2018-2019 Annual Report 1 Trustees Trustees – Your Voice at the Board Executive Council 1 Executive Council Vision Values 2 Message from the Chair We are leaders in learning, Mission Honesty | Respect | Empathy 3 Message from the Director inspiring success We bring learning to life, Responsibility | Integrity for all students enabling students Courtesy | Resilience by reaching minds 4 Reaching minds. to fulfill their aspirations. Acceptance | Courage and touching hearts. 4 Provide authentic and Co-operation engaging learning opportunities 6 Set high expectations and Doreen Dewar Dena Morrison Norm Blaseg Dennis Bazinet create excitement for learning Board Chair Board Vice-Chair Director of Education Superintendent of Business 8 Support students 705.682.9449 705.560.8294 to reach their potential Sudbury, Area 5 Sudbury, Area 4 10 Foster 21st century skills and competencies Alexander Public School Barrydowne College Algonquin Road Public School C.R. Judd Public School 12 Deepen literacy MacLeod Public School Churchill Public School and numeracy skills R.L. Beattie Public School Cyril Varney Public School Cecil Facer Secondary School Markstay Public School 14 Touching hearts. Lockerby Composite School Monetville Public School 14 .Nurture physical, mental, social Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School Northeastern Elementary School Bruce Bourget Judy Noble and emotional well-being Westmount Avenue Public School Superintendent of Schools Superintendent of Schools Lasalle Secondary School 16 Forge strong relationships and build resiliency 18 Honour diversity and enhance cultural understanding 20 Value student, staff, parent/ guardian and partner voice 22 .Celebrate student, staff, school and system success Bob Clement Linda Debassige Kathy Wachnuk 24 Education Quality Anita Gibson Judy Hunda Superintendent of Schools 705.869.2235 705.210.9985 705.929.7842 705.507.4332 and Accountability Office • On December 3, 2018, Justice of the Peace Espanola, Area 8 First Nations Sudbury, Area 2 Sudbury, Area 6 26 Budget 2019-2020 Gary McMahon administered the Declaration A.B. Ellis Public School Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Chelmsford Public School Adamsdale Public School of Office and Oath of Allegiance to Trustees 30 Recognition S. Geiger Public School Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation Lansdowne Public School Carl A. Nesbitt Public School serving on Rainbow District School Board Espanola High School Dokis First Nation Larchwood Public School Ernie Checkeris Public School 32 Scholarship Winners M’Chigeeng First Nation Levack Public School Queen Elizabeth II Public School over the next four years. Sagamok Anishnawbek Chelmsford Valley District Sudbury Secondary School • Trustee Doreen Dewar was acclaimed 35 Ontario Scholars Sheguiandah First Nation Composite School Chair of the Board in December 2018. Sheshegwaning First Nation 36 Directory Wahnapitae First Nation • Trustee Dena Morrison was acclaimed Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve Vice-Chair of the Board in December 2018. Whitefish River First Nation • Trustee Doreen Dewar served as Zhiibaahaasing First Nation Chair of the Board until December 2018. • Trustee Dena Morrison served as Vice-Chair of the Board until December 2018. • Ogimaa Kwe (Chief) Linda Debassige was appointed First Nations Trustee with Rainbow District School Board. His Honour Justice André L. Guay administered the Declaration of Office and Oath of Allegiance to Ogimaa Kwe Linda Debassige on April 18, 2019. The Oath of Judy Kosmerly Kerrie St. Jean Margaret Stringer Colleen Gauvreau 705.897.1603 705.525.8684 705.348.0411 Student Trustee Allegiance was completed in both the English Strategic Directions is available online Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School and Anishinabemowin languages. at rainbowschools.ca. Click on About Us. Sudbury, Area 3 Sudbury, Area 1 Manitoulin, Area 7 Redwood Acres Public School Copper Cliff Public School Assiginack Public School School boards in Ontario are required to produce an Valley View Public School Jean Hanson Public School Central Manitoulin Public School Annual Report in accordance with The Education Confederation Secondary School Princess Anne Public School Charles C. McLean Public School Act. This Annual Report provides highlights of R.H. Murray Public School Little Current Public School Rainbow District School Board’s key activities Walden Public School Manitoulin Secondary School during the 2018-2019 school year. It also offers Lively District Secondary School an overview of the 2019-2020 budget. Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 1 On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I The 4 and 5-year-olds at Larchwood This Annual Report highlights key School administrators and equity am pleased to present the 2018-2019 Public School made national news activities undertaken in the 2018-2019 representatives received school Annual Report for Rainbow District for little acts of kindness that had a school year in Reaching minds and specific school climate survey results. School Board to the Premier of huge impact. Touching hearts, the pillars of our They reviewed the data to determine Ontario, the Minister of Education and The 2018-2019 school year Strategic Directions. It also includes areas of need and develop school- our partners in Sudbury, Espanola and can also be described as a year an overview of the 2019-2020 based strategies. Manitoulin Island. of ongoing success. budget, which provides the financial With student well-being In many respects, the 2018-2019 In addition to Indigenous framework to ensure the priorities fundamental to student achievement, school year can be described as a education and mental health, are achieved. we continued to focus on mental year of firsts. there was tremendous progress in In 2018-2019, we focused on health. A number of strategies were The Board adopted its first Truth all areas. This includes equity and literacy comprehension, building implemented to reduce the stigma Mission Vision and Reconciliation: Commitment to inclusion, culturally responsive and on spaced practice, automaticity and build resilience. Students, staff, Action plan and its first Mental Health relevant teaching and learning, and vocabulary to improve reading, parents/guardians and partners Strategic Plan. Both documents guide literacy and numeracy, pathway writing and mathematics. We have were engaged in the conversation We are leaders our work in two important areas with choices, experiential learning, been very intentional in our throughout the school year under the We bring a focus on student achievement and and 21st century skills. pedagogy to ensure that students leadership of our mental health team. in learning, well-being. The goals, strategies and The Annual Report, therefore, gain strong literacy and numeracy We renewed the Education learning to life, timelines in each plan, developed reflects our pride in our students, skills, the foundation for all learning. Service Agreement with First Nations enabling students inspiring success with meaningful input, provide clear the passion of our staff, the purpose Students who are not working at communities served by the Board. for all students measures that will enable us to chart in their practice, and the promise of grade level and require extra support It was a historic moment as we to fulfill our progress. a bright future. are benefiting from special education all came together to reaffirm our their aspirations. by reaching minds There were many firsts in the On behalf of the Board of interventions that are helping them shared vision through the Truth and classroom that were celebrated Trustees, I would like to thank our gain confidence and grow their skills. Reconciliation: A Commitment to and touching hearts. beyond school boundaries. Sudbury educators, administrators and Results of a school climate survey Action plan. Under the guidance of Secondary School’s success in support staff for inspiring success administered in the previous school the First Nations Advisory Committee math was recognized provincially. for all students. I would also like year were analyzed to inform and staff, extensive consultations Students from Lo-Ellen Park to thank our many partners in our work in equity and inclusion. occurred in First Nations communities Secondary School captured all top education for being champions The survey focused on demographics, to chart our path forward. As always, spots in the Stock Market Game. for student success. perceptions of safety, and moving it was a year filled with pride equity forward in our classrooms. and promise.
Doreen Dewar, Chair Norm Blaseg, Director of Education Rainbow District School Board Rainbow District School Board
2 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 3 Reaching minds. SHSM FOCUS SCHOOL Twenty-eight students Provide authentic Sean Orford, who graduated participated in Skills Ontario, SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJORS OFFERED IN 2018-2019 and engaging from Manitoulin Secondary School Canada’s largest skilled trades learning opportunities in June 2019, is an apprentice Agriculture Animal and Crop Manitoulin Secondary School and technology competition. carpenter with Paul Sheppard Arts and Culture Fine Arts Sudbury Secondary School Anton Niemi-Fielding and Colin Contracting on Manitoulin Island. Arts and Culture Visual Arts Barrydowne College Therrien of Lo-Ellen Park Secondary Sean completed two OYAP Arts and Culture Visual Technology Manitoulin Secondary School School earned a silver medal placements in high school, including Business Management Lasalle Secondary School in landscape and horticulture; one with the high-end homebuilder. Architectural and Lara El-Darazi of Confederation A student who likes to keep Construction Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School Technology Design Secondary School earned a bronze A step up on the future active, Sean prefers to work with Construction Carpentry Techniques Espanola High School medal in the prepared speech Energy Renewable Energy Lasalle Secondary School category; and Rhys Kenwell of Environment Sustainable Agriculture Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School Forestry Forestry Techniques Espanola High School earned bronze in coding. Health and Wellness Child Care and Fitness Sudbury Secondary School Through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), Health and Wellness Health Care Confederation Secondary School female students in Grades 7 Lockerby Composite School and 8 spent a day at the United SHSM, OYAP, CO-OP: Health and Wellness Health Service Chelmsford Valley District Composite School Brotherhood of Carpenters and Information and Communications Systems Chelmsford Valley District Joiners of America Local 2486 Communications Technology Software and Digital Media Composite School training centre in Azilda. Using tape Information and measures, carpenter’s squares, and a Film and Broadcasting Confederation Secondary School Communications Technology variety of math skills, students were Photo: Brian Côté Information and able to frame a wall with a door Software and Digital Media Lively District Secondary School Communications Technology opening, attach it to an existing his hands. Construction technology Information and Software and Digital Media and For Marissa MacDonald, enrolling in a Specialist High Skills Lockerby Composite School wall, and drywall the two complete Major (SHSM) in Health and Wellness was a no-brainer. classes, a natural fit, introduced him Communications Technology Computer Systems walls together. This opportunity Engineering, Design + to a world of opportunity in the Manufacturing Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School exposed female students to the trades The Grade 11 student at Chelmsford Party program, an injury awareness trades. Innovative Technology (EDIT) as a potential career pathway. Valley District Composite School and prevention program for youth. A field trip in Grade 11 showed Manufacturing Fabrication Confederation Secondary School plans to go to college to become In addition to taking dual him that Cambrian College had Mining Engineering Lockerby Composite School a trauma nurse. Being in the SHSM credits in Concurrent Disorders, a “good shop and lots of choice.” Mining Technology Lively District Secondary School confirmed her career choice Mental Health Addictions and OYAP enabled him to learn on the Lasalle Secondary School Sports Sports Industry and opened her eyes to “what’s Introduction to Health Sciences at job while earning hours towards Lively District Secondary School actually out there”. “It gives us the Cambrian College, she will gain work his apprenticeship. SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJORS INTRODUCED IN 2019-2020 opportunity to know what we want experience through co-operative The practical training, he said, Modern Residential to do after high school,” she said. education at a long-term care facility made learning that much more Construction Construction and Lasalle Secondary School “It also gives us a step up when near her school. relevant. “Around here (the job site) Woodworking Concepts Culinary Arts applying for jobs and colleges in More students than ever are we use a lot of math, so it made it a Hospitality and Tourism Espanola High School and Food Preparation the field we plan on working in.” completing Specialist High Skills lot more important to me that I finish So far, she has earned WHMIS, Majors (SHSM), earning credits at a my math courses.” SHSMs enable students to gain certifications and training, Students can also enroll in dual Teamwork and Leadership, and higher rate in all pathways. He added: “OYAP is an excellent concentrate their learning on and refine career goals. Co-operative credits that can be applied to a Sports Injury - Taping certifications. In Rainbow Schools, close to program because you can get a a specific economic sector of education placements during the secondary school diploma and She will be taking First Aid and CPR 500 students were enrolled in head start.” interest, which helps to ease the school year as well as the summer post-secondary studies. with AED this year. SHSMs in Grades 11 and 12 during Ten new SHSMs were introduced, transition from secondary school provide workplace opportunities In addition to the Specialist She is also immersed in a number the 2018-2019 school year. A total of while two more were developed, into apprenticeship training, college, and experience. High Skills Majors, the Ontario of experiential learning opportunities 163 students graduated, including including a first in hospitality and university or the workplace. Participation in summer co-op, Youth Apprenticeship Program from simulation labs in trauma to the 120 with Red Seal requirements for tourism with a focus on culinary arts Students develop specialized where students can earn while they (OYAP) remains a popular path to skilled trades. and food preparation. knowledge and skills, earn credits, learn, has doubled in recent years. a rewarding career.
