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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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

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