Announced in November 2023, the Conseil scolaire de district catholique des Aurores boréales is proud to announce that École secondaire catholique des Satellites has started its new school year! Local students now have the opportunity to continue their studies in French!
For this first year, students are welcomed at École catholique de l'Enfant-Jésus in Dryden, where a support person is on hand to welcome them and guide them in their learning. The teacher is accessible virtually, and students can also take advantage of courses offered by the Consortium d'apprentissage virtuel de langue française de l'Ontario (CAVLFO).
The Consortium d'apprentissage virtuel de langue française de l'Ontario, or CAVLFO, offers a variety of online French courses for the province's high school students. It works in collaboration with Ontario's twelve French-language school boards, the Centre Jules-Léger Consortium and the Ontario Ministry of Education.
For a better understanding of how an online course with CAVLFO works, please consult their frequently asked questions.
Yes, transportation will be offered to our high school students to their elementary school locations. Transportation will also be coordinated on an individual basis for students going to non-elementary school locations, such as Red Lake.
Students will follow the hybrid courses synchronously with their peers from the other satellites. The intention is to create class relationships through interactions in the virtual classroom, as well as through regular visits between students from different satellites. In addition, they will be invited to systemic gatherings and events. TAs can also accompany them on trips to meet the requirements of the PPL1O course (9th grade course - Active Living and Health); and any other courses requiring travel during the student's journey. The possibility of developing student leadership within the elementary school also exists, and partnerships with English-speaking high schools to participate in sports teams are worth considering.
Students will take four courses per semester, two semesters per year, from grades 9 to 12. Courses in grades 9e are all mandatory according to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma requirements. The courses will be as follows:
The satellites will have their own teaching and administrative teams. For the first year, a principal/guidance counselor, a teacher and a support person will complete the pedagogical team. Administrative support will also be provided on a pro rata basis.
Additional teachers will be added as enrolment increases in subsequent years.
Effective student intervention strategies for support staff
Organizing entity : Board administration
Face-to-face / virtual
Presentation, guest speaker or organization :
École Branchée
Center Jules-Léger Consortium
Self-directed training: Centre Genève, Centre Franco, TA@lécole, CÉNO and Cadre21, c@o
Description (learning methods, topics covered) :
January 30, 2025
Writing newsletter comments for teaching staff
Preparation for 2nd semester
January 31, 2025 - teaching staff (face-to-face) Frequency modulation system - Center Jules-Léger Consortium
During this presentation, led by the Consortium's deafness consultants from the Centre Jules-Léger, staff members will discover the many benefits that the universal use of an FM system can bring to a classroom, not only for the students, but also for themselves.
Assessment - Trendy school
Teachers will have the opportunity to deepen their assessment practices through a collective reflection on the current state of assessment perceptions, enabling them to share their day-to-day experiences and challenges. A stimulating interactive conference will explore the challenges and opportunities of assessment in 2025, with a particular focus on pedagogical innovation and adaptation to students' changing needs. In the afternoon, teachers will take part in practical workshops enabling them to exchange, collaborate and develop personalized assessment strategies.
January 31, 2025 - student support staff, early childhood educator, teaching assistant and library technician (virtual)
Staff members will have the opportunity to participate in self-directed training that meets the needs identified in their annual development plan in the areas of pedagogy, behavior, ASD, well-being and school safety.
This webinar series, offered free of charge by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, helps parents better understand the concepts of positive parenting. The webinars will address some of the most common parenting issues and behaviours that families encounter. They offer brief support for parents who generally manage situations well, but have a concern or two about their child's behavior or development. They can also provide a good introduction to positive parenting, encouraging parents to consider further, more in-depth interventions as part of the Triple P program.
These webinars are aimed at parents or carers of children aged 2 to 12.
The series includes three webinars in English onlyEach session lasts 90 minutes, and parents are encouraged to attend all three.
The seminars will take place via Teams from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. : January 30, February 6 and 13, 2025
For more information and free registration, please contact see the event link.
Effective student intervention strategies for support staff
Organizing entity : Board administration
Face-to-face / virtual
Presentation, guest speaker or organization :
École Branchée
Center Jules-Léger Consortium
Self-directed training: Centre Genève, Centre Franco, TA@lécole, CÉNO and Cadre21, c@o
Description (learning methods, topics covered) :
January 30, 2025
Writing newsletter comments for teaching staff
Preparation for 2nd semester
January 31, 2025 - teaching staff (face-to-face) Frequency modulation system - Center Jules-Léger Consortium
During this presentation, led by the Consortium's deafness consultants from the Centre Jules-Léger, staff members will discover the many benefits that the universal use of an FM system can bring to a classroom, not only for the students, but also for themselves.
