October 2017

A PLOWERFUL PAINT JOB

St. Anthony and St. Mary Grafton students paint county snowplows

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ROYAL RECEPTION

PUT YOUR DIRECTOR TO WORK DAY

PVNC earns two national communications awards

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Recent St. Mary CSS grad earns national Duke of Ed Award

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Director's annual raffle for United Way returns

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NATIONAL RECOGNITION

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Talented artists from three local elementary schools helped Northumberland County to

celebrate this year's Local Government Week (Oct. 15-21) by painting County snowplows in the theme of 'Ways We Work Together.”Student artists from St. Mary Catholic

Elementary School in Grafton and St. Anthony Catholic Elementary School and Ganaraska Trail Public School in Port Hope took part in the project.The plows were proudly on display at

County headquarters in Cobourg during the monthly meeting of County Council on Oct.18, earning high praise from the mayors of Northumberland’s seven municipalities. These works of art will be plowing roads near the participating schools this winter.“It’s pretty cool. I really like painting and

some time when I’m driving, I might see the plow that I painted,” said Grade 3 St. Anthony CES student Chelsea Clark, who helped paint her school’s submission.Local Government Week aims to increase

awareness among the general public - and in particular youth - about the important role of local government in our communities. The ‘Paint the Plow’ project encourages students to think broadly about the many ways that the programs, services

and initiatives managed by municipal government touch their lives. “Northumberland County Council and

staff sincerely thank the principals, teachers and students who were involved in this year’s ‘Paint the Plow’ project,” said Kate

Campbell, the County’s communications director.County Council intends to repeat the

project next year, turning it into a contest judged by the councillors with the winning school receiving a pizza lunch.

Northumberland students “paint a plow”

St. Mary CES Grafton students surround a Northumberland County plow, which the students painted as part of the County’s Paint the Plow project to promote Local Government Week.

Students at St. Anthony CES work on one of two plows the school painted for the County’s Paint the Plow project.

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BRAVOPVNC earns two CACE Bravo Awards for school board communications

PVNC Communications Manager Galen Eagle took home two Canadian Association of

Communicators in Education (CACE) Bravo Awards of Distinction for the projects Vimy 100 and A Syrian Journey in October."It's one thing to celebrate accomplishments

as a school board, but quite another and much more satisfying experience to have the stories told in a way that engages the enthusiasm and pride of our communities,” Director of Education Michael Nasello said.“Galen Eagle is a masterful journalist with

a keen eye for the story that needs to be told. We congratulate him and are grateful for the skills and artistry he brings to PVNC in excellent communications. These awards are a wonderful recognition of this talent."The Bravo Awards recognizes and

honours exemplary work in all aspects of school public relations, communications, marketing and engagement.The awards ceremony is the highlight of

the annual CACE conference, which brings together communication professionals from school boards across Canada for professional development and to share best practices from coast to coast.PVNC has earned four Bravo awards

in the past two years. Last year the Board was recognized for its efforts in promoting self-regulation in classrooms and the re-branding of St. Thomas Aquinas CSS.Vimy 100While travelling with students from

Peterborough’s St. Peter and Holy Cross secondary schools in Europe as part of the Vimy 100 celebrations, Eagle captured images and stories in real-time through social media and wrote a series of columns for the Peterborough Examiner capturing the students’ voice as they toured WW1

and WW2 sites. Click here for a snapshot: https://goo.gl/PYzsc4A Syrian JourneyThrough photos, videos and story, Eagle

documented the arrival of the Board’s sponsored Syrian family from the moment they landed at Pearson Airport in Toronto, to their arrival in Peterborough and their warm welcome in their new school communities.

Click here for a snapshot:https://goo.gl/4HFeRi

Immaculate Conception CES partners with neighbours for Thanksgiving food drive

East City residents in Peterborough who live near Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary

School have once again contributed generously to the school’s annual Thanksgiving food collection.Area residents received a flyer from the

school, asking them to consider leaving a non-perishable food item or two on their front porch.On Wednesday, Oct. 4, the students

walked through the neighbourhood picking up food items, organized the donations and brought them to St. Vincent de Paul.

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Meet your 2017-18 Student Liaison Committee

Back from left: Andrew Beale (St. Mary CSS), Winston Steward (St. Thomas Aquinas CSS), AJ Wood (St. Mary CSS), Blake Power (St. Stephen CSS) and Carson Sager (St. Thomas Aquinas CSS). Front from left: Director of Education Michael Nasello, Emma Montgomery (Holy Cross CSS), Adina Etwaroo (Holy Trinity CSS), Tara Black (St. Peter CSS), Katrina Kraemer (St. Stephen CSS), Andreanne Duplessis (St. Peter CSS), Hannah Oegema (Holy Trinity CSS), Cali Brake (Holy Cross CSS) and Northumberland Trustee David Bernier.

PVNC is excited to launch the second annual Put Your Director to Work Day.

