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July
1, 2010
Former St. Charles
Students Featured in Mountain News
Luis Lasso and his wife
Hilda (both former ESL St. Charles students) were the focus of a
front page story in the July 1st edition of the Mountain News.
They recently became Canadian citizens. Congratulations!
Click
here to read the story.
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June 22, 2010
Notre Dame House
Students Achieve Their Goals Through Perseverance
Hard work and dedication
paid off for the recent graduates of St. Charles' Notre Dame
House outreach centre. They finally got a chance to celebrate
their accomplishments at the accomplishment ceremony on June 22,
2010.
Notre Dame House is a
shelter for homeless youth. Thanks to courses offered through
St. Charles, these bright, enthusiastic students were able to earn
credits towards their secondary school diploma.
Emotions were high as
many people spoke about the challenges the students had to
face. Megan Bay, the valedictorian, remarked, "The teachers never stopped
believing in me".
Congratulations to
everyone!
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June 17, 2010
St. Charles PSW Grads
Answer Their Calling
The 15th PSW Graduating class at St.
Charles have found their purpose in life thanks to their
determination and enthusiasm. On June 17, 2010, they had a
graduation ceremony filled with music, speeches, and tears of joy.
"You showed true
dedication and commitment to our PSW Program. I am so proud of your
achievement in becoming a vital member of the health care team,
" said St. Charles PSW Teacher Joanne DeRubeis, "Becoming a good PSW is a calling-a vocation and it is clear that you have achieved
your expectations."
The vast majority of the
students have already been accepted into positions in their chosen
field.
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Chad Pilon (left) and
Andrew Ong (right) sing at the PSW Graduation |
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June 16, 2010
St. Martin's Manor
Grads Overcome Adversity
Thanks to the team work
of Catholic Family Services and St. Charles Adult Education Centres,
a number of young mothers have hope for the future.
Five new moms achieved
their secondary school diplomas through St. Martin's Manor, a
residence and resource centre for pregnant mothers.
"Our job is to keep
these students engaged in their studies while awaiting the birth of
their children," St. Charles Principal Bob Goodwin says,
"and to make sure they don't fall behind in their school
work."
"Many of these
students will continue their studies at our adult secondary school
at St Charles once they leave the Manor," he added.
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May
27, 2010
St. Charles PSW
Teacher Receives Director's Award
Joanne De Rubeis, the
St. Charles PSW teacher, recently received a well-deserved Director
Award from the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board's.
She was one of 52
recipients at the annual celebration on May 27, 2010. The
event recognizes outstanding dedication to students and staff.
Principal Bob Goodwin is
proud of her achievements.
"One of the most
important jobs that we do at St Charles is to give people a second
chance through education and re-training,' he stated, "Our
Personal Support Worker (PSW) program serves a vital role in
bringing people into the growing health care field of palliative and
long term care. Most, if not all, of our PSW graduates are employed
immediately upon completing their course with us. And this is due,
in no small measure, to the dedication of our PSW teacher, Joanne DeRubeis."
"Joanne started
teaching the PSW program at St Charles in 2003," he
added, "She is responsible for the success of well over
400 PSW practitioners in the region of Hamilton Wentworth who are
now caring for the elderly and disabled. Joanne's love for her
students and their love for her is evident each year at our PSW
graduation. This teacher truly lives up to the ideals of a Catholic
educator and is well respected by her peers in the health care field
and beyond. Congratulations Joanne De Rubeis on receiving the
Director's Award."
Joanne DeRubeis (left) receives
her award from Board Director, Patricia Amos
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May
19, 2010
St. Charles PSW
Program Hosts Health Fair
Health and well being
goes beyond the classroom for the St. Charles PSW Students. In
an effort to promote awareness of health and wellness issues, PSW
Teacher Joanne DeRubeis and
her students organized a health fair at St. Charles East 5th on May
19, 2010.
The students displayed
their projects and answered questions about such conditions as colon
cancer, psoriasis, Parkinson's, depression, AIDS and more.
"The PSW students
did such an amazing job and put a great amount of effort into the
research and development of their health projects", said
Joanne, "I am very proud of their commitment and
dedication to their studies. They were very eager to share their
knowledge with the other students and teachers of St. Charles. We
appreciate the support of our community partners whose participation
allowed for increased awareness of certain health and social
issues."
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May
17, 2010
St. Charles East 5th
Debuts Cafeteria
After months of planning
and construction, St. Charles East 5th now has it's very own
cafeteria. To kick of the new venture, students and staff were
treated to free coffee or tea on opening day: May 17, 2010.
At first, they will be
selling cookies, muffins, assorted treats, sandwiches, and
salads. After September, the cafeteria will be an integral
part of the new Chef Training course.
Nino
Zotti helps run the new St. Charles Cafeteria
May
13, 2010
St. Charles Principal
Interviewed About Upcoming Chef Program
St. Charles Principal,
Bob Goodwin was recently interviewed in the May 13th edition of the Hamilton
Mountain News. He discussed the details of the upcoming
Chef course.
Click
here for the full article.
April 24, 2010
International Languages
Elementary Celebration
There was dancing,
music, and much more as St. Charles celebrated its International
Languages Elementary program on April 24, 2010.
Attendees cheered during
the wonderful potluck dinner and talent show that was held at St.
Charles East 5th.
This year's celebration
was hosted by both the Polish and Swahili International Languages
programs.
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March
9, 2010
St. Charles
Celebrates International Women's Day
There were many
inspiring, encouraging statements at the St. Charles celebration of
International Women's Day on March 9, 2010..
"We women should be
celebrating every day," said Nancy DiGregorio, Superintendent
of Education for the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School
Board.
"In Canada,
successive generations of women pioneers have blazed the way to
levels of higher achievement in all walks of life," said
Principal of St. Charles Adult Education Centres, Bob Goodwin.
"Today we recognize
women," said SISO Board Member Patricia Alvarez. "They are
women who are not trying to be better than anyone else, but better
than they were yesterday."
"Nothing should be
a stumbling block because of gender," said Chairperson Patrick
J. Daly
The event was held at
the St. Charles Barlake. It was a wondrous celebration of women
from around the world. Awards were presented, there was a
beautiful fashion show and art by talented local woman was on
display. The show was a true showcase of the cultural heritage
of the the Charles students.
"What better place
to celebrate women's diversity than in this place," proclaimed
Master of Ceremonies Kamal Grewl.
Fashion
models and performers from the International Women's Day celebration
Click
here for the Catholic School Boards story on the event.
January
27, 2010
St. Charles Reads
(and Sings) for Family Literacy Day
"Sing for
Literacy" was the theme of the 2010 "St. Charles
Reads" Family Literacy Day celebration. This
amazing event was held at the St. Charles Centre mountain location
(150 East 5th) on January 27, 2010.
The musical magic came
from Chad Pilon, a local musician and Educational Assistant with the
board. The crowd was impressed by his performance of the Miley
Cyrus hit, the Climb, a song which mirrored the challenges faced by
many the students.
"The simple
acknowledgement that you need help takes a lot of courage,"
Chad said.
In a speech to the
attendees, local MP David Christopherson added his words of
encouragement, as well.
"It's a tough road
to hoe when you you've dropped out of school", he added,
"It's much easier with a high school education."
"As long as you've
got a book, you've got a friend beside you," he added. "A
book allows you to go anywhere, anytime just by flicking a switch
– that switch is reading."
The importance of
literacy was also echoed in the statements of all the other invited
guests.
"Some of the most
special times with my own children have been the times we read
together," said Catholic School Board Chairman Pat Daly.
Director of Education
Patricia Amos added, "Reading not only helps parents bond with
their children, but it helps set the stage for them to become
lifelong learners."
Local author, Ardyth
Brott mentioned that her best childhood recollections were reading
Huckleberry Finn and other classics while camping.
"They are memories
not only of Mark Twain's marvellous stories, but memories of family
togetherness" she added, "'Once upon a time' are the four
most important words you can tell a child."
Brott ended the
afternoon with a presentation about the simple power of language and
a reading of her acclaimed children's book, Jeremy's Decision.
Brott said the best teaching is done through stories.
"Words are
power," she concluded. "You can make your life sing with
words."
Chad
Pilon is joined by LBS Supervisor Christine Hendrie (centre) and
LBS students Colleen Ferguson
(left) and Terry Passalacqua (right).
Local
Author Ardyth Brott reads from her acclaimed Children's book,
Jeremy's Decision.
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