4 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 5 Reaching minds. Set high expectations and create excitement is being shared with schools across DATA AND SCHOOLS: for learning Ontario,” said Director of Education A Journey of Learning Norm Blaseg. “We commend students and staff for their tremendous growth Sudbury Analysis in math.” An information graph produced Secondary by EQAO highlighted four areas School Positive attitude Rainbow District School Board 1 Transition Planning that made a difference – transition High school teachers meet with feeder planning, EQAO data, diagnostic schools to help students transition smoothly to Grade 9. These meetings allow + passion for math assessments, and monitoring educators to connect regarding students learning needs. and refinement. Sudbury = student success At Sudbury Secondary School, teachers meet with feeder schools 2 EQAO Data to help students transition smoothly Sta members use the previous year s assessment Sudbury Secondary School has been recognized repeatedly, with deepening layers of data to inform teacher practice. They analyze trends into Grade 9. Educators connect to complexity throughout the course. over time to determine areas of strength and areas of need. provincially for using data effectively to support talk about learning needs. Math taught through spiralling helps The previous year’s assessment student achievement. students retain and recall. 3 9—12 500 Students Diagnostic Assessments data is used to inform teacher A continuum of algebra concepts Sta members administer diagnostic assessments practice. Trends over time determine to identify students needing additional instructional is used to move students forward. support and any learning gaps. areas of strength and need. Students advance to the next stage Sudbury Secondary School’s Diagnostic assessments are once they have mastered specific student population refl ects a broad mix of socio-economic 4 Monitoring and Re nement administered to identify students skills. Progress is tracked through realities. The school is an fi for additional instructional support. arts education magnet school Sta members hold collaborative inquiry meetings bright-coloured folders that hang on and offers French Immersion to discuss data. They also distribute a student Learning gaps are also addressed. the classroom wall, serving as a visual programming. One-quarter survey at the end of the initiative. This ongoing of the school population monitoring and collection of student feedback Collaborative inquiry meetings are cue to inspire students to reach the identifi es as Indigenous, supports their success. held to discuss the data. Students are next level. and the N’Swakamok Native Alternative School operates invited to complete a survey. In 2018-2019, Rainbow District as a satellite in partnership Action Ongoing monitoring and student with N’Swakamok Native School Board recorded its highest Friendship Centre. feedback support success. results in Grade 9 math over the past Spiralling of Curriculum “We are really listening to Sudbury Secondary School built a more e ective teaching and five years. The most impressive gains learning model by shifting to teaching key concepts repeatedly (spaced students as we implement student were in Grade 9 applied math, with an practice) and with deepening layers of complexity throughout the based instruction. We are also course. Irregular attendance a ects some learners, and spiralling is increase of three percentage points. A third of the school’s more conducive to success than a unit-based delivery. The school received a 2018 six percentage points in 2018-2019. reviewing many data sets to know A total of 81 per cent of students student population has an Individualized Education Plan. Progress of this initiative is reviewed through daily spiral check-ins Dr. Bette M. Stephenson Recognition “It is evident that this school’s we are reaching them,” said Principal achieved at or above the provincial The school works to identify (assessment of learning). According to surveys, 71% of students said of Achievement from the Education students have demonstrated their Heather Downey. and meet the academic, social that math taught through spiralling helped them retain information. This standard in Grade 9 academic math, and emotional needs of all positive impact was also evident through analysis of EQAO data. Quality and Accountability Office fulfillment of curriculum expectations She added: “Students are enjoying only three percentage points from students. Algebra Continuum (EQAO) for nurturing students’ on EQAO assessments during it because they are telling us. the provincial average. Sta developed a continuum of algebra concepts. Each stage of the passion for math leading to the last three years, as well as an We continue to talk to them and “We have been very intentional continuum covers basic skills that students work on throughout the academic success. interest in math,” said Norah Marsh, engage them in the process, so they in our professional learning,” semester. Sudbury Secondary School’s Chief Executive Officer. “It’s important have ownership in their learning.” said Director of Education It was much easier to get Students start at Stage 1 and do not advance to the next stage until into the work. If it was an they ve mastered the necessary skills. Students who struggle to master Grade 9 applied math scores to recognize the tremendous work EQAO’s information graph Norm Blaseg. “We have focused ‘‘entire month on one subject, I these skills meet with their teacher for remedial support. would get bored, but spiralling increased by 25 percentage points of school staff to foster positive on Sudbury Secondary School Students advance by completing a skill card at each stage. These on spaced practice, automaticity, makes math much easier. while Grade 9 academic math attitudes and their use of strategies focused on two interventions – vocabulary and comprehension. cards are kept in bright-coloured folders hung on the classroom wall. — Grade 10 student ’’ The folders make the continuum a visual focal point in class, motivating results increased by 20 percentage to support students.” spiralling the curriculum and the These are foundational skills on spiralling the curriculum students to master the skills and reach the next level. Teachers monitor students ability to transfer these skills to their other work. points in the 2017-2018 school year. “We are delighted that Sudbury algebra continuum. for learning in all subject areas, Sudbury Secondary School Secondary School was highlighted Sudbury Secondary School including mathematics.” maintained its applied results and provincially for their purposeful work teaches key math concepts Dr. Bette M. Stephenson Recognition of Achievement, 2018 increased its academic results by and that their journey of learning www.eqao.com
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It’s good advice from Little Current students build strong literacy skills, Public School. “As with any type of Public School student Torin Jones the foundation for all learning. intervention tool, consistency is the who “got the hang” of reading Each intervention is aligned to the key to success.” in Grade 3. learning needs of the student. She added: “The best results come He credits his success to At Princess Anne Public School, with student buy-in, coupled with “empowering reading” where he for instance, Grade 4 student Sapphire parental support, and use of the learned strategies that were “cool and Lock has been using Lexia Core 5 to program over the summer, helping fun” and gave him the confidence to expand her literacy skills and “get with learning retention.” read books on his own. good at reading.” Lexia offers detailed diagnostics “There were a lot of people Having struggled with words like that help teachers track student supporting me to do it,” he said. ‘which’ and ‘before’, Sapphire admits progress, including how many His circle of support included his that using Lexia in the classroom, minutes students are logged in, parents, his classroom teacher, and and at home, has helped her make the number of attempts required to the Empower Reading teacher who significant gains. complete each task, and the pace said “OK…. Let’s go!” and guided “Lexia challenges me to keep and grade level that each student is him through the program in a trying,” she said. “Now I can read fairy working at. small group. tale books and even Goosebumps.” These interventions and others, Developed by SickKids, Lexia improves literacy by focusing like the Google Read & Write text the Hospital for Sick Children, on phonological awareness, phonics, to speech tool, are having a Empower Reading is for students automaticity, structural analysis, significant impact. Determining in Grades 2 and up who are having comprehension and vocabulary. which intervention works best for difficulty acquiring age-appropriate The dynamic platform categorizes which student at a particular time in reading skills, particularly decoding, each student’s strengths and gaps their learning ensures personalization No matter how word recognition and spelling skills. using a series of assessments. Based and precision. Students receive 60 minutes of on the results, students complete According to EQAO data from hard it gets, daily instruction five days a week activities that target their learning the 2018-2019 school year, more for a total of 110 lessons. needs. Once students master a and more students with individual always try. In Rainbow Schools, Empower particular skill, they are rewarded with education plans are achieving Level 3 Reading is one of many special a certificate and continue on to the in all assessments. In fact, in many education interventions for students next level. areas, Rainbow results surpassed who are not working at grade level “We recommend a minimum provincial results, with upward trends and require extra support. of 20 minutes per day,” said over time. These interventions supplement Melissa St. Onge, Special Education classroom instruction to help Resource Teacher at Princess Anne
8 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 9 Reaching minds. Foster 21st century investing, and overall, how to protect There are many more examples of how students in skills and Making millions: their profits and minimize losses.” Rainbow Schools are gaining global competencies. competencies He added: “To hear my 14 and Stock Market Game 15-year-old students using and Through technology, students access relevant content, engage in interactive understanding financial terminology inquiries and dig deeper. More importantly, they imagine and create. like dividends, earning-growth promotes financial literacy potential and option-trading has been extremely rewarding.” Technology has spawned maker At Espanola High School, a For the participants, it added spaces and innovative learning labs graphing calculator app called Desmos enabled students to look up to an exciting and engaging in Rainbow Schools. Students are for patterns and trends in data way to put their strategic thinking writing code to program robots, design games and apps, and build and equations. Teachers assigned skills to the test. For the teachers, objects with 3-D printers. digital activities for their class and monitored progress. Central Manitoulin Public School used Gapminder for a social science unit. Grade 7/8 students explored correlations between socioeconomic factors and variables over time. Grade 4/5 students at Charles C. McLean Public School practised numeracy skills using Osmo (Numbers). The interactive app for iPads combines the digital visuals of a game with concrete manipulatives for math instruction. A group of Grade 4 to 6 teachers Central Manitoulin Public the Stock Market Game served as participated in The Learning School participated in a Google an exceptional experiential learning Partnership’s Coding Quest Mystery Hangout with a Grade opportunity in financial literacy. program. They taught students to 5 class in California. The event code with Scratch, a block-based Powered by the StockTrak global promoted critical thinking skills, language developed by MIT. portfolio simulation, it is one of many communications and co-operation. Ryan Tom, Carter Benson, Chris De Luisa admits the Participating students showcased For the first time in history, ways in which students in Rainbow It also provided an interesting lesson Gabriel Daoust and Chris De Luisa competition was fierce, but friendly. st their projects in Coding students from Lo-Ellen Park Schools are building 21 century skills in geography. earned $5 million, $4.5 million, “We tried to help each other get and competencies - critical thinking Quest Arcades. Through TechnoMath, students Secondary School $1.3 million and $1.1 million better all the time by checking Some Grade 7/8 math teachers and problem solving; innovation, at Chelmsford Valley District respectively, impressive returns on in often.” participated in a math and coding garnered all four top spots creativity and entrepreneurship; Composite School honed their math their hypothetical investments. “We were very close,” added Carter project. They used various self-directed learning; collaboration, skills by designing video games Students spent countless hours Benson. “We would talk strategy and technologies (Spheros, Ozobots in the Nipissing University communication and citizenship. and connecting with other video researching companies to buy and give each other ideas because, for us, and Scratch) to teach coding to “What I found surprising is each game designers around the world School of Business their students. sell stock in real-time prices, learning it was more about learning together student’s individual approach to on Twitch. Stock Market Game. about securities, trading, commissions than making personal gains.” trading,” said Paul Hatzis. “Each of and margins. Close to 4,000 students from them had slight variations in their Rainbow District School Board partnered with Google “Stocks are always changing, across Canada signed up for the They turned $500,000 investments - some focused on and the EdTech Team, training 90 classroom teachers on so you have to really stay on top of it,” game, with 15 in Lo-Ellen Park’s Grade into millions in a mere technology, while others focused the CS First program introducing students to core computer said Ryan Tom. “Some days, I would 10 business class among the top 30. on pharmaceuticals. In the end, six weeks. check my stocks 15 to 20 times. “Trading is very complex,” said they took calculated risks that science concepts and coding in Scratch. Many themes were I loved it.” teacher Paul Hatzis. “I want students paid off. I am super proud of explored from storytelling to art, sports, music and sound, to learn how to use restriction while their accomplishments.” and game design.