Assessment - Trendy school
Teachers will have the opportunity to deepen their assessment practices through a collective reflection on the current state of assessment perceptions, enabling them to share their day-to-day experiences and challenges. A stimulating interactive conference will explore the challenges and opportunities of assessment in 2025, with a particular focus on pedagogical innovation and adaptation to students' changing needs. In the afternoon, teachers will take part in practical workshops enabling them to exchange, collaborate and develop personalized assessment strategies.
January 31, 2025 - student support staff, early childhood educator, teaching assistant and library technician (virtual)
Staff members will have the opportunity to participate in self-directed training that meets the needs identified in their annual development plan in the areas of pedagogy, behavior, ASD, well-being and school safety.
Join Parent Partners in Education to learn how parental commitment can become a powerful force in the service of a school where every pupil has the opportunity to achieve his or her full potential.
During this workshop, you will discover :
✅ What an equitable school means in practice and why it is crucial to the success of all students
✅ Ways in which parents can identify and challenge systemic bias or discriminatory practices in the school environment
✅ Practical strategies for working with teachers, school members and other parents to promote positive change
✅ Concrete examples of parenting initiatives that have led to more equitable and inclusive school environments.
Join the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) for a free live webinar on Tuesday, February 4 at 6:30 p.m. EST, where EQAO staff will discuss the mathematical issues Ontario students face when taking Ontario's large-scale tests. These tests are taken by all Ontario students in grades 3 and 4.e, 6e and 9e year.
During the webinar, EQAO staff will demonstrate how these math questions assess the skills students acquire in their math classes. Staff will also share valuable information from the results of the last three years of testing, which can help parents and guardians support their children's math learning.
This webinar series, offered free of charge by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, helps parents better understand the concepts of positive parenting. The webinars will address some of the most common parenting issues and behaviours that families encounter. They offer brief support for parents who generally manage situations well, but have a concern or two about their child's behavior or development. They can also provide a good introduction to positive parenting, encouraging parents to consider further, more in-depth interventions as part of the Triple P program.
These webinars are aimed at parents or carers of children aged 2 to 12.
The series includes three webinars in English onlyEach session lasts 90 minutes, and parents are encouraged to attend all three.
The seminars will take place via Teams from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. : January 30, February 6 and 13, 2025
For more information and free registration, please contact see the event link.
Special webinar : Raising our children across cultures As part of Black History Month, join Bertrand Ndeffo for a unique parents' evening focusing on challenges and strategies for immigrant families.
Find out how : Promoting educational success in a different school system. Balancing home and host cultures. Helping young Black Canadians build their future.
An evening of exchange and reflection to highlight the resilience and contributions of Black communities in Canada
Webinar: Understanding and taking action: eating disorders in adolescents This information and discussion workshop is for anyone interested in a better understanding of eating disorders in adolescents. We'll be exploring several key themes.
➡️ Eating disorders: what are eating disorders and what are their signs and symptoms?
➡️ The consequences of eating disorders: the impact on young people's physical, mental and social health.
➡️ Specific eating disorders and associated disorders : anorexia, bulimia, hyperphagia, and the disorders often associated with them.
➡️ Resource sharing : practical information on the resources available in the community to support families and young people facing these challenges.
Want to prepare your children to seize all the opportunities offered by a bilingual Canada? Join our inclusive workshop, where discussions take place in French and English, to discover :
✅ The unique advantages of bilingualism.
✅ Practical strategies to encourage the learning of both languages.
✅ Inspiring testimonials from bilingual families.
A moment of exchange and learning led by Fatou Dialloto equip all parents, whatever their level of French, and enrich their children's future.
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. (Western region) and 7 p.m. (Eastern region and Thunder Bay).
Star-Michelle Lepage, Safe School Coordinator for the Council, will talk about "Positive discipline in our schools".
Progressive discipline in schools is an approach that aims to promote a positive and inclusive school environment. Unlike traditional punitive methods, progressive discipline and consequences emphasizes prevention, early intervention and ongoing support to help students adopt appropriate behaviors.
Bullying can affect a person's feelings, relationships, self-esteem and sense of security. It can also make people feel uncomfortable in everyday situations at home, at work or at school.
Bullying can take many forms, including : Physical intimidation Harassing someone by hitting, shoving, tripping or using any other form of physical force.
Emotional or psychological bullying harassing someone with verbal attacks, hurtful comments, insults or teasing.
Cyberbullying harassment of a person through social media, text messaging, e-mail, websites and other digital channels.
Social bullying harassing someone by excluding them, spreading rumors or giving them the silent treatment.
Discriminatory intimidation harassment of a person because of their sexual orientation, ethnic origin, gender identity, religion or anything else perceived to make them "different".
