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).


Information: Lindsay Ferron, satellite@csdcab.on.ca, 807 983-4044
Facebook page : www.facebook.com/escdessatellites

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Information evening

Want to find out more about ÉSC des Satellites? Join us for an online information session on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. (Eastern Time).

It's a great opportunity at the start of the school year to explore course offerings and talk to the school management.

 

To receive an invitation to the meeting, write to us : satellite@csdcab.on.ca

Frequently asked questions

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:

  • French (FRA) - hybrid course
  • English (ENG) - hybrid course
  • Physical education (PPL) - hybrid course
  • Science (SNC) - hybrid course
  • Geography (CGC) - hybrid course
  • Integrated arts CAVLFO - online courses
  • Technology (TIJ) - CAVLFO - online courses
  • Mathematics (MTH) - hybrid course

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.

No, for the time being, the distribution and number of Francophones in the area does not justify the construction of a building.

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The bullying prevention and intervention plan aims to ensure a positive school climate. It is reviewed annually.

School calendars

Events in January 2025

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December 29, 2024(1 event)

Full day
December 23, 2024 - 3 January 2025
December 30, 2024(1 event)

Full day
December 23, 2024 - 3 January 2025
December 31, 2024(1 event)

Full day
December 23, 2024 - 3 January 2025
January 1, 2025(2 events)

Full day
December 23, 2024 - 3 January 2025
2 January 2025(1 event)

Full day
December 23, 2024 - 3 January 2025
3 January 2025(1 event)

Full day
December 23, 2024 - 3 January 2025
4 January 2025
5 January 2025
6 January 2025(1 event)
7 January 2025
8 January 2025
9 January 2025
10 January 2025
11 January 2025
12 January 2025
13 January 2025
January 14, 2025
15 January 2025
16 January 2025(1 event)

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16 January 2025

Come and discover a range of health resources specially designed to meet the needs of parents, children and teenagers in this workshop offered by Parent Partners in Education.

This interactive workshop will help you :

  • Explore physical and mental health services for families, including virtual options.
  • A better understanding of the assistance programs available, whether in the form of health care, school-based services or support for specific needs.
  • Exchange with other parents and learn more about how you can help improve French-language health services.

Join us for a moment of learning and sharing in a friendly atmosphere. This workshop is a unique opportunity to learn more about the tools and services that can transform your family's life.

Register at now to make sure you don't miss out on this great opportunity!
January 17, 2025
18 January 2025
19 January 2025
20 January 2025
January 21, 2025(1 event)

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January 21, 2025

Is your child starting Grade 9 or 10 in September 2025? Do you live outside Thunder Bay and want your child to continue his or her education in French?
Join us for our information evening on Tuesday, January 21 at 7 p.m. (Eastern time) to discover the school, learn what sets us apart and get tips on how to prepare for this school transition.
Meeting on Teams.
Do you have any questions? We'd love to hear from you!
Tel.: 807 983-4044
E-mail: satellite@csdcab.on.ca - Website : https://csdcab.ca/esc-des-satellites
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Is your child starting grade 9 or 10 next year? Looking to conitnue his secondary education in French? Join us!
Participate in our transition night on January, 21, at 7 p.m., to discover the school and all that we have to offer, as well as tips to prepare for this transition.
Not a traditional school, nor a virtual one, ESC des Satellites offers a completely new educational model for students in Grades 9 and 10 in the regions.
Have questions? Contact us!
Tel: 807 983-4044
Email: satellite@csdcab.on.ca - Web: https://csdcab.ca/esc-des-satellites/
22 January 2025
23 January 2025
24 January 2025
January 25, 2025
January 26, 2025
27 January 2025
28 January 2025
January 29, 2025
January 30, 2025(2 events)

Full day
January 30, 2025 - January 31, 2025

Themes :

  • Writing newsletter comments for teaching staff
  • Assessment
  • 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.

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January 30, 2025

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.

More information on the activity

January 31, 2025(1 event)

Full day
January 30, 2025 - January 31, 2025

Themes :

  • Writing newsletter comments for teaching staff
  • Assessment
  • 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.
1 février 2025(2 events)

Full day
1 février 2025

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