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Deepen literacy and focused way. and numeracy Charts in classrooms skills highlight strategies, including “doubles” and “making 10s”. “When students master a foundational skill through repeated practice, they achieve better learning outcomes,” said Jennifer Leblanc. She added: “What we are learning from Jo Boaler, and reiterating to students, is that making mistakes is great. This is when our Challenge Board. Questions are Teachers maintain a binder with brains grow the most.” posted weekly for students to answer. assessment results for each student. Educators use Jo Boaler’s “Students are profoundly As students move up in grades, five norms of learning math as a involved in these challenges,” said their assessments follow them, foundation for their teaching practice. Jennifer Leblanc. “Some have even giving educators a complete picture A Professor of Mathematics Education requested ‘break passes’ for more of their progress. at Stanford University, Jo Boaler time to study equations.” believes that all students can achieve Eventually, students started to take “Math is fun at high levels; a student’s idea about ownership of the Math Challenge because I like their ability determines their learning Board by submitting questions for pathways and math achievement; their peers. to add numbers. mistakes and struggle are extremely “It’s all about the buy-in,” I am excited to said Principal Nadia Berardelli. “When students are invested in math, get good at She added: “Students get together it makes a world of difference in terms subtraction.” “They have a blast.” to practise math, at their own level, of learning outcomes.” with their friends. They have a Assessments are also important “We continue to stay the course Mindset matters in math blast. It’s rewarding to watch them because they drive instruction. with fact fluency, knowing that in action.” “Students are assessed as soon as when students are able to think In 2018-2019, Grade 3 students at Markstay “Math is fun because I like to add they return from summer break to flexibly about numbers, they will numbers,” said Grade 3 student define any loss in learning that may develop greater skill in answering a Public School scored 94 per cent in EQAO math, Kiera Martin. “I am excited to get have occurred from the previous variety of addition and subtraction far above the provincial average. good at subtraction.” year,” said Principal Berardelli. questions,” said Superintendent Fellow classmate Falyne Munroe “We begin where they are and work Judy Noble. “We are also using from there.” Once students have our vocabulary strategy in the Principal Nadia Berardelli credits addition, subtraction, multiplication admits she prefers working with mastered a skill, they move up in the mathematics classroom, ensuring the impressive results to the various and division, the fundamentals partners because she enjoys learning math facts continuum. that students have opportunities to strategies implemented by staff of math. together. “If you get the wrong important in learning; math should be Staff members also meet to unpack key words when engaging in to build a positive math mindset. Grade 2/3 teacher Jennifer Leblanc answer, they help you and they won’t separated from speed; and teachers’ discuss plans of action for students problem-solving.” All students are taught to believe said math is about “conversation, judge you,” she said. messages are extremely powerful. who may require more support in As for Falyne Munroe, she has big they are mathematicians. listening, and learning from our Through “Snakes and Ladders”, To continue building the certain areas. Teachers and students plans for her future. “I like math so Math games were introduced as peers”, and is “not a subject to be “Times 3 Bump” and “Using math momentum at Markstay, a can request periodic “check-ins” for much that when I grow up, I want part of daily classroom instruction, learned in isolation”. Doubles”, students gain fact whiteboard in the school’s main in-depth assessments. to be a mathematician.” leading to significant gains in fluency and automaticity in a fun foyer was transformed into a Math
12 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 13 Touching hearts. Nurture physical, mental, social and “We need to stem the tide by creating bringing students together from teens with autism spectrum disorder. emotional well-being the organizational conditions all secondary schools. The Board’s The Rainbow Schools PEERS® research required to successfully communicate Mental Health team led activities project took place in a Grade 8 and deliver evidence-based programs focused on acceptance, resiliency and classroom with non-autistic students. that promote resiliency and wellness.” mindfulness. The day culminated with Facilitators wanted to determine if This is being achieved by the sharing of ideas. Rainbow District the program could be effectively embedding student mental health School Board thanks the Ministry of transferred to the classroom setting policy within the Board’s strategic Education for supporting this student for the benefit of all students. planning; raising awareness to leadership conference through a Schools presented a decrease stigma and increase the Stand Up Speak Out Grant. number of wellness initiatives. capacity to recognize the signs Grades 1 and 6 students in Algonquin Road Public School, of mental health problems early Rainbow Schools learned strategies for instance, hosted a Wellness and how to access the appropriate for stress and success. They engaged Day for students in Grades 5 to 8. intervention; implement evidence in Kids Have Stress Too! ®, a program Grade 8 students led the event, which informed promotion, prevention, and that aims to positively influence was funded by a SpeakUp Grant from intervention mental health services to social and emotional development. the Ministry of Education’s Student promote mentally healthy classrooms; Established by The Psychology Voice program. Students participated and enhance supports for students Foundation of Canada, Kids Have in workshops aimed to teach them who are experiencing distress or are Stress Too! ® helps parents/guardians, how to use movement, healthy eating in crisis. caregivers and educators better and mindfulness to achieve optimum Rainbow District School Board understand childhood stress, and overall health. implemented a number of initiatives offers tools to children to help them Rainbow District School Board throughout the 2018-2019 school year. cope effectively. hosted the HEADSTRONG summit for Educators took part in Applied Rainbow District School Board youth mental health, an evidence- Strong. Healthy. Vibrant. Suicide Intervention Skills Training teamed up with Public Health based anti-stigma initiative aimed (ASIST). ASIST teaches participants to Sudbury & Districts to pilot a social at inspiring students to Be Brave, Board adopts first Mental Health Strategic Plan recognize when someone may be at skills training intervention program. Reach Out and Speak Up about risk of suicide and how to work with Called PEERS®, the Program for mental health. The day-long conference brought together some 100 students. Spearheaded by the Rainbow District School Board adopted its first Mental Health Commission of Canada, Mental Health Strategic Plan on September 25, 2018. the HEADSTRONG movement The three-year plan, which was carried unanimously, educates youth ages 12 to 18 to guides the Board’s work in this important area. recognize the signs of mental health problems, and to help reduce the associated stigma. It aligns with the Board’s Strategic will ensure that we continue to be Rainbow District School Board Directions, creating a learning responsive and progressive.” participated in the Ontario College environment where young people In presenting the plan, of Teachers’ launch of its professional become strong, healthy and vibrant Mental Health Lead Mary Jago advisory on Supporting Students’ individuals, without discrimination. shared some startling statistics. Mental Health. It is intended to “Mental health and well-being As many as one in five children and “According to Public Health help teachers support students are fundamental to student youth in Ontario experience some Ontario, the impact of mental health, with mental health concerns achievement,” said Rainbow District form of mental health problem at mental illness and addictions in and understand how to assist in any given time. Fewer than one in School Board Chair Doreen Dewar. Ontario on life expectancy, quality of their support. six receive the specialized treatment “We have made strides in increasing life, and health care utilization is more them to create a plan that will support the Education and Enrichment of awareness, reducing the stigma, services they require. Suicide accounts than 1.5 times that of all cancers their immediate safety. Relational Skills was developed by the and building a supportive culture. for 24 per cent of all deaths among and more than seven times that of The Student Senate hosted a UCLA Jane & Terry Semel Institute for The Mental Health Strategic Plan young people. all infectious diseases,” she added. Stand Up for Positivity Conference Neuroscience & Human Behaviour for
14 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 15 Touching hearts. Forge strong relationships and LIFE LESSONS: Kindness Ninja pledge, and a copy of build resiliency “A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Kindness Ninja” filled with messages It’s cool to be kind handwritten and drawn by students. Part of being an official Kindness understanding about the concept Ninja means taking the pledge - a of giving, we introduced students vow to always be kind to themselves to kindness elves Hope and Jack and others. Each day, as students who gave them kindness missions enter the classroom, they gather in a to complete.” circle and recite the pledge together. She added: “We wanted students “I am amazed at how students to learn the important value of giving have truly grown from this without the expectation of receiving.” experience,” said Larchwood Public From using sunshine words with School Principal Elizabeth Mack. friends, to smiling at one another “Through each mission, they put into in the hallway, students enjoyed practice the character traits that are every second of their missions. “I like modeled, taught and expected in giving high-fives and hugs,” said Rainbow Schools - honesty, respect, ‘Kindness ninjas’ Josh Noir and Nat Laurin colouring with Elizabeth Conley at a senior’s centre Caleb Watkinson. “The person I hug (Photograph by Eduardo Lima) Maclean’s magazine, July 2019. empathy, responsibility, integrity, always smiles after.” courtesy, resilience, acceptance, One day the kindness elves courage and co-operation.” What does it mean to be kind? brought a large bag of Smarties Since becoming official ninjas, It’s a question Larchwood Public solution.” “Part of the Kindergarten to class. Student Samantha Miller students have expanded their reach, School teacher Natalie Miller asked curriculum is belonging and suggested they share them with collecting donations to purchase toys her Kindergarten Kindness Ninjas contributing - to the class, to the the entire school. The happiness on for the NEO Kids Foundation, and throughout the 2018-2019 school year. school, to the community, to the their friends’ faces was motivation to even food and supplies for the SPCA. This stealthy group of four and world,” said Natalie Miller. “To build do more. “The generosity of the community five-year-olds spent the better part of has really helped students see the the school year finding creative ways to brighten other people’s days. Their actions were recognized Students soon began making Ninja’,” said Emily Love. “We have locally, provincially and nationally, Jell-O for other classes, creating to be quiet when we put it in their including a Maclean’s magazine buddy bracelets, and leaving notes backpacks. It’s a really fun surprise July 2019 article “The world is broken with positive messages on cars in for them.” - and human kindness is the only the community. To earn their official red Kindness Ninja headbands, students had to complete 200 acts of kindness. The acts were recorded on hearts and hung in the classroom, serving as inspiration to keep on giving. To further incorporate literacy and numeracy into the project, endless possibilities for kindness,” kindness packages were prepared said Principal Mack. “We are grateful by students and staff, and sent to to the community for their generosity businesses and organizations locally and support of our youngest learners. and beyond. The packages include These are life lessons they will carry “We bead the bracelets then put an introductory letter, a group photo, with them forever.” a tag that says ‘From a Kindness a headband, a wooden plaque, the
16 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 17 Touching hearts. Honour diversity and enhance cultural In the Education Service Board for its commitment to action First Nation, Métis and Inuit understanding Agreement, seven social factors and look forward to the ongoing Education Policy Framework provide the guiding principles - implementation of the plan.” that “First Nation, Métis and Inuit curricular and instructional practices, The parties to the Education students in Ontario will have the organizational practices, linguistic Service Agreement have a continued knowledge, skills, and confidence perspectives and practices, personnel understanding to increase they need to successfully complete Board and First Nations renew equity, school culture, school/ academic success of First Nations their elementary and secondary community involvement and relations learners, honour and support the education or training and/or to Education Service Agreement and equity of educational outcomes. language, culture, and history of the enter the workforce. They will have A progress report is presented First Nation people whose territories the traditional and contemporary Representatives of Rainbow District School Board and annually, ensuring that outcomes are are served by the Board, increase knowledge, skills, and attitudes First Nations gathered at Atikameksheng Anishnawbek being measured over time. knowledge and understanding of required to be socially contributive, In April 2017, Rainbow District on August 30, 2019 to celebrate the renewal of the “The renewed agreement First Nations people, build awareness politically active, and economically Education Service Agreement. recognizes the distinct qualities of the important issues that affect prosperous citizens of the world. School Board passed a motion of First Nations and First Nations First Nations learners in our schools, All students in Ontario will have acknowledging the work of their leadership and contribution to the Truth and Reconciliation this important document.” Commission and committing to Made up of representatives key recommendations as they from each of the First Nations, relate to education. the First Nations Advisory Committee (FNAC) advises the Board regarding Under the guidance of the matters affecting the establishment, First Nations Advisory Committee development and delivery of and through broad community programs and services for First Nations consultations led by Nbisiing students, including reviewing Consulting, the Truth and the agreement. Reconciliation: Commitment to Action The First Nations who signed the plan was developed. Education Service Agreement include: The plan, which was adopted • Atikameksheng Anishnawbek by the Board on July 3, 2018, was • Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation formally launched on August 30, 2019. The cover of the plan features an • Dokis First Nation original painting by First Nation In effect from September 2019 • M’Chigeeng First Nation students, with a focus on student and bring about positive change for artist Leland Bell – Bebaminojimat to August 2022, the agreement • Sagamok Anishnawbek success,” said First Nations Trustee, all students. entitled Aankwenmaading / Gesture reaffirms Rainbow District School • Sheguiandah First Nation Chief Linda Debassige of M’Chigeeng “We value our relationship of Goodwill. Board’s commitment to First Nations • Sheshegwaning First Nation First Nation. “Key objectives of the with First Nations communities,” students and recognizes the unique • Wahnapitae First Nation renewed agreement are not only said Rainbow District School Priorities focus on: relationship with First Nations • Whitefish River First Nation to improve the rate of First Nations Board Director of Education Norm 1. Indigenous Knowledge communities. • Zhiibaahaasing First Nation students graduating from Grade 12, Blaseg. “The new agreement 2. Anishinaabemowin Language “In signing this agreement, The agreement has been but to also improve the relationship reinforces our commitment to 3. Indigenous Culture we honour the history and culture developed with the vision and between the First Nations and the maintain our focus on academic 4. Race Relations and Healing of First Nations communities spirit of enhancing the ability of Rainbow District School Board in and social factors. We have made The action plan opens with a served by the Board and commit First Nations learners to meet their moving forward on a collaborative tremendous progress in Indigenous Statement of Commitment and to working in partnership with First goals. It also affirms the rights of basis. I commend the work of the Education and will build on our establishes goals, strategies, timelines Nations communities to better all First Nations students to receive First Nations Advisory Committee work for the ongoing benefit of First the knowledge and appreciation and measures of success. meet the needs of First Nations a quality education that includes and the support of the members of Nations learners and all students in of contemporary and traditional students,” said Board Chair Doreen access to culture, language and the Rainbow District School Board.” Rainbow Schools.” First Nation, Métis and Inuit traditions, Dewar. “I commend the First programs that support well-being She added: “I also commend the The agreement is consistent cultures and perspectives.” Nations Advisory Committee for and achievement. with the Government of Ontario’s
