Date of publication: october 30, 2024

The CSDCAB was recognized for its mathematics campaign "Appuyer mon enfant en mathématiques" and the creation of a new sports logo for École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye.

CSDCAB recognized for its campaign "Supporting my child in mathematics and the creation of ÉSC de La Vérendrye sports logo.

The family-oriented communications campaign, part of the action plan for success in mathematics, launched in February 2024. A dedicated page on our website was created, "Supporting My Child in Mathematics", along with targeted emails to parents and engaging posts and stories on the schools' Facebook pages. The initiative aimed to encourage parents to explore resources available to help support their children in mathematics.

École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye adopted a unique sports logo that now proudly represents school spirit and strengthens the students' sense of belonging within our community! The sports logo was unveiled at the start of the 2024-2025 school year to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the French-language Catholic secondary school in Thunder Bay.

Audrey Debruyne, Director of Communications, credits these awards to exceptional collaboration across the Board: "This is the result of our collective efforts! It’s a privilege to collaborate with educators to find strategies that encourage parental involvement in their child’s education."

The CACE BRAVO! Awards program is Canada’s only nationwide awards program dedicated to highlighting excellence in school communications. For 40 years, CACE has recognized and celebrated exemplary work in all aspects of public relations, communications, marketing, and engagement within the educational sector.

"I am honored that the CSDCAB is receiving these BRAVO! Awards for the first time. The communications team is committed to supporting schools and Board administration, and these awards highlight their professionalism and dedication," proudly states Mireille Major-Levesque, Director of Education.