Director of Education Michael Nasello is once again raffling himself off to raise money for a local United Way campaign. One lucky PVNC employee will get a day

off to kick up their feet, while Nasello rolls up his sleeves and does their job for the day. Last year, the raffle raised $1,485 and sent Nasello to St. Paul CES in Lakefield, where he filled the role of an educational assistant.“I had a great time last year working

closely with some great students and all the amazing staff at St. Paul Lakefield,” Nasello said. “Who will it be this year? A custodian? A kindergarten teacher? I can’t wait to find out.”The Director’s Office will be selling raffle

tickets to all of its employees as a fundraiser for the United Way. A single ticket costs $5 or employees can purchase three for $12.The employee whose winning ticket is

selected, whether it’s a supply teacher,

a custodian, an educational assistant, a secretary or any other staff position, will get a paid day off while Mr. Nasello toils away at their job.PVNC is pleased to partner with four

United Way campaigns in Peterborough, Durham, Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland. The winner’s work

location will determine where the raffle proceeds go.“Every year we support the United Way’s

mission as it works to empower some of our communities’ most vulnerable people and fund important social services that some of our students and their families rely on,” Nasello said. “This raffle is also a great opportunity to recognize the important roles all of our staff play in ensuring our students are given every opportunity to succeed.”Tickets will go on sale to PVNC staff at

school locations and the Board office on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The raffle runs until Friday, Dec. 1 and the winning ticket will be picked at the Director’s Meeting at the Board office on Wednesday, Dec. 13.The paid day off will be offered in the

new year at a mutually agreed date to be determined with the Director’s Office.We encourage all of our staff members to

take part and wish all participants good luck!

It's time again to Put Your Director to Work

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St. Mary CSS grad earns royal honourPVNC grad Phoebe Arthurs, who

graduated from St. Mary CSS in Cobourg in June, was among

150 students from across Canada who were recently recognized with a Duke of Edinburgh’s International Canada’s Gold Award during a ceremony at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth

Dowdeswell handed out the awards while His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales made a Royal appearance to help celebrate with the students.Prince Harry canvased the room, spending

a special moment with each participant, taking the time to greet, shake hands and speak to the achievers about their Duke of Ed journey and he encouraged the recipients to continue on as future leaders.Phoebe graduated in June 2017 as an

Ontario Scholar, earning High Honours and French immersion certificates. She is now studying chemical engineering at Ottawa University.During her four years at St. Mary CSS,

Phoebe developed a great rapport with teachers and schoolmates alike. She earned the school’s Silver and Gold “Achievement Award” and received the school’s highest honour, the Award of Excellence, at graduation.“As a student she has distinguished herself

as a highly conscientious, competent and organized individual who exemplifies dedication and commitment to her work,” said student success teacher Yvette McCartney in Phoebe’s nomination letter.“Her strong character, positive attitude,

commitment to service in helping others, outstanding communication skills, effective leadership skills, and her continuous endeavours for improvement, are just a few of her major assets.”The Duke of Edinburgh’s International

Award was founded by His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, to encourage personal development and community involvement for young people. Since its establishment in Canada in 1963,

more than 500,000 young Canadians have taken the challenge which has Bronze, Silver and Gold levels of the Award. Today, The Duke of Edinburgh’s

International Award is present in over 140 countries around the world.

The Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education (OAPCE) has awarded PVNC itinerant

special education support worker Iman Deal with its Father Mazerolle Award.This award is presented annually to a

religious or layperson that supports the aims and goals of OAPCE and has substantially contributed to the Catholic school system in their community.Iman serves schools in Clarington and

Northumberland and previously worked in a specialized classroom at Holy Trinity CSS supporting students living with autism. Iman is described as an “angel,” as she

works with students living with special needs and frequently supports parents and guardians, said Ian Kruis, VP at Holy

Family CES.“She has genuine compassion for all

people, which is evident when speaking to her colleagues. Iman is a caring adult to many children and youth within the Clarington community,” Kruis said. “In her own community, she is always

looking out and providing for the less fortunate either emotionally, physically and or financially.”Iman was formally recognized during the

OAPCE annual gala celebration in Vaughan on Oct. 14, 2017. “Iman continues to share her gifts with

staff and students in her role. We are indeed blessed to have her,” said Anne Parco, PVNC Educational Assistant Supervisor.

OAPCE recognizes PVNC special education support worker Iman Deal

St. Mary CSS grad Phoebe Arthurs meets Prince Harry during the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award ceremony in Toronto.

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Clockwise from top: PVNC student liaison members demonstrate their exhaustion after a long day of commuting to attend We Day in Toronto on Sept. 28 (the group started their travels at about 5 a.m.); St. Catherine CES kindergarten teacher Angela D'Allessandro, left, is interviewed in her classroom by Heather McCullough of Boys & Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes as part of the Kids Club educational segment on CHEX TV; and PVNC students take part in the Board-wide cross-country meet on Oct. 12 at Beavermead Park (photo: Cliff Skarstedt/Examiner).