18 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 19 Touching hearts. Value student, staff, parent/guardian and Empowering partner voice Parents to Raise Resilient Children and, more importantly, to know that FLIP IT! Transforming Professional learning they are not alone. Challenging Behaviour focused on equity “It’s fantastic to have a group Keynote speaker, Dr. Adèle (Kindergarten) and inclusion Lafrance, shared lessons learned From LEGOs to iPhones whose express purpose is to help and talked about the importance of (Grades 2 to 6) Gender and Sexuality 101 parents find a meaningful role in harnessing the power of caregivers. Why Poverty? their child’s education.” An Associate Professor at Laurentian Transitions: From Tween to Teen Social Justice Begins with Me University, Dr. Lafrance is a clinical (Grades 7 and 8) Re-thinking White Privilege psychologist, and co-developer of Whatever! (Grades 9 to 12) Equity Across the Curriculum Emotion-Focused Family Therapy. Creating the Mentally Healthy She offered family-friendly tips and Holistic Arts Based Program: Classroom tools, including “from but to because”, An Introduction (For all ages) Busting Myths and Misconceptions what she called a “TSN turning point” Children and Grief (For all ages) about Indigenous Peoples to “put water on an emotional fire.” Safer Schools: A Guide to Presenters reported a high level Supporting Trans Students Using “because” instead of “but” of interaction throughout the is a more effective approach. Racial Justice conference. Participants indicated Compassion Fatigue Awareness For example, “I can understand why that they appreciated the opportunity From Advocacy to Activism: you don’t want to do homework to hear a top-notch keynote speaker A Blueprint for Equity because it’s really hard to see how and enjoyed the dynamic workshop you are going to use this, it’s a sessions. Tailoring workshops These were some of the topics that tough subject, and there are other to specific grade levels made teachers explored during professional learning on October 26, 2018. Presented things you would rather be doing.” the presentations that much in partnership with the Elementary Saying “what is in their heads” with more engaging. heart calms the brain and changes Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Community partners who set up and the Ontario Secondary School the conversation. booths to share their mental health Dr. Lafrance also focused on Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF), the entire Dr. Adèle Lafrance was applauding Supported by a Parents Reaching a conference program that was resources welcomed the opportunity day focused on Equity and Inclusion. emotion coaching to regulate the Rainbow District School Board Out Regional Grant from the Ministry responsive and relevant.” to dialogue directly with parents behaviour. “We want to help children of Education, the conference was one She added: “In addition to about the services they provide Equity and inclusive education Parent Involvement Committee for become better at feeling,” she said. way in which the Board continues to presentations and workshops, for children and young adults. continues to be an important focus organizing a conference for parents “When bad things happen, they will for Rainbow District School Board. value voice. a number of community Parents thanked them for putting by parents. be less likely to turn to maladaptive “We are building our understanding “Mental health and well-being partners hosted booths to resources at their fingertips. “The number one reason to coping strategies.” and expanding our circle of care was identified as a leading concern provide information.” Partners included Public Health involve parents is improved outcomes In addition to the keynote, through presentations for staff, in schools and in the community,” The conference gave participants Sudbury & District, Learning for parents and their children across participants took part in workshops conferences for students, and supports said Superintendent Judy Noble an opportunity to come together, Disabilities Association of Sudbury, their lifespan,” she said. led by the Rainbow District School for schools as we nurture welcoming who assists the Parent Involvement to engage with insightful speakers, Sudbury Action Centre for Youth, Dr. Lafrance was addressing more Board’s mental health team and accepting environments for Committee. “With parent input and to ask questions, to dialogue, to learn mindSPACE, Child and Community teaching and learning,” said Director than 100 caregivers who gathered on and educators. The workshops a Saturday in June to take part in a support from staff, PIC developed from each other, to gain resources Resources and Children’s of Education Norm Blaseg. spanned developmental stages, Community Network. conference on mental health. appealing to caregivers of children of all ages and grades. 20 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 21 Touching hearts. Celebrate student, staff, school and system success
At the forefront of scientific discovery “Science Fairs set me up to be ready “For us, it’s not about winning, “I got to meet a lot of like-minded for and continue my journey in but about the journey. Sharing our people across Canada.” Students from Rainbow Schools returned home medicine and science.” knowledge was awesome.” Trevor Meek from national and international science fairs with impressive awards. Kerry Yang Edward Xiong and Jordan Fergani Carl A. Nesbitt Public School Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School
“We are very proud of our students honorable mention in the NSA her project “Neuropsychiatric dandelion root to determine the Washer Fluid System.” In an effort for their outstanding achievement,” Research Directorate - Mathematics Interconnected Wearable System components responsible for reversing to improve driver safety, he created said Rainbow District School Board Award. Brendon Matusch established using CBT”. She also received the the resistance. a device that tackles automotive Chair Doreen Dewar. “Our young different methods of machine Youth Can Innovate Award in the Jordan Fergani and Edward Xiong, windshield de-icing and eliminates scientists were among the best learning, a category of artificial intermediate category and a Golden Grade 8 students at Lo-Ellen Park streaking from fluid. in Canada and around the world. intelligence, to automatically optimize Ticket to a STEM Entrepreneur Course. Secondary School, captured Gold in Adam Selalmatzidis, a Grade 7 They continue to shine on national classifiers to properly identify Nethra Wickramasinghe developed the junior category. They developed student from Northeastern and international stages.” dark matter. a non-invasive wireless system “ATLAST” (Auto Temperature Live Elementary School, also participated “Innovation is alive and well in Results were equally as impressive that aims to treat neuropsychiatric Alert System Thermometer), a device in the Canada-Wide Science Fair Rainbow Schools, evident by the at the Canada-Wide Science Fair disorders with a wearable biomedical that uses thermal technology and after capturing top honours at the depth and breadth of topics that in Fredericton, New Brunswick sensor and a cognitive behavioural motion cameras to monitor children Sudbury Regional Science Fair. students explored,” added Director where students were among therapy (CBT) application. who are left alone in a vehicle. He explored the most economically of Education Norm Blaseg. “Science fair gives students an 500 young scientists showcasing unusual opportunity to dive deep Trevor Meek, a Grade 8 student and environmentally efficient way “Students drew on their natural their discoveries. at Carl A. Nesbitt Public School, to design and package a pizza in into a particular field you find Nethra Wickramasinghe, curiosity and unleashed their interesting and present to judges earned Bronze in the junior category. his project “It’s Hip to be Square: creativity to develop high quality who are just as interested as you are.” a Grade 10 student at Lockerby He researched the “Development of a Shaping a Solution to Waste science fair projects that earned Brendon Matusch Composite School, captured Gold Timed On-Demand Wireless Heated Reduction”. national and international acclaim. Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School in the intermediate category for We are beaming with pride.” A Grade 11 student at Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School, Brendon Matusch, Kerry Yang, a Grade 9 student captured three awards at the Intel at Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School, International Science and Engineering garnered Silver in the intermediate Fair in Phoenix, Arizona for his project category for her project “Weeding “Improving Particle Classification Out the Secret to Antibiotic in Dark Matter Experiments”. Resistance”. She also earned a Golden He received a Second Place Ticket to the STEM Entrepreneur Grand Award, which put him in Course. Last year, Kerry Yang the top 50 or so of 1,800 students discovered that dandelion root worldwide, and two special awards, extracts have beneficial effects on the China Association for Science “My experience in science fairs has shaped the person that I am today.” heavy metal-induced antibiotic and Technology Award and an Nethra Wickramasinghe, Lockerby Composite School “I was most excited to explain my project to thousands of elementary students.” resistance. This year, she explored Adam Selalmatzidis, Northeastern Elementary School the elemental composition of
22 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 23 EQAO Education Quality and Accountability Office Results – Levels 3 and 4 Primary Division (Grades 1 to 3) Junior Division (Grades 4 to 6) 2013- 2014- 2015- 2016- 2017- 2018- 2013- 2014- 2015- 2016- 2017- 2018- 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Reading - RDSB 66% n/a 60% 66% 70% 70% Reading - RDSB 75% n/a 77% 77% 76% 77% - Prov. 70% n/a 72% 74% 75% 74% - Prov. 79% n/a 81% 81% 82% 81% Writing - RDSB 76% n/a 62% 68% 65% 64% Writing - RDSB 69% n/a 74% 74% 71% 72% - Prov. 78% n/a 74% 73% 72% 69% - Prov. 78% n/a 80% 79% 80% 82% Math - RDSB 61% n/a 54% 54% 53% 53% Math - RDSB 49% n/a 42% 42% 41% 38% - Prov. 67% n/a 63% 62% 61% 58% - Prov. 54% n/a 50% 50% 49% 48% RDSB Results from 2013-2019 by Sub-group RDSB Results from 2013-2019 by Sub-group 2013- 2014- 2015- 2016- 2017- 2018- 2013- 2014- 2015- 2016- 2017- 2018- 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Reading - F 70% n/a 64% 69% 73% 71% Reading - F 81% n/a 81% 82% 82% 81% - M 61% n/a 57% 63% 67% 69% - M 69% n/a 73% 73% 70% 73% - S 40% n/a 33% 39% 48% 48% - S 45% n/a 44% 47% 48% 54% Writing - F 79% n/a 67% 74% 70% 68% Writing - F 80% n/a 82% 84% 82% 82% - M 73% n/a 56% 62% 61% 61% - M 58% n/a 67% 65% 60% 64% - S 57% n/a 44% 53% 49% 49% - S 34% n/a 41% 45% 43% 54% Math - F 58% n/a 54% 55% 50% 52% Math - F 51% n/a 41% 41% 42% 38% - M 63% n/a 53% 53% 56% 54% - M 47% n/a 44% 42% 40% 38% - S 28% n/a 22% 21% 30% 21% - S 18% n/a 13% 14% 12% 15%
F = Female M = Male S = Special Education F = Female M = Male S = Special Education
Grade 9 Mathematics - Academic Grade 9 Mathematics – Applied 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 All Students - RDSB 78% n/a 80% 77% 81% 81% All Students - RDSB 37% n/a 33% 33% 39% 41% All Students - Prov. 85% n/a 83% 83% 84% 84% All Students - Prov. 47% n/a 45% 44% 45% 44% RDSB Results from 2013-2019 by Sub-group RDSB Results from 2013-2019 by Sub-group 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 F 78% n/a 79% 73% 82% 77% F 36% n/a 31% 25% 43% 42% M 78% n/a 80% 80% 80% 86% M 37% n/a 35% 37% 37% 41% S 69% n/a 65% 61% 61% 76% S 34% n/a 27% 36% 30% 39%
Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 Success Rate - RDSB 75% 76% 72% 77% 70% 71% Success Rate - Prov. 83% 82% 81% 81% 79% 80% RDSB Results from 2013-2019 by Sub-group 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 Levels 3 and 4 represent the provincial standard F 84% 83% 79% 83% 79% 80% (70 per cent or more). M 68% 69% 67% 71% 62% 62% S 44% 44% 49% 46% 43% 42%
