Join our school from 9th grade

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

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.

Our bullying prevention and intervention plan

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

School calendars

Events in April 2025

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March 30, 2025
March 31, 2025
1 April 2025
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6 April 2025
7 April 2025(1 event)

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7 April 2025

Thanks to BRAVE Education's upcoming school visits (April 7 to 11 and May 12 to 16), your child will benefit from a small-group approach to bullying prevention. With scenario-based learning, the speakers go beyond general messages to equip students with practical strategies.

In addition to these workshops for students from kindergarten to grade 8e his year, the School Board is pleased to offer families an evening dedicated to bullying and conflict: monday april 7 at 7 p.m. (in Thunder Bay and online).

During the evening, you will be able to :

  • Learn the differences between bullying behavior and everyday conflicts.
  • Put the knowledge you've acquired into practice with a lively case study.
  • Learn prevention strategies to reduce the risk of bullying and how to intervene if it occurs.
  • Discuss the existence of self-confidence, the fact that some people have it and others less so, and how to work on it with their young people.
  • Discover practical communication methods to better engage their young people.

This type of workshop inspires resilience through social and emotional skills.

  • Free registration by filling in the form
  • Monday, April 7 at 7 p.m. (Thunder Bay time)
  • Webinar in person at the head office (180 Park Avenue) or via Teams
    Simultaneous translation will be available via Wordly (connect from your computer, tablet or phone; bring headphones for the audio version).

To support your child, don't hesitate to consult their free and paid resources.

The school board reserves the right to cancel the webinar if a minimum number of registrants is not reached.
Share the webinar on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/events/982025007390823

8 April 2025
9 April 2025(1 event)

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9 April 2025

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21 April 2025(1 event)

Full day
21 April 2025

Enter the draw The Catholic school, a source of hope!

As Catholic Education Week approaches and the Jubilee 2025 "Pilgrims of Hope" is underway, we want to see and hear :

📸 How do you spread hope around you?

Every day is an opportunity to inspire and sow hope. Whether it's a gesture of solidarity, an inspiring initiative or an enriching activity at school, in the community or at home, we know that hope shines through thanks to our staff members, our students and their families! ☀️

By participating in the draw, you will have the chance to win 400 $ to organize an educational or cultural activity for your class, club, team or committee! 🏆

It's easy to get involved:

  1. Fill in the online form.
  2. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
  3. Share a photo or video as a comment under one of the draw publications to increase your chances of winning (optional). The photo or video must illustrate a gesture, initiative or activity that took place between January 1 and March 31.er January and May 10, 2025.

Full details are available on the L'École catholique website.
⌛ The participation period ends on May 10, 2025.
🏅 Winners will be announced on May 15, 2025.

We can't wait to find out how you shine hope around you and inspire others to do the same! 🌟

 

22 April 2025(1 event)
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April 30, 2025
May 1, 2025(1 event)

Full day
May 1, 2025

May 2, 2025(1 event)

Full day
May 2, 2025

Themes :

  • Evaluation, framework programs
  • Catholicism
  • Transforming the learning experience

Organizing entity : Board administration

Face-to-face / virtual

Presentation, guest speaker or organization :

Alain Desrochers, University of Ottawa
Cédrick Jeanpierre, educational consultant
School management

Description (learning methods, topics covered) :

The role of tracking reading and writing progress in a self-regulating education system (Alain Desrochers)

This workshop has four objectives:

  • Review the conditions that enable an education system to self-regulate, and the concept of educational effectiveness.
  • Deepen an essential component of self-regulation, including tracking student progress and the causes and consequences of French reading and writing difficulties.
  • Provide details on the components of the tools used to track student progress in reading and writing and their functions in education.
  • Identify some of the challenges of tracking progress in high school.

The workshop will provide staff with an opportunity to learn and reflect on the expected impact of systematic tracking of student progress in an education system whose mission is to ensure the academic success of all its students.

Enriched writing (Cédrick Jeanpierre)
Whether in the basic sentence or in the essay, in kindergarten or in grade 12e What questions need to be asked in order to convey a clear and precise message to the recipient? How can writing best reflect the student's thinking? This training will get teachers thinking about how to enrich their students' writing.

Transforming the learning experience (school management)
This workshop will introduce you to the nature journaling process and how you can adapt it to all subjects and levels. By following this model, you'll see a transformation in your students, including the development of observation skills, improved writing and drawing abilities, and a greater appreciation of the natural environment. So, let's set an intention and go out together to bring our outdoor curriculum to life, to transform learning and develop essential global skills in a world in transition.

Catholicité - La Croix pédagogique, an essential tool to explore with your students! (school management)
This workshop will introduce staff members to the pedagogical guide designed to support CSDCAB educators in their mission to provide a deeper understanding of the meaning of the CSDCAB interactive cross. This guide is a valuable resource for enriching teaching and inspiring students by engaging them in stimulating educational activities.

May 3, 2025(1 event)

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May 3, 2025

Sow well-being, reap fulfillment.

Details to come

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