-body “We want all of our students challenges. If upset, they have the to be positive, be aware of their skills to quiet the brain and think feelings, believe in themselves and more reasonably, choosing to make their abilities, and remain calm and peace or get back to work. connection focused,” says Principal Dewit. “Attitude, feelings, growth As the Principal of R.H. Murray mindset and mindfulness, together Public School, he has made it his with physical fitness, nurture a mission to understand how the sense of well-being and provide brain works in order to improve the optimum conditions to Weaving together learning outcomes for students. maximize learning.” achievement, equity and well-being are the next steps in Ontario’s renewed How have students vision for achieving excellence, responded? as reflected in a sense of self and spirit, physical and emotional According to Principal Dewit, students have enjoyed the safety, sense of belonging, different activities being offered meaningful learning experience, at the school. supportive relationships and “We encourage everyone to healthy minds and bodies. get from their comfort zone to their courage zone,” says Principal Dewit. “We want our students to take learning risks and enjoy life.” Parents have also been supportive. “Most relate to the age-old saying ‘healthy body, healthy mind’,” says Principal Dewit. “Although this is nothing new, we now have the science to support it.” 14 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 15 Touching Forge strong relationships and build resiliency hearts. Student Voice
Welcome honored guests, proud family We have to remember, it will not always be members, friends and most importantly the easy moving forward but we have learned the graduating class of 2017. This day symbolizes tools and techniques to survive, thrive and believe one of the most memorable steps in your life. in ourselves. First and foremost I would like to thank my We are prepared for all the uphill battles we The authors of teachers for their hard work and dedication to will face later on in life because of the trials and high school students. High school was a scary tribulations we fought to be where we are today. thought for me as a middle school student We should be proud of the accomplishments because of all the images that ran through that we have achieved here today because we are their future stories my mind. the class of 2017. Teenagers often wonder…. what will I become, Congratulations on one of the biggest will other kids like me, will my teachers help me? achievements of your life. It was a time of tears and cheers For these reasons, this caused me to have a rough start at the first high school I enrolled in. Aaron Thomas, Valedictorian, as 82 students from Barrydowne I was discouraged into going back, so I stopped Barrydowne College Graduation, June 22, 2017 College walked across the attending for a while and tried to figure out life. stage to receive their secondary I went back for a second time but the stress was school diplomas. still there and I could not face my former peers and teachers with the same passion for education that “Our graduation was a celebration of I once had. perseverance, commitment and From this point, I bounced from one school resilience,” says Principal Kristina Rivard to the next, hopeless of trying to find the drive for Since its inception in Gobbo. “Our students and their stories my learning, passion for my studies and desire to learn. 2011, 360 students of determination and diligence are have graduated from Down on my luck, I wanted to move an inspiration to other young people Barrydowne College. The setting, forward but could not, so I thought of what who may want to go back to school.” with a small class size and Barrydowne College is a Thomas A. Edison once said “Our greatest re-engagement school in weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way personalized curriculum, focuses partnership with Cambrian College. to succeed is always to try just one more time”. on programming designed to This secondary school within a Then I found Barrydowne College, where meet student needs. Students college supports students ages I discovered teachers that have the gift to earn credits, build social skills, 18 to 20 who have not been successful light the passion for education that I had lost. and develop links to community in a regular school setting. This accelerated me forward to obtaining my college programs including Dual “The entire population at Barrydowne Ontario Secondary School Diploma and now Credits. College, including students and staff, come moving forward to university pursuing a degree together to create a community of learners who are in Biomedical Physics. Students also have access to motivated to not only graduate, but to see their dreams Barrydowne is a place that allows you to be Youth Employment Services, come true,” adds Principal Rivard Gobbo. who you are and has very flexible hours coupled giving them an opportunity “We are very proud of all of our graduates and wish them with warm and kind-hearted teachers. For all of to explore pathways to work, continued success as they move on to post-secondary studies these reasons, my experience at Barrydowne has apprenticeship, college and or enter the world of work. Like our 2017 valedictorian who been memorable. is now studying biomedical physics at Laurentian University, university. The program they are the authors of their future stories.” Barrydowne also opened my world to pursuing encourages students to stay in Aaron Thomas, Valedictorian what I want to do in life and now the sky’s the limit school or find viable employment. for where I am headed.
16 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 17 Touching Honour diversity and enhance cultural understanding hearts. divisional policy in Canadian history, including those specifically related the residential school system,” to education. At its regular meeting he said. “We all have to take the on April 25, 2017, an important journey together,” he added, noting motion was passed that will pave that reconciliation, recovery and the path forward. revitalization are the primary goals. The Truth and Reconciliation Niigaan Sinclair invited educators The motion represents the The Path Forward: Commission defines to consider truth and reconciliation Be it resolved that the culmination of successive years in the context of the four basic Rainbow District School Board: reconciliation in its final report of professional learning, school elements of the education system as “an ongoing process of i) Commit to the development of supports and strategies to build – the curriculum, the environment, Truth and establishing and maintaining a Truth and Reconciliation Action cultural understanding and respond the community and the institution. Plan in consultation with the to the needs of students who respectful relationships.” Do Indigenous students see First Nation Advisory Committee identify as First Nations, Métis themselves reflected in the Reconciliation To learn more about reconciliation and the Urban Indigenous and Inuit. curriculum and the classroom? and the role we can all play in More importantly, it recognizes Is there an awareness of racism Advisory Committee; this important process, Rainbow that more needs to be done to and discrimination? Are alternative District School Board invited Niigaan ii) Commit that all students remove barriers to learning for learning styles respected? Are voices Sinclair to deliver a presentation to graduate with knowledge Indigenous students, ensure of aboriginal youth included? trustees, administrators, teachers, of residential schools and that students see themselves Who are the role models? parents/guardians and members their devastating impacts on reflected in learning resources Are relationships a main focus? of the public. Indigenous communities in and activities, ensure that What policies and practices are In welcoming Niigaan Sinclair, students gain an appreciation of in place? Does the school reflect Canada and recognize the First Nations Trustee Grace Fox Indigenous culture and history, the community that it serves? importance of their contributions commended staff for the work and invite the community to join Subsequent to Niigaan Sinclair’s to the reconciliation process; they do. “My passion is to ensure the with us on the path towards truth presentation, Rainbow District truth is told,” she said. “My passion iii) Commit that all students graduate and reconciliation. School Board reaffirmed its is to ensure the truth is told to with an understanding of the commitment to First Nations, understand and appreciate where significance of the treaties and we come from as First Nations Métis and Inuit students. the shared history of First Nations people and for you to understand The Board acknowledged the and non-Indigenous Ontarians; and appreciate where we work of the National Truth and come from.” She added: “It’s not the Reconciliation Commission and iv) Commit to the continued Indigenous education destination that’s important. It’s the the resulting 94 calls to action, implementation and development initiatives in Rainbow journey towards that destination of Anishinaabemowin programs; Schools include where we can all be one.” Aboriginal Support Workers, Niigaan Sinclair’s father, v) Commit to provide opportunities native studies courses, native The Honourable Justice Murray to all staff and students to language (Ojibwe) courses, Sinclair, was chair of the Truth learn more about the richness Indigenous collaborative inquiries, and Reconciliation Commission of Indigenous worldview and Indigenous centres in schools, of Canada. An Associate Professor cultures, working hand-in-hand at the University of Manitoba, with Indigenous peoples; cultural standards, opportunities his name embodies the substance for Indigenous youth to develop of his presentation. In Ojibwe, vi) Commit to implement, leadership skills as well as Niigaan means ahead, at the front, promote and enforce anti- a transition guide to support leading, in the future or that which racism strategies as it relates to students and an Anishinaabewin announces things that are coming. Indigenous students, families Toolkit to help students “This conversation on and communities. reconciliation has been inspired learn Ojibwe. by an awakening to the most
18 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 19 Touching Value student, staff, parent/guardian and partner voice hearts. health issues. Participants received a list of resources and services to help youth navigate through adolescence. Students and staff in elementary schools had an opportunity to participate in interactive workshops through The Get REAL Movement. Launched in 2011 at Western University, Get REAL Free is a youth-focused non-profit organization that energizes LGBTQ+ students and their allies to voice their stories. The Get REAL Movement breaks down prejudice, to Be Me promotes unity, and fosters compassion in the world. Building safe, welcoming, accepting and inclusive school communities begins with a single step that multiplies as more and more voices join the conversation.
Since its inception in 2008, says Principal Cori Pitre who leads the Free to Be Me conference Rainbow District School Board’s has grown in leaps and bounds. Equity and Inclusive Education Over 400 students registered for Committee. “We are committed to Rainbow District the event in 2016-2017, the largest ensuring that all of our schools are School Board continues attendance ever. Students not safe and welcoming for all students.” to make equity and only participate, they share in She adds: “Free to Be Me inclusive education a priority the planning of the day, ensuring has evolved through feedback. through professional learning that workshops and speakers are Organizers are consistently looking Jeremy Dias, of the Canadian for staff and supports for schools. responsive and relevant. to expand the range of workshops Free to Be Me has Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity, In 2016-2017, schools received The aim of Free to Be Me is to and include keynote speakers who evolved through feedback. presented a workshop on bisexuality. create and enhance school-based have personal and poignant stories Participants learned about the a series of Embrace Diversity supports for students who are to share. Students and staff are asked Organizers are stigmatization often associated with posters. lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual to complete climate surveys at the bisexuality and how to create safe An information card on and questioning (LGTBQ) as well end of the conference to provide consistently looking and inclusive spaces for all. “Dealing Directly with Language”, as students with friends and family ongoing input. In recent years, Throughout the day, students distributed in previous years, members in these communities, we have also offered presentations to expand the range of attended a variety of workshops on a circle of allies. for parents/guardians.” workshops and include a number of topics - Coming Out: encourages everyone to confront School leaders, Athletic Council In 2016-2017, the conference My Story, Discussing 2 Spirit, Finding language which discriminates members, School Councils, and featured a keynote address by keynote speakers Your Voice: A Film Workshop, Healthy and to reinforce the use of Gay Straight Alliances from Rainbow activist Derek Forgie. As the Founder Sexuality and the Medicine Wheel, appropriate language. By building secondary schools participate in the and Chair of the Heterosexuals for who have personal It Gets Better… Sort Of (LGBT After safe, welcoming, accepting and conference along with Grade 7 and 8 Same-Sex Equality, Derek Forgie has High School), LGBT Youth and the inclusive school communities, student representatives. devoted much of his adult life to the and poignant stories Law, Painting, Sports and LGBT, Rainbow District School Board “Students address issues pursuit of equality for all. to share. and Yoga. surrounding homophobia and The goal of the organization is Social worker Alison Orford is ensuring that learning transphobia in their schools and to relay a message of acceptance cultural myths that negatively hosted a special workshop for environments nurture well-being communities, and brainstorm and understanding to society, affect civil rights surrounding parents/guardians and educators and foster success for all. ways to create safer schools,” by correcting misinformation and same-sex issues. about the warning signs of mental
20 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 21 Touching Celebrate student, staff, school and system success hearts. “It’s a grand new facility and a each classroom. Students also have thrilling experience, with some great the opportunity to learn Ojibwe new opportunities to explore,” says and experience First Nations, Métis Grade 8 student Thomas Morrow. and Inuit culture, which is reflected He adds: “A.B. Ellis Public School throughout the school. is not just made of bricks, it is made A modern and friendly learning from us. And the generations to environment, Espanola High School come will be as much a part of recognizes the unique qualities this school as we are now. We, the of individual students and their students, are the heart and soul of cultures. Students gain knowledge, A.B. Ellis Public School and we look build cultural understanding and forward to what awaits us in this develop life-long learning skills. new facility.” They are well prepared to meet A number of energy efficiencies the challenges of a diverse, were incorporated into the global society. renewal project, including updated washrooms with energy efficient fixtures, upgraded mechanical systems, new LED lighting and some new windows and doors. The revitalization of Espanola High School and Ontario is investing more than $23 million the new A.B. Ellis Public School is another example to support Rainbow of our commitment to students and staff, District School Board in completing infrastructure providing excellence in education in quality facilities. projects. A new JK to Grade 6 French Immersion school will be The building also capitalizes on the and instill in students sustainable natural light, bringing added comfort practices. Above all, they provide built in New Sudbury. and warmth to the environment. exceptional spaces to bring learning Other investments include a Investing in quality learning environments There are many benefits to to life, incorporating the latest new gym for Confederation creating higher performance in technology. Secondary School which facilities. They not only decrease At A.B. Ellis Public School, welcomed Grade 7 and 8 students supports student achievement and well-being energy consumption and students engage in communications, operating expenses, they also collaboration, critical thinking, from Pinecrest Public School Rainbow District School Board celebrated the official Province of Ontario for investing nurture a culture of conservation creativity and digital citizenship in in the fall of 2017, renovations opening of the revitalized Espanola High School and in our students through this to Churchill Public School to renewal project.” accommodate incoming students the new A.B. Ellis Public School on September 28, 2016. A.B. Ellis Public School and from Cyril Varney Public School, Espanola High School are and renovations to Chelmsford The two distinct schools, which excellence in education in quality gathering places well beyond Valley District Composite School share one site, were renovated facilities,” says Rainbow District the regular school day with daycare over a two-year period. School Board Chair Doreen Dewar. for infants, toddlers and pre-school to accommodate Kindergarten “The revitalization of “With support from the Ministry age children, before and after to Grade 6 students from Espanola High School and the of Education, we developed a bright, school programs, extra-curricular Chelmsford Public School and new A.B. Ellis Public School is modern environment for teaching activities and community use, Grades 7 and 8 students from another example of our commitment and learning.” She adds: “Rainbow enhancing quality of life for children Larchwood Public School. to students and staff, providing District School Board thanks the and families.
22 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 23 EQAO Education Quality and Accountability Office Results – Levels 3 and 4 Primary Division (Grades 1 to 3) Junior Division (Grades 4 to 6) 2011- 2012- 2013- 2014- 2015- 2016- 2011- 2012- 2013- 2014- 2015- 2016- 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Reading - RDSB 60% 60% 66% n/a 60% 66% Reading - RDSB 68% 71% 75% n/a 77% 77% - Prov. 66% 68% 70% n/a 72% 74% - Prov. 75% 77% 79% n/a 81% 81% Writing - RDSB 69% 68% 76% n/a 62% 68% Writing - RDSB 64% 68% 69% n/a 74% 74% - Prov. 76% 77% 78% n/a 74% 73% - Prov. 74% 76% 78% n/a 80% 79% Math - RDSB 60% 59% 61% n/a 54% 54% Math - RDSB 52% 49% 49% n/a 42% 42% - Prov. 68% 67% 67% n/a 63% 62% - Prov. 58% 57% 54% n/a 50% 50%
RDSB Results from 2011-2017 by Sub-group RDSB Results from 2011-2017 by Sub-group 2011- 2012- 2013- 2014- 2015- 2016- 2011- 2012- 2013- 2014- 2015- 2016- 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Reading - F 65% 64% 70% n/a 64% 69% Reading - F 74% 76% 81% n/a 81% 82% - M 55% 56% 61% n/a 57% 63% - M 62% 66% 69% n/a 73% 73% - S 29% 36% 40% n/a 33% 39% - S 32% 40% 45% n/a 44% 47% Writing - F 76% 73% 79% n/a 67% 74% Writing - F 75% 80% 80% n/a 82% 84% - M 62% 64% 73% n/a 56% 62% - M 54% 57% 58% n/a 67% 65% - S 55% 46% 57% n/a 44% 53% - S 31% 38% 34% n/a 41% 45% Math - F 64% 60% 58% n/a 54% 55% Math - F 58% 52% 51% n/a 41% 41% - M 56% 58% 63% n/a 53% 53% - M 47% 46% 47% n/a 44% 42% - S 28% 29% 28% n/a 22% 21% - S 20% 13% 18% n/a 13% 14% F = Female M = Male S = Special Education F = Female M = Male S = Special Education N/A – These EQAO results were not available in 2014-2015. N/A – These EQAO results were not available in 2014-2015. Grade 9 Mathematics - Academic Grade 9 Mathematics – Applied 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 All Students - RDSB 73% 75% 78% n/a 80% 77% All Students - RDSB 41% 43% 37% n/a 33% 33% All Students - Prov. 84% 84% 85% n/a 83% 83% All Students - Prov. 44% 44% 47% n/a 45% 44% RDSB Results from 2011-2017 by Sub-group RDSB Results from 2011-2017 by Sub-group 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 F 70% 74% 78% n/a 79% 73% F 37% 37% 36% n/a 31% 25% M 76% 77% 78% n/a 80% 80% M 43% 48% 37% n/a 35% 37% S 65% 62% 69% n/a 65% 61% S 36% 39% 34% n/a 27% 36%
Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 Success Rate - RDSB 76% 74% 75% 76% 72% 77% Success Rate - Prov. 82% 82% 83% 82% 81% 81%
RDSB Results from 2011-2017 by Sub-group 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 Levels 3 and 4 represent the provincial standard F 84% 82% 84% 83% 79% 83% (70 per cent or more). M 69% 67% 68% 69% 67% 71% S 37% 37% 44% 44% 49% 46%
24 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 25 2017-2018 Inclusive. Comprehensive. Budget 2017-2018 Focused on accountability. Process