2424 Raiinnbbooww Scchhooollss | Annual Report 2018-2019 RRainbowainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 2525 2019-2020 BUDGET Inclusive. Comprehensive. Focused on accountability. 2019-2020 BUDGET Public Input Starting Point Did you know? Long before budget discussions begin, The 2018-2019 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. 2019-2020 budget, adjusted: Funding is provided by the Ministry Rainbow District School Board approves School Councils, principals, teachers, ◆ to exclude one-time budget of Education through a series of grants. unions and the public at large are given allocations ◆ to include inflationary pressures When approving its budget, $203.1 million budget for 2019-2020 an opportunity to share their ideas in Rainbow District School Board must keeping with Board priorities, not only such as increased utility costs The budget ensured the continuity of programs ◆ to include contractual/statutory work within the funding limitations and services within the funding provided by the Province on possible program and service established by the Province. enhancements, but also on ways and increases due to collective of Ontario. agreements School boards must balance With final Ministry of Education approval on school means of achieving ongoing savings ◆ their budgets on an annual basis. consolidation plans in the New Sudbury and Valley North as the Board continues to experience to reflect the impact of enrolment planning areas, Rainbow District School Board will be the impact of declining enrolment. projections on staffing School boards are mandated to better positioned to align expenditures with revenues ◆ to allow for the implementation of deliver curriculum/programs to going forward. Ideas are reviewed and, the 2019-2020 Special Education Plan as appropriate, forwarded to students within the funding provided A total of 75 per cent of the budget, or $152 million, The 2018-2019 revenue budget was used by the Province. has been allocated to salaries and benefits in keeping with the Board for consideration negotiated agreements, which expired at August 31, 2019. as part of the budget process. as the base for the 2019-2020 budget, adjusted: In the 2019-2020 budget, the Rainbow District School Rainbow District School Board thanks Board has, once again, successfully balanced the need for all those who provided valuable input. ◆ to reflect 2019-2020 funding Rainbow District School Board approved a balanced budget innovative programs within the allotted revenue while from the Province based on of $203.1 million for the 2019-2020 school year at its regular focusing on all aspects of student success. projected enrolment meeting on July 2, 2019. Dennis Bazinet, Superintendent of Business For more information about the 2019-2020 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] Financial Statements Online Enrolment at a Glance Trustees reviewed and approved the Financial Statements for the year ending Rainbow District School Board had 13,517 students Rainbow Schools: Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island August 31, 2018 at the regular meeting of the Board on December 11, 2018. in Rainbow Schools on October 31, 2019. Rainbow District School Board operates 32 elementary school Financial statements are available online at A total of 1,736 children enrolled in Kindergarten rainbowschools.ca/about-us/broaderpublic-sector in Rainbow Schools, a full-day program for four and buildings and 9 secondary school buildings in Sudbury, Espanola five-year-olds. and Manitoulin Island. The Board also offers other programs – Child and Adolescent Mental In the elementary panel, Health Program, Cecil Facer Secondary School, N’Swakamok Native enrolment totalled 9,009 students Alternative School, Children’s Treatment Centre, O’Connor including 6,171 in the English Program and 2,838 in the Park, Applied Behaviour Analysis program, Restart, Simulated French Immersion Program. Healthy Independent Living Opportunities (SHILO) program, Attendance Centre, Mishko-Ode-Wendam, Northern Support A total of 988 registered for Initiative, Frank Flowers School and Barrydowne College operating Grade 9. In the secondary panel, enrolment reached at Cambrian College. 4,508 students including In Rainbow Schools, programs focus on student success from Rainbow District School Board covers a 3,865 in the English Program Kindergarten to Grade 12 in English and French Immersion. and 643 in the French Immersion geographic area of more than 14,757 square kilometres Program. Quality programs, caring teachers and a nurturing environment in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island. with a focus on character development enable students to fulfill Enrolment is calculated as their aspirations. 26 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 full-time equivalents. Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 27 2019-2020 2019-2020 BUDGET Overview BUDGET Revenue and Expenses
2018-2019 was the fourth year in which the Board experienced a significant loss in revenue due to the Ministry of Education School Personnel Complement Sources of Revenue Board Efficiencies and Modernization strategy to make more efficient Our human resources are our greatest asset. b. 5.7% use of school space. Teaching and non-teaching staff bring their individual and Due from the Province: collective experience to the Board, making Rainbow Schools a. Pupil Foundation Grant $ 65,283,000 Following consultations in six planning areas, Rainbow District School great places to learn. b. School Foundation Grant 11,500,000 a. 32.2% Board trustees made a decision regarding the accommodation of c. Special Purpose Grants 63,065,000 students during a Special Board Meeting on February 7, 2017. Actual Budget d. Transportation 14,615,000 Rainbow Schools Personnel 2018-2019 2019-2020 e. Declining Enrolment 739,000 In 2018-2019, a number of recommendations were pending approval f. Administration and Governance 5,738,000 Teaching to proceed, while others were deferred. An accommodation update g. Pupil Accommodation 30,615,000 k. 2.2% l. 0.3% Elementary Schools 595.0 590.0 h. Debt Charges 2,104,000 i. 0.0% was presented to the Board on January 29, 2019, August 27, 2019 c. 31.0% j. 2.1% Secondary Schools 330.0 320.7 Subtotal provincial funding 193,659,000 and October 22, 2019. h. 1.0% Non-teaching i. Priorities and Partnerships Fund - g. 15.1% e. 0.4% Central Sudbury Principals/Vice-Principals 77 76.5 Total provincial funding 193,659,000 Consultants/Coordinators 21 17 - The implementation date for transferring Grade 7 and 8 students from j. First Nation Education Secretaries/Clerks 78.6 77.1 Lansdowne Public School to Sudbury Secondary School was deferred. Service Agreements 4,343,000 Custodial/Maintenance 144.6 144.3 - Lansdowne Public School will continue to offer English and k. Reserve Funds 4,520,000 French Immersion programs from JK to Grade 8 until further notice. Noon Hour Supervisors 24 24 l. Miscellaneous 595,000 d. 7.2% f. 2.8% - Grade 6 students from Queen Elizabeth II Public School will continue to Designated Early Childhood Educators 60 57 attend Lansdowne Public School for Grade 7 and 8 until further notice. Total revenue $203,117,000 Educational Assistants 177 185 New Sudbury Technicians 24 24 - A new French Immersion JK to Grade 6 school on the Lasalle Secondary Student Services 47.5 48.3 School site is scheduled to open September 1, 2021. The new school will Centre for Education 49 49 Expenses: What Goes Where accommodate students from Ernie Checkeris Public School, Carl A. Nesbitt Total 1,627.70 1,612.90 How the Board allocates its budget to have the greatest impact on the classroom. Expenses by function Public School and Westmount Avenue Public School. a. Instruction: - The timeline for the revitalization of Churchill Public School to Expenses by object: Money spent directly in the accommodate JK to Grade 6 students from Cyril Varney Public School was classroom, on teachers and changed. Churchill will accommodate the students from Cyril Varney for Facilities a. Salaries $ 130,485,000 textbooks. b. Employee Benefits 21,839,000 a. 64.2% September 1, 2021, subject to Ministry of Education approval to proceed Since 1998, Rainbow District School Board has significantly b. School Management: with the revitalization project. c. Supplies and Services g. 0.1% h. 0.0% consolidated its facilities to ensure the most effective and (including professional learning) 15,436,000 Principals, Vice-Principals, School Secretaries and - Grade 7 and 8 students from Churchill Public School and efficient use of space. This means less money is spent on d. Capital and Replacements 16,677,000 e. 8.1% f. 1.0% Carl A. Nesbitt Public School will transfer to Lasalle Secondary e. Fees and Contracts 16,490,000 office supplies. School for September 1, 2020. facilities and more money is channeled directly into the f. Debt Charges 1,993,000 c. 7.6% c. Student Support Services: classroom, where it will benefit students the most. Computer Technicians, Valley North g. Other 197,000 The following figures do not include programs operated at h. Priorities and Partnerships Fund – d. 8.2% Library Technicians, Library - Chelmsford Valley District Composite School will be retrofitted to create a Barrydowne College (a re-engagement school at Cambrian College), Total expenses $203,117,000 b. 10.8% teachers and Guidance teachers. JK to 12 school offering JK to 8 (English and French Immersion) and Grades the N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre, the Shkagamik-Kwe d. Teacher Support Services: 9 to 12 (English Program) for September 1, 2020. Health Centre, the Children’s Treatment Centre, the Child and Coordinators and Consultants who h. 0.1% - Chelmsford Public School and Grade 7 and 8 students from Adolescent Mental Health Program, Frank Flowers School Expenses by function: provide program support to teachers Larchwood Public School will be transferred to Chelmsford Valley District and Cecil Facer Secondary School. a. Instruction $118,493,000 in schools, benefiting all students. i. 0.0% Composite School once the project is complete. b. School Management 13,789,000 e. Administration - The French Immersion program at Levack Public School will continue until Facilities 1998 2019-2020 c. Student Support Services 9,459,000 g. 7.2% and Governance: the Chelmsford Valley District Composite School retrofit is complete. At d. Teacher Support Services 2,993,000 a. 58.3% Centre for Education staff that time, the French Immersion program at Levack Public School will be Elementary Schools 45 32 e. Administration and Governance 5,520,000 as well as Trustees. f. Pupil Accommodation 38,020,000 e. 2.7% f. Pupil Accommodation: transferred to Chelmsford Valley District Composite School. Secondary Schools 12 9 c. 4.7% f. 18.7% - Levack Public School will then become a JK to Grade 8 school offering the g. Transportation 14,649,000 The cost to operate, maintain h. Other 194,000 English Program only. The school will be right-sized to reduce surplus space Administration 5 1 and renovate Board buildings, i. Priorities and Partnerships Fund – primarily schools. for September 1, 2020. Total 62 42 Total expenses $203,117,000 d. 1.5% g. Transportation: b. 6.8% Student busing to and from school. 2828 Raiinnbbooww Scchhooollss | AAnnnnuaall Reeppoorrtt 2018-2019 Recognition
Rainbow District School Board honours excellence at awards celebration
AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
Matthew Cootes Larry Frank Sean Green Dan Smith Lori Yauk Kelly Vane Barb Beaton Karen Burgess Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Educational Assistant Computers in Education Lasalle Secondary School Lo-Ellen Park Lockerby Composite School Charles C. McLean Lo-Ellen Park Princess Anne Queen Elizabeth II Co-ordinator Secondary School Public School Secondary School Public School Public School Centre for Education
BARBARA KONAREK WILLIAM N. ROMAN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP MEMORIAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS AWARD AWARD
Lucia DeFaveri Don Gray Teacher Information Technology Sudbury Secondary School Support Technician Information Services
Erin Burns-Costello Petra Demeyere John Cook Trevor Kestle Special Education Teacher Volunteer Miller Maki, LLP Resource Teacher Algonquin Road Churchill Public School Public School
GO GREEN GLOBE AWARDS Marlene McCulligh Craig O’Kane Secondary Maintenance Supervisor Administrative Assistant Facilities Department Lockerby Composite School
Queen Elizabeth II Public School Lasalle Secondary School
25 Years of Service Lyne Appleby Sonia Howard Paul Trottier Kathy Dokis Denis Lafleur Kathy Wachnuk Stephen Essig Kenneth Rauhanen Jim Wachnuk Denis Gauthier Mark Trottier D’Arcy Young Linda Goulais 25 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 31 2018 - 2019 Scholarship Dale, Alexa Cote, Kimberley Clark, Hailey Robinson, Isaiah Malette, Siana Gallant, Alexandros Zelinsky, Jayden Hilal, Giselle Suitor, Stephanie CVDCS Alumni Association Award Gail E. Brown Memorial Scholarship Governor General’s Academic Medal - 2019 Winnifred Mooney Scholarship Anne Crichton-George Scholarship Do-It-All Contracting Award Robert Goudreau Bursary Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Outstanding Community Service Award Winners English Award Rick Desjardins Memorial Award Specialist High Skills Major Award - Sudbury Multicultural and Folks Arts Association Health Care Award Craig, Logan Cole, Kirsten Rowlinson, Ciera Miller, Jenna Specialist High Skills Major Award - Mining Information and Communications Technology Hinton-Cannard, Jennavieve Modern College Scholarship Royal Canadian Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Branch Cambrian College Achievement Awards The Auxiliary - ERHHC Bursary Compass Group Canada Award Total Personnel Solutions Award Vale Award Andrea, Melanie, and Stephanie Raaska-Bran Switzer, Ethan #553 Award E.H.S. Student Parliament Bursary Memorial Award Compass Group Innovation Award Onaping Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch #503 Award Selinger, Grace Moote, Paulena Gray, Miranda Dawson, Blake Cunningham, Megan Dillen, Nigel E.H.S. Valedictorian Award David Dubé Memorial Award Meadowbrook Scholarship Hurley, Jayde Thomas, Lauren Vale Award Rising Up Award Knight Crusiers Car Club Bursary E.H.S. Academic Achievement Award LO-ELLEN PARK Jim Fielding Memorial Bursary Maslack Supply Limited Scholarship BARRYDOWNE Espanola Lions Club - Ron Heale Award Munch, Sheridan Hatton, Jack Lo-Ellen Park School Advisory Council Award Desauliers, Carla Duggan, Jamie-Lyn Duff, Dallas Professional Engineers Ontario Sudbury Ladies’ Volleyball Association Award Kent Cousineau Memorial Award SECONDARY Timony, Cole COLLEGE Metal-Air Mechanical Systems Ltd. Employee Bursary E.H.S. Academic Achievement Award - B Division James, Landen Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Laurentian University Academic Excellence Scholarship Sudbury Chapter Scholarship SCHOOL Melissa Willett Memorial Award Espanola Lions Club - Herman Dorriesfield Scholarship Rose Fox Memorial Mathematics Award Hayes, Emma 3rdLine.Studio + Polestar Construction Management Lo-Ellen Park Staff Award Abel, Natasha Fournier, James Specialist High Skills Major Award - Mining Murray, Jakob Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award Award Professional Engineers Ontario Sudbury Chapter Onaping Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch #503 Award Ralph Ahrbeck Business Award Lasalle Parent Advisory Council Bursary Abdel-Dayem, Lobna Specialist High Skills Major Award - Arts and Culture Stephanie Burke Award Spencer, Kyle Afro-Heritage Association of Sudbury Scholarship Scholarship Dunning, Brian Compass Group Bursaries Specialist High Skills Major Award - Sports Hirtle, Serena Jermyn, Connor Bobbie, Riley Frizell, Alex Specialist High Skills Major Award - Forestry Jean Hanson Memorial Award Laurentian University Carl J. Sanders Scholarship Marasco Creative Design Award Verma, Shivam Dexter, Lesley Action Sudbury: Norman (Normie) C. Hein Bursary E.H.S. Staff Bursary Noble-Albert, Jade-yn Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Valerie Greentree Award CTS Canadian Career College Scholarship Espanola Royal Purple Elks Lodge #346 Scholarship Baker Tilly SNT Secondary School Bursary Award Kin Club of Valley East Award Emiry, Faith Lasalle Alumni Bursary Jutila, Ari Loran Scholars Honour Citation Certificate Johnston, Samuel John Cook Award Bond, Raven Onaping Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch #503 Award Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation E.H.S. Academic Achievement Award St. Jacques, Cody Lasalle English Award Transportation Award in Memory of Fred Niemi Sudbury Multicultural and Folks Arts Association Governor General Academic Award Vale Award Dupuis, Connor Citizenship Bursary Manitoulin West Sudbury Dairy Producers Domtar Inc. Espanola Mill Scholarship Lasalle Students’ Council Souvenir Kraut, Cassidy Outstanding Community Service Award Lafond, Sébastien Williamson, Avery