Catholic Studies

Grade 9 Religion students from Mrs. Marcuzzl's class creating baby hats for Windsor Regional Hospital (Met. campus).  Donation expected for Christmas.

 Ms. Meneghini class was learning about Aboriginal Spirituality Unit October 2015:   Students produced thoughtful and creative totems (the pictures were posted yesterday) which not only included protective entities but revealed key moments in their personal development or evolution.    These totems were presented and explained in class.  Excellent work by all.   Students also experienced the Aboriginal tradition of Oracy by participating in an Elder Circle during which they sat in a circle and  passed on a personal experience or real life story that contained a specific life lesson.   Each story was to be communicated in a clear and succinct manner.  Student presentations were well prepared, engaging and contained valuable wisdom.

 It has been a busy start to the year.   The grade 12 classes have gone on retreats to Oxley.  It was a great opportunity to connect as a class and think about what the future might bring.  We have also had guest speakers from the Windsor Occupational Health Information Service for the grade 12 students.  The students have learned about their rights as workers and about harassment in the workplace.  We hope that this will help them as they go off into the work force. Grade 11 students have been learning about aboriginal spirituality.  They created great totem poles and presentations on the topics.  Some have also looked into the truth and reconciliation commission.  There were great suggestions as to how we could build healing in our country. We hope to continue the great learning that has been going on in the department.