Budget Public Input Starting Point Did you know? Long before budget discussions begin, The 2016-2017 expenditure budget The Province of Ontario determines the Board invites the community to was used as the base for the funding allocations for school boards. provide input. 2017-2018 budget, adjusted: Funding is provided by the Ministry School Councils, principals, teachers, ◆ to exclude one-time budget allocations of Education through a series of grants. unions and the public at large are given an ◆ to include inflationary pressures When approving its budget, Enrolment at a glance opportunity to share their ideas in keeping such as increased utility costs Rainbow District School Board must Rainbow District School Board with Board priorities, not only on possible ◆ to include contractual/statutory work within the funding limitations ◆ Rainbow District School Board had program and service enhancements, but also approves $201 million budget increasese du to collective agreements establishedy b the Province. 13,259 students in Rainbow Schools on ways and means of achieving ongoing School boards must balance Rainbow District School Board approved a budget of $201 million on October 31, 2017. savings as the Board continues to experience ◆ to reflect the impact of enrolment for the 2017-2018 school year at its regular meeting on July 4, 2017. the impact of declining enrolment. projections on staffing their budgets on an annual basis. ◆ The budget provides the financial framework for the ongoing In the elementary panel, enrolment Ideas are reviewed and, as appropriate, ◆ to allow for the implementation of School boards are mandated to implementation of Strategic Directions 2016 – 2020. totalled 8,652 students including forwarded to the Board for consideration the 2017-2018 Special Education Plan deliver curriculum/programs to students With this budget, Rainbow District School Board continues to align 5,988 in the English Program and within the funding provided by the Province. as part of the budget process. The 2016-2017 revenue budget was used as its expenditures with revenues for the long-term financial sustainability 2,664 in the French Immersion Program. Rainbow District School Board thanks the base for the 2017-2018 budget, adjusted: of the Board. The budget channels resources where they will have the ◆ all those who provided valuable input. greatest impact – the classroom. In the secondary panel, enrolment ◆ to reflect 2017-2018 funding from the In setting the 2017-2018 budget, Rainbow District School Board projected reached 4,607 students including Province based on projected enrolment a decline of 137 full-time equivalent students for the fall of 2017, primarily 3,927 in the English Program and at the secondary level. Enrolment was predicted to total 13,264 students. 680 in the French Immersion Program. For more information about the 2017-2018 budget, please contact Rainbow District School Board, 408 Wembley Drive, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 1P2 | Tel: 705.674.3171 | Toll Free: 1.888.421.2661 | rainbowschools.ca | [email protected] A total of 75 per cent of the budget, or $150.6 million, has been allocated ◆ A total of 1,623 children enrolled to salaries and benefits. in Kindergarten in Rainbow Schools, The Ministry of Education has provided additional funding for the a full-day program for four and extension of contractual agreements with unionized employees as well five-year-olds. Rainbow Schools as electricity costs and school renewal. Sudbury, Espanola, Manitoulin Island and Shining Tree The 2017-2018 budget reflects the final year of revenue decreases due ◆ A total of 945 registered for Grade 9. to the School Board Efficiency and Modernization Strategy, which was Rainbow District School Board operates introduced by the Province three years ago to reduce surplus school space. ◆ Enrolment is calculated 33 elementary school buildings and as full-time equivalents. 9 secondary school buildings in Sudbury, Dennis Bazinet, Superintendent of Business Espanola, Manitoulin Island and Shining Tree. The Board also offers educational programs at Barrydowne College (a re-engagement school at Cambrian College), the N’Swakamok Native Rainbow District School Board records surplus at August 31, 2016 Friendship Centre, the Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre, ◆ Rainbow District School Board ◆ With the 2015-2016 Financial ◆ As a result, the Board has added $1.4 the Children’s Treatment Centre, the Child and recorded a surplus for the school year Statements now complete, Rainbow million to its accumulated reserves. Adolescent Mental Health Program, Frank Flowers ending August 31, 2016. Trustees District School Board has been These funds may be accessed to help School and Cecil Facer Secondary School. reviewed and approved the Financial able to assess the actual impact the Board balance its budget while In Rainbow Schools, programs focus on student Statements at the regular meeting of of the first year of the Ministry of it continues to align expenses with success from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in English the Board on December 13, 2016. Education’s School Board Efficiency revenues. and French Immersion. and Modernization Strategy. The Board Rainbow District School Board covers a geographic area of more than ◆ The surplus is due to savings achieved ◆ Financial statements are available Quality programs, caring teachers and a nurturing 14,757 square kilometres in Sudbury, Espanola, Manitoulin Island and Shining Tree. in the budget during the school year experienced a reduction of $1.5 million online at http://www.rainbowschools. environment with a focus on character development and an updated actuarial evaluation of in revenue because of changes in ca/about/financialStatements.php enable students to fulfill their aspirations. grants. 26 benefit costs. Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 27 2017-2018 2017-2018 Overview Budget Revenue and Expenses Budget
2016-2017 was the second year in which the Board experienced • The revitalization of one elementary school: a significant loss in revenue due to the Ministry of Education School Sources of Revenue - Churchill Public School, JK to Grade 6, English a. 34.4% Board Efficiencies and Modernization strategy to make more efficient • The consolidation of eight elementary schools: Due from the Province: 5.5% b. use of school space. - Carl A. Nesbitt Public School - Lansdowne Public School a. Pupil Foundation Grant $ 69,250,000 The process for school consolidations was announced - Chelmsford Public School - Pinecrest Public School b. School Foundation Grant 11,106,000 on August 31, 2016. - Cyril Varney Public School - Webbwood Public School c. Special Purpose Grants 60,177,000 - Ernie Checkeris Public School - Westmount Avenue Public School d. Transportation 13,411,000 Following consultations in six planning areas, Rainbow District e. Declining Enrolment 327,000 School Board trustees made a decision regarding the accommodation • The revitalization of three secondary schools: f. Administration and Governance 5,000,000 l. 0.2% of students during a Special Board Meeting on February 7, 2017. - Chelmsford Valley District Composite School JK to Grade 8 g. Pupil Accommodation 29,122,000 English and French Immersion, and Grade 9 to 12 English h. Debt Charges 2,164,000 k. 2.3% The recommendations, which brought to a close accommodation j. 2.1% - Confederation Secondary School Grade 7&8 English, Subtotal provincial funding 190,557,000 reviews in Central Sudbury, Espanola, New Sudbury, Valley East, and Grade 9 to 12 English and French Immersion i. 0.6% Valley North and West Sudbury, included the following: - Lasalle Secondary School, Grade 7 to 12 i. Education Programs-Other 1,302,000 h. 1.1% 29.9% c. • The building of two elementary schools: English and French Immersion Total provincial funding 191,859,000 - a new Queen Elizabeth II Public School, JK to Grade 6, j. First Nation Education English and French Immersion On June 12, 2017, the Province of Ontario announced an investment of more than $23 million for Rainbow District School Board. Service Agreements 4,133,000 - a new French Immersion school, JK to Grade 6, g. 14.5% All projects were approved, except the new Queen Elizabeth k. Reserve Funds 4,568,000 in New Sudbury l. Miscellaneous 481,000 II Public School, JK to Grade 6, English and French Immersion, f. 2.5% which included the consolidation of Lansdowne Public School. Total revenue $ 201,041,000 d. 6.7% e. 0.2%
Facilities Expenses: What Goes Where Expenses by function Personnel Complement a. Instruction: Our human resources are our greatest asset. Since 1998, Rainbow District School Board has significantly How the Board allocates its budget to have the greatest impact on the classroom. Money spent directly in the consolidated its facilities to ensure the most effective and classroom, on teachers and Teaching and non-teaching staff bring their individual and collective a. 64.4% experience to the Board, making Rainbow Schools great places to learn. efficient use of space. This means less money is spent on facilities Expenses by object: textbooks. and more money is channeled directly into the classroom, a. Salaries $ 129,487,000 b. School Management: Actual Budget where it will benefit students the most. b. Employee Benefits 21,100,000 Principals, Vice-Principals, Rainbow Schools - Personnel 2016-2017 2017-2018 c. Supplies and Services School Secretaries and The following figures do not include programs operated at 0.6% (including professional learning) 17,136,000 h. office supplies. Teaching Barrydowne College (a re-engagement school at Cambrian College), g. 0.1% d. Capital and Replacements 14,208,000 c. Student Support Services: Elementary Schools 570.8 584.6 the N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre, the Shkagamik-Kwe f. 1.1% e. Fees and Contracts 15,450,000 Computer Technicians, Secondary Schools 346.5 344.5 Health Centre, the Children’s Treatment Centre, the Child and f. Debt Charges 2,164,000 e. 7.7% Itinerant Teachers 10 10 Library Technicians, Library Adolescent Mental Health Program, Frank Flowers School g. Other 194,000 teachers and Guidance teachers. Non-teaching and Cecil Facer Secondary School. h. Education Programs-Other 1,302,000 d. 7.1% d. Teacher Support Services: Principals/Vice-Principals 57.6 56.3 Total expenses $ 201,041,000 b. 10.5% c. 8.5% Coordinators and Consultants who Consultants/Coordinators 15 16 Facilities 1998 2017-2018 provide program support to teachers Secretaries/Clerks 78.7 74.6 Expenses by function: i. 0.6% in schools, benefiting all students. Custodial/Maintenance 152.5 149.7 Elementary Schools 45 33 a. Instruction $ 119,894,000 h. 0.1% e. Administration Noon Hour Supervisors 26 26 Secondary Schools 12 9 b. School Management 13,374,000 g. 6.8% and Governance: Designated Early Childhood c. Student Support Services 8,956,000 Centre for Education staff Educators 56 60 Administration 5 1 d. Teacher Support Services 2,678,000 as well as Trustees. Educational Assistants 151.5 162.5 Total 62 43 e. Administration and Governance 5,413,000 f. Pupil Accommodation: Technicians 23 23 f. Pupil Accommodation 35,584,000 The cost to operate, maintain f. 17.7% Student Services 36.5 39.5 g. Transportation 13,647,000 and renovate Board buildings, Centre for Education 47 47 h. Other 193,000 primarily schools. Total 1571.10 1593.70 e. 2.7% i. Education Programs -Other 1,302,000 g. Transportation: Total expenses $ 201,041,000 59.6% a. d. 1.3% Student busing to 28 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 b. 6.7% c. 4.5% and from school. 29 Joan Mantle Music Trust reaches $200,000 Rainbow Schools collect 5,500 clothing Rainbow Schools itemscollect for 5,500 families clothing th birthday items for families Valley View plants 1,000 tulips Recognition Valley View plants honour1,000 tulips of Canada’s 150th Rainbow District School Board in honour ofin Canada’s 150 honours excellence at awards celebration Rainbow instrumental YEARS Joan Mantle Music Trust reachesmusicbirthday groups $200,000 capture AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION AWARDS TO THE CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM FOR EXCELLENCE OF CentralSERVICE Manitoulin top honours at national level Anniversary
Liane AntonioPublicAndrea School Larsen receives th Robert Arsenault Sheridawn Maloney Central Manitoulin Janelle Bast $10,000Leslie Marshall MusiCountsPublic School receives Barbara Beaton Manon Martin $10,000 MusiCounts Judy Roberts Darlane McKetsy Wayne Jermyn Melanie Bertrand Angela Bertuzzi Michael Bellrose Jeff McKibbon Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Teacher Educational Assistant Band Aid Grant Band Aid Grant Elementary Elementary Elementary Lo-Ellen Park Queen Elizabeth II Diane Boulanger-Paquette Sylvie Michaud-Small to enhanceConfederation raises $3,700 by poverty affected students for care Track and Field Track and Field Track and Field Secondary School Public School Corrine Cacciotti Mike Mirka BARBARA KONAREK WILLIAM N. ROMAN Johanna Campbell-Friesen Tracy Moggy MEMORIAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR Lauri Christison Lynne Montpellier Lo-Ellen Park Senior Girls’ Basketball Lasalle LANCERobotics AWARD AWARD Danny Cirella Linda Morgan Sharlene Cranston-Kay Joanne Noël Team earns bronze at OFSAA Sheryl Crepeau Anne Quesnel take bronze at of Vimy Ridge in France in Ridge Vimy of Lo-Ellen Park Senior Girls’ Basketball 100 attend students Rainbow Andre Daoust Dean Riggs Cindy Blanchard Luciana Muscolino Donna Duplessis Daniel Rousseau Pinecrest student Teacher Cleaner Chelmsford Princess Anne Lexia Ferguson Diane Santala appointed to Ontario Technological Public School Public School Heather Gaffney TeamPenny St. Amour earnsMinister of Education’s bronze at OFSAA Monique Whitmore Brenda MacDougall Lasalle LANCERobotics Teacher Heidi Graf Valerie Whitehead Teacher Student Advisory Council take bronze at Lansdowne Princess Anne Andrée Hanson Tracey Whitehouse Skills Competition Public School Public School Rainbow Schools raise Ontario Technological Karen Jones Tony Yachuk Skills Competition COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AWARD Angela Kusturin Charles $4.4C. millionMcLean in 2016-2017 receives $25,000 Dr. Tiffany Roberts Ramona Shawana Curriculum Aboriginal Charles C. McLean receives $25,000 Coordinator Support Worker Centre for Education Queen Elizabeth II Public School in new technology from Staples Canada Randy Pascal in new technology from Staples Canada GO GREEN GLOBE AWARDS Algonquin student Algonquin student achieves perfect score in prestigious Espanola YEARS High School Sherri Toope Dayle Wright achieves perfect math contest Teacher Administrative OF SERVICE Little Current Assistant Public School Charles C. McLean score in prestigious Rainbow Schools Public School provincial Make Your Pitch competition Pitch Your Make provincial
Karlene Scottmath contest finalists 20 Top among students Lasalle in Princess Anne Public School Frank Katarincic collect 257,942 items C.R. Judd receives $10,000 technologyRainbow Schoolsgrant David Hopton Public School collect 257,942 items receives student School Public MacLeod Bronze medal at Canada-Wide Science Fair Larry Steinke from Best Buy Canada for area food banks Algonquin students earn for area food banks medals in Skills Ontario Provincial Championships 30 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 31 Princess Anne Public School receives $10,000 technology grant from Best Buy Canada 2016 - 2017
Scholarship Guse, Rebecca Hunt, Janna Buratynski, Autumn Patenaude, Avery Hellstrom, Karly Ongarato, Ryley Delaire, Gillian McDougall, Marley Chelmsford Royal Canadian Legion Branch #553 Award Confederation Secondary School Staff Memorial Award E.H.S. Student Parliament Bursary Compass Group Chartwells Food Bursary Carl Globensky Memorial Award LIVELY DISTRICT Cambrian College Secondary School Brock University – Entrance Scholarship Laurentian University – Entrance Scholarship Winners Science North Science Award Laurentian University Leadership Award E.H.S. Student Parliament Bursary Achievement Award Royal Canadian Legion The Stephenie Burke Award Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Cuthbert, Thomasina Winnifred Mooney Scholarship Hempel, Alyssa SECONDARY SCHOOL Do-It-All Contracting Award Ladies Auxiliary Branch #564 Award McDowell, Miranda Chelmsford Scholar Award Inspiring Futures Award 2016 Governor General’s Academic Medal Compass Group – Chartwells Food Bursary Frank Moss Careers 2000 Memorial Award Specialist High Skills Major Award – Health & Wellness Compass Group – Chartwells Food Bursary Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Rising Up Award Price, Keith Bell, Teshaylia OSSTF District 3 Citizenship Bursary Deschamps, Victoria Whitefish River First Nations Award Keaney, Kate Manitoulin Transport Scholarship Award Duhamel, Evan Muise-MacDonald, Ceilidh Valley Pentecostal Church Youth Character E.H.S. Stage Band Bursary Cambrian College Secondary School The Meadowbrook Scholarship Lockerby Reunion Award Hembruff, Nicholas and Volunteer Award Subject Proficiency Award Secondary School Student Achievement Award Onaping Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch #503 Award Espanola High School Valedictorian’s Plaque Prior, Paige Achievement Award Bilodeau, Braedon in Construction Technology & Technology Design Vivre en Français FSL Rainbow Award of Merit Espanola High School Academic Achievement Plaque Unifor National Union & Regional Council Lasalle Alumni Bursary Duguay, Seth Murphy, Thomas VALE Award Juston Walker Memorial Award Subject Proficiency Award in Foundations Laurentian University – Entrance Scholarship Most Outstanding Student Espanola Lions Club Harvey Dodge Local #74 Scholarship Labelle, Hailey for College Mathematics, Manufacturing Patrick, Terri Carleton University – Entrance Scholarship Valedictorian Award Jordan-McDougall, Timothy Memorial Scholarship and Engineering Technology Royal Bank Business Award Italian Club Scholarship Pangowish, Keegan Knights of Columbus Scholarship Quaisser, Tatum Exploration Services Supply Limited Award BARRYDOWNE Chelmsford Scholar Award Confederation Secondary School Alex and Joyce Caldwell Bursary Dalron Homes Award Reed, Megan Gaudet, Jonathan University of Ottawa – Entrance Scholarship Exemplary Attendance Award Lamothe, Travis Vincent Campbell Memorial Award Hembruff, Quinton Deshaies, Christian Sponsored by Lee Valley Autumn Leaves Compass Group – Chartwells Food Bursary Lockerby Reunion Award Pandolfo, Christina COLLEGE Confederation Secondary School Technology Award Sylvio Proulx Memorial Bursary BDI Canada Inc. Award Ottawa University – Entrance Scholarship Azilda Lions Club Award Most Outstanding Student Award Radbourne, Jonathan Cadeau, Seth Deluxe Nails & Spa Award Laurentian University – Entrance Scholarship CVDCS Alumni Association Award – Workplace Destination Duff, Andrew Cambrian College Employment Options Award LeBreton, Keeley School to Work YMCA Award Gauvin, Nathan Barnes, Krysta Lee Onaping Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch #503 Award Lasalle Alumni Bursary Rouleau, Ryan Pappano, Bianca Student Success Award Espanola Elks Lodge #346 Scholarship Rainbow Country Chrysler Ltd. Scholarship Audrey Kirwan Memorial Award Dalron Construction Award Lockerby Staff Association Bursary Valedictorian Award Lacourciere, Nicolette IBEW Local 956 & Members Bursary Lasalle Physical Education Award Carter, Abby Laurentian University – Entrance Scholarship Chelmsford Scholar Award Dairy Queen Award for Outstanding Performance, Rick Dejardins Memorial Award Health Science Achievement Award Bouffard, Jade O.S.S.T.F. Technical Award Richer, Ryan Lasalle Students’ Council Souvenir Walden Animal Hospital Award Potvin, Megan Work and School Around & About Bursary Metal-Air Mechanical Systems Limited Award Queenie Svensk Memorial Bursary Gies-MacNeil, Brodie Student Success Award Jolin, Adison Tony Vagnini Memorial Award Kelly Scheuer Memorial Award Voima Athletic Scholarship Emiry, Daniel Cambrian College Counselor’s Award Sudbury Ladies’ Volleyball Association Award Valedictorian Award University of Toronto Book Award Chartrand, Christine CVDCS Alumni Association Award Leblanc, Hannah E.H.S. Alumni Spirit Award Winkel’s Your Independent Grocer Scholarship Sudbury Wolves Award CVDCS School Council Award Dr. Nathan Grebe Award Closs, Liam Giommi, Noah Powers, Braeden Post-Secondary Award Lee Valley Autumn Leaves Bursary Chelmsford Dental Clinic Award Russell, Christopher Laurentian University – Entrance Scholarship Chelmsford Dental Clinic Metal Air Mechanical Systems Ltd. Award Manitoulin-West Sudbury Dairy Producers Bursary Roque, Kayleigh Legault, Amy Lynn Guelph University – Entrance Scholarship Most Improved Student Award Greater Sudbury Police Pipe Band Scholarship Subject Proficiency Award Vivre en Français Award Contin, Danton Webbwood Recreation Committee Scholarship Lasalle Achievement Award in Calculus, Vectors & Chemistry Student Success Award Onaping Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch #503 Award LePage, Dustin Fletcher, Kai Gosselin, Riley Kin Club of Valley East Award deBurger, Brennan Edo Catherine Lively Memorial Scholarship Ransom, Marley Post-Secondary Award Stackhouse Pizza & Sub Chelmsford Bursary Safari International Northeastern Ontario Division Selinger, Graeme Mayes, MacKenzie Laurentian University – Entrance Scholarship KPMG Accounting Award Compass Group Chartwells Food Bursary Governor General Academic Medal Subject Proficiency Award in Challenge and Change Luttrell, Brody Little, Austin in Society, Media Arts & Visual Arts Schroer, Emily Gough, Jason Laurentian University – Entrance Scholarship Cyr, Kandyce Grexton, Jarrod PEO Sudbury Chapter Scholarship Kent Cousineau Memorial Award Mr. & Mrs. Myer Levine Scholarship Science North Science Award Chartrand’s Your Independent Grocer Award Most Outstanding Student Award IBEW Local 956 & Members Bursary VALE Award McBain, Sydney Nathan Heerschap Memorial Music & Poetry Award Vrab’s Your Independent Grocer Award – University Destination Vivre en Français Award – French Immersion Torry McIntrye Visual or Media Arts Award Whitefish District Lions Club Award Ratnayake Mudiyanselage, Debassige, Kali Ocean Major, Emily Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Harbour, Michaela Shawanda, Hunter Walden Friends of the Library Award Hamalainen, Kaitlyn First Nation Student Success Award Melissa Willett Memorial Award Winkel’s Your Independent Grocer Award Whitefish River First Nations Award McKelvie, Lauryn Walden Family Drugstore Award Simpson, Ben Laking Toyota Award Rasathma Chelmsford Scholar Award Munn, Jordan Lasalle Staff Association Award Subject Proficiency Award in Media Arts, Physics Waterloo University – Entrance Scholarship Laurentian University – Entrance Scholarship Dominic-Hoppe, Dietrah Dr. Nathan Grebe Award Houle, Olivia Stephen, Alyssa Dow, Charlie Student Success Award Mourot, Brett Domtar Inc. Espanola Mill Bursary VALE Award Millar, Kyle Walden Welding Award St. Jean, Michaela Hancharyk, Sarah Raval, Nilay Chelmsford Royal Canadian Legion Branch #553 Award Noland, Riley Joan Mantle Music Trust Award Carmen Construction Apprenticeship Award Laurentian University – Entrance Scholarship YMCA Entrance Scholarship E.H.S. Academic Achievement Plaque Winkel’s YIG Scholarship Frank Moss Careers 2000 Memorial Award Fox, Savan Confederation Secondary School Espanola Masonic Lodge #527 Bursary Lasalle Achievement Award Dudar, Alicia Lockerby Staff Association Bursary Cambrian College Secondary Achievement Award Phalen, Kelsey Specialist High Skills Major Award Robbie Campbell Memorial Bursary Sutherland, Miles Lasalle Lancer of Note Award Royal Canadian Legion Regimbal, Lilah Cambrian College Achievement Award Swanson, Morgan Houle, Thomas Linda Owens Bursary Whitefish River First Nations Award Chelmsford Fellowship Award Do-It-All Contracting Award Henault-Robinson, Susie Parkinson, Patrick Jackson, Allison Monture-Blueboy, Evan Walden Daycare Award Laurentian University – Entrance Scholarship Rush Property Management Award Post-Secondary Award Rolet, Skylar Greater Sudbury Police Pipe Band Scholarship Spanish River #237 Order of the Eastern Star Bursary Swan, Tyson Lasalle Alumni Bursary in Memory of Marlene Marshall Talevi, Jasmine Student Council Bursary – Lifetouch Canada Award Onaping Falls Royal Canadian Legion Lifetouch School Services Bursary Walden Friends of the Library Award Robinson, Deven Irvine, Jessica Ladies’ Auxiliary Branch #503 Patrick, Molly Munro, James Health Science Achievement Award Hourtovenko, Tayler Cambrian College – Entrance Scholarship Laliberte, Natalie VALE Scholarship Walden Oldtimers Hockey Club Award McNamara Award Confederation Secondary School Council Award Compass Group – Chartwells Food Bursary Lasalle Staff Association Award Dupont, Ben Lockerby Reunion Award Smith, Owen Confederation Secondary School Remedy’s RX #282 Espanola Scholarship Tower-Piche, Jamie-Lynn Subject Proficiency Award in Outdoor Education Western University – Entrance Scholarship Sissons, Stephanie Laface, Breana Belanger Ford Lincoln Business Award Student Parliament Leadership Award Domtar Inc. Espanola Mill Bursary Palmer, Dara Whealon, Bryce Royal Canadian Legion Award Post-Secondary Award Winkel’s Your Independent Grocer Scholarship Lasalle Concert Band Award Harris Rebar Award Irvine, William Wilderness Appreciation Award Knights of Columbus Bursary Dupuis-Nicksy, Jennifer St-Jean, Stephanie Trowbridge, Shelby Professional Engineers Ontario Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award Laurentian University – Entrance Scholarship Smith, Rudi Mackenzie, Trevor Justin D. Hogan Memorial Award Power, Drewe Domtar Inc. Espanola Mill Bursary E.H.S. Staff Bursary – Women in Engineering Scholarship Zyma, Morgan Lockerby Reunion Award Doyle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Award Elizabeth Gates Memorial Award CVDCS Helping Hand Award Confederation Secondary School E.H.S. Student Parliament Bursary LDSS Student Council President’s Award Laura Cotesta Memorial Award Espanola Little Theatre Bursary Samantha Vitone Memorial Award Elliot, Liam Lively District Secondary School Reunion Award Specialist High Skills Major Award Lecours, Halie Rose Fox Memorial Mathematics Award Friendship Masonic Lodge Award Kamberbeek, Taya Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award Maclean, Ryan Thompson, Keara Valley East Lions Club Award Passi, Kara Principal’s Award for Student Leadership Modern College Scholarship OSSTF Citizenship Bursary Student Success Award Co-Operative Funeral Home Achievement Bursary Cambrian College Employment Options Award Visitor, Wynona Akfit Fitness Superstore Award Fairbairn, Darien E.H.S. Academic Achievement Plaque Kennedy, Sikora Ontario Principals’ Council Award Southwind, Mark Onaping Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch #503 Award Ricci, Trey Compass Group Chartwells Food Bursary Honour Citation – Loran Scholars Foundation Lively Pharmacy Student Achievement Award Sudbury Multicultural Award Ontario Principals’ Council Award George Young Memorial Award Espanola Royal Purple Elks Bursary Lasalle Alumni Bursary LOCKERBY Pro Am Sports Award Student Success Award Leeney, Maeve Gingras, Cassandra University of Western Ontario – Entrance Scholarship VALE Award E.H.S. Academic Achievement Plaque McGregor Bay Association Louis Polk Bursary Sudbury Ladies’ Volleyball Association Award Kroll, Joshua Strapp, Tonika Signatures Restaurant Innovation Award Rocca, Kaitlyn VALE Award Chelmsford Dental Clinic Award COMPOSITE SCHOOL Strawbridge, Mercadez Chelmsford Scholar Award Cambrian College Secondary School Pelletier, Curtis Subject Proficiency Award Breen Keenan Memorial Award Eddie’s Restaurant Award Community Partnership Scholarship Award Ligi, Samantha Specialist High Skills Major Award – Mining Achievement Award E.H.S. Alumni Spirit Award Lasalle Award of Merit in Canadian and International Law Adam, Kaitlyn Lockerby Composite English Award Pelletier, Chanse Vanier, Cally Most Outstanding Student Award E.H.S. Student Parliament David Byers and Glen Arnold & Personal and Fitness Activities Royal Canadian Legion CVDCS Staff Award – College Destination LASALLE Peters, Sharleigh Independent Art Award Kuchtaruk, Matthew Elizabeth Gates Memorial Award Memorial Bursary Meadowbrook Scholarship F. Jean MacLeod Scholarship Ladies Auxiliary Branch #564 Award SECONDARY SCHOOL Award for Academic Excellence Walden Oldtimers Hockey Club Award Michael Rollins Memorial Award Phillion, Celine St. Louis-St. Pierre, Devun Espanola Lions Club Ron Heale Award John Cook Bursary Toppazzini, Ava Principal’s Award for Student Leadership Pilon, Stephanie Armstrong, Emily Laurentian University – Entrance Scholarship Barrydowne College Staff Award CONFEDERATION Neil’s Your Independent Grocer Grueble, Charlie Carleton University – Entrance Scholarship Community Commitment Award Science North Science Award Battisti, James Lasalle Staff Association Award Award for Student Accomplishment Laurentian University – Entrance Scholarship Most Outstanding Student – Male Thomas, Aaron Spartans Athletic Achievement Bursary Lockerby Staff Association Bursary Vincent, Amy SECONDARY SCHOOL Scarrow, Brody Exploration Services Supply Limited Award Pyke, Nathan Subject Proficiency Award in Cooperative Education Lafreniere, Carter VALE Award Mailloux, Seth Aulakh, Amyka Laurentian University – Entrance Scholarship Jean Hanson Memorial Scholarship Beaulieu-Enosse, Trent David Dubé Memorial Award Hagen, Bastiaan Laurentian University – Entrance Scholarship Lockerby Staff Association Bursary Anwhatin, Lara E.H.S. Academic Achievement Plaque Lasalle Achievement Award Fashion Fair Business Award Laurentian University – Entrance Scholarship Smuland, Stephanie Peter Podlatis Memorial Bursary Outstanding Character Award Lockerby Reunion Award Laine, Adam Walker, Lindsay CHELMSFORD Charger Character Award Riemer, Quinn Howard Scott Memorial Award RPM Renovation Awards Compass Group Chartwells Food Bursary Rose Fox Memorial Mathematics Award Bonhomme, Vincent Richard S. Stephenson Memorial Scholarship Barry, Philip Laurentian University – Entrance Scholarship VALLEY DISTRICT Au-Yeung, Paul Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers Bursary Fanshawe College Athletic Scholarship Science North Science Award Lamarre, Gavin Lockerby Reunion Award Ralph Ahrbeck Business Award Confederation Secondary School E.H.S. Student Parliament Bursary Specialist High Skills Major Award – Energy Hambley, Joel Jack & Maija Ceming Science Award Ottawa University – Dean’s Merit Scholarship YMCA Award COMPOSITE SCHOOL Exemplary Attendance Award Brouse, Kaedyn Romero, Gabriela Greater City Concrete Works Ltd. Trade Award Walters, Kesha Boileau, Kade Mailloux, Taylor Lasalle Staff Association Award Total Personnel Solutions Award Ottawa University – Education Bursary Cambrian College Secondary School White, Kaitlyn Student Achievement Bursary Lasalle Students’ Council Souvenir Award Ottawa University – Entrance Scholarship Lefebvre, Selena Adam Laframboise Memorial Award Cheryl Grant Memorial Award Achievement Award Bastien, Ramsy Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation Chamberland, Joshua Outstanding Character Award Science North Award Manitowabi, Anton Hopkins, Russell Sudbury Mine Mill & Smelter Worker’s Union Chelmsford Animal Hospital Award for Science Technical Award Lasalle Modern Language Award Dr. Laxman Scholarship Award Sudbury Minor Hockey Association Scholarship Legault, Jake Local #598 Award Levack District High School Alumni Award Bonnis, Sarah Wayne Allen Memorial Award Best Law Offices Scholarship Specialist High Skills Major Award – Sports Short, Emily Special Academic Award by the Professional Engineers of Ontario East Side Mario’s Award Onaping Falls Lions Club Valley East Lions Club Award Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre Bursary Walden Family Drugstore Award Beaudry, Lauren-Ashleigh Wilkinson, Tayler Onaping Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch #503 Award Most Outstanding Student – College Destination Chaudhary, Anaum Lasalle Students’ Council President’s Award Bruce Hatton Northern Cancer Research Foundation Lett, Tyler Back2Health Award Manitowabi, Chloe Jim Turcott Memorial Bursary Sudbury Ladies’ Volleyball Association Award Bursary Chelmsford Scholar Award ESPANOLA McGregor Bay Association Louis Polk Bursary Huffman, Joel Humanities Award Dalhousie – Entrance Scholarship Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Boyer, Eric Subject Proficiency Award Collins Barrow SNT Bursary Laurentian University – Entrance Scholarship Jamie Gougeon Memorial Award Joan Mantle Music Trust Award Whitefish River First Nations Award Clement, Kyle Terris, Dylan Laurentian University – President’s Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL Akfit Fitness Superstore Award in International Business Fundamentals Bennett, Colt McGregor, Kristen Specialist High Skills Major Award – Business Lively Pharmacy Student Achievement Award Michael Trevisiol Memorial Award Lefebvre, Selena Wisniewski, Jack Dan Cooley Memorial Award Buttineau, Zachary Lasalle Staff Association Award Most Outstanding Student – Female Carleton University – Entrance Scholarship Guelph University – Entrance Scholarship Royal Canadian Legion Branch #553 Agawa, Tyler Whitefish River First Nations Award Collins, Damien Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award Walia, Cassyra Lalonde, Emerick Ontario Principals’ Council Award Michael Trevisiol Memorial Award Campbell, Katrina & Ladies’ Auxiliary Award Espanola Horticultural Society Bursary McGregor, Theron Deluxe Nails & Spa Award OSSTF Citizenship Bursary Lizzi, Kristopher Most Outstanding Athlete Award Collège Boréal Bursary Sudbury Mine Mill Local # 598 Award Rona Cashway Building Centre Award Lane Family Memorial Bursary Lockerby Reunion Award Allen-Lamothe, Kyle Whitefish River First Nations Award Lasalle French Immersion Award The Heather Stobo Seguin Memorial Award Student Council Bursary – Lifetouch Canada Award Specialist High Skills Major Award – Health & Wellness UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service Bursary Crich, Osric The Student Achievement Award Zucconi, Sarah Vivre en Français Award DesForges, Izabelle Knights of Columbus Scholarship Lasalle Students’ Council Award MacLean, Connor Laurentian University – Chancellor’s Scholarship Modern College Scholarship Compass Group – Chartwells Food Bursary Chan, Cyrus Chelmsford Scholar Award The Auxiliary ERHHC Bursary Megwanabe, Michael Lasalle Alumni Bursary Makinen, Emma- Liisa Ottawa University – Entrance Scholarship Secondary School Student Achievement Award Vale Award Lasalle Students’ Council Souvenir Award Subject Proficiency Award – Ontario Power Generation Dryden, Dylan Auge, Sophie Whitefish River First Nations Award Dempsey, Brittany Laurentian University Leadership Award Dawson, Brianna Science North Science Award Jaak Valiots Memorial Bursary in Advanced Functions, Biology, English, Clement, Emily Onaping Falls Lions Club Cambrian College Secondary School Mitroff, Carter Principal’s Award for Student Leadership Introduction to Kinesiology & Physics Deluxe Nails & Spa Award MacLeod, Kyler Achievement Award Sudbury Ladies’ Volleyball Association Award Lockerby Staff Association Bursary LO-ELLEN PARK Onaping Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch #503 Award El-Darazi, Racha E.H.S. Student Parliament Bursary Fong, Kyle Adrian McLean Memorial Award Cranmer-Bobbie, Elijah Chelmsford Scholar Award Belanger-Hamilton Award for Leadership E.H.S. Academic Achievement Plaque Compass Group – Chartwells Food Bursary Ceming (Lively Apartments) Science Award Maki, Sarah SECONDARY SCHOOL Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Espanola Lions Club – Herman Dorriesfield Scholarship Morley-Riggs, Delainey Zinger, Rebekah Ottawa University – Entrance Scholarship Principal’s Award for Student Leadership Compass Group – Chartwells Food Bursary Edo Catherine Lively Memorial Scholarship Most Outstanding Athlete Award Vivre en Français FSL Rainbow Award of Merit E.H.S. Staff Bursary Gareau, Dustin Laurentian University Leadership Scholarship Fortin, Stephanie Lifetouch School Services Bursary YMCA Employment Services Award Laurentian University Academic Excellence Scholarship Conroy, Morgan Selwyn Sage Scholarship Agnello, Lindsay Garneau, Darius Most Outstanding Student Award Deluxe Nails & Spa Award Voima Athletic Scholarship CVDCS Greenhouse Award Confederation Secondary School Council Award Beaudoin, Madison Lo-Ellen Park Graduation Foundation Award Innovation Award Jean Hanson Memorial Scholarship Nadeau-Bissonnette, Maxime Gervais, Sara Matheson, John Cortes, Cristy Martel, Brandon Frankum, Scottie Val Est Metro Bursary St. Jude Catholic Women’s League Bursary Lifetouch School Services Bursary Vivre en Français Award – Core French Subject Proficiency Award in Healthy Active Living Alaeddine, Mariam Chelmsford Dental Clinic Vrab’s Your Independent Grocer Award Bruce Hatton Northern Cancer Research Foundation Lifetouch Canada Award Most Improved Student Award Geauvreau-Lowe, Faith Bob, Santana Nolan-Shawanda, Byron Grant, Liam McDermid, Leah Bursary E.H.S. Student Parliament Bursary Whitefish River First Nations Award Maslack Supply Limited Award Del Rosario, Marisa Laurentian University – Entrance Scholarship Anderson, Nicholas Charger Character Award Bernice Gorman Bursary A&J Home Hardware Award Gillis, Thomas LDSS Student Council President’s Award Vrab’s Your Independent Grocer Award CVDCS Heart of Learning Award Greenslade, Taylor Brasch, Michael Pakosigan, Isaac Haryett, Mary-Dawn Laurentian University – Entrance Scholarship McDougall, Emma Huron Superior Catholic Principals’ Association Bursary Whitefish River First Nations Award Jean Dorrington Memorial Scholarship Penage Lake Road Seniors Club Award Most Outstanding Athlete Award Chelmsford Scholar Award Jean Hanson Memorial Scholarship Walden Senior Citizens and Pensioners Award
32 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 33 2016 - 2017 Ontario Baath, Navjeet Kwan, Wesley Bowerman, Dexter Hnatyshen, Emily Scott, William Lalande, Brett Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association Lo-Ellen Park Graduation Foundation Award Central Manitoulin Township, Ward 1 Bursary BMO, Bank of Montreal Bursary Big Lake Community Association Bursary Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Scholars Outstanding Community Service Award University of Waterloo President’s Scholarship Millennium Bursary Lyons Memorial United Church Bursary Big Lake Women’s Institute Bursary Lions Club of Sudbury Award Laurentian University 35th Anniversary Manitoulin Transport Scholarship Award John Budd Memorial Bursary Mason Poratto-Mason LLP Law Award LIVELY DISTRICT Lefebvre, Selena Loewen, Kalea President’s Scholarship Lacko, Gracen Cadieux, Nicole Central Manitoulin Township, Ward 3 Bursary Sudbury Secondary North Star Award SECONDARY SCHOOL Lett, Tyler Luoma, Amy Lo-Ellen Park Alumni Scholarship Irene Goltz Memorial Bursary Hovingh, Nathan Manitoulin Secondary School Staff Bursary Lizzi, Kristopher Mahdavi, Parsa Bélanger, Alyssa Mindemoya United Church Scholarship Manitoulin Minor Hockey Bursary John Strickland Memorial Bursary Limbu, Hangma Andrea, Melanie, and Stephanie Raaska-Bran Lammi, Hunter Manitowaning Figure Skating Club Bursary Compass Literacy Award Carter, Abby MacLean, Connor Manchuk, Joel Memorial Award Maslack Supply Ltd. Award Chapman, Daniel Manitowaning Guardian Pharmacy Bursary Secord, Nicholas Closs, Liam MacLeod, Michael Marti, Florence Lions Club of Little Current Bursary Livingstone, Coye Lemon, Amy Compass Group – Chartwells Food Bursary deBurger, Brennen Maki, Sarah Masood, Mariam Black, Holly Manitoulin Centennial Manor Auxiliary Bursary Hughson, Kayla Marguerite Joyce Memorial Bursary Sudbury Secondary School Staff Award Principal’s Pursuit of Excellence Award Lo-Ellen Park Knight Award Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary Bursary Lions Club of Southeastern Manitoulin Bursary BARRYDOWNE ESPANOLA Desjardins, Zachary Marcotte, Alexendre Mullin-Bélanger, Zoë Laurentian University Academic Award of Excellence Bruce Pope Memorial Bursary Slomke, Tori Loiselle, Abby COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Loewen, Kalea Chapman, Maxwell Harry Melnychuk Centennial Bursary Dudar, Alicia Martel, Brandon Orok, Gavin YMCA Employment Services Award Tom White Memorial Bursary Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary Bursary Fairbairn, Darien Bruni, Kyla All Saints Anglican Church Bursary Marjorie Young Memorial Bursary Lions Club of Sudbury Award Byers, Kaitlyn Auge, Sophie McDougal, Marley Parry, Taiya Lo-Ellen Park Staff Award Manitoulin Health Centre Auxiliary Bursary Jordison, Jessica Gingra, Cassandra Marti, Florence Marshall, Austin Dominic-Hoppe, Dietrah Beaudoin, Madison McDougall, Emma Pascheto, Marcello Vivre en Français Award Manitoulin Secondary School Students’ Council Bursary All Saints Anglican Church Bursary Thompson, Shalyne Hagen, Bastiaan Buchowski, Riley Northeastern Manitoulin and Islands Bursary Little Current Guardian Pharmacy Bursary Mindemoya Hospital Retired Staff Bursary Harry Melnychuk Centennial Bursary Loon, Tory Brasch, Michael Muise-Macdonald, Ceilidh Ranta, Emily Northern Uniform Merit Award High-Tech Class of ’74 Reunion Bursary Hambley, Joel Masood, Mariam Manitoulin Family Resources Bursary Christopher & Loraine Stewart Bursary Thomas, Aaron Crack, Katie-Lynn Murphy, Thomas Reinhardt, Kyle Ontario Principals’ Council Award John Cook Award Corbiere, Madelyn Joan Mantle Music Trust Award Hawes, Jamie Manitoulin Chiropractic Clinic Bursary Tuerk, David Martin, Jonathan Trim, Taylor Deschamps, Victoria North, Brianna Sakah, Muad Bursey, Liam Masonic Lodge Education Bursary Evans Lumber Construction Technology Award Hopkins, Russell Monet, Zoe Manitoulin Health Centre Auxiliary Bursary Northern Credit Union Bursary Duff, Andrew Ouellette, Carter Saleh, Lara Laurentian University Leadership Award Principal’s Pursuit of Excellence Award Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary Bursary Kay, Terry Wes Parkinson Memorial Bursary Huffman, Joel Pandolfo, Christina Schneider, Dana Marasco Creative Design Award MacDonald, Brittney CHELMSFORD VALLEY Houle, Olivia Royal Canadian Legion, Ladies Auxiliary Bursary Pro-Gas Energy Services Bursary Award of Excellence Kelly, Connor Pappano, Bianca Scott, Andrew Specialist High Skills Major Award Mullin-Bélanger, Zoë Tehkummah Township Bursary Turner, Mackenzie DISTRICT COMPOSITE Kirkham, Bryanna Laurentian University Enterance Scholarship Lo-Ellen Park School Advisory Council Award Craig, Matthew Friends of Misery Bay Steve & Rita Hall F.J. Costigan Alumni Award Lalonde, Emerick Potvin, Megan Smith, Liam Tehkummah Triangle Club Bursary Jack and Maija Ceming Award for Chemistry Lamontagne, Emma for Academic Merit Meeker’s Management Services Bursary Memorial Bursary SCHOOL Makinen, Emma-Liisa Poulin, Samantha Smith, Megan Sudbury Labour Council Scholarship Nykilchyk, Jack Rona Home Centre Bursary Lanktree, Kennedy Gordon Women’s Institute Rev. Munro Bursary Sudbury Secondary School Health Sciences Award Lapierre, Jaydon McDermid, Leah James Wendler Technological Award Lions Club of Central Manitoulin Bursary Ice Lake Community Bursary Terpsichore Dance Award Bastien, Ramsy Lecours, Halie Powers, Braeden Suitor, Jeffrey Caswell, Allison Cranston, Kylie Meeker’s Management Services Bursary Little Current Fish & Game Bursary VALE Mathematics Award Ongarato, Ryley Orok, Gavin Campbell, Katrina Leeney, Maevea Pushman, David Taylor, Benjamin Joseph Bacon Elite Athlete Award Manitoulin Transport Scholarship Award Royal Canadian Legion Western Manitoulin Bursary Patrick, Teri Specialist High Skills Major Award Vicki Dale Prize for Excellence in Mathematics Specialist High Skills Major Award – Arts & Culture Leblanc, Liam McGregor, Madeleine Dawson, Brianna Mailloux, Seth Ransom, Marley Whitehead, Samantha University of Toronto Book Award Vivre en Français Award Twilight Club of Providence Bay Bursary Domtar Inc. Scholarship Woestenenk, Connor Sudbury Secondary School Dramatic Arts Award Reed, Megan Ratnayake Mudiyanselage, Wright, Jaiden Wiinhgash Sweetgrass Award Gillis, Thomas Manitowabi, Anton Lions Club of Central Manitoulin Bursary OG Davies Memorial Bursary Rouleau, Ryan Rasathma Yao, Katie Cranston, John Perry, Taiya Cristo, Jordan Dumond Bursary Guse, Rebecca McGregor, Theron Laurentian University Academic Scholarship Morin, Krystyn Russell, Christopher Cambrian College Secondary School Lions Club of Little Current Bursary Lentir, Robin Order of the Eastern Star, Spanish River Chapter Bursary Hembruff, Nicholas Mitroff, Carter Regimbal, Lilah Zmijowskyj, Nichol Achievement Award Northeastern Manitoulin & the Islands Bursary Bill & Betty Ferguson Memorial Bursary Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Simpson, Ben Prevost, Tyler Arla Thibault & Mike Pearson Memorial Bursary Sudbury Secondary School Thompson, Keara Nadeau-Bissonnette, Roberts, Vanessa Lions Club of Western Manitoulin Bursary St. Jean, Michaela Cummings, Katie John Cook Award Dawson, Rebecca Young, Tyra Cooperative Education Award Maxime Ross, Connor MANITOULIN Lo-Ellen Park Staff Award Douglas Allen Bursary LiSancho, Kristopher Pro-Gas Energy Services Talevi, Jasmine Smith, Rudi SECONDARY SCHOOL Ranta, Emily Art Department Award Carl Brown & Sons Bus Lines Bursary Myre, Joshua CONFEDERATION Patenaude, Avery Czapor, Helen Doris Thompson Lane Memorial Scholarship Tehkummah Township Bursary High-Tech Class of ’74 Reunion Bursary Whealon, Bryce Stevens, Jillian Campbell Horticultural Society Bursary Island Foodland Bursary Tehkummah Triangle Club Bursary SECONDARY SCHOOL Richer, Ryan Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association Ken Cameron Memorial Award Manitoulin Secondary School Students’ Council Bursary Scott Veterinary Services Bursary Zyma, Morgan Thompson, Zachary Argue, Tyler Outstanding Community Service Award O’ Hara, Raili Selinger, Graeme Richards, Kate Manitoulin-West Sudbury Scholarship High-Tech Class of ’74 Reunion Bursary Vincent, Amy Beaudin, Eden Principals Award for Excellence in Leadership Bursary McAllister, Evelynn Ainsworth, Jack Dahmer, Caleb Lifetouch Canada Award Community Living Manitoulin Bursary SUDBURY Au-Yeung, Paul LOCKERBY Walker, Lindsay Bondi, Sabrina Lo-Ellen Park Alumni Scholarship Specialist High Skills Major Award Providence Bay Agricultural Society Bursary Pitfield, Brianna LASALLE Family Studies Bursary SECONDARY SCHOOL Sudbury Secondary School Bafaro, Nicole COMPOSITE SCHOOL Wiebes, Taiylor Campbell, Michelle Dearing, Brady Manitoulin Central Family Health Team Bursary SECONDARY SCHOOL Dawson, David Sakah, Muad Visual Arts Innovation Award Bailey, Emma Wilkinson, Taylor Cooper, Jacqueline Vale Award Metal-Air Bursary Lifetouch School Services Bursary Adam, Kaitlyn Lions Club of Western Manitoulin Bursary Merrylees, Karissa Bechamp, Chris Proulx, Tessa Beeson, Mykayla Bertrand, Lindsay Wisniewski, Jack Fownes, Lacey Channelview Drop-In Centre Bursary Armstrong, Emily Dodds, Christopher Smith, Megan Manulife Bursary Award of Excellence Sudbury Secondary School Staff Award Bertrand-Guindon, Maxwell Bonhomme, Vincent Zucconi, Sarah Gauthier, Garret Wilfrid Laurier Entrance Scholarship Compass Group Innovation Award Arla Thibault & Mike Pearson Memorial Bursary Pearl Laura Finch Memorial Bursary Lifetouch School Services Bursary YMCA Employment Services Award Aulakh, Amyka Hayden, Thomas Governor General Academic Award Bignucolo, Benjamin Brouse, Kaedyn R. K. Arora Scholarship Enterance Scholarship – Guelph University Barry, Philip Linamar Engineering Entry Scholarship Deeg, Brett Dr. R.B & J.B. McQuay Memorial Scholarship Chenier, Alicia Purcell, Zachary Bleach, Logan Chamberland, Joshua LO-ELLEN PARK Hester, Shelby Burpee & Mills Municipality Bursary Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary Bursary Beaudry, Lauren-Ashleigh Dugdale, Nathan Sudbury Secondary School Staff Award E. J. Wiley Music Award Boileau, Kade Chaudhary, Anaum SECONDARY SCHOOL Hutchinson, Hanna Dalron Homes Award Suitor, Jeffrey Manitoulin Community Fitness Centre Bursary Rainbow Student Senate Bursary Student Merit Award Boissonneault, Kailyn Kiley, Brynn Dean’s Excellence Award, McMaster University Science North Science Award Rainville, Carter Boucher, Amanda Coyne, Amy Dewar, Grace Bouthillier, Alexandre Ferguson, Emily IODE Deeda Cook Award Chomiak, Stephen Northern Life Writer’s Craft Award Brabant Shane, Emily Donaldson, Jeffrey Jakob Agnello, Lindsay Leblanc, Hailey Vivre en Français Award Undergraduate Summer Research Award, Central Manitoulin Public School Bursary Moreau, Jacob Sudbury Secondary School Engaging in Math Award Sudbury Secondary School Burton, Alexandra Alaeddine, Mariam Legge, Dakota Coral & John Collins Bursary Manitoulin Secondary School Bursary Student Merit Award Bryon, Kayla Fong, Kyle Deluxe Nails & Spa Award McMaster University Media Arts Innovation Award Caddel, Katherine Anderson, Nicholas Lewis, Logan Dean’s Merit Scholarship – University of Ottawa Vale Award Manitowaning Home Hardware Bursary Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary Bursary VALE Math Award Daigle, Catherine Grant, Kyle Marion Seabrook Memorial Bursary Rancourt, Celine Castonguay, Emily Noble, Carter Dryden, Dylan Grenier, Juliann Baath, Navjeet MacDonald, Rebecca Finley-Dolynchuk, Taylor Visneskie, Stephanie Seeds of Joy Bursary Collin, Kaylyn High-Tech Class of ’74 Reunion Bursary Chan, TSZ Beaulieu, Erica Marshall, Jessica Lo-Ellen Park Knight Award Harvey Mallette Food Service Co-op Award Town of Gore Bay Bursary George Stelmack Music Award Robert Gawalko Award Gagne, Robyn-Lacey Haddad, Spencer Chauvin, Jenna Didur, Nadia Ted Jackson Memorial Bursary Geauvreau-Lowe, Faith Heidman, Camryn Beaulieu, Jena Mastelko, Bryce Gasteiger, Maglyn Whitehead, Brett Gordon & Barrie Island Municipality Bursary Tom Porter Memorial Bursary Davie, Kieran Semeniuk, Taylor Cranmer-Bobbie, Elijah Bélanger, Alyssa Moreau, Noah Lo-Ellen Park Graduation Foundation Award Compass Language and Communication Award Compass English Excellence Award Greenslade, Taylor Hellstrom, Karly Western University Scholarship of Distinction Lifetouch School Services Bursary Del Rosario, Marisa Manitoulin Radio – FM100.7 Bursary Odjig, Ronson Jack and Maija Ceming Mathematics Award Compass Mathematics Award Hunt, Janna Hempel, Alyssa Black, Holly Ogbamichael, Yohana Gibson, Samantha Whitehead, Samantha Joey Fox Memorial Bursary VALE Science Award Delaire, Gillian Bruni, Kyla Renwick, Kristina Maslack Supply Ltd. Award Dufour, Cassandra Lacourciere, Nicolette Irwin-Burns, McKenna Sudbury Mine Mill & Smelter Local #598 Award Escario, Hugh Manitoulin Secondary School Three Fires Scholarship Dineen-Hass, William Gwen Middaugh-Young Memorial Bursary Compass Language and Communication Award Shambrook-Vickery, Emmalee Lalonde, Emily Jenkins, Tamara Buchowski, Riley Rohn, Lauren Gilchrist, Jenna Wright, Jaiden Mindemoya Guardian Pharmacy Bursary Oswald, Courtney Sudbury Secondary School Staff Award Combined Insurance Company of America Award Duguay, Seth Bursey, Liam Sayyae, Bradly Lo-Ellen Park Knight Award LeBlanc, Hannah Kaenthongrath, Selena Andrea, Melanie, and Stephanie Raaska-Bran Marcel & Wendy Gauthier Bursary Compass Vocal Music Award Duhamel, Evan Cardinal, Schyler Smith, Alexander Memorial Award French, Alexis Manitoulin Cattlemen’s Association Bursary Edman, Breanne Science North Science Award Leger, Amy Keaney, Kate Giles, Braeden Royal Canadian Legion Branch #177 Bursary Tehkummah Township Bursary Collège Boréal Entrance Scholarship Dupuis-Gauthier, Ramsey Caswell, Allison Torkopoulous, Evan Lo-Ellen Park Special Merit Award Sudbury Secondary School Liinamaa, Kendra Keminen, Taylor Yao, Katie Royal Canadian Legion, Ladies Auxiliary Bursary Tehkummah Triangle Club Bursary Technical Achievement Award Fiset, Matthew Cope, Simon VanderWeerden, Haley Alumni Leadership Award Fox, Krissy Little, Austin LeBreton, Keeley Gosselin, Natasha United Chief & Council Bursary Fraser, Liam Buzzy Brown’s Brasserie Merit Award Patterson, Sean High-Tech Class of ’74 Reunion Bursary Tkachuk, Kaitlin MacKenzie, Megan Legault, Amy Cummings, Katie Wiwchar, Thomas Carleton University Entrance Scholarship Loran Finalist Award Gauthier, Brett AJ Bus Lines Ltd. Bursary J. B. Wallace Award Fraser-Elliott, Cullen Lions Club of Sudbury Award Metzger, Alandra Lekun, Mikayla Czapor, Helen Gran, Megan Most Outstanding Student Award, Female Assiginack Municipality Bursary Billings Municipality Bursary Joyce Foundation Access Bursary Performing Dance Troupe Award of Excellence Gaudet, Jonathan Dawson, David OSTA AECO Student Trustee Marcel & Wendy Gauthier Bursary Nevins-Ranger, Serenah McBain, Sydney SUDBURY NORSE Robotics and Innovation Award Gould, Ethan Sudbury Secondary School Gauvin, Nathan Western University Entrance Scholarship Manitowaning Home Hardware Bursary Pierce, Zada Engineering Innovation Award Nolan, Julia McKelvie, Lauryn Dodds, Christopher SECONDARY SCHOOL Grebe, Danielle Vale Scholarship Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation Bursary Compass Student Success Award Gies-MacNeil, Brodie VALE Science Award Noland, Riley Millar, Kyle Ferguson, Emily Harvey’s Mallette Food Service Co-op Award Genereux, Robin Compass Group – Chartwells Food Bursary Grano, Samantha Giommi, Noah Chomiack, Stephen Zmijowskyj, Nicholas Art Department Award UCCM Anishnaabe Police Services Bursary Tremblay, Callista Poulin, Griffin Munro, James Finley-Dolynchuk, Taylor Combined Insurance Company of America Award Forsyth, Jessica Hick, Matilda G.K. Doraswamy Scholarship M’Chigeeng First Nation Chief & Council Bursary Cambrian College Secondary School Poulin-Fortier, Jamie Golden, Brock Gasteiger, Maglyn IODE Deeda Cook Award Joan Mantle Music Trust Award Manitoulin Fine Arts Bursary Poitras, Camille Kathleen Russell Award for French Palmer, Dara Lions Club of Sudbury Award Achievement Award Gosselin, Riley Gaudette, Nicole Grano, Samantha Lo-Ellen Park Graduation Foundation Award Queen’s University Entrance Scholarship United Chief & Council Bursary O.G. Davies Memorial Bursary Mitchell Mayes Memorial Award Power, Drewe Passi, Kara Rotary Club of Gore Bay Bursary Vivre en Français FSL Award of Merit Hamalainen, Kaitlyn Gauvreau, Megan Kotila, Katlyn The Knights and Ladies of Kaleva Scholarship Student Merit Award Rocca, Kaitlyn Pilon, Stephanie Hill, Sarah Gillespie, Katie Royal Canadian Legion Western Manitoulin Bursary Warna Timlock Award for the Arts Hancharyk, Sarah Lalande, Brett Scarrow, Regan Riemer, Quinn Gibson, Samantha East Side Mario’s Co-operative Education Award Gore Bay Child Care Bursary Horvath, Holly Triumph, Rebecca Hourtovenko, Tayler Gilchrist, Jenna Loiselle, Abby Mindemoya Missionary Church Bursary Pulsifer, Jeremiah Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Smith, Mackenzie Robbins, Matthew Iturregui, Enara MANITOULIN Bill & Betty Ferguson Memorial Bursary Laurentian University Academic Excellence Award Irvine, William Gran, Megan MacDonald, Brittney Northern Life Writer’s Craft Award Lifetouch School Services Bursary Smuland, Stephanie Romero, Gabriela Ken Cameron Memorial Award SECONDARY SCHOOL Golder, Tristan Manitoulin Secondary School Staff Bursary Jameus, Alicia Grebe, Danielle McCormick, Cassidy Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award Har-Cor Diesel Bursary John & Jennie McCulloch Memorial Bursary Sudbury Secondary School St.Louis-St.Pierre, Devun Short, Emily West, Mallory Jesso, Keisha Pitfield, Brianna McMaster University Entrance Award Royal Canadian Legion Branch #177 Bursary Parent Involvement Committee Award Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Thompson, Kyle Showers, Haley Hick, Matilda Assinewai, Sasha Rancourt, Nicolas Kamerbeek, Taya Iturregui, Enara Proulx, Tessa Kellestine, Madison Gordon, Alexa Manitoulin Secondary School Staff Bursary Kotila, Katlyn Trottier, Jack Walia, Cassyra Earle Gilmore Memorial Bursary Willis, Jasmine Kuchtaruk, Matthew Rainville, Carter Lo-Ellen Park School Advisory Council Award Central Manitoulin Township, Ward 2 Bursary Turner’s of Little Current Bursary Arts Education 30th Anniversary Reunion Award Denise Michalak Memorial Award Whealy-McMillen, Emily Zinger, Rebekah Kellestine, Madison Technical Trade Apprenticeship Bursary Dance Award of Excellence Raymond, Aidan Laurentian University Academic Excellence Award Little Current Medical Associates Bursary Vale Award Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship White, Kaitlyn Laberge, Emilie King, Kiersten Beaudin, Roger Spring Bay Pentecostal Church Bursary Rachel and Sarah Martin Achievement Award Northern Cancer Research Foundation Award Lacelle, Bryston Semeniuk, Taylor Khoury, Leila Ray, Liam Specialist High Skills Major Award – Arts & Culture Kurke, Josue Lakeview School Bursary Sudbury Secondary School Shambrook-Vickery, Modern College Scholarship M’Chigeeng First Nation Board of Education Bursary Gordon-Corbiere, Menny Gore Bay Manitoulin Lodge Auxiliary Inc. Bursary Sudbury Secondary School Cooperative Education Award Lair, Calista Kwan, Wesley King, Kiersten Manulife Bursary Anne Debassige Memorial Bursary Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary Bursary Parent Involvement Committee Award Lanthier, Evan Laframboise, Karlee Emmalee M’Chigeeng First Nation Board of Education Bursary Leblanc, Brooklynn West, Mallory Vrab’s Your Independent Grocer Award Bond, Luke M’Chigeeng First Nation Chief & Council Bursary Scott, David Labelle, Taylor Lammi, Hunter Shane Bebonang Memorial Bursary Central Manitoulin Public School Bursary Denise Michalak Memorial Award Lefebvre, Logan Lemon, Amy Willis, Jasmine Kurke, Josue Haner, Benjamin Domtar Inc. Scholarship Huntington University Civic Engagement Award Gordon & Barrie Island Municipality Bursary Lafortune, Jeffrey Ice Lake Community Bursary A.J. Bus Lines Ltd. Award Manitoulin Snowdusters Award Most Outstanding Student Award, Male Lions Club of Central Manitoulin Bursary Writer’s Craft Award Robert Gawalko Award Science North Science Award
34 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2016-2017 35 Rainbow District School Board – 2017-2018 School Year Sudbury | Espanola | Manitoulin | Shining Tree 408 Wembley Drive, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 1P2 | Tel: 705.674.3171 | Toll Free: 1.888.421.2661 | [email protected] | rainbowschools.ca ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - SUDBURY AREA SECONDARY SCHOOL - MANITOULIN ISLAND School Principal Telephone School Principal Telephone Adamsdale Public School Jodie Pakkala 705.566.6020 Manitoulin Secondary School Jamie Mohamed 705.368.7000 Alexander Public School (FI) Denise Goodmurphy 705.675.5961 Algonquin Road Public School Cathy Nursall 705.522.3171 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - SHINING TREE C.R. Judd Public School Susan Cousineau 705.671.5953 Carl A. Nesbitt Public School (FI) Jim Wachnuk 705.566.3935 School Principal Telephone Chelmsford Public School (FI & EP) Enza MacEachern 705.671.5945 M.W. Moore Public School John Capin 705.263.2038 Chelmsford Valley D.C.S. (Grade 7 & 8 - FI & EP) Pamela Potvin 705.675.0225 Churchill Public School Dave Farrow 705.566.5130 SECONDARY SCHOOL - SHINING TREE Confederation Secondary School (Grade 7 & 8) Pablo Gil-Alfau 705.671.5948 School Principal Telephone Copper Cliff Public School Kendra Mihell 705.682.4721 M.W. Moore Secondary School John Capin 705.263.2038 Cyril Varney Public School Jacques Mantha 705.566.2424 Ernie Checkeris Public School (FI) Jim Wachnuk 705.566.7610 OTHER SCHOOLS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Lansdowne Public School (FI & EP) Lisa Piquette 705.675.6451 Larchwood Public School Elizabeth Mack 705.671.5944 School/Program/Service Principal/Contact Telephone Levack Public School (FI & EP) Stephen Winckel 705.671.5943 Alternative Program Elementary James Norrie 705.674.1221 Lively District Secondary (Grade 7 & 8 - FI & EP) Leslie Mantle 705.692.3671 Cecil Facer Secondary School Mike Mirka 705.522.0196 MacLeod Public School Kerri Monaghan 705.522.8040 Community Use of Schools Kathy Longarini 705.674.3171 Markstay Public School Nadia Berardelli 705.671.5946 ext. 7227 Monetville Public School Kim Boulanger 705.898.2785 Adult Day School Bob Deeth 705.675.5481 Northeastern Elementary School (FI & EP) Randy Wallingford 705.675.0204 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program James Norrie 705.674.1221 Princess Anne Public School Danielle Williamson 705.673.6516 Co-operative Education Dana Kinsella 705.688.0888 Queen Elizabeth II Public School Paula Mackey 705.675.6198 Frank Flowers School Program Mike Mirka 705.524.3354 R.H. Murray Public School Trevor Dewit 705.671.5942 Indigenous Education Kathy Dokis 705.671.5940 R.L. Beattie Public School (FI) Paul Dupont 705.522.7178 Jean Hanson Public School James Norrie 705.674.1221 Redwood Acres Public School Mark Patterson 705.675.0202 N’Swakamok Native Alternative School Bob Deeth 705.674.2128 Valley View Public School (FI) Christine Chisholm 705.671.5956 Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Sharon Orlak 705.688.0888 Walden Public School (FI & EP) Chris Bourré 705.692.3602 Program K-6 Literacy Sherry Conroy 705.523.3308 Westmount Avenue Public School (FI) Gisèle LaLonde 705.566.1770 Program K-6 Numeracy Lesley Fisher 705.523.3308 Restart Program Mike Mirka 705.671.5941 Special Education Programs/Services Colleen McDonald 705.523.3308 SECONDARY SCHOOLS - SUDBURY AREA Student Success Heather Gaffney 705.523.3308 School Principal Telephone Barrydowne College (Re-engagement school) Kristina Rivard Gobbo 705.566.2302 (For students ages 18 to 20 who want to return to school) Transportation Inquiries 705.521.1234 (or visit businfo.ca) Chelmsford Valley District C.S. Pamela Potvin 705.675.0225 (Sudbury Student Services Consortium) Toll Free: 1.877.225.1196 Confederation Secondary School (FI & EP) Pablo Gil-Alfau 705.671.5948 For bus cancellations, visit rainbowschools.ca and click on Transportation. Lasalle Secondary School (FI & EP) Maureen McNamara 705.566.2280 Lively District Secondary School Leslie Mantle 705.692.3671 Innovative Integrated Technology Program Lockerby Composite School (FI & EP) Craig Runciman 705.522.1750 FI - These schools offer the French Immersion Program. Science Technology Education Program FI & EP - These schools offer the French Immersion as well as the English Program. Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School (FI & EP) Jeff McKibbon 705.522.2320 All other schools offer the English Program. International Baccalaureate Program Sudbury Secondary School (FI & EP) Bob Deeth 705.674.7551 Arts Education Program TRUSTEES Doreen Dewar – Chair Sudbury, Area 5 705.682.9449 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - ESPANOLA AREA Dena Morrison – Vice-Chair Sudbury, Area 4 705.560.8294 School Principal Telephone Bob Clement Espanola, Area 8 705.869.2235 A.B. Ellis Public School Michael Bellrose 705.869.1651 Grace Fox First Nations 705.377.4615 S. Geiger Public School Cori Pitre 705.865.2052 Judy Hunda Sudbury, Area 6 705.507.4332 Larry Killens Manitoulin, Area 7 705.805.0333 Judy Kosmerly Sudbury, Area 3 705.897.1603 SECONDARY SCHOOL - ESPANOLA AREA Gord Santala Sudbury, Area 1 705.866.5229 School Principal Telephone Ruth Ward Sudbury, Area 2 705.897.6787 Espanola High School Marty Punkari 705.869.1590 Madeleine Leach Jarrett – Student Trustee ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - MANITOULIN ISLAND School Principal Telephone ADMINISTRATION Assiginack Public School Maria Bouwmeester 705.368.7010 Centre for Education 705.674.3171 Toll Free: 1.888.421.2661 Central Manitoulin Public School David Wiwchar 705.368.7005 Norm Blaseg Director of Education ext. 7216 Charles C. McLean Public School Tracey Chapman 705.368.7015 Dennis Bazinet Superintendent of Business ext. 7236 Little Current Public School Christy Case 705.368.2932 Bruce Bourget Superintendent of Schools ext. 7213 Judy Noble Superintendent of Schools ext. 7236 Kathy Wachnuk Superintendent of Schools ext. 7213 Please note that during power outages, parents/guardians will not be able Nicole Charette Senior Advisor ext. 7217 to phone, fax or email affected schools directly. In the event of an emergency, Corporate Communications please call the Centre for Education at 705.674.3171 or Toll Free: 1.888.421.2661. and Strategic Planning