Cambrian College Dual Credit Achievement Award Committee Bursary E.H.S. Stage Band Bursary Special Academic Award Lo-Ellen Park Knight Award Colard, Victoria Gravestock-Bleishwitz, Faith Township of Sables - Spanish Rivers Bursary Meadowbrook Scholarship Abou-Rabia, Farah Lifetouch Canada Award Valerie Greentree Award Chelmsford Royal Canadian Legion Branch #553 Award Neil’s Your Independent Grocer Paris, Matthew Walden Oldtimers Hockey Club Award Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship University of Toronto - Management and International Mathematics Award Stencill, Mayson Community Commitment Award Finch, Cole Compass Group Bursaries Cambrian College Secondary School Lo-Ellen Park Graduation Foundation Award Business (MIB) Work Term Award Francavilla, Dominic Transportation Technology Award Cambrian College Employment Options Award Achievement Award Kucheran Grenier, Braedan LOCKERBY Barrydowne College Staff Award Vale Award Laberge, Madison Townsend, Shelly Walden Welding Award Abou-Rabia, Malek Lauzon, Chloe COMPOSITE SCHOOL Valerie Greentree Award Charger Character Award Foo, Perlin Royal Canadian Legion Bursary Risto, Emma Specialist High Skills Major Award - Manufacturing John & David Mallette - Harvey’s Award Fulker, Dillon Valley East Lions Club Award E.H.S. Alumni Spirit Award Governor General’s Academic Medal Lashuk, Amanda Hadner, Hannah Bernice Gorman Bursary LeBeau, Raquel Abate, Gabriel Chelmsford Royal Canadian Legion Branch #553 Award Trudeau, Teddy Allen, Matti Specialist High Skills Major Award - John Stack Scholarship Computer Studies Award Lock, Emily Fowler, Taylor Science North Science Award Robertson, Sarah Chelmsford Dental Clinic Award John & David Mallette - Harvey’s Award Lo-Ellen Park Graduation Foundation Award Val Est Metro Bursary Compass Group Bursaries Samantha Vitone Memorial Bursary Information and Communications Technology Hould, Jaya Specialist High Skills Major Award - Sudbury Mine Mill & Smelter Workers’ Union Local Information and Communications Technology Venne, Kaleb Maanselka, Riley Bennett, Jacob Lecour, A. J. Student Success Award Masterson-Pinedo, Amelia Fremlin, Wyatt E.H.S. Student Parliament Bursary Roy, Carly Rick Desjardins Memorial Award Ontario Principals’ Council Award Vicki Dale Prize for Excellence in Mathematics #598 Award Joy, Rebecca Gravelle, Logan Jakubo Chartered Professional Accountants Spartan Athletic Achievement Bursary Sudbury Ladies’ Volleyball Association Award Royal Bank Business Award CVDCS Heart of Learning Award Scholarship Vuorensyrja, Grayem - B Division Boland, Cameron Maki, William Anderson, Mackenzie Cambrian College Secondary School Award Juston Walker Memorial Award Gallant, Noah Lifetouch School Services Bursary MacDonald, Jakob Joan Mantle Music Trust Award Lo-Ellen Park Staff Award Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Lalone, Justin Hembruff, Zachary Best Law Offices Scholarship Ryan, Brady Greater Sudbury Police Pipe Band Scholarship Michael Rollins Memorial Award Healthy Active Living Award McDavid, Tracey-Anne Espanola High School Academic Achievement Award Wilson, Jordan Lasalle Staff Association Award Walden Family Drugstore Award Bot, Carissa Mantle, Bronwyn McNamara Award Confederation School Council Award Rose Fox Memorial Mathematics Award Alex and Joyce Caldwell Bursary Lifetouch Canada Award Jeff McKibbon Impact Award Bailey, Taylor Lavoie, Brody Laferriere, Mariah Valley Pentecostal Church Lee Valley Autumn Leaves Bursary Senechal, Eric Mayer, Amanda Lockerby Reunion Award Cambrian College Achievement Bursary Garcia Perez, Cori Compass Group Canada Award Edo Catherine Lively Memorial Scholarship Bouchard, Allyssa Mantle, Devin University of Guelph Entrance Scholarship Barrydowne College Staff Award Youth Character/Volunteer Award Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 Award Lifetouch Canada Award John & David Mallette - Harvey’s Award Chelmsford Royal Canadian Legion Branch #553 Award E.H.S. Student Achievement Bursary Len Thompson Bursary Health Science Achievement Award McGlade, Margrit Township of Sables - Spanish Rivers Bursary Wohlgemuth, Emily Heather Stobo Seguin Memorial Award Lo-Ellen Park Alumni Scholarship Baron, Madeline Manitowabi, Amber Hairstyling and Aesthetics Award Brown, Cohen Jack and Maija Ceming Science Award Science North Science Award Modern College Award for Outstanding Achievement St. Jude Catholic Women’s League Bursary Thaxter, Parker Goodchild, Jordan Lasalle Staff Association Award McLean, Connor Carleton University Entrance Scholarship Marks de Chabris, Augustin Jamie Gougeon Memorial Award Lamoureux, Logan Your Independent Grocer Award R.K. Arora Scholarship Moore, Sarah Art Award Miller, Destiny Espanola Masonic Lodge #527 Bursary Van Rassel, Andrew Adrian McLean Memorial Award University of Guelph Entrance Scholarship Community Partnership Bursary Chelmsford Royal Canadian Legion Branch #553 Award Dr. Nathan Grebe Award Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre Bursary Burke, Jordan Marks de Chabris, Nathalie University of Guelph Board of Governors’ Scholarship Remedy’s RX Bursary LASALLE Lasalle Staff Association Award Nelson, Kari CVDCS Alumni Award Mintenko, Jordan Manitoulin Transport Award Lo-Ellen Park School Advisory Council Award Joseph Bacon Elite Athlete Award Beauvais-Hall, Benjamen O’Brien, Shelden Dan Cooley Memorial Award Vicker, Morgan Cambrian College Dual Credit Achievement Award Specialist High Skills Major Award - Hansen, Jan SECONDARY SCHOOL Burke, Trinity Mathias, Trayle YMCA Award Vale Award Information and Communications Technology Lifetouch School Services Bursary Lasalle Achievement Award Nisbet, Aezlyn Abitona, Alyssa Lasalle Business Award Penage Lake Road Seniors Club Award Principal’s Pursuit of Excellence Award Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Burcher, Machaela Popkie, Carley Lightfoot, Preston Vale Technology Award Student Success Award Nichols, Madison Horncastle, Ryan Lasalle Lancer of Note Award Coles, Owen McCormick, William Cambrian College Secondary School Computer Studies Award Most Outstanding Student - Workplace Destination Cambrian College Employment Options Award Ongarato, Autumn Achievement Award CVDCS School Council Award Bellmore, Grace Watson, Hannah Edo Catherine Lively Memorial Scholarship Lo-Ellen Park Knight Award IODE City of Lakes Chapter Award Poulin-Trottie, Calvin Specialist High Skills Major Award - Forestry Lasalle Achievement Award Valerie Greentree Award English Award Pitfield, Carter Compass Group Canada Award Governor General’s Academic Medal - 2019 Butler, Kamryn Lasalle Lancer of Note Award Contini, Rachel McKinnon, John Healthy Active Living Award Charette Family Bursary Lacelle, Liam Lasalle Students’ Council Souvenir Health Science Achievement Award Lifetouch Canada Award Andrea, Melanie, and Stephanie Raaska-Bran Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Regimbald, Cassandra Onaping Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch #503 Award E.H.S. Alumni Spirit Award Bellmore, Hannah Specialist High Skills Major Award - Business Jack & Maija Ceming Science Award Memorial Award Lockerby Staff Association Bursary Valerie Greentree Award Renaud, Lexxie Unifor National Union & Regional Council Local #74 Kelly Scheuer Memorial Award Cooke, Emily McDonald, Todd Charger Character Award Lasalle Achievement Award Watson, Lara Nipissing University Entrance Award Cameron, Kaylei Riopel, Chantal Scholarship Lasalle Lancer of Note Award Laurentian University Academic Excellence Scholarship G.K. Doraswamy Scholarship Robert and Ann Parsons Northern Scholar Award Onaping Falls Lions Club Award Lasalle French Immersion Award Walden Home Hardware Mathematics Award Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Barrydowne College Staff Award Onaping Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch #503 Award Sauve, Emma Lortie, Trent Colgecen, Zeynep Lasalle Students’ Council Souvenir Corrigan, Benjamin Women’s Institute Bursary Cambrian College Dual Credit Achievement Award Specialist High Skills Major Award - Mining Sudbury Ladies’ Volleyball Association Award - Orser, Hailey Lifetouch Canada Award Carniello, Emma Roy-Gristy, Emily Miner, Evan Tim Hortons Community Involvement Bursary Merrylees, Matthew Dual Credit Award Barrydowne College Post-Secondary Award Taylor, Lionel Vale Award B Division Lively District Secondary School Student Council Lo-Ellen Park Graduation Foundation Award CVDCS Greenhouse Award Daoust, Paige SISU Award for Student Engagement President’s Award De Luisa, Derek Cambrian College Secondary School Mailloux, Sonny John Cook Award Castonguay, Hannah Solomon, Carter Nootchtai, Adrian Achievement Award Vale Technology Award Principal’s Award for Student Leadership Mrozewski, Lucas Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Jakubo Chartered Professional Accountants Award Huron-Superior Principals’ Association Bursary Whitson, Brianna Richard S. Stephenson Memorial Scholarship Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Dr. Nathan Grebe Award Metal-Air Mechanical Systems Ltd. Bursary Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation Dellezay, Cameron Award for Academic Excellence Dedanwala, Abbas Onaping Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch #503 Award Valley East Lions Club Award Valedictorian Award Huntington University Civic Award Science North Science Award Chan, Summer Thomas, Kristina Technical Award Lasalle Technology Award Beer Store Scholarship Science North Science Award Student Success Award Oakes, Cameron Vezeau, Samantha Specialist High Skills Major Award - Construction I.O.D.E. City of Lakes Memorial Award Paajanen, Victor Deschenes, Cassie Nardi, Luca University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship Duncan-McPhee, Patience Lo-Ellen Park Knight Award Azilda Lions Club Award Most Outstanding Student - College Sylvio Proulx Memorial Bursary Science North Science Award Lasalle Alumni Bursary YMCA Employment Services Award Lo-Ellen Park Special Knight Award University of Ottawa French Bursary Wafer, Jasmine Lasalle Students’ Council Award Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation First Nation Student Success Award Chemistry Award Sudbury Mine Mill & Smelter Workers’ Union Manitowabi, Grace Rawlings, William Science North Science Award Local #598 Award Gauthier, Izabella Lasalle Students’ Council President Award Dodds, Jeffrey Student Citizenship Bursary Cheff, Kelsey McGregor Bay Association Louis Polk Bursary Cambrian College Dual Credit Award Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN) Bursary Howard Scott Memorial Award Vale Award Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Yensen, Taylor Valedictorian Award U.C.C.M. Anishnaabe Police Service Bursary Niemi Fielding, Anton John Stack Scholarship Walker, Kaitlyn Principal’s Award for Student Leadership Rouleau, Kendra Adam Laframboise Memorial Award Gauvreau, Mackenzie Dong, Lucy Dalron Homes Award Comeau, Logan Pulvermacher, Madison McGregor, Alexis University of Ottawa Admission Scholarship Royal Canadian Legion Chelmsford Fellowship Award Most Outstanding Student Award Chartrand’s Your Independent Grocer Award Belanger-Hamilton Award Jim Turcott Memorial Bursary Sault College Entrance Scholarship E.H.S. Student Parliament University of Ottawa Dean’s Merit Scholarship Walden Senior Citizens & Pensioners Award Northern Uniform Foundation Award Pandey, Diya Cooperative Funeral Home Achievement Bursary George Young Memorial Scholarship Lasalle Students’ Council Souvenir David Byers Memorial Bursary University of Ottawa Chancellor’s Finalist Scholarship University of Toronto National Book Award York University Entrance Scholarship Davis, Faith CHELMSFORD Onaping Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch #503 Award Principal’s Award for Student Leadership Roy, Chris McGregor Bay Association Louis Polk Bursary Grenier, Broedy Yaworsky, Nicole Pellinen, Cameron Pro Physio Rehabilitation Center Award VALLEY DISTRICT Lasalle Physical Education Award Harris Rebar Award Dugdale, Kate Sauder-Wragg, Soulon Whipple, Keegan McGregor, Monikka Jaak Valiots Memorial Bursary Lifetouch Canada Award Cambrian College Dual Credit Achievement Award DePaolis, Marina COMPOSITE SCHOOL CVDCS Greenhouse Award Specialist High Skills Major Award - Manufacturing McGregor Bay Association Louis Polk Bursary Henry, Emily Lasalle Physical Education Award Roy, Logan Lockerby Staff Association Bursary Lively Pharmacy Student Achievement Award Fedorowich, Ernest Prince, Ashley University of Guelph Entrance Scholarship Albrecht, Liza Sharpe, Kayden Meier, Heidi Lane Family Memorial Bursary Yaworsky, Stephanie Lo-Ellen Park Knight Award Ontario Principals’ Council Award Specialist High Skills Major Award - Energy Russell, Michael University of Waterloo Entrance Merit Scholarship Biology Award ESPANOLA Margaret Best Award - Espanola Little Theatre YMCA Employment Services Award Vale Award Digiacomantonio, Mia Lifetouch Canada Award Rigg, Matthew Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship CVDCS Staff Award Shaw, Johnny Karwaski, Jesse Cambrian College Secondary School Health Care Award HIGH SCHOOL Nadeau, Jamie Lasalle Alumni Bursary Science North Science Award Gaffney, Erin Ontario Power Generation Secondary School Student Chartwell Meadowbrook Bursary Specialist High Skills Major Award - Construction Specialist High Skills Major Award - Environment Achievement Award Laurentian University Academic Excellence Scholarship English Award Outstanding Character Award LIVELY DISTRICT Marasco Creative Design Award Achievement Award Levack District High School Alumni Award Bois, Valerie Tanner’s Your Independent Grocer Scholarship Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award Vale Award Smith, Kayla Gervais, Malcolm Rivers, Jayden Duguay, Mya Most Outstanding Student Award Trottier, Riley Kitlar, Hailey SECONDARY Friendship Masonic Lodge Award Doris Thompson Lane Award Chelmsford Animal Hospital Sudbury Ladies’ Volleyball Association Award - B Division Compass Group Innovation Award Camp Manitou Community Partnership Award Onaping Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch #503 Award Boivin, Emma Parks, Caleb SCHOOL John & David Mallette - Harvey’s Award Carleton University Entrance Scholarship Chelmsford Royal Canadian Legion Branch #553 Award Espanola Little Theatre Bursary E.H.S. Academic Achievement Award Stinson, Carter Gibson, Callie Beaudoin, Riley Chemistry Award Lafleur, Logan Santi, Eden E.H.S. Student Parliament Bursary Lieutenant Governor Community Volunteer Award Armstrong, John Dalron Homes Award Andrea, Melanie, and Stephanie Raaska-Bran Dynes, Veronica Onaping Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch #503 Award CVDCS Greenhouse Award Boucher, Tiffany Maslack Supply Limited Scholarship Knights of Columbus Bursary SISU Award for Student Engagement Fashion Fair Business Award Greater City Concrete Works Ltd. Trade Award Memorial Award Michael Rollins Memorial Award Black, Hayden French Immersion Award Lifetouch School Services Bursary Vincent Campbell Memorial Award Most Outstanding Athlete Award Laurentian University Academic Excellence Scholarship Ashe, Erica Gougeon, Averil Shafaat, Sameer Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation Patterson, Sean Landry, Aimee Andrea, Melanie, and Stephanie Raaska-Bran Mathematics Award Bouillon, Connor Lively District Secondary School Reunion Award Stinson, Ian Lo-Ellen Park Graduation Foundation Award Gagne, Morgan Technical Award Specialist High Skills Major Award - Construction Specialist High Skills Major Award - Mining Lasalle Lancer of Note Award Memorial Award Specialist High Skills Major Award - Health and Wellness Royal Canadian Legion Chelmsford Branch #553 Carman Construction Computer Technology Award Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Campbell, Lily Burke, Molly Perlin, Mckenna Larocque, Ashley Fellowship Award Compass Group Canada Award Rainbow District 3 Citizenship Bursary Shang, Bokai Domtar Inc. Espanola Mill Scholarship Lasalle Award of Merit Walden Daycare Award in Memory of Marlene Marshall Gardner, Sydney Onaping Falls Lions Club Award Caisse Populaire Vermillon Inc. Bursary Tiplady, Matthew Gran, Alyssa Lo-Ellen Park Graduation Foundation Award Bruce Hatton Bursary - Espanola & District Credit Union Bursary E.H.S. Academic Achievement Award Walden Friends of the Library Award Camsell, Kienan CONFEDERATION Espanola Lions Club Leblanc, Daniel Walden Family Drugstore Award NORSE Robotics and Innovation Award Skuce, Allison Northern Cancer Research Foundation Chelmsford Royal Canadian Legion Branch #553 Award Cannard, Ethan Harvey Dodge Memorial Scholarship Lasalle Alumni Bursary Barrett, Andy Walden Friends of the Library Award Specialist High Skills Major Award - Environment Gougeon Family Bursary SECONDARY SCHOOL Lasalle Concert Band Award Lively Pharmacy Student Achievement Award Gratton, Makayla Queen’s University Principal Scholarship Dr. Nathan Grebe Award Knights of Columbus Bursary Principal’s Award for Student Leadership Walli, Cassandra Your Independent Grocer Award Socransky, Jacob Vale Award Beausoleil, Haley Rainbow Country Chrysler Ltd. Scholarship Spanish River #237 Order of the Eastern Star Bursary LeBreton, Kiera Audrey Kirwan Memorial Award Dr. Nathan Grebe Award Davis, Megan Harris, Tyson Buzzy Brown’s Brasserie Merit Award Grech, Isabella Caron, Michael Specialist High Skills Major Award - Construction Piche, Tyler Carl Globensky Memorial Award Chelmsford Dental Clinic Award Joan Mantle Music Trust Award Your Independent Grocer Award Sudbury Ladies’ Volleyball Association Award - B Division Laurentian University Academic Excellence Scholarship Lo-Ellen Park Alumni Scholarship Spourdalakis, Aliesha Healthy Active Living Award Bignucolo, Matthew Carroll, Tyson Allen Scholarship Fund Deluxe Nails & Spa Award Guitard, Danielle Compass Group - Chartwells Foods Bursary Peter Podlatis Memorial Bursary E.H.S. Student Parliament Bursary Specialist High Skills Major Award – Sports Most Outstanding Student Award Harry, Kolton John & David Mallette - Harvey’s Award Charron, Nicholas Laurentian University Board of Governors’ Award Louie, Gabrielle Walden Oldtimers Hockey Club Award Nathan Heerschap Memorial Music & Poetry Award Deluxe Nails & Spa Award Specialist High Skills Major Award - Construction Robbie Campbell Memorial Bursary Compass Group Canada Award James Wendler Technological Award Belanger Ford Award Most Outstanding Student - University The University of Toronto Book Award St. Georges, Cody Sudbury Ladies’ Volleyball Association Award - B Division Desjardins, Bailey East Side Mario’s Co-operative Education Award Hancock, Lauren Science North Science Award Clare, Faith Podlatis, Whitney Walden Animal Hospital Award High, Lexi F. Jean MacLeod Award Crawford, Cole Canadian Tire Award Canadian Tire Award Cambrian College Secondary School Walden Home Hardware Mathematics Award Specialist High Skills Major Award - Construction YMCA Employment Services Award Communications Technology Award Malette, Emilie Achievement Award University of Toronto Athletic Scholarship Bryon, Katrina Espanola Gardeners Bursary Lasalle Modern Language Award Charger Character Award Deluxe Nails & Spa Award Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 Award Outstanding Character Award 32 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 33 2018 - 2019 Hayden, Lily Patterson, Payton Corbiere, Savannah Kuntsi, Cassandra Scott, James Golden, Hannah Ontario Humanities Award East Side Mario’s Award Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation Bursary Little Current Medical Associates Bursary Central Manitoulin Public School Bursary Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award Royal Canadian Legion Branch #564 Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary Bursary Lions Club of Southeastern Manitoulin Bursary Marjorie Young Memorial Bursary Lions Club of Sudbury Award Scholars Heffern, Jordan Ladies’ Auxiliary Award Manitoulin Secondary School Staff Bursary Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary Bursary Terpsichore Dance Award F. Jean MacLeod Scholarship Cranston, Alayna Manitowaning Figure Skating Club Bursary Mindemoya Missionary Church Bursary Brown, Cohen Tom, Megan MANITOULIN Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Perfetto, Sara Campbell Horticultural Society Bursary Principal’s Award for Excellent Leadership Bursary Jameus, Samantha Bruni, Riley Verma, Shivam Lifetouch Canada Award Providence Bay Agricultural Society Bursary Smith, Patrick Compass Vocal Music Award SECONDARY SCHOOL Henschel, Marlee Students’ Council Bursary Twilight Club of Providence Bay Bursary Leeson, Denver Lyons Memorial United Church Bursary Burke, Trinity Walker, Jillian Alhadi, Hadeel English Award Johnson, Zoey BARRYDOWNE LASALLE Western University Entrance Scholarship All Saints Anglican Church Bursary O.G. Davies Memorial Bursary Carscadden, Roman Wickie, Abigail Bellmore, Connor Dakin, Daryl Bradley Middleton Memorial Bursary Regner Blok-Anderson Memorial Bursary Cambrian College Secondary School COLLEGE SECONDARY SCHOOL Hodkinson, Hailey Perrott, Rowan Lions Club of Little Current Bursary Achievement Award Coles, Owen Williamson, Avery Bondi, Sophie Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Irene Goltz Memorial Bursary Shane Bebonang Memorial Bursary Hadner, Hannah Babcock, Michael Contini, Rachael Wiseman, Rebecca Laurentian University Academic Excellence Scholarship Manitoulin Family Resources Bursary Manitoulin Secondary School Students’ Council Bursary Tom Porter Memorial Bursary J. B. Wallace Award Cress, Jade Holmes-Ostroski, Phoenix Vale Award Sudbury Secondary School Staff Award Joy, Rebecca Bellmore, Grace Cooke, Emily Zhang, Longxuan Dedman, Jordanna MacDonald, Victoria Tolsma, Terek Goddard, Lauren Specialist High Skills Major Award - Mining Pianosi, Angelo Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation Bursary Labelle, Katie Riopel, Chantal Bellmore, Hannah Cope, Martha Greco, Rheanna Assiginack Municipality Bursary Lifetouch Bursary Rolet, Skylar Bertin, Hannah Hourtovenko, Cameron KPMG Accounting Award Manitoulin Secondary School Staff Bursary Manitoulin Secondary School Students’ Council Bursary Rotary Club of Gore Bay Bursary Compass Language and Communication Award Corrigan, Benjamin Herlehy, J.D. Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Oswaldine Argmann Memorial Bursary Manitowaning Agriculture Society Bursary George Stelmack Music Award Vocaturo, Ashley Campbell, Richard Dahmer, Kate LOCKERBY Hovingh, Elena Ontario Power Generation Secondary School Student Manitowaning Home Hardware Bursary Torkopoulos, Evan Sudbury Secondary School Arts Education Chartier, Madison De Luisa, Derek Pitawanakwat, Mackenzie Dickson, Dillon BMO, Bank of Montreal Bursary 30th Reunion Award COMPOSITE SCHOOL Hovingh, Sarah Achievement Award Cheryl Grant Memorial Gore Bay Bursary Manitowaning Figure Skating Club Bursary Dellezay, Cameron Dedanwala, Abbas Tehkummah Township Bursary Gordon & Barrie Island Municipality Bursary Sudbury Secondary School Parent Council Award Anderson, Mackenzie Hudson, Ryann Johnston, Eric Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Lions Club of Western Manitoulin Bursary Pro-Gas Energy Services Bursary CHELMSFORD Duncan-McPhee, Patience Dodds, Jeffrey Social Launch Bursary Labelle, Taylor Anderson, Zoë Keatley, Kaitlyn Carleton University Entrance Scholarship Raso, Michaela Madahbee, Jesse Gauvreau, Mackenzie Dong, Shujun Most Outstanding Athlete Award Wes Parkinson Memorial Bursary Webb, Savanna Mason Poratto-Mason LLP Law Award VALLEY DISTRICT Bailey, Taylor Lee, Janessa Eddie’s Restaurant Award Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation Bursary Grenier, Broedy Dugdale, Kate Valley Outdoor Power Equipment Award Little Current Fish & Game Bursary Christopher & Loraine Stewart Bursary Science North Science Award COMPOSITE SCHOOL Baron, Madeline Lewis, Alexis Doane, Greg Hartle, Mackenzie Erwin, Brodie Ross, Zachary Best Bookkeeping & Accounting Bursary Manitoulin Secondary School Staff Bursary Wesno, Bethany Landry, Sara Albrecht, Liza Boyd, Thomas MacDonald, Liliana Johnston, Ryder Vale Award Henry, Emily John Cook Bursary J.K. Automotive Bursary Art Department Award Kathleen Russell Award for French Campbell, Lily Fedorowich, Ernest Butler, Kamryn Moffat, Maylen Madore, Delaney Karwaski, Jesse Most Outstanding Student Runciman, Alexander Manitowaning Home Hardware Bursary Gordon & Barrie Island Municipality Bursary Big Lake Women’s Institute Bursary Sudbury Secondary School Dale, Alexa Frantz, Mallory Cameron, Kaylei Orford, Sean Carl Brown & Sons Bus Lines Bursary Challenge and Change Award Selwyn Sage Sports Scholarship Breen Keenan Memorial Award Duncanson, Grace Gordon Women’s Institute Deslauriers, Carla Kitlar, Hailey Gaffney, Erin Castonguay, Hannah Redmond, Matthew University of Guelph Entrance Scholarship Rev Munro Memorial Bursary Coral & John Collins Bursary Sudbury Secondary School Lalonde, Ethan Shanks, Lindon A.J. Bus Lines Bursary Island Foodland Bursary Dramatic Arts Award for Writing Duquette, Leah Gervais, Malcolm Castonguay, Kaylee Robinson, Douglas Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation Bill & Betty Ferguson Memorial Bursary O.G. Davies Memorial Bursary Landry, Aimee Gibson, Callie Keenan, Grace Oswaldine Argmann Memorial Bursary John & Jennie McCulloch Memorial Bursary Vivre en Français Award of Merit Fulker, Dillon Chan, Mo Tsin Savage, Emily Lockerby Staff Association Bursary Citizenship Bursary Douglas Allen Bursary Manitoulin Student Aid Fund Bursary LaPierre, Brennan Gilchrist, Taylor Dr. R.B. & Dr. J.B. McQuay Memorial Scholarship MacKenzie, Carley Laferriere, Mariah Cheff, Kelsey Taylor, Faith Michael Trevisiol Memorial Award Martin, Alex LaPierre, Liam Giroux, Lauren Kord, Jasmine Governor General Academic Medal Gordon & Barrie Island Municipality Bursary Williamson, Alicia Harry Melnychuck Centennial Bursary Lightfoot, Preston Couvrette-Larocque, Trisha Torkopoulos, April Bruce Hatton Bursary Sheppard-Longarini, Julia Rainbow Student Senate Bursary Manitoulin Fine Arts Bursary Jack and Maija Ceming Mathematics Award Oakes, Cameron Larocque, Ashley Gougeon, Averil Davis, Faith Wiwchar, Elizabeth Northern Cancer Research Foundation Brock University Entrance Scholarship Har-Cor Diesel Bursary Writer’s Craft Award Manitoulin Cattlemen’s Association Bursary M.S.S. Three Fires Scholarship Lawrie, Meagan Gratton, Makayla Wood, Elizabeth University of Guelph Entrance Scholarship KPMG Award Rona Home Centre Bursary Martel, Allysa Trottier, Riley De Paolis, Marina Eadie, Maggie Manitoulin-West Sudbury Scholarship Denise Michalak Memorial Award Leblanc, Daniel Gringorten, Noah Digiacomantonio, Mia Kuhn, Aiden Simeoni, Dana Royal Canadian Legion Branch #177 Bursary LeBreton, Kiera Bruce Pope Memorial Bursary Maxwell, Jacob Seeds of Joy Bursary High-Tech Class of ‘74 Reunion Bursary Hamill, Julia Duguay, Mya Queen’s University Principal Scholarship Carleton University Entrance Scholarship Gore Bay Manitoulin Lodge Auxiliary Bursary Sudbury Secondary School Student Merit Award Louie, Gabrielle High, Alexis Peter Roman Music Scholarship Independent Art Award All Saints Anglican Church Bursary Specialist High Skills Major Award - Arts and Culture Dynes, Veronica SUDBURY Manitoulin Centennial Manor Auxiliary Bursary Burpee & Mills Memorial Bursary UCCM Anishnaabe Police Bursary CONFEDERATION MacGirr, Christopher Professional Engineers Essay Writing Bursary Students’ Council Bursary McDougall, Aurora Hilal, Ghazal Fredette, Zoe SECONDARY SCHOOL Lifetouch Canada Award Gauthier, Garret John Budd Memorial Bursary Dance Award of Excellence SECONDARY SCHOOL Malette, Emilie Hunter, Leah Manitoulin-West Sudbury Scholarship Gardner, Sydney Amalfitano, Andrew Larocque, Trisha Little Current Guardian Pharmacy Bursary Specialist High Skills Major Award - Arts and Culture Assiniwe, Juliette Miller, Jenna Irvine, Abigail Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Smith, Matthew Manitoulin Radio – FM100.7 Bursary Mills Township Citizens Association Bursary SUDBURY Grech, Isabella Auger-Stone, Colby Middaugh, Faith Bignucolo, Matthew Moote, Paulena James, Landen Dalron Homes Award Marcel & Wendy Gauthier Bursary Science North Science Award Guitard, Danielle Belaire, Rebecca Lavallie, Mackenzie SECONDARY SCHOOL Sudbury Secondary School Achievement Award Bryon, Katryna Murray, Jakob Jermyn, Connor Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Tambur, Lydia May Genereux, Jacob McAllister, Madisen Cunningham, Megan Hancock, Lauren Costello, Rayna Amalfitano, Andrew Montpetit, Jessica Noble-Albert, Jade-yn John, Kennedy Lockerby Art – Community Builder Award M’Chigeeng First Nation Chief & Council Bursary Family Studies Bursary Harber, Ethan Cuza, Mani Lavigne, Ethan Gore Bay Child Care Bursary Sudbury Secondary School Staff Award Compass Student Success Award Depatie, Leiniita Paris, Matthew Kari, Cameron Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Therrien, Alexie Royal Canadian Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Bursary Hayden, Lily Desjardins, Jordyn Shane Bebonang Memorial Bursary Lions Club of Central Manitoulin Bursary Technical Achievement Award Ferguson, Courtney Robertson, Sarah Koehler, Sydney Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Vale Mathematics Award Moore, Hannah Heffern, Jordan Edwards, Bree Laxton, Emily United Chief & Council’s Bursary Middleton, Sam YMCA Employment and Career Award Frizell, Alex Senechal, Eric Lacko, Jacob Heikkila, Tanner Fleming, Rionach Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Toffoli-Thompson, Regan Golder, Mason Mindemoya Missionary Church Bursary Amalfitano, Daniela Gravestock-Bleishwitz, Faith Vicker, Morgan Lafond, Sébastien Michael Trevisiol Memorial Award Carleton University Entrance Scholarship Sudbury Secondary School Engineering Award Moore, Katelyn Hutchison, Halee Henschel, Marlee Gascon, Aaron Best Bookkeeping & Accounting Bursary Spring Bay Pentecostal Church Bursary Denise Michalak Memorial Award Watson, Hannah Lanci, Isabella Most Outstanding Student Laberge, Madison Hodkinson, Hailey Ireland-Murray, Ivy Ontario Principals’ Council Award Toppazzini, Bianca Manitoulin Transport Bursary Moore, Megan Belaire, Rebecca Watson, Lara Landry, Karisa Back 2 Health Award Marcel & Wendy Gauthier Bursary Compass English Excellence Award Peach, Faith Lalande, Lacey Holmes-Ostroski, Phoenix Johnson, Zoey Specialist High Skills Major Award - Health and Wellness Central Manitoulin Bursary Alder Automotive Award Whitson, Brianna Lauzon, Chloe University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship Order of the Eastern Star, Spanish River Bursary Lions Club of Central Manitoulin Bursary Sudbury Secondary School Visual Arts Innovation Award Lock, Emily Hourtovenko, Cameron Kowalczyk, Daria Royal Canadian Legion, Ladies’ Auxiliary Bursary Yaworsky, Nicole LeBeau, Raquel Lee, James Perrin, Matthias Johnston, Eric Labelle, Katie Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Tomlin, Sophie Moreau, Noah Blue, Abby Masterson-Pinedo, Amelia Yaworsky, Stephanie Leblanc, Maximus University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship Green, Alyssa Chris’ Your Independent Grocer Award Wiinhgash (Sweetgrass) Award Johnston, Ryder Labelle, Taylor Lockerby Reunion Award Northern Credit Union Bursary McCandless, Patrick Lecour, Andrew University of Ottawa French Immersion Bursary Lions Club of Little Current Bursary United Chief & Council’s Bursary Reimer Roy, Madison Jutzeler, Justin Landry, Sara Leers, Steffi Your Independent Grocer Award Northeastern Manitoulin Bursary Costello, Rayna Millette, Natalie Ma, Xiaoxiao Benjamin MacKenzie Business Award Alder Automotive Award Neelands, John Keenan, Grace Moore, Katelyn University of Guelph Entrance Scholarship Naokwegijig, Nekoma Lifetouch Award LIVELY DISTRICT Maki, William Uwase, Gisele Hall, Morgan Lifetouch Bursary Sudbury Secondary School Media Arts Innovation Award Nichols, Madison Khoshboresh, Arvin Perrin, Matthias Lindroos, Colby Sudbury PEO - Dr. Laxman Amaratunga Scholarship Compass Group – Chartwells Foods Bursary Lions Club of Sudbury Award Mallory, Kai Manitoulin Health Centre Auxiliary Bursary SECONDARY SCHOOL Killingbeck, Connor Reimer Roy, Madison Luigi Dotta Memorial Award Domtar Inc. Scholarship Cuza, Mani Sudbury Secondary School Arts Education Patterson, Bradley Mantle, Bronwyn Wisniewski, Garret Tehkummah First Response Bursary Compass Vocal Music Award 30th Reunion Award Armstrong, John Kord, Jasmine Tremblay, Caitlin Howland Sr. Citizen’s Bursary UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service Bursary Sauve, Emma Mantle, Devin MacNeil, Cole Specialist High Skills Major Award - Health and Wellness Vale Scholarship F.J. Costigan Alumni Association Award Storms-Jacques, Abigail Ashe, Erica Kuhn, Aiden Valliere, Mia Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Sudbury Minor Hockey Association Bursary Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award Tookate, Nadine Bloomfield, Alexandra Marcoux, Jadyn-Lee Hallaert, Billy Newton, Karley Cambrian College Dual Credit Achievement Award Taylor, Ysabel Lavallie, Mackenzie Whynott, Cassidy Markic, Nathan Wysoczanski, Carissa Gordon & Barrie Island Municipality Bursary Lions Club of Sudbury Award Davis, Megan Marks de Chabris, Augustin Bruce Pope Memorial Bursary Ontario Principals’ Council Student Leadership Award Thomson, Landon Lavigne, Ethan Wong, Matthias University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship Lockerby Reunion Award Lions Club of Western Manitoulin Bursary Tremblay, Ariel Kraut, Cassidy Marks de Chabris, Nathalie Lions Club of Southeastern Manitoulin Bursary Masonic Lodge Education Bursary Queenie Svensk Memorial Award Mitchell Mayes Memorial Award Tompkins, Mackenzie Laxton, Emily Manitowaning Agriculture Society Bursary Martin, Emily McMahon, Meaghan Robert Gawalko Award Vezeau, Samantha Little, Mackenzie Lee, James Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Hare, Ashlyn Noble, Joshua Specialist High Skills Major Award - Health and Wellness Tremblay, Caitlin Mayer, Amanda Mathias, Trayle Leers, Steffi Lockerby Reunion Award MANITOULIN Bravissimo Music Award Sudbury Secondary School Personal Fitness Award E.J. Wiley Music Award Walker, Kaitlyn McCormick, William Lakeview School Bursary Joan Mantle Music Trust Award Sudbury Secondary School North Star Award Nisbet, Aezlyn Lindroos, Colby McNeil, Scotia SECONDARY SCHOOL M’Chigeeng First Nation Board of Education Bursary Kayla Marie Bourque Memorial Bursary Davis, Jordan Sudbury Secondary School Parent Council Award Ongarato, Autumn McKinnon, John Lobban, Meagan M’Chigeeng First Nation Chief & Council Bursary Royal Canadian Legion Branch #564 Abbott, Shanelle Mindemoya Family Health Team Bursary High-Tech Class of ‘74 Reunion Bursary Warna Timlock Award Orser, Hailey Mercier, Katrina MacEwen, Alysha Ladies’ Auxiliary Award Lions Club of Central Manitoulin Bursary Holliday, Carissa Rona Home Centre Bursary Desjardins, Jordyn Rawlings, William Merrylees, Matthew MacNeil, Cole Doyle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Award Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary Bursary Big Lake Community Association Bursary Valliere, Mia ESPANOLA Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Orford, Eric Sudbury Secondary Dramatic Arts Award Sudbury Secondary School Business Leadership Award Ritari, Kaylee Mrozewski, Lucas Markic, Nathan Bill & Betty Ferguson Memorial Bursary Central Manitoulin Bursary HIGH SCHOOL Mullin-Bélanger, Louis Laurentian University Portfolio Award Addison, Brooke Central Manitoulin Public School Bursary Edwards, Bree Rouleau, Kendra McMahon, Meaghan Friends of Misery Bay Bursary Maria McDermid Memorial Bursary Whynott, Cassidy Central Manitoulin Township Bursary Compass Literacy Award Boivin, Emma Russell, Michael Muray, Chirhuza-Miranda Michel, Mathieu Manitoulin Community Fitness Centre Bursary Technical Trade Apprenticeship Bursary Harry Melnychuck Centennial Bursary McNeil, Scotia Manitoulin Secondary School Staff Bursary High-Tech Class of ‘74 Reunion Bursary Boucher, Tiffany Nardi, Luca Cambrian College Athletic Scholarship Marguerite Joyce Memorial Bursary Stinson, Ian Millar, Colleen Ted Jackson Memorial Bursary Patterson, Emily Lions Club of Sudbury Award Wong, Matthias Carroll, Tyson Meeker Management Services Bursary Daniel Lamoureux Memorial Bursary Tiplady, Matthew Pandey, Dikshya Mourad, Abdulrahman Millar, Colleen A.J. Bus Lines Award Robert Gawalko Award Duff, Dallas Pilon, Jacob Compass Group - Chartwells Foods Bursary Hughson, Tyler Billings Municipality Bursary Sudbury Secondary School Healthy Active Living Award Sudbury Secondary School Health Sciences Award Walli, Cassandra Moxam, Madison Barnes, Cheyenne Manitoulin Minor Hockey Bursary Emiry, Faith Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Art Department Award Irene Cadieux-Wood Memorial Bursary Zelinsky, Jayden Prince, Ashley Nykilchyk, Hannah Manitoulin Secondary School Staff Bursary Ferrigan, Scotia Wu, Rachel Gallant, Noah Bravissimo Music Award Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary Bursary Jack and Maija Ceming Award for Chemistry Rigg, Matthew O’Bonsawin, Abby Mourad, Abdulrahman Meeker Management Services Bursary Compass Student Success Award Garcia Perez, Alba Deluxe Nails & Spa Award Millennium Bursary Peltier, Lyric R.G. McDorman Physics Award Rivers, Jayden Pagan, Samuel Royal Canadian Legion #514 Western Manitoulin Bursary Jordison, Kendra Fleming, Rionach Sudbury Secondary School Biology Award Lacelle, Liam Sajeev, Hari Krishnan Mindemoya Guardian Pharmacy Bursary Carolyn Otto Bursary for Music LO-ELLEN PARK Perfetto, Sara Moxam, Madison Manitoulin East/West Women’s Institute Award Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary Bursary Meier, Heidi Sajjad, Sahar Laura Cotesta Memorial Award Beaudin, Eden Manitoulin Health Centre Auxiliary Bursary Sudbury Secondary School Zwarich, Quinn Perrott, Rowan Anne Debassige Memorial Bursary Tehkummah First Response Bursary SECONDARY SCHOOL Mindemoya Hospital Retired Staff Bursary Academic Award of Excellence Sudbury Secondary School Engineering Award Parks, Caleb Santi, Eden M’Chigeeng First Nation Board of Education Bursary Abdel-Dayem, Lobna Pianosi, Angelo Nowak, Kai Pearl Laura Finch Memorial Bursary Sudbury Secondary School Engaging in Math Award Perlin, Mckenna Schutz, Courtney A & J Home Hardware Award Royal Canadian Legion Branch #177 Bursary Quinlan, Jaidyn Abou-Rabia, Farah Pitawanakwat, Mackenzie Vale Scholarship Manitoulin Transport Scholarship Award Sudbury Secondary School Staff Award Piche, Tyler Shafaat, Sameer Vale Science Award Abou-Rabia, Malek Rios-Nadeau, Eric Nykilchyk, Hannah Boyle, Brandon Podlatis, Whitney Shang, Bokai Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship Gwen Middaugh-Young Bursary Kaboni, Jillian Robinson, Darion Adams, Isabella Ross, Zachary Community Living Manitoulin Bursary Earle Gilmore Memorial Bursary Gagne, James Robinson, Isaiah Skuce, Allison Most Outstanding Athlete Award Pro-Gas Energy Services Bursary Allen, Matthew Shelegey, Lauren Gore Bay Child Care Bursary Tom White Memorial Bursary Sudbury Secondary School Selinger, Grace Socransky, Jacob Selwyn Sage Sports Scholarship Co-operative Education Award Allihyani, Ziad Simeoni, Dana Case, Jennifer Spencer, Kyle Soumahoro, Guiah Abdul Manitoulin Secondary School Staff Bursary Kaiser-Fox, Syrena Robinson, Jared Tambur, Lydia O’Bonsawin, Abby Joey Fox Memorial Bursary Mindemoya Trinty United Church Scholarship Gascon, Aaron Anderson, Jayme Laking Toyota Award Manitowaning Guardian Pharmacy Bursary Spourdalakis, Aliesha Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary Northeastern Manitoulin Bursary Compass Mathematics Award Ashley, Benjamin Therrien, Alexie Laurentian University Academic Excellence Scholarship Tehkummah Township Bursary Suitor, Stephanie Romeo Cundari Memorial Music Bursary Bennett, Jacob Toffoli-Thompson, Regan Kennedy, Jonah Sampson, Audrey Sudbury Secondary School Achievement Award Switzer, Ethan Tomlin, Sophie Pagan, Samuel Cooper, Maxwell Compass Group - Chartwells Foods Bursary Gore Bay Manitoulin Lodge Auxiliary Bursary Benson, Montana Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship BMO, Bank of Montreal Bursary Sudbury Secondary School World Issues Award Thomas, Lauren First General Services Manitoulin Bursary M.S.S. Three Fires Scholarship Boland, Cameron Toppazzini, Bianca Lockerby Staff Association Bursary Domtar Inc. Bursary Thompson, Taryn Manitoulin Snowdusters Award Sheshegwaning First Nation Bursary Bot, Carissa Tremblay, Curtis Timony, Cole Brooks, MacGregor Wysoczanski, Carissa
34 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 Rainbow Schools | Annual Report 2018-2019 35 Rainbow District School Board – 2019-2020 School Year Sudbury | Espanola | Manitoulin 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 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - MANITOULIN ISLAND School Principal Telephone School Principal Telephone Adamsdale Public School Jodie Pakkala 705.566.6020 Assiginack Public School Heather Pennie 705.368.7010 Alexander Public School (FI) Brenda Carr 705.675.5961 Central Manitoulin Public School David Wiwchar 705.368.7005 Algonquin Road Public School Trevor Dewit 705.522.3171 Charles C. McLean Public School Tracey Chapman 705.368.7015 C.R. Judd Public School Susan Cousineau 705.671.5953 Little Current Public School Christy Case 705.368.2932 Carl A. Nesbitt Public School (FI) Jim Wachnuk 705.566.3935 Chelmsford Public School (FI & EP) Pablo Gil-Alfau 705.671.5945 SECONDARY SCHOOL - MANITOULIN ISLAND Chelmsford Valley D.C.S. (Grade 7 & 8 - FI & EP) Danielle Williamson 705.675.0225 School Principal Telephone Churchill Public School Kim Boulanger 705.566.5130 Manitoulin Secondary School Jamie Mohamed 705.368.7000 Confederation Secondary School (Grade 7 & 8) Marty Punkari 705.671.5948 Copper Cliff Public School James Norrie 705.682.4721 Cyril Varney Public School Kendra Mihell 705.566.2424 OTHER SCHOOLS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Ernie Checkeris Public School (FI) Jim Wachnuk 705.566.7610 School/Program/Service Principal/Contact Telephone Lansdowne Public School (FI & EP) Jennifer Harvey 705.675.6451 Adult Day School Heather Downey 705.675.5481 Larchwood Public School Elizabeth Mack 705.671.5944 Alternative Program Elementary Patrick Hopkin 705.674.1221 Levack Public School (FI & EP) Enza MacEachern 705.671.5943 Cecil Facer Secondary School John Capin 705.522.0196 Lively District Secondary (Grade 7 & 8 - FI & EP) Leslie Mantle 705.692.3671 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program Patrick Hopkin 705.674.1221 Lo-Ellen Park Secondary (Grade 7 & 8 - FI & EP) Pamela Potvin 705.522.2320 Children’s Treatment Centre Patrick Hopkin 705.674.1221 MacLeod Public School Kerri Monaghan 705.522.8040 Co-operative Education Jody Jakubo 705.688.0888 Markstay Public School Nadia Berardelli 705.671.5946 Frank Flowers School Program John Capin 705.524.3354 Monetville Public School Paula Biondi 705.898.2785 Indigenous Education Kathy Dokis 705.674.3171 Northeastern Elementary School (FI & EP) Ron Hodkinson 705.675.0204 ext. 8236 Princess Anne Public School Daniel Koziar 705.673.6516 Jean Hanson Public School Patrick Hopkin 705.674.1221 Queen Elizabeth II Public School Paula Mackey 705.675.6198 Mental Health Mary Jago 705.674.3171 R.H. Murray Public School Chris Bourré 705.671.5942 ext. 8216 R.L. Beattie Public School (FI) Kelly McCauley 705.522.7178 N’Swakamok Native Alternative School Heather Downey 705.674.2128 Redwood Acres Public School Mark Patterson 705.675.0202 Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Dana Kinsella 705.688.0888 Valley View Public School (FI) Christine Chisholm 705.671.5956 Program Lesley Fisher 705.523.3308 Walden Public School (FI & EP) Stephen Winckel 705.692.3602 Restart Program John Capin 705.671.5941 Westmount Avenue Public School (FI) Gisèle LaLonde 705.566.1770 Special Education Programs/Services Colleen McDonald 705.523.3308 Student Success Heather Gaffney 705.523.3308 SECONDARY SCHOOLS - SUDBURY AREA Transportation Inquiries 705.521.1234 (or visit businfo.ca) School Principal Telephone (Sudbury Student Services Consortium) Toll Free: 1.877.225.1196 For bus cancellations, visit rainbowschools.ca and click on Transportation. Barrydowne College (Re-engagement school) Susan Kett 705.566.2302 (For students ages 18 to 21 who want to return to school) Chelmsford Valley District C.S. Danielle Williamson 705.675.0225 FI - These schools offer the French Immersion Program. Confederation Secondary School (FI & EP) Marty Punkari 705.671.5948 FI & EP - These schools offer the French Immersion as well as the English Program. Lasalle Secondary School (FI & EP) Maureen McNamara 705.566.2280 All other schools offer the English Program. Lively District Secondary School Leslie Mantle 705.692.3671 Innovative Integrated Technology Program Lockerby Composite School (FI & EP) Craig Runciman 705.522.1750 TRUSTEES Science Technology Education Program Doreen Dewar – Chair Sudbury, Area 5 705.682.9449 Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School (FI & EP) Pamela Potvin 705.522.2320 Dena Morrison – Vice-Chair Sudbury, Area 4 705.560.8294 International Baccalaureate Program Bob Clement Espanola, Area 8 705.869.2235 Sudbury Secondary School (FI & EP) Heather Downey 705.674.7551 Linda Debassige First Nations 705.210.9985 Arts Education Program Anita Gibson Sudbury, Area 2 705.929.7842 Judy Hunda Sudbury, Area 6 705.507.4332 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - ESPANOLA AREA Judy Kosmerly Sudbury, Area 3 705.897.1603 School Principal Telephone Kerrie St. Jean Sudbury, Area 1 705.525.8684 A.B. Ellis Public School Dave St. Amour 705.869.1651 Margaret Stringer Manitoulin, Area 7 705.348.0411 S. Geiger Public School Cori Pitre 705.865.2052 Colleen Gauvreau – Student Trustee
SECONDARY SCHOOL - ESPANOLA AREA ADMINISTRATION School Principal Telephone Centre for Education 705.674.3171 Toll Free: 1.888.421.2661 Espanola High School Kristina Rivard Gobbo 705.869.1590 Norm Blaseg Director of Education ext. 7216 Dennis Bazinet Superintendent of Business ext. 7236 Please note that during power outages, parents/guardians will not be able Bruce Bourget Superintendent of Schools ext. 7213 to phone, fax or email affected schools directly. In the event of an emergency, Judy Noble Superintendent of Schools ext. 7213 please call the Centre for Education at 705.674.3171 or Toll Free: 1.888.421.2661. Kathy Wachnuk Superintendent of Schools ext. 7236 Nicole Charette Senior Advisor ext. 7217 Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning