Reaching minds. Touching hearts. - Rainbow District School Board

Annual Report 2004 - 2005 

Rainbow Schools 

Reaching minds. 

Touching hearts.

Welcome 

to Rainbow Schools 

L 

ocated in the heart of Rainbow Country, 

Rainbow District School Board provides quality 

programs in English and French Immersion 

to more than 16,000 students in Sudbury, Espanola 

and Manitoulin. Caring teachers, safe environments 

and leading edge technology combine to make 

Rainbow Schools great places to learn, build character, 

develop self-confidence and achieve success. 

Milestones… 

During the 2004-2005 school year, former and current staff 

and students joined together with the community for special 

anniversary celebrations paying tribute to a rich tradition 

of excellence in public education. 

Message from the 

Chair of the Board.................................. 3 

Message from the 

Director of Education.............................. 4 

Mission.................................................. 5 

Vision.................................................... 5 

Values ................................................... 5 

Priorities ............................................... 6 

Trustees................................................. 7 

Administrative Council ........................... 7 

Academic Achievement........................... 8 

Ensure Success for All Students ............... 9 

Build Public Confidence .........................11 

Provide Sound Leadership ......................13 

Allocate Adequate Resources..................14 

2005-2006 Budget.................................15 

Maintain Safe Schools............................19 

Encourage Community Involvement........20 

Enhance Communications ......................21 

Nurture Staff ........................................22 

2005 Award Recipients...........................23 

Maximize the Use of Technology ............24 

Build Learning Communities .................25 

Maintain Quality Facilities .....................26 

Warren Public School 

50 th 75 th 

Lansdowne Public School 

Focus on Sustainability .........................26 

2004-2005 Scholarship Winners..............27 

2004-2005 Ontario Scholars....................30 

Directory .............................................31 

60 th 75 th 

Wembley Public School 

Alexander Public School 

School boards in Ontario are required to produce an Annual Report in accordance with The Education Act. 

This Annual Report provides highlights of Rainbow District School Board’s key activities during the 2004 - 2005 

school year. It also offers an overview of the current Board budget. 

Additional copies of this report 

can be obtained by contacting: 

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and Strategic Planning 

Rainbow District School Board 

69 Young Street 

Sudbury ON P3E 3G5 

Tel: 705.674.3171 

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Email: info@rainbowschools.ca 

This report is available online at 

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Reaching minds. Touching hearts. 

It is an honour for me, on behalf of the Board, to present the 2004-2005 

Annual Report for Rainbow District School Board to the Premier of Ontario, 

the Minister of Education and our partners in education in Sudbury, 

Espanola and Manitoulin. We welcome this opportunity to publicly report 

on our progress in a spirit of accountability, transparency and good governance. 

Dena Morrison 

Chair 


The Province of Ontario continued to demonstrate its commitment 

to student success through new investments in education in both 

elementary and secondary schools. I commend the Premier and the Minister 

for recognizing the importance of giving students an “education advantage” 

so they all have an opportunity to contribute to a vibrant economy 

and cohesive society. 

Once again, our teaching and non-teaching staff proved that they are 

passionate about the work that they do on behalf of students in Rainbow 

Schools. Students benefited from ongoing support from the home, the school 

and the community, with all partners joining together to maximize success. 

I would like to thank our partners in education, including parents/guardians, 

for their ongoing support of our efforts. 

The success stories that emerged throughout the 2004-2005 school year, 

many of which are captured in the pages of this report, give meaning 

to reaching minds and touching hearts. New investments in education, 

caring adults and powerful partnerships are having a positive impact on 

student achievement in Rainbow Schools. 


Quality Schools 

Where Character Counts 

This Annual Report provides an overview of the key activities undertaken 

by Rainbow District School Board to address its strategic priorities during 

the 2004-2005 school year. The highlights represent a snapshot of the 

positive programs and partnerships in our elementary and secondary schools in 

Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin. 

Committed trustees provided the system-wide leadership to enable the Board 

to bring life to its mission, vision, values and priorities. Caring staff, both inside 

and outside the classroom, dedicated their efforts towards ensuring success for all 

students, helping them to maximize their full potential. 

Jean Hanson 

Director of Education 


As quality schools where character counts, we continued to build good 

citizens, the very fabric of a responsible and responsive society. Time and time 

again, our students demonstrated that they care about the community in which 

they live, something of which we can all be very proud. 

With the support of the Province of Ontario, we capitalized on our 

collective knowledge and individual skills to deliver quality programs and 

character education in safe, stimulating environments that celebrated diversity 

and encouraged creativity. I would like to thank parents/guardians and the 

communities that we serve for supporting Rainbow Schools. 

Our future is in good hands. 


Mission 

Rainbow District School Board provides quality programs and 

character education which enable students in Rainbow Schools 

to maximize their potential and fulfill their aspirations. 

Vision 

We are leaders in learning in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin 

inspiring success for all students. 

Values 

ensuring success for all students 

providing high quality programs and character education 

encouraging innovation, initiative and creativity 

celebrating student, staff, school and system-wide success 

nurturing strong partnerships between the school, the home 

and the community 

keeping schools safe 

maintaining honest and open communication 

managing the resources in our trust efficiently, responsibly 

and effectively 

practising collaborative leadership and principled decision-making 

respecting diversity 

promoting continuous improvement and a sense of pride 

enhancing quality of life by encouraging life-long learning 


Priorities 

Ensure success 

for all students 

Students in Rainbow Schools will be 

inspired to achieve their full potential. 

There will be increased emphasis on 

literacy and numeracy. All pathways 

will be valued, including work, 

apprenticeship, independent living, 

college and university. The needs 

of exceptional students will be met 

through the ongoing delivery of 

special education programs. 

Build public confidence 

Rainbow Schools will be recognized 

for their excellence in education with 

sound pedagogy and instructional 

practices which meet the needs 

of all students through a variety 

of experiences designed to build 

character and develop academic 

and life skills. 

Maintain safe schools 

All students, parents/guardians and 

staff have the right to be safe and 

feel safe in their school community. 

Rainbow Schools will provide 

programs and pursue partnerships 

that maintain safe schools. Rainbow 

District School Board’s Discipline 

Policy will encourage positive student 

behaviour at all times. 

Encourage community 

involvement 


will nurture partnerships. A variety 

of partners will be active and 

supportive participants in the 

success of our community’s children, 

including School Councils. 

Enhance communications 

Rainbow District School Board will 

provide relevant, accurate and timely 

information to internal and external 

stakeholders, including parents/ 

guardians. There will be increased 

support for and understanding of 

Rainbow Schools as quality providers 

of public education. 

Improve staff morale 

and encourage 

employee wellness 

Employees are the Board’s greatest 

resource. Teaching and non-teaching 

staff will contribute to and be 

motivated by a positive, supportive 

work environment that promotes 

innovation, celebrates success and 

respects diversity. 

Build learning communities 

Staff will be actively engaged in 

lifelong learning through mutually 

supportive conversations about best 

practices. Professional learning will 

have a direct impact on students in 

the classroom. 

Nurture staff 


will attract, recruit and retain 

the best employees. 

Provide sound leadership 

Trust, integrity, transparency and 

respect will be the foundation 

for collaborative, student-centered 

leadership and fair, ethical 

decision-making. 

Maximize the use 

of technology 

Technology will be fully integrated 

to support efficient and effective 

work practices. Students will have 

access to leading edge technology 

in everyday learning. 

Allocate adequate resources 

Human and material resource 

allocation will be responsive to 

system priorities, meeting the needs 

of students and staff. 

Maintain quality facilities 

Clean, modern and accessible 

facilities will provide a positive 

learning environment for all. 

The Board will pursue ongoing 

conservation efforts to enhance 

sustainability. 

Focus on sustainability 

Sound environmental practices will 

be in place to support global thinking 

at a local level. The focus will be 

on sustainability for now and for 

the future. 


Trustees 

Your Voice 

at the Board 

Dena Morrison 

Board Chair 

Sudbury, Area 4 

C.R. Judd P.S., Churchill P.S. 

Cyril Varney P.S., Markstay P.S. 

Monetville P.S., Warren P.S. 

Westmount Avenue P.S. 

Northeastern Elementary School 

Lasalle Secondary School 

Elected Chair of the Board 

in December 2003 

Re-elected Chair of the Board 


Judy Hunda 

Board Vice-Chair 


Adamsdale P.S. 

Carl A. Nesbitt P.S. 

Ernie Checkeris P.S. 

Queen Elizabeth P.S. 

Sudbury Secondary School 

Elected Vice-Chair of the Board 


Re-elected Vice-Chair of the Board 


Grace Fox 

First Nations 

Grace Fox was sworn in as Trustee 

on October 17, 2005, replacing 

Robert Beaudin. 

Gord Santala 


Copper Cliff P.S. 

Gatchell School, George Vanier P.S. 

Jessie Hamilton P.S. 

Princess Anne P.S., R.H. Murray P.S. 

Lively District Secondary School 

Student 

Trustees 

Vanessa Charette and Anna 

Kretzschmar of Confederation 

Secondary School served as 

Student Trustees in 2004-2005. 

Tyler Campbell 


Chelmsford P.S., Lansdowne P.S. 

Larchwood P.S., Levack P.S. 

Chelmsford Valley District 

Composite School 

Gary Bass 


Pinecrest P.S., Redwood Acres P.S. 

Val Caron P.S., Valley View P.S. 

Confederation Secondary School 

Doreen Dewar 


Alexander P.S., Algonquin P.S. 

Long Lake P.S., MacLeod P.S. 

R.L. Beattie P.S., Ruth MacMillan 

Centre, Wanup P.S., Wembley P.S. 

Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School 

Lockerby Composite School 

Cecil Facer Secondary School 

Ron Burdenuk 

Manitoulin, Area 7 

Assiginack P.S. 

Central Manitoulin P.S. 

Little Current P.S. 

Charles C. McLean P.S. 

Manitoulin Secondary School 

Jeanna Miller 

Espanola, Area 8 

A.B. Ellis P.S., S. Geiger P.S. 

Webbwood P.S., Valley View P.S. 

Espanola High School 

Mary-Anne Diebel of Espanola 

High School served as Alternate 

Student Trustee in 2004-2005. 

Student Trustees bring a 

unique perspective to the table. 

Their contribution to school board 

decision-making gives them an 

inside look at democracy in action. 

Rainbow District School Board trustees were elected to a three-year term in November 2003. 

Administrative Council 

Jean Hanson 

Director of Education 

Diane Cayen-Arnold 

Chief Financial Officer 

Norm Blaseg 

Superintendent of Education 

Fred Law 


Bryan Slywchuk 



Academic Achievement 

Results of Education Quality and Accountability Office 

(EQAO) assessments administered in the 2004-2005 

school year show steady improvements over time. 

EQAO results are an important tool for assisting schools 

and boards in identifying areas for continuous improvement. 

They provide one of many measures of how well students 

understand the expectations outlined in The Ontario 

Curriculum, and serve as a basis for the board, schools, 

teachers and parents/guardians to have a dialogue regarding 

strategies for the future. 

Student assessment is most effective when data are 

interpreted in context, examined over time to determine 

trends in performance, and used to inform professional 

dialogue and school improvement planning. 

EQAO assessment results are reported in two ways 

– “All Students” and “Participating Students”. The “All 

Students” method reports results that are based on all 

students registered in the program. The “Participating 

Students” method excludes students in the “exempt” 

and “no data” categories of the assessment. 

Grade 3 Reading, Writing and Mathematics 

2004-2005 Assessment Results • Percentage at Levels 3 or 4 

Achievement meets or exceeds the provincial standard 

Reading Writing Math 

All students RDSB 50% 45% 61% 

Participating students 56% 49% 65% 


All students Province 59% 61% 66% 


Results from 1998-2005 

Percentage at Levels 3 or 4 

Shows steady improvements in academic achievement over time 

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 

Reading 36% 35% 47% 47% 45% 45% 51% 50% 

41% 36% 52% 51% 50% 50% 57% 56% 

Writing 37% 41% 44% 44% 43% 41% 43% 45% 

41% 42% 49% 48% 47% 45% 47% 49% 

Math 34% 43% 60% 60% 55% 52% 66% 61% 

38% 45% 65% 64% 59% 56% 71% 65% 

Grade 6 Reading, Writing and Mathematics 

2004-2005 Assessment Results • Percentage at Levels 3 or 4 



All students RDSB 57% 50% 62% 



All students Province 63% 59% 60% 


Results from 1999-2005 

Percentage at Levels 3 or 4 

Shows steady improvements in academic achievement over time 

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 

Reading 43% 55% 53% 56% 57% 55% 57% 

44% 58% 56% 58% 61% 59% 61% 

Writing 45% 46% 48% 47% 47% 45% 50% 

47% 50% 51% 49% 51% 49% 54% 

Math 44% 55% 59% 55% 55% 58% 62% 

45% 60% 62% 58% 59% 63% 65% 

Comparison of Same Student Body 

Data expressed as participating students 

Shows improvements in reading, writing and math 

Grade 3 (2002) Grade 6 (2005) 

Reading 50% 61% 

Writing 47% 54% 

Math 59% 65% 

Grade 9 Mathematics 

2000-2005 Assessment Results 

Percentage at Levels 3 or 4 – Academic 


2000- 2001- 2002- 2003- 2004- 

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 

All students RDSB 60% 75% 68% 70% 66% 

All students 

Province 49% 64% 66% 68% 68% 

Grade 9 Mathematics 


Percentage at Levels 3 or 4 – Applied 


2000- 2001- 2002- 2003- 2004- 

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 

All students RDSB 17% 28% 24% 27% 19% 

All students 

Province 13% 21% 21% 26% 27% 

Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test 



2001 2002 2003 2004 

Success Rate RDSB 75% 72% 77% 81% 

Success Rate Province 75% 72% 77% 82% 


Ensure success for all students 

Literacy and 

Numeracy Initiative 

Kindergarten to Grade 6 

The literacy and numeracy initiative, 

which is part of the Ministry’s Education 

Foundations program, entered its 

second year in 2004 – 2005. The 

goal of the Education Foundations 

program is to improve the achievement 

of Kindergarten to Grade 6 students 

in the areas of reading, writing and 

mathematics. 

“The supports provided under 

these initiatives are based on research 

that points to two key factors in 

improving the achievement levels of 

students: developing teacher expertise 

in effective instruction, and developing 

and implementing clear improvement 

plans.” (The Guide to Effective Instruction 

in Mathematics 2004) 

In 2004-2005, the mathematics 

component of the initiative focused on 

primary geometry and spatial sense. The 

literacy component focused on primary 

writing and assessment. 

Key literacy and numeracy 

activities in 2004-2005 

• Lesson study in primary mathematics 

• Teacher in service on A Guide to Effective 

Instruction in Geometry and Spatial Sense 

• Teacher in service on reading assessment 

• Teacher in service on A Guide to Effective 

Instruction in Writing 

• Principal in service on Literacy for 

Learning - The Report of the Expert Panel, 

Grades 4 to 6 and Teaching and Learning 

Mathematics - The Report of the Expert 

Panel, Grades 4 to 6 

• Creating new instructional resources for 

literacy and numeracy 

• Sharing and networking via Professional 

Learning Communities 

• Secretariat Literacy Project which 

promoted teacher collaboration related 

to effective writing instruction 

• Purchase of resources to support 

writing instruction, boys in literacy 

and aboriginal students 

• Professional development for junior 

teachers related to effective instructional 

practices in writing 

• Staff professional development focusing 

on using data to inform classroom 

practice 

Student Success Initiative 

Grades 7 to 12 

The Student Success Initiative, 

a priority in Ontario schools, 

entered its second year in 

2004-2005. The goal of the 

Student Success Initiative is to 

inspire success for all students 

regardless of which pathway 

they choose. 

The Student Success 

Initiative has a foundation 

built on discovering and 

improving the individual 

strengths of each person. Every person 

has strengths and talents, and if we can 

focus on success for each student we will 

be able to help students to see the value 

of staying in school. 

Work continued in 2004-2005 

on implementing the three pillars of 

the Student Success Initiative - literacy, 

mathematical literacy, and program 

pathways (independent living, work, 

apprenticeship, college, university). 

A fourth pillar, community, culture, 

and caring, was introduced in the spring 

of 2005. 


Ensure success for all students 

Key Student Success 

activities in 2004-2005 

• More Attendance Counsellors 

• Focus on boys’ literacy to close 

the gender gap 

• New investments in Technological 

Education 

• More pathways such as the new 

Business Certificate Program 

• Sharing the message through 

targeted communications 

• New ways to engage students 

with multi-media lessons 

• Easing the transition from elementary to 

secondary school with families of schools 

working together 

• Alternative programs such as 

Learning to 18 - Alta 

• Mentoring students through the Learning 

to 18 - Police Mkwa Opportunity Circle 

• Lighthouse classroom visits to share 

teacher expertise 

• Locally Developed Compulsory Credit 

Courses 

• Focus on apprenticeships 

and the Ontario Skills Passport 

• Engaging community partners 

through Principal for a Day 

• Sharing and networking via 

Professional Learning Communities 

• Encouraging hands-on learning through 

the Technology Skills Competition 

• Students Leading Students Conference 

• Leading Math Success resources 

and manipulatives 

• Think Literacy Across the Curriculum 

• Youth Mentorship Program and 

other community connections 

First Nations 

Liaison Project 

Work was completed on the First 

Nations Liaison Project, one of several 

Innovation Fund initiatives implemented 

by Rainbow District School Board in the 

2004-2005 school year. Rainbow District 

School Board is committed to working 

with its First Nations communities to 

enhance student success. 


had 241 First Nations tuition fee paying 

students in its secondary schools and 

170 First Nations tuition fee paying 

students in its elementary schools. The 

majority of these students – 83 per cent - 

were enrolled in Manitoulin Secondary 

School, Little Current Public School and 

Espanola High School. 

Rainbow District School Board has 

educational service agreements with 

11 First Nations communities. These 

agreements celebrate the rich diversity in 

Rainbow Schools and officially recognize 

the importance of the heritage and 

history of First Nations in communities 

served by the Board. 

New Business Certificate 

Program 

Sudbury Secondary School developed 

and promoted a new Business Certificate 

Program (BCP) for implementation 

in September 2005. Three different 

certificates are available within 

this program: the Small Business 

Development Certificate, the Business 

Technology Certificate and the Arts 

Administration Certificate. 

Combining the best of top business 

programs elsewhere in Ontario with 

its own mix of real world learning, 

Sudbury Secondary School has created a 

program that is unique to the province. 

Over the course of their four years in the 

program, students learn about business 

in the classroom, and then practise real 

business skills in the school and in 

the community. 

Ontario Youth 

Apprenticeship Program 

The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship 

Program (OYAP) gives senior 

secondary school students an 

opportunity to begin a career in a 

skilled trade while attending high 

school. In 2004-2005, a total of 

280 students participated in the 

OYAP option of which 47 were registered 

as apprentices. Students were placed with 

employers in a variety of fields including 

appliance service technician, auto 

service technician, cook, draftsperson, 

early childhood educator, educational 

assistant, electrical service technician, 

hairstylist, and heavy duty equipment 

mechanic. Since its inception in 1998 

-1999, OYAP registrations have increased 

steadily. OYAP represents about half of 

all co-operative education for students in 

Rainbow Schools. 

Experiential learning 

opportunities 

Students participated in a number 

of hands-on learning opportunities 

throughout the 2004-2005 school 

year including the Sudbury Regional 

Science Fair, Sudbury Regional Histor!ca 

Heritage Fair, Technological Skills 

Competition, Cardboard Boat Races, 

Mock Trial Competition, Math, Science 

and Technology Olympics, Math 

Olympics, Concours de français, and the 

Entrepreneurship Fair. These practical 

activities enabled students to apply 

knowledge gained in the classroom. 

These initiatives bring the education 

system and the community together to 

support student success. 



Scholarships and Ontario Scholars 

Students in Rainbow Schools received thousands of dollars 

in scholarships and bursaries to pursue their post-secondary 

studies. Ontario Scholars achieved an average of 80 per cent in 

their respective levels of study. 

Top honours at Science Fair 

Students from Rainbow District School Board’s elementary and 

secondary schools captured top honours at the 2005 Sudbury 

Regional Science Fair. Science Fairs provide students with an 

exceptional hands-on learning opportunity and enable the 

community to mentor and motivate our future generation 

of scientists. 

Jeffrey Hudson, Grade 9 

Chelmsford Valley District Composite School 

Project: Water for a Thirsty World 

Nico Gallagher and Kelcey Pitzel, Grade 8 

R.L. Beattie Public School 

Project: Winding the Way to the Top 

Christina Terpstra, Grade 7 

Northeastern Elementary School 

Project: Vitamin C in Orange Juice 

Miriam Drysdale and Karly Walker, Grade 8 

R.L. Beattie Public School 

Project: To Tell the Tooth 

Active schools 

Chelmsford Public School was one of only 220 schools in 

Canada to receive national recognition for its daily physical 

education program. The school earned a Diamond Award, 

the most prestigious honour granted by the Canadian 

Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and 

Dance (CAHPERD). The school also received an Intramural 

Achievement Award from the Canadian Intramural Recreation 

Association (CIRA) for activities offered during recess, lunch and 

after school. 

Mock Trial Competition 

Rainbow District School Board students captured top honours 

at the Mock Trial Competition in January 2005. A team from 

Lockerby Composite School won the Hennessy Cup, including 

Kayla Belanger, Cora De Marco and Britney Holmberg. 

Spotlight on excellence 

Board Secretary Angela Anderson of Copper Cliff Public School 

won the 2004 Vocational Excellence Award from the Rotary 

Club of Sudbury. 

Community partnerships 

The Greater Sudbury Police Service recognized Rainbow District 

School Board for its support of police programs and initiatives 

that promote safe schools and expose students to new learning 

opportunities. 

Yes I Can Awards 

A number of students with special 

needs in Rainbow Schools received 

“Yes I Can” Awards from the 

Sudbury Chapter of the Council 

for Exceptional Children in 2005. 

Chad Larocque, a grade 7 student at 

Chelmsford Valley District Composite 

School, received a provincial 

“Yes I Can” Award. 

Gatchell School 

Erika Duval 


Justin Ceskauskas 

John Stewart 

Melissa Richer 

Renee Labrie 

Chrystal Brunette 


Kyle McKay 

Jessica Kutschke 

Pat Dwyer 

Copper Cliff Public School 

Shelby McAnsh 

Brenden Pahpeguish 

Charles Lepage 

Craig Noble 

Sean Grech 

Krissy Battistoni 

A.B. Ellis Public School 

Jordon McLeod 

Darren Owl Jr. 

Churchill Public School 

Brooklyn MacNeil 

Nicole Thibeault 

Julian Fuchs 

Dalton Chretien 

Victoria Nolet 

Braydon MacNeil 

Princess Anne 

Public School 

Terrell Taylor 

Evan Cowles 

Anthony Dumais Cutchaw 

Brandon Brown 

David Hache 

Randi Sibley Miller 

Lansdowne Public School 

Bradley Laurin 

Brett Goodwin 

Pinecrest Public School 

Justin Fex 

Dustin Rivet 

Sera Collins 

Kayla Dugas 

Manitoulin 

Secondary School 

Brock Case 

Amanda McVey 

Renell Debassige 

Andrew Debassige 

Ryan Howard 


Chad Martin 

Positive role model 

Sarrah Day, a Grade 12 student at Chelmsford Valley District 

Composite School, was the first recipient of Northern Life’s 

Community Builders 2005 Junior Citizen Award. 



Association and United Rentals. 

Winners were Kayleigh Nadeau, 

Amanda Taylor, Lacey Newell, 

Ed Burke, Joey Herbert, Mathew 

Bell, Lee Hartzenberf and Dan 

Burke. 

National exposure 

for the Evolutionary Band 

Confederation Secondary School’s 

Evolutionary Band, directed by Norm 

McIntosh, was featured in the March/ 

April 2005 issue of “Our Canada”, 

a national magazine where readers 

share their stories. 

Tops in trades 


students captured top honours in 

the Northeastern Ontario Auto Skills 

Competition, including Andrew Côté, 

Brandon Beaulieu, Brent Pilon, Kyle 

Kramarczyk, and Tyler Houle. The 

competition was sponsored by the 

Canadian Automobile Association 

and the Sudbury & Manitoulin Training 

and Adjustment Board. 

Students pilot 

online program 

Construction Technology students from 


School and Manitoulin Secondary 

School were the first in Ontario to 

successfully complete Project BUILD for 

Tomorrow, an innovative and interactive 

online learning and education program 

sponsored by the Ontario Home 

Builders’ Association in partnership 

with the Ministry of Training, Colleges 

and Universities. 

Students win 

Dream Home Contest 

Eight students from Lo-Ellen Park 

Secondary School won the “My Dream 

Home Contest” sponsored by the 

Sudbury & District Home Builders’ 

National winners 

in Business Plan 

Challenge 

Jordan and Patricia Debassige 

of Sudbury Secondary School 

finished second in all of Canada 

at the E-Spirit Aboriginal Business 

Plan Challenge held in Edmonton 

in May 2005. 

Enhancing the 

learning environment 

Marlene Stanley of Queen Elizabeth 

Public School, Robyn Best of Central 

Manitoulin Public School and Nancy 

Gray of Levack Public School were 

among 20 educators from across 

Canada to receive national recognition 

from Phonic Ear Ltd. for their use 

of amplification systems in their 

classrooms. 

Finalists in Ontera Youth 

Achievement Awards 

The Ontera Youth Achievement Awards 

were designed to honour young people 

under 30 who excel in academics, 

business, technology, entrepreneurship, 

community service and the arts. Finalists 

from Rainbow Schools included Karly 

Walker, Grade 8, R.L. Beattie Public 

School; John Yawney Junior, Grade 12, 

Lockerby Composite School, and Yunni 

Jeong, Grade 11, Lockerby Composite 

School. 

Essay winners in Northern 

Ontario competition 

Erik Van Beek, a graduate of Lockerby 

Composite School, won the 2004 Union 

Gas/Northern Ontario Business Awards 

essay scholarship competition. Lockerby 

graduate Jordan Stopciatti won the award 

in 2005. The theme was Leadership 

& Volunteerism: The Fabric of Our 

Communities. 

Success in sports 

Lockerby Composite School’s senior 

girls soccer team captured top honours 

at OFSAA (Ontario Federation of 

School Athletic Associations). They 

were undefeated all season. Valley View 

Public School girls’ volleyball team was 

among the top 10 teams in Ontario. 

These are two of many examples of 

excellence in athletics in Rainbow 

Schools. 

Excellence in mathematics 

Jeremy Strasser, Annie Yang (Grade 11), 

and Megan Lickley of Lo-Ellen Park 

Secondary School were the top three 

students in all of Northern Ontario in 

the Grade 12 Euclid Contest. Brendan 

Wood of Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School 

won first place in the Zone competition 

in the Grade 11 Fermat Mathematics 

Contest. XiaoSun Huang of Lo-Ellen Park 

Secondary School earned a gold medal 

and a place on the National Honour 

Roll for his superior achievement on the 

Grade 10 Cayley Mathematics Contest. 

The Grade 9 Pascal team from Lockerby 

Composite School consisting of Phil 

Gao, Andrew Pawluch and Shona 

MacIntyre finished first in our zone. 


Provide sound leadership 

Strategic board improvement plan 

Work was completed on Towards Tomorrow Together, a strategic 

board improvement plan for the 2005-2006 school year. The 

plan sets out a vision for the future of Rainbow Schools, while 

providing direction and focus for the Board as it accomplishes 

its mission. 

Quality Schools Where Character Counts 

During the 2004-2005 school year, professional learning 

focused on Quality Schools Where Character Counts. 

Teachers play an important role as models for character in 

Rainbow Schools. 

Leadership Assessment Centre 

A new selection process was introduced for candidates 

aspiring to become school administrators. The selection 

process is designed as a professional learning experience 

for candidates. Candidates are assessed in relation to a set 

of standards which focus on commitment to students and 

student learning, professional knowledge, teaching practices, 

leadership and community, and professional learning. 

Professional learning for Principals 

Principals 

participated 

in a series of 

professional 

learning sessions. 

During a session 

entitled “Reality 

Bites”, participants 

used authentic cases 

to explore ethical 

dilemmas. During a professional learning session on “Driven 

by Data”, Principals gained new knowledge on accessing, 

analyzing and applying data to inform classroom instruction 

and enhance student achievement. 

Other topics included building professional connections, 

leadership for the Student Success Initiative, the business of 

schools, instructional leadership in literacy and numeracy, 

and human resource issues and legal implications. Special 

leadership sessions were also offered for new school 

administrators. 

Future Leaders 

The 2003-2005 group of Future Leaders completed a series 

of professional learning sessions. Topics included emotional 

intelligence, learning organizations, change, standards of 

practice, effective communication, difficult conversations, 

managing crisis, school councils, system thinking, supervision, 

and creating balance/time management. The Future Leaders 

program is an important component of the Board’s succession 

planning, ensuring that 

employees are well prepared 

to assume senior leadership 

positions within the Board. 

A total of 21 employees 

graduated from the program 

in June 2005. 

New collective 

agreements 

Rainbow District School Board and the union representing 

its 400 secondary school teachers in Sudbury, Espanola 

and Manitoulin negotiated a new collective agreement. The 

agreement, in effect from September 1, 2004 to August 31, 2008, 

was ratified by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ 

Federation (OSSTF) District 3 Rainbow and approved by the 

Board on May 16, 2005. 

Rainbow District School Board and the Federation 

representing its 600 elementary teachers in Sudbury, Espanola 

and Manitoulin negotiated a new collective agreement. The 

agreement, in effect from September 1, 2004 to August 31, 2008, 

was approved by the Board on June 6, 2005 and ratified by the 

Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Rainbow 

Teacher Local on June 8, 2005. 

Special Education Funding 

Rainbow District School Board supported the Ontario Public 

School Boards’ Association’s (OPSBA) position paper on special 

education funding. If implemented, recommendations in 

the report would sustain and strengthen success in school for 

students with special needs. Rainbow District School Board 

Trustee Ron Burdenuk was a member of the provincial team 

that developed the recommendations in the report. 

Parent Voice in Education Project 

Rainbow District School Board encouraged parents/guardians 

to participate in a public consultation session on parental 

involvement. The session, part of the Ministry of Education’s 

Parent Voice in Education Project, gave parents/guardians 

an opportunity to provide input into the creation of an 

independent, province-wide voice for parents on education. 

Meeting the 

unique needs 

of the North 

Rainbow District School 

Board was among 17 public 

and separate school boards 

in the North urging the 

Province to ensure that the 

unique needs of Northern Ontario students and school boards 

are addressed in the new funding formula for education. 


Allocate adequate resources 

Balanced budget provides 

the financial framework 

Rainbow District School Board approved 

a budget of $140.5 million for the 

2004-2005 school year. Provincial 

funding increased by $3.4 million or 

2.6 per cent in 2004-2005. On June 6th, 

2005, the Honourable Rick Bartolucci, 

Minister of Northern Development and 

Mines, announced new investments in 

education on behalf of the Province. 

Rainbow District School Board received 

an additional $10.4 million for the 

2005-2006 school year. 

Technology and trades 


$282,152 in Technological Education 

Renewal Initiative (TERI) funding in 

2004-2005 and an additional grant 

of $353,582. These funds were used 

to repair, update and purchase new 

equipment to support 

program pathways. 

New library 

resources 

Rainbow Schools shared 

in a total of $175,511 for 

new library resources. Some 

12,000 fiction and nonfiction 

books were added to 

in-school library collections. 

Attendance Counsellors 

Students cannot learn if they are 

not in school. As part of its student 

success efforts, the Board increased its 

complement of Attendance Counsellors. 

The Counsellors promoted regular 

attendance for students from Junior 

Kindergarten to Grade 12 through home 

visits. The Counsellors developed action 

plans to help students achieve regular 

school attendance. 

Arts Education 

Task Force 

The Arts Education 

Task Force was initiated 

in September 2004 to 

enhance arts education 

in Rainbow Schools. 

During the 2004-2005 

school year, the Task 

Force developed an action 

plan to improve student 

learning in and through 

the arts, with a preliminary 

focus on music. The 

goal is to provide every 

child in the Rainbow 

District School Board with sustained 

opportunities to increase their musical 

literacy and develop their creative and 

critical thinking skills by engaging them 

in activities that lead them to learn in, 

about, and through music. Musical 

literacy can be defined as the ability to 

read, write, create, and perform music, as 

well as analyze, interpret and appreciate 

music from a variety of cultures and 

historical periods. 

Primary class reduction 

In 2004-2005, Rainbow District School 

Board received $630,000 to begin 

introducing smaller class sizes in Junior 

Kindergarten to Grade 3. A total of 12 

primary teachers (full-time equivalents) 

were hired. 

Focus on literacy 

In the 2004-2005 budget, Rainbow 

District School Board continued to 

invest in the Early Reading Intervention 

Program to promote literacy. The Board 

also appointed a Co-ordinator for Late 

Literacy for Grades 7 to 12. 

Innovation Fund 

A number of innovative projects were 

implemented in Rainbow Schools to 

support literacy and numeracy, assist 

students with special needs, enhance 

technological studies, promote character 

education, and strengthen partnerships 

with First Nation communities. An 

Innovation Fund was established in 

the 2004-2005 budget to foster best 

practices and inspire new creative 

ideas for programming for students in 

Rainbow Schools. Projects were selected 

based on their degree of innovation 

and their ability to expand on existing 

learning opportunities, enhance student 

achievement and be implemented in 

other schools. 


2005-2006 

Students First 

Improved student achievement and success for all 

“Our growth and prosperity depends on our ability to educate 

and inspire the next generation who will follow in our footsteps. 

The Province has responded with significant investments in education 

that are having a positive impact on students in Rainbow Schools.” 

Dena Morrison, Chair, Rainbow District School Board 


approved a budget of $146.7 million for the 2005-2006 

school year on July 4, 2005. 

The budget represents an increase of four per cent over 

2004-2005 expenditures, adjusted to reflect inflation, 

contractual obligations, and enrolment projections. 

Provincial funding has increased by $4.9 million 

or 3.6 per cent. This is good news for students in 

Rainbow Schools and the communities that we serve. 

In addition to new provincial initiatives, students will benefit 

from a number of innovative programs being implemented 

by the Board, some of which are highlighted in this report. 

The budget is an important document. A reflection of the 

Board’s vision, mission, values and priorities, it provides the 

financial framework for everything that we do in Rainbow 

Schools – from teachers to textbooks, clean buildings, 

computers, special services, and more. 

As always, the Board has allocated its resources to have the 

greatest impact on the classroom, with a continued focus 

on improved student achievement and success for all. 

Diane Cayen-Arnold 

Chief Financial Officer 


Reaching Minds. Touching Hearts.

Rainbow Schools: Sudbury, Espanola, Manitoulin 


provides quality education to students 

in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin 

in 40 elementary schools and 

9 secondary schools. 

Rainbow Schools in the Heart of Rainbow Country 

The Board also operates educational 

programs at the Ruth MacMillan 

Centre, Senga House, Frank Flowers 

School and Cecil Facer Secondary 

School. 

In Rainbow Schools, programs focus 

on academic excellence and character 

education for all students from Junior 

Kindergarten to Grade 12 in English 

and French Immersion. 

Quality programs, caring teachers, 

and a nurturing environment where 

character counts combine to make 

Rainbow Schools great places to learn. 

Rainbow District School Board covers a geographic area of more than 

14,000 square kilometres in the heart of Rainbow Country. 

2005-2006 Budget Process 

Inclusive. Comprehensive. Focused on Accountability. 

Public Input 

Long before budget discussions begin, 

the Board invites the community to 

provide input. 

School Councils, Principals, teachers, 

unions and the public at large are given 

an opportunity to share their ideas. 

Ideas are reviewed and, as appropriate, 

forwarded to the Board for 

consideration as part of the budget 

process. 

Rainbow District School Board thanks 

all those who provided valuable input. 

Starting Point 

The 2004-2005 expenditure budget 

was used as the base for the 

2005-2006 budget, adjusted: 

to exclude one-time budget 

allocations 

to include inflationary pressures 

such as increased utility costs 

to include contractual/statutory 

increases due to collective 

agreements 

to reflect the impact of enrolment 

projections on staffing 

to allow for the implementation of 

the 2005-2006 Special Education 

Plan 

The 2004-2005 revenue budget was 

used as the base for the 2005-2006 

budget, adjusted: 

to reflect 2005-2006 funding from 

the Province based on projected 

enrolment 

Did you know? 

The Province of Ontario determines 

funding allocations for school boards. 

Funding is provided by the Ministry 

of Education through a series of grants. 

When approving its budget, Rainbow 

District School Board must work within 

the funding limitations established 

by the Province. 

Funding intended for education 

in the classroom cannot be spent 

in non-classroom areas. 

School boards must balance 

their budgets on an annual basis. 

School boards are mandated to deliver 

curriculum/programs to students 

within the funding provided by the 

Province. 

For more information on the 2005-2006 budget, please contact Rainbow District School Board, 

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Budget Overview 

Provincial investments: 

Approximately 12,000 fiction and non-fiction 

books have been added to in-school library 

collections. 

The Province has allocated an additional 

$342,000 for the purchase of new textbooks. 

An additional $653,000 has been allocated to 

reduce primary class sizes – the second year 

of a four-year initiative. This has resulted in 

a further increase of 12.5 teachers (full-time 

equivalents) in JK to Grade 3. 

With the reduction in primary class sizes, the 

Board has more classroom space to maintain. 

The Ministry has provided additional funds to 

operate clean, safe schools. 

More prep time is being provided to 

elementary teachers in accordance with the 

new collective agreement. 

Four specialist teachers in music will visit 

elementary schools to build capacity for 

music education as recommended by the 

Arts Education Task Force. 


funding for additional teachers to support 

improved learning conditions at the secondary 

level. Eleven student success teachers are 

leading the implementation of student success 

strategies in secondary schools. Classes have 

also been reduced in essential, workplace 

and college courses. 

The Province has recognized that it’s more 

expensive to operate smaller, rural schools. 

Personnel Complement 

Our human resources are our greatest asset. 

Under the first phase of the Province’s Good 

Places to Learn Initiative, Rainbow District 

School Board received approval to obtain 

$11.2 million in Ministry financing for capital 

projects. 

Board initiatives: 

Rainbow District School Board has approved 

increased expenditures in the classroom budget 

that will benefit students in Rainbow Schools. 

Work begun by the Arts Education Task Force 

will continue with the implementation of a 

number of recommendations. 

The Computers Task Force will continue to 

implement projects that advance the use of 

technology in Rainbow Schools. 

A new student information system 

will be introduced. 

Phase 2 of the three-year secondary school 

network infrastructure upgrade will be 

completed. 

The Innovation Fund program will continue 

for a second year. 

Funding has been provided to support two 

Learning to 18 initiatives. 

A Board-wide Technology Skills Competition 

will take place. 

The Dearness Conservation Program will 

be expanded to include a web page and the 

development of curriculum. 

Teaching and non-teaching staff bring their individual and collective 

experience to the Board, making Rainbow Schools great places to learn. 

Rainbow Schools - Personnel 

Teaching 

Actual 

2004-2005 

Budget 

2005-2006 

Elementary Schools 607 612 

Secondary Schools 399 414 

Non-teaching 

Principals/Vice-Principals 57 59 

Consultants/Co-ordinators 22 24 

Secretaries in schools/The Gordon 

Ewin Centre for Education 

86 88 

Custodial/Maintenance 153 158 

Educational Assistants 152 130 

Technicians 29 32 

Student Services 12 18 

Board Office 41 43 

Total 1,558 1,578 

Enrolment at a Glance 

Rainbow District School Board is the largest 

school board in Northern Ontario, with 

enrolment remaining relatively stable. 

According to official predicted enrolment 

for the start of the 2005-2006 school year, 

Rainbow District School Board welcomed 

16,612 students in Rainbow Schools when 

classes resumed on September 6th, 2005. 

In the elementary panel, 9,996 students 

were enrolled in Rainbow Schools including 

7,421 in the English Program and 2,575 in 

the French Immersion Program. 

In the secondary panel, enrolment was 

expected to reach 6,616 students including 

5,826 in the English Program and 790 in 

the French Immersion Program. 

Enrolment is calculated as full-time 

equivalents. 

In the 2005-2006 school year, 874 children 

entered Junior Kindergarten in Rainbow 


A total of 870 children enrolled in Senior 

Kindergarten which includes the Literacy 

Enriched Activity Program (LEAP). 

A total of 1,510 students registered for 

Grade 9 classes in area Rainbow Schools. 

Official enrolment data is recorded at the 

end of October. 

Overview of Facilities 

Since 1998, 

Rainbow District 

School Board 

has significantly 

consolidated its 

facilities to ensure 

the most effective 

and efficient use of 

space. This means 

less money is spent 

on facilities and 

more money is 

channeled directly 

into the classroom, 

where it will benefit 

students the most. 

The following figures do not include programs operated at 

the Ruth MacMillan Centre and Cecil Facer Secondary School. 

Facilities 1998 2005-2006 

Elementary Schools 45 40 

Secondary Schools 12 9 

Administration 5 1 

Total 62 50 


Sources of Revenue 

2005-2006 

b. 

(25.3%) 

(7.7%) c. (0.2%) d. 

e. 

f. 

a. 

(12.8%) 

(3.0%) 

(46.7%) 

i. 

h. 

g. 

(0.4%) 

(1.6%) 

(2.3%) 

Due from the Province: 

a. Foundation Grant $ 68,536,000 

b. Special Purpose Grants 37,158,000 

c. Transportation 11,228,000 

d. Declining Enrolment 295,000 

e. Administration and Governance 4,431,000 

f. Pupil Accommodation 18,716,000 

Total Provincial Funding 140,364,000 

g. Tuition Fees 3,370,000 

h. Reserve Funds 2,358,000 

i. Miscellaneous 591,000 

Total other revenue 6,319,000 

Total revenue 146,683,000 

What Goes Where 

How the Board allocates its budget to have the greatest impact on the classroom. 

2005-2006 

Expenditures by Object Expenditures by Function 

a. 

(76.6%) 

a. 

(58.9%) 

b. 

(9.4%) 

a. Personnel Costs $ 112,390,000 

b. Supplies and Services 13,764,000 

c. Capital and Replacement 6,254,000 

d. Fees and Contracts 14,067,000 

e. Other 208,000 

Total expenditures 146,683,000 

c. 

e. 

d. 

(4.3%) 

(0.1%) 

(9.6%) 

(7.5%) 

b. 

(6.4%) c. (14.8%) 

d. e. (3.2%) 

(1.1%) 

a. Instruction $ 86,461,000 

b. School Management 11,032,000 

c. Student Support 9,383,000 

d. Teacher Support 1,589,000 

e. Administration and Governance 4,621,000 

f. Pupil Accommodation 21,709,000 

g. Transportation 11,331,000 

h. Other 557,000 

Total expenditures 146,683,000 

f. 

h. 

g. 

(0.4%) 

(7.7%) 

a. Instruction: Money spent directly in the classroom, on teachers and textbooks. 

b. School Management: Principals, Vice-Principals, School Secretaries and office supplies. 

c. Student support: Computer Technicians, Library Technicians and Guidance teachers. 

d. Teacher support: Co-ordinators and Consultants who provide program support to teachers 

in schools, benefiting all students. 

e. Administration and Governance: Board Office staff as well as Trustees. 

f. Pupil Accommodation: The cost to operate Board buildings, primarily schools. 

g. Transportation: Student busing to and from school. 


Maintain safe schools 

Algonquin Public School 

thanks community 

A special ceremony was held at 

Algonquin Road Public School on 

November 12, 2004 to thank the 

community for its support one year 

after the fire that occurred at the school. 

During the ceremony, Greater Sudbury 

Fire Services applauded staff and 

students for their exemplary behaviour 

when the fire alarm sounded. Local 

members of parliament commended 

the quick action of teachers, staff 

and Greater Sudbury Fire Services for 

ensuring the safety of students first and 

foremost. 

Focus on character 

education 

Character education encourages 

students to become positive and 

productive members in a global society. 

It also instills in students skills that 

are essential for learning and life. A 

number of character education programs 

continued in Rainbow Schools during 

the 2004-2005 school year, including 

the Community Builders Program, 

Values, Influences and Peers, World 

Class Schools and Thrive (Lions Quest). 

These initiatives complement the Board’s 

Discipline Policy which promotes 

responsibility, respect, civility and 

academic excellence in a safe learning 

and teaching environment. 

Discipline Policy 

The Discipline Policy was updated in a 

new format with a focus on character 

traits that build good citizens – 

leadership, courtesy, care, responsibility, 

trust, respect, safety, dignity, honesty 

and fairness. The policy was included 

in the newsletter to parents/guardians 

and students distributed the first week 

of school. 

Empowered Student 

Partnerships 

The Greater Sudbury Police Service 

continued to introduce the Empowered 

Student Partnerships (ESP) program 

in Rainbow Schools. Students identify 

concerns in their school and initiate 

projects to address those concerns. 

By taking action, students work in 

partnership with the community to 

promote a safe school environment 

all year long. 

Security cameras 

The Ministry of Education provided up 

to $4,000 per school for the installation 

of video surveillance 

cameras. Security 

systems will be 

installed in 29 

elementary schools. 

Most secondary 

schools have 

sophisticated 

video surveillance 

systems in place. 

Launch of Risk Watch 

A comprehensive injury prevention 

program for children from JK to Grade 8 

was piloted at four Rainbow Schools. 

Called Risk Watch, the program gives 

children and their families the skills 

and knowledge they need to create safer 

homes and communities. A Risk Watch 

seminar was held in the fall of 2004 

to introduce the program in the pilot 

schools: Algonquin Road Public School, 

Long Lake Public School, Redwood 

Acres Public School and Pinecrest 

Public School. The Greater Sudbury 

Safe Communities Coalition includes 

representatives from the Greater Sudbury 

Fire Service, St. John’s Ambulance, 

the Sudbury & District Health Unit, 

Great West Life and Rainbow District 

School Board. 


Encourage community involvement 

School Councils 

The School Council 

Co-ordinating 

Committee provided 

a forum for School 

Council representatives 

in Rainbow Schools to 

network, share ideas 

and provide input. 

Chaired by Ruth 

Ward, the Co-ordinating Committee welcomed a number of 

guest speakers on timely topics throughout the school year. 

Denise Fraser of the Crime Prevention Branch of the Greater 

Sudbury Police Service presented Project Cyberproofed at the 

Annual General Meeting held on April 12, 2005. 

• Secondary students from Rainbow Schools tested their skills in 

carpentry, auto service technology, welding, precision machining, 

TV and video production, robotics and baking at the Rainbow 

District School Board’s Technological Skills Competition at 

Cambrian College. 

Quality Schools Where Character Counts 

• Staff and students in Rainbow Schools collected over $34,000 for 

Tsunami Relief Efforts. The donation was presented to the Red 

Cross on January 10, 2005, in time to receive matching funds from 

the federal government. 

Principal for a Day 

Community leaders in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin 

assumed the role of Principal for a Day in Rainbow District 

School Board’s elementary and secondary schools on October 

20th, 2004. This unique partnership was a key component of 

the Board’s Students Success Initiative, linking Rainbow Schools 

with the communities that they serve. 

Innovative 

partnerships 

Through the Police Mkwa 

Opportunity Circle, the 

first of its kind in Canada, 

local aboriginal students 

received a hands-on 

look at opportunities 

in the field of policing 

and the criminal justice 

system. The Police Mkwa 

Opportunity Circle is a 

joint effort of the Greater 

Sudbury Police Service 

and Rainbow District 

School Board. 

• A state-of-the-art sound studio was officially unveiled at 

Confederation Secondary School in June thanks to a $23,000 grant 

from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The Lions Community 

Heritage Sound Studio was a joint effort of the Valley East Lions 

Club and Rainbow District School Board. The Ontario Trillium 

Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Culture, receives annually 

$100 million of government funding generated through Ontario’s 

charity casino initiative. 

• The partnership between the Rainbow District School Board, the 

Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute and the Ojibwe Cultural 

Foundation continued. A series of resources were the latest 

component of the Shki Mawtch Taw-Win En-Mook (The Path 

to New Beginnings) Native Studies Curriculum Project. 

• MacLeod Public School launched its successful Pay It Forward 

program, an Innovation Fund initiative. Pay It Forward involved 

the entire school community in character education. 

• Lockerby Composite School staff and students raised $27,000 

for the Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre in October 

2004. Lockerby won the Great Canadian Challenge for secondary 

schools for the best fundraising plan. Over the past ten years, 

Lockerby students have raised over $225,000 for cancer care. 

• Lasalle Secondary School continued its successful Lights for Costa 

Rica campaign. Since the launch of the project in 2003, students 

have raised in excess of $7,000 bringing light to over 200 people 

living in remote regions. 

• Assiginack Public School on Manitoulin Island signed a 

Declaration of Commitment on Remembrance Day 2004. 

• Northeastern Elementary School raised more funds than any other 

school and earned top spot in the CIBC Run for the Cure event. 

Students at Lively District Secondary School placed third. 

Schools as community hubs 

Community groups are now able to use many Sudbury area 

school facilities for free on weekends, thanks to a special 

agreement signed by the Rainbow District School Board and 

the Ontario government. Rents for gyms, classrooms, cafeterias 

and theatres on 

weekends were 

eliminated for 

community not-forprofit 

groups. Rents 

for community 

not-for-profit 

before-school and 

after-school daycare 

operations were also 

eliminated. 


Enhance communications 


Reaching minds. 

Touching hearts. 

The Board’s mission to provide quality 

programs and character education 

which enable students to maximize their 

potential and fulfill their aspirations 

was captured in the slogan Rainbow 

Schools Reaching minds. Touching 

hearts. The slogan provided a consistent 

and cohesive message, aligning corporate 

communications with the Board’s vision, 

mission, values and priorities. 

Back to school publication 

for parents/guardians 

Students in 


in Sudbury, 

Espanola and 

Manitoulin 

received the 

inaugural issue 

of “Rainbow 

Schools” in 

September 2005. 

This back to school publication featured 

general information about programs and 

policies as well as information about 

School Councils and opportunities to 

volunteer. It also included a directory 

of schools and a calendar of school 

holidays, professional activity days, and 

secondary school examination days. 

Rainbow Schools and You 

Rainbow District School Board launched 

Rainbow Schools and You, a new electronic 

newsletter celebrating staff and students. 

The publication provided a progress 

report on the 

Board’s priorities in all areas, including 

student success, character education, 

literacy and numeracy, professional 

learning, investments in education, 

and community involvement. 


A newspaper supplement “Rainbow 

Schools: Success for All Students” was 

produced by the Rainbow District 

School Board 

in partnership 

with Northern 

Life and 

distributed 

in Sudbury, 

Espanola and 

Manitoulin 

in January 

2005. The 

supplement was a key component of the 

Ministry of Education’s Student Success 

Initiative to encourage students to stay 

in school. School boards are required to 

communicate important information 

about literacy, numeracy and program 

pathways to the community at large. 


in the news 


welcomed media coverage of Board and 

school related activities. News releases 

and media advisories were issued to 

newspaper, radio, television and internet 

outlets in Sudbury, Espanola and 

Manitoulin. This generated significant 

stories and photos in both print and 

electronic media, bringing the story of 

public education to our communities. 

The public is well informed about what’s 

happening in Rainbow Schools and in 

education in general through 

consistent, accurate and 

relevant communications. 

Welcome to 


Elementary schools hosted Open Houses 

for parents/guardians and children. 

Information packages were distributed, 

including a brochure/poster focused on 

the theme “Explore. Learn. Grow.” 

Rainbow District School Board’s 

Kindergarten Programs, in English and 

French Immersion, are based on sound 

principles of early childhood education 

with a strong focus on character 

education. Intellectual stimulation, 

moral values, physical development, 

social/emotional development and 

self-discipline are emphasized on a 

daily basis. 


secondary schools hosted Information 

Sessions and Open Houses to help 

students make the transition from 

elementary school to secondary school. 

All grade 8 students and their parents/ 

guardians were invited to participate. 


secondary schools offer exceptional 

opportunities in arts, athletics and 

academics in English and French 

Immersion for all pathways – work, 

independent living, apprenticeship, 

college and university. Caring teachers, 

quality programs and access to state-ofthe-art 

technology prepare young minds 

to become the leaders of tomorrow. 

Employee 

recognition 

The Board 

recognized 

the significant 

contribution 

of employees 

in Rainbow 

Schools at two 

important 

events – the 

2005 Awards Ceremony and the 

2005 Retirement Dinner. The strength 

of Rainbow Schools is its people, those 

who make it happen every day in the 

classroom, hallways, offices and playing 

fields throughout the district. 


Nurture staff 

Improve staff morale and encourage employee wellness 

Teacher Induction 

Program 

Over 50 permanent new 

teachers joined Rainbow 

District School Board 

when classes began on 

September 6, 2005. They 

received special support 

during their first year in the profession as participants in the 

Teacher Induction Program launched by the Board. 

The Teacher Induction Program was created to help new 

teachers make a successful transition into the profession. Pairing 

new teachers with experienced teachers as mentors throughout 

the year was a key component of the program. 

The Teacher Induction Program helps the Board to 

attract, support and retain a highly competent teaching staff. 

It also helps to improve teaching practices among new and 

experienced teachers. This has a direct impact on student 

learning in Rainbow Schools. 

In addition to mentoring, the Teacher Induction Program 

includes a series of workshops on topics such as effective 

planning, classroom management, and organization. New 

teachers receive a binder with resource information. They 

also meet with their mentors throughout the year, for job 

shadowing, coaching and planning. 

Board welcomes new employees 

New employees participated in an Employee Orientation 

Session at the beginning of the school year. They had an 

opportunity to meet the senior leadership team and get firsthand 

information about Board policies and procedures. 

Board awards 

Employees were invited to 

nominate their peers for 

Board awards, a rich tradition 

in Rainbow Schools. Four 

awards are presented annually 

– Awards for Excellence, 

Awards for Outstanding 

Contribution to the Co- 

Curricular Program, the 

Barbara Konarek Memorial 

Award and the William N. 

Roman Teacher of the Year Award. 

Rainbow Schools and You Newsletter 

Each issue of Rainbow Schools and You celebrated the work 

of staff in all areas, in schools and in the community. Board 

employees, through their individual and collective efforts, 

contributed to the Board’s mission of providing quality 

programs and character education to enable students to 

maximize their potential and fulfill their aspirations. Their 

energy and enthusiasm was captured in the many success stories 

in Rainbow Schools and You. 

Innovation Fund 

An Innovation Fund was established in the 2004-2005 budget 

to foster best practices and inspire new creative ideas for 

programming for students in Rainbow Schools. Response to the 

Innovation Fund in its inaugural year was outstanding. A total of 

55 Innovation Fund projects were submitted for consideration. 

The Innovation Fund gave employees an opportunity to share 

their ideas for continuous improvement. 

Innovation Fund Projects 

• Mathematics Lighthouse Class 

• Business Certificate Program at Sudbury Secondary School 

• Tele-robotics initiative at Lockerby Composite School 

• First Nations Liaison Project at Little Current Public School 

• Police Mkwa Opportunity Circle 

• Advanced Placement Program at Espanola High School 

• Pay it Forward character education program 

at MacLeod Public School 

• Autism Spectrum Disorder videotaping project 

for successful practices 

• Technological Skills Competition 

• Installation of FM hearing systems 

• Environmental Conference 

at Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School 

Presentations at 

Board meetings 

Throughout the 2004- 

2005 school year, 

various employees were 

invited to attend Board 

meetings to provide 

progress reports on their 

respective Innovation 

Fund projects. The Board 

welcomed an opportunity to showcase staff and commend 

them for their contribution to student success in Rainbow 



2005 Award Recipients 

Rainbow District School Board paid tribute to dedicated employees at the regular Board meeting held on May 16, 2005. 

Awards were also presented on behalf of the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association. 

Awards for Outstanding Contribution 

to the Co-curricular Program 

Barbara Konarek 

Memorial Award 

Gilbert Briscoe 

Program Leader 

Physical Education 

Confederation 


Paul Dunn 

Teacher 

MacLeod Public School 

Award for Excellence 

Leslie Marshall 


Student Services 

Manitoulin 


Tony Yachuk 


Physical Education 


Jan Heppner 

Special Education Consultant 

Education Centre 

William N. Roman 

Teacher of the Year Award 

Nancy Burdeniuk 

Elementary Consultant 


Rita Della Vedova 

Principal 

Special Education 

Programs and Services 


Frank Katarincic 

Custodian 

Carl A. Nesbitt 

Public School 

Norm McIntosh 

Music Teacher 

Confederation 


Pat Binnersley 


English 


Mary MacGregor 

Special Education 

Resource Teacher 

R.H. Murray Public School 

Ontario Public 

School Boards’ 

Association 

Denise Michalak 

Attendance Counsellor 


Gilles Pelland 

Transportation 

Technology Teacher 

Confederation 


Nancy Polack 

Secondary Curriculum 

Co-ordinator 


Karlene Scott 

Office Supervisor 

Manitoulin 


Award of Excellence (2004) 

Joyce Beauchamp 

Volunteer 

Wanup Public School 

Certificate of Recognition 

Marty Brown 

Graduate 



Maximize the use of technology 

New student 

information system 

A new student information system was 

selected for use in Rainbow Schools. 

Called eSIS, the web-based system gives 

schools access to information in real 

time. eSIS combines both elementary 

and secondary data in one centrally 

maintained system, providing for the 

seamless transfer of student information 

from school to school. A planned 

implementation will begin through a 

number of pilot schools in 2005-2006. 

Computers in Education 

Task Force 

Additional funds were provided in 

the 2004-2005 budget for computers 

in the classroom. The focus was on 

professional development for teachers, 

technical support for schools, and 

technical infrastructure for classroom 

support (network and servers). In 

addition, the first phase of a threeyear 

secondary school network 

infrastructure upgrade was 

completed. 

Managing Information 

for Student 

Achievement 

Work on the Managing 

Information for Student 

Achievement (MISA) plan, which 

will be implemented in 2005- 

2006, was completed. MISA will 

provide a uniform method for 

school boards to collect, analyze and use 

data to enhance student achievement. 

The new eSIS and the 

DCS data warehouse will 

significantly improve the 

Board’s ability to view data 

on a board-wide basis, 

streamlining the reporting 

of data to the Ministry 

of Education. eSIS will 

provide better information 

for important initiatives 

such as MISA. 

Video conferencing 

People and places across the Rainbow 

District School Board’s broad coverage 

area were linked through video 

conferencing. This technology is 

available at Lockerby Composite School, 

Espanola High School, Manitoulin 

Secondary School, the Gord Ewin Centre 

for Education, and the Board Office. An 

additional video conferencing unit will 

be available for booking through the 

Educational Media Centre. 

Schools use the video conferencing 

equipment for collaborative classes. It 

is also used extensively for professional 

development, providing more 

opportunity for staff to participate by 

minimizing travel time and distance. 

The equipment also enables staff to 

participate in provincial association 

meetings that are held in Toronto and 

other southern Ontario locations. 

Staff training 

and technical support 

Training workshops continued for 

teachers and support staff. In addition, 

the Board continued to provide technical 

support for computers in the classroom 

and the school technology infrastructure. 

The Computers Task Force implemented 

projects that advance the use of 

technology in Rainbow Schools. The use 

of technology assisted in the delivery 

of technological education courses and 

special education classes. 


Build learning communities 

Professional learning highlights 

The school year 

kicked off with a 

professional learning 

session focused on 

Quality Schools Where 

Character Counts: 

Building Community 

Together. Dynamic 

speakers Barbara 

Coloroso and Dick 

O’Brien inspired 

teachers to make Rainbow Schools even greater places to learn. 

An Evening with Barbara Coloroso, hosted by the Rainbow 

District School Board at the Sheridan Auditorium, attracted 

hundreds of parents/guardians from the community. 

Quality Schools Where Character Counts: Community 

Connections linked learning and life through community 

panel presentations, career carousels and on site visits to local 

companies. 

Quality Schools Where Character Counts: Developing Character 

Together focused on the important role that educators play as 

models of character. 

Board pilots body image project 

Reflections of Me, a unique body image project developed 

by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), 

was piloted at Wanup Public School and Copper Cliff Public 

School. The Rainbow District School Board was one of five 

boards in Ontario to pilot the program during the 2004-2005 

school year and the first board to receive training. 


Barry O’Connor, the Ministry of Education’s Senior Advisor for 

the Student Success Initiative, was in Sudbury on January 12, 

2005 to lead a professional learning session for elementary and 

secondary school Principals in Rainbow Schools. The Student 

Success Initiative has a foundation built on discovering and 

improving the individual strengths of each person and valuing 

all pathways – independent living, work, apprenticeship, 

college, and university. 

Professional learning community 

A professional learning community project was launched at 

Sudbury Secondary School in September 2004. Teachers in 

learning community schools engage in collaborative activities 

that are directed toward helping them to improve their 

instructional practices, all year long. 

Lead board in literacy and numeracy 

Educators from 

school boards 

across the North 

were in Sudbury 

to participate 

in literacy and 

numeracy 

initiatives as part 

of the Ministry 

of Education’s 

Education 

Foundations 

Program: Province-wide Literacy and Numeracy Initiative. 

Rainbow District School Board was a lead board in providing 

intensive teacher development and ongoing support to improve 

reading, writing and math in JK to Grade 6. 

Teachers in Grades 7 to 12 were introduced to the Think 

Literacy, Cross-Curricular Approaches resource document. 

The focus was on reading, writing and the establishment of 

cross-panel literacy teams. 

Principals were engaged in Leading Math Success, one of 

the primary pillars of the Student Success Initiative. Rainbow 

District School Board played a major role in developing 

resources to enhance numeracy across Ontario. 

The Board continued to implement the Ministry’s TIPS 

document – Targeted Implementation and Planning Supports 

for Grades 7, 8 and 9 Applied Mathematics. This document 

contained a wealth of resources for teachers to further foster 

success in math. 

Rainbow District School Board launched a special 

lighthouse project in Grade 7 math to illustrate the role of 

technology, literacy and hands-on learning to fostering math 

success. 


Maintain quality facilities 

Capital projects 

The Board invested approximately 

$3.8 million in capital projects in 

2004-2005. 

The original windows were replaced 

at Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School. 

A new plumbing system was installed 

at Lockerby Composite School. These 

upgrades will result in substantial 

energy savings. 

The exterior of Confederation 

Secondary School was refaced. In 

addition, roofing was completed at 

Lockerby Composite School, Cyril 

Varney Public School, S. Geiger Public 

School and Levack Public School. 

Under the first phase of the 

Province’s Good Places to Learn 

Initiative, Rainbow District School Board 

received approval to obtain $11.2 million 

in Ministry financing for capital projects 

to be undertaken in the 2005-2006 

school year. 

Ontario Disabilities Act 

The Rainbow District School Board 

continued to make its schools accessible. 

The elevator was upgraded at Manitoulin 

Secondary School. Washroom 

renovations were completed at Pinecrest 

Public School, Val Caron Public School, 

Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School, 

and Jessie Hamilton Public School. 

A ramp was also installed at Val Caron 

Public School. 

Boundaries review 

The Board announced that there would 

be no school closures in the 2005-2006 

school year. However, a committee was 

established to look at school boundaries 

in two areas - Warren Public School/ 

Markstay Public School and Monetville 

Public School/Wanup Public School. 

Effective September 2005, Grades 4, 

5 and 6 students living in the Warren 

Public School jurisdiction attended 

Focus on sustainability 

Dearness Conservation 

Teachers and students from Rainbow 

Schools participated in a series of 

workshops presented by Dearness 

Conservation, with funding support 

from Union Gas. 

The program is self-financing 

through utility savings and waste 

reduction. It involves the whole school 

community - administrators, caretakers, 

teachers and students - who all learn 

together how to adopt a conservation 

ethic in their schools and take leadership 

in transferring this learning to their 

homes and communities. 

Energy savings 

Student-run activities such as turning off 

lights and computers, closing taps and 

making garbageless lunches are saving 

energy, water and reducing waste in the 

entire school community. 

The Board achieved approximately 

$120,000 in savings in utilities in 2004- 

2005 through a number of initiatives 

including the installation of a new boiler 

at Lively District Secondary School and 

Alexander Public School, new windows 

at Lockerby Composite School and 

Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School, the 

cleaning of radiation heat units, and the 

retrofitting of lights at Espanola High 

School, Lockerby Composite School and 

Lasalle Secondary School. 

Savings are also being achieved by 

maximizing the use of technology. A 

state-of-the-art mechanical system was 

installed at Lockerby Composite School. 

Automation systems were installed at 


School, Espanola High School and 

Manitoulin Secondary School. 

Transforming 

school grounds 

Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School hosted 

a full-day workshop for students and 

teachers in Rainbow Schools on the 

benefits of naturalization and re-greening 

in May 2005. Under the guidance of 

Ann Coffey, Co-ordinator of School 

Planning for the Canadian Biodiversity 

Markstay Public School. Effective 

September 2005, new registrants living 

south of the Highway 69/64 junction 

and east on Highway 64 to Leger Road 

were given the choice of attending 

Monetville Public School or Wanup 

Public School. Effective September 2006, 

a boundary will be established based 

upon the choice of the majority of new 

registrants in 2005. 

Accommodation Review 

The Rainbow District School Board 

indicated that it will conduct a 

comprehensive accommodation review 

in 2005-2006 including space for 

children in day care and before/after 

school programs. Rainbow District 

School Board supports high quality early 

learning environments. A detailed fiveyear 

accommodation review began in 

2004-2005 in keeping with Ministry of 

Education requirements. 

Institute and Environmental Advisor 

for the City of Ottawa, participants 

learned how to transform school 

grounds into nurturing, healthy spaces. 

The workshop was a Rainbow District 

School Board Innovation Fund Initiative 

supported by Inco and the Canadian 

Biodiversity Institute. 

Some elementary schools 

embarked on significant school ground 

transformation projects with support 

from the community, including Jessie 

Hamilton Public School and C.R. Judd 

Public School. 


2004-2005 Scholarship Winners 

Chelmsford Valley District 


Belanger, Kevin 

Laurentian University Millennium Leadership Awards Program 

Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship 

Belfitt-Norrad, Christine 

Queen Elizabeth Aiming for the Top Scholarship 

B.P.O. Elks, Levack Onaping Lodge #345 

Onaping Falls Royal Canadian Legion #503 

Onaping Falls Youth Fund 

Levack Alumni Award 

Castonguay, Sherry-Lyn 

Onaping Falls Youth Fund 

Concil, Alexandra 

Onaping Falls Lions Club 

Feng, Vincent 

Gordon Erion Memorial 

Foreshew, Samantha 

Laurentian University Entrance Scholarship 

Leonard, Patricia 


Cambrian College Entrance Scholarship 

Messina, Melanie 



Ouimette, Melissa 

Nipissing University Entrance Scholarship 


Parisotto, Katrina 

Onaping Falls Lions Club 

Pilon, Carla 

Entrance Scholarship Lakehead University 

Pilon, Nicole 

Ontario Public School Boards’ Association Award 

Justin Eves Scholarship 

Savarie, Jessica 


Wylie, Jason 



Beausoleil, Krystle 


Laurentian University Leadership Award 

Millennium Excellence Award - Local Award 

Bedard, Cory 


Beswick, Kevin 


Black, Jessica 


Charette, Jacob 


Cowan, Sean 


Laurentian University Special Needs Bursary 

Dewit, Brent 


George Young Memorial Bursary 

Hagan, Kathleen 


Most Outstanding Student - College Destination 

Labine, Jessica 


Langdon, Ashley 



Lapping, Karina 


Moyle, Jennifer 



Harry A. Tuer Award 

Richardson, Alexandra 


Laurentian University Entrance Bursary 

Rossi, Lisa 

Kin Club of Valley East Award 

Sleep, Sarah 



Confederation Staff Memorial Award 

Ward, Kara-Anne 



- Thayer Lindsley Scholarship 

Miller Thomson Foundation National Scholarship 

OFSAA Alumni Scholarship 


Most Outstanding Student Award - University Destination 

Wojciechowski, Schelley 

Confederation College Aerospace Manufacturing Entrance Bursary 


Valley East Lions Club Award 

Zimmerman, Scott 

Clearview Golf Club Athletic Award 


Bouwmeester, Wesley 

Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for The Top Scholarship 

Campbell, Karla 

Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union of Canada CLC/ 

CTC Local 156: Kevin Vance Memorial Scholarship 

Robinson’s Pharmasave Scholarship 

Diebel, Michelle 

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 39 Bursary 

Ehrhardt, Jackie 

Mrs. Lorance Levert Memorial Scholarship 

Finch, Alisha 


Hunt, Sarah 

Lee Segarra & Mauno Kauppi Memorial Award 

Jacob, Angie 

D. Peter Best Law Offices Scholarship 

Landry, Jessica-Lynn 

Fraternal Order of Eagles Scholarship 


Lelievre, Marc 

Pinewood Motor Inn Scholarship 

Morrell, Jenna 


O’Reilly, Sean 

Domtar Inc., Espanola Mill Scholarship 

Dodge’s Waste Management Ltd. Scholarship 

Order of the Royal Purple Scholarship 

Rainbow Concerts Arc-En-Ciel Bursary 


Piche, Ryan 

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 39 Bursary 

Pineault, Whitney 

Domtar Inc., Espanola Mill Bursary 


CTC Local 74 & 74-2, Wm. H. Burnell Scholarship 


Secord, Marissa 

“You Deserve It” Scholarship 

Steinke, Elissa 

Espanola Lions Club (Herman Dorriesfield) Scholarship 


Tallon, Jason 


CTC Local 74 & 74-2, Wm. H. Burnell Scholarship 

Weisner, Kelsey 


Wright, Lauren 

Espanola Lions Club Scholarship 


Andrighetti, Michael 

Sudbury Wolves Award 

Blondin, Danielle 


Boothe, Steven 



Bouchard, Sarah 


Laurentian University French Immersion Award 

Cecchetto, Anthony 



Delwo, Jordan 


Ferguson, Stefanie 

Union of Taxation Employees Scholarship 

Gainsford, Wanda 

Allan Simpson Educational Fund Award 

Laurentian University Bursary 

Henderson, Christopher 




Hogenbirk, Sarah 


Hopkin, Adam 

Lopes Mechanical Bursary 

Jackson, Eric 

Ottawa University Entrance Scholarship 

King, Jennifer 



Larocque, Eric 


Lavallee, Paul 


MacRae, Katie 

University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship 

Mark, Jenny 



McBride, Christopher 

Inco Reserved Scholarship 

McDonald, Mary 


The Lane Family Memorial Bursary 

Mercer, Benjamin 



O’Reilly, Kaylan 


Passi, April 


Knights & Ladies of Kaleva Scholarship 

Gabe Guzzo Memorial Award 



Pile, Kaitlin 

Sudbury Regional Credit Union Bursary 

Evelyn Crandell Memorial Bursary 

Rochon, Melissa 


Taylor, Steven 

Mount Allison University Entrance Scholarship 

White, Jeffrey 


Winter, Stephani 


Lively District Secondary School 

Bilinsky, Kyle 

The Heather Stobo Seguin Memorial Award 


Denault, Marissa 

The Rick Desjardins Award 

The Laurentian University Leadership Award 




Maxwell, Kallio 


Keranen, Jessica 

The Kelly Scheur Memorial Award 

The Richard S. Stephenson Memorial Scholarship 


The Voima Scholarship 

Leblanc, Andrea 

Dr. Robert Shaw Bursary - Northeastern Mental Health Centre 


Rintala, Peter 

The Voima Scholarship 

Weatherby, Joel 

The Pat Peters Humanitarian Award 

Lockerby Composite School 

Arkilander, Paul 

Knights of Kaleva 

ACTU/UCTA 

Voima Athletic Award 

Caruso Club Scholarship 

Baker, Katherine 

Entrance Scholarship Laurentian University 

Canapini, Avery 

Inco Scholarship 

Corkal, Jamie 

Provincial Scholarship 

F. Jean MacLeod Award 

Gill, Sharleen 

Provincial Scholarship 

Jefkins, Matthew 

President’s Award Queen’s University 

Keenan, Chirka 


Lindback, Jean 


Liu, Xiping (Michael) 


Martell, Melissa 


McAnulty, Jessica 

Won first year tuition to Lakehead University at University Info Fair 

Lakehead University Entrance Award of Excellence 

McGarry, Jeffrey 


Entrance Bursary Laurentian University 

McLandress, Kirsi 


Murphy, Melissa 


Playford, Thalia 

Western Michigan University Soccer Scholarship 


Purcell, Samantha 


Quittenton, James 

President’s Entrance Scholarship UBC 

Rancourt, Kristy 


Riutta, Jennifer Erin 

Lakehead University Entrance Award of Excellence 



Saroka, Kevin 


Scarlett, Merissa 


Smith, Samantha 


Sriram, Swetha 


Stopciati, Jordan 

Northern Ontario Business Awards Union Gas Essay Scholarship 


Tong, Yao 


Wu, Gary 

Chancellor’s Award Queen’s University 


Zinn, Shannon 


Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School 

Andronowski, Piotr 


Bale, Logan 


Dr. Robert Shaw (Network North) Bursary 

Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School Most Outstanding Boy Award 

Burke, Daniel 

J. Wendler Technological Award 

Charbonneau, Kayla 



Chaumont, Danielle 


OPSEU Scholarship 

Depatie, Alisha 


Dotta, Jocelyn 


Dubé, Nicholas 

Mount Allison University Entrance Scholarship 

The Canadian Millennium Foundation Scholarship 

Bell Achievement Scholarship 

Ethier, Angela 


Kristin Kivikink Memorial Award 



Goard, Rachel 

Inco Limited Reserved Scholarship 

University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship 

University of Ottawa Chancellor’s Scholarship 

Université d’Ottawa Bourse de la francophonie 


Poulton’s Your Independent Grocer Award 

Haavisto, Eric 

Voima Athletic Association Scholarship 

Hawkins, Andrew 

University of Guelph Entrance Scholarship 

King, Madeline 


Lakanen, Raili 


Doris Thomson Lane Scholarship 

Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School Most Outstanding Girl Award 

Falconbridge Reserved Scholarship 

Latti, Kayla 

Voima Athletic Association Scholarship 

Lickley, Megan 

The Canadian Millennium Scholarship 

Acadia University Entrance Scholarship 

Lopez, Larissa 

Queen’s University Entrance Scholarship 

Makitalo, Candace 



Millennium Leadership Scholarship 

Queen Elizabeth II Reaching for the Top Scholarship 

McKittrick, Michael 


Laurentian University French Immersion Scholarship 

Ongaro, Deidre 


Laurentian University Alumni Association Scholarship 

Pacione, Darren 




Dr. Albert Rose Bursary 

Northern Nissan Bursary 

Parviainen, Marcus 

Carleton University Entrance Scholarship 



Piché, Matthew 



Popuri, Swetha 

Queen’s University Principal’s Scholarship 

Spooner, Jennifer 



Stanford, Kristin 


Strasser, Jeremy 

Poulton’s Your Independent Grocer Award 

Virtanen, Miranda 


Woods, Celeste 


Wozny, Simon 


Zuliani, Danielle 



Bowerman, Jennifer 


Brunetti, Matthew 

Manitoulin Transport Scholarship 

Huck, Ashley 


Laidley, Nikki 


Martin, Ashley 


Meeker, Adam 


Orford, Bruce 


Osborne, Jennifer 


Note: 2004-2005 awards for Manitoulin 

Secondary School are presented in December 2005. 


Ambrose, Meredith 

Laurentian Music Matters Coalition Scholarship 


Barriault, Krista 



Bechard, Ashley 


Brown, Marissa 


Robert Gawalko Award 

High-Tech Class of ’74 Reunion Bursary 

Cawte, Julia 


Edmunds, Sarah 

FedNor Business Challenge – Grand Prize 


Farquharson, Jennifer 


Gauvreau, Alisha 


Gutjahr, Caitlyn 

Kathleen Russell Award for French 

Joseph and Marion Castaldi Memorial Award 

Hamilton, Shadoe-Ann 

Trent University Entrance Scholarship 

Johnstone (Gauthier), Eliot 


Lalonde, Adrien 


Mackintosh, Melissa 


Morrissette, Melanie 



Robert Gawalko Award 

Pearson, Craig 


Proulx, Veronica 


Quebec-Desloges, Courtney 

York University Entrance Scholarship 

Recollet, Stefanie 


Sabourin, Angela 


Tough, Fionna 

University of Toronto Entrance Scholarship 

Vanderklift, Emily 


Veilleux, Andre 


Wilson, Jamie 



2004-2005 Ontario Scholars 

Chelmsford Valley 

District Composite 

School 

Feng, Vincent 

Foreshew, Samantha 

Maltby, Melissa 

Messina, Melissa 

Ouimette, Melissa 

Roy-Fenton, Brent 

Savarie, Jessica 

Thibault, Tanya 

Wylie, Jason 

Confederation 


Bainard, Terran 

Beausoleil, Krystle 

Beswick, Kevin 

Black, Jessica 

Charette, Jacob 

Daynard, Miranda 

Dewitt, Brent 

Doucette, Tyler 

Hagan, Kathleen 

Hope, Whitney 

Labine, Jessica 

Langdon, Ashley 

Leger, Corey 

Lundrigan, Peter 

Richardson, Melissa 

Rossi, Lisa 

Savage, Michel 

Sleep, Sarah 

Ward, Kara-Anne 

Wojciechowski, Schelley 

Espanola 

High School 

Bouwmeester, Wesley 

Commission, Krista 

Del Vecchio, Devon 

Ehrhardt, Jackie 

Giroux, Shallen 

Glover, Elizabeth 

Landry, Jessica-Lynn 

Lelievre, Marc 

Nixon, Jason 

O’Reilly, Sean 

Pichoski, Myles 

Pineault, Whitney 

Secord, Marissa 

Tallon, Jason 

Wright, Lauren 

Lasalle 


Albanese, Jessica 

Andrighetti, Michael 

Auld, Ryan 

Blondin, Danielle 

Boothe, Steven 

Bouchard, Sarah 

Cecchetto, Tony 

Gauthier, Armando 

Hogenbirk, Sarah 

Jackson, Eric 

King, Jennifer 

Kurkimaki, Eric 

Laporte, Michael 

Larade, Kathryn 

Larocque, Eric 

MacRae, Katie 

Mark, Jenny 

Mathieu, Jordan 

McBride, Christopher 

McDonald, Mary 

Mercer, Benjamin 

O’Reilly, Kaylan 

Passi, April 

Pile, Kaitlin 

Raymond, Joey 

Riach, Sara 

Rochon, Melissa 

Ryan, Jenna 

Sutcliffe, Kaylyn 

Taylor, Steven 

Van Dyke, Garrett 

Wilson, Sean 

Young, Melissa 

Lively District 


Bilinsky, Kyle 

Denault, Marissa 

Kallio, Maxwell 

Keranen, Jessica 

Leblanc, Andrea 

Lemster, Kyle 

Mariotti, Ryan 

Rintala, Peter 

Smith, Scott 

Warkus, Jed 

Lockerby 


Andrews, Courtney 

Armstrong, Karen 

Armstrong, Robyn 

Bagley, Gillian 

Baker, Katherine 

Bansal, Shivendra 

Barriere, Desiree 

Beaulieu, Stephanie 

Belanger, Kayla 

Bewick, Samuel 

Buchal, Martina 

Busch, Christopher 

Cacciotti, David 

Canapini, Avery 

Cecchini, Jason 

Chevrier, Leah 

Cooper, Katelyn 

Corkal, Jamie 

Demarco, Cora 

Dormer, Jorden 

Duczeminski, Erica 

Falcioni, Samantha 

Gosselin, Natalie 

Helmer, Ashley 

Hill, Patrick 

Holmberg, Britney 

Insinna, Samantha 

Kennaley, Paul 

Kerton, Nicholas 

Knight, Carolyn 

Lafraniere, Ryan 

Larmon, Alex 

Leduc, Bradley 

Lee, Karen 

Lennox, Christopher 

Mailloux, Dustin 

Martell, Melissa 

May, Ronnie 

McAnulty, Jessica 

McGarry, Jeffrey 

McLandress, Kirsi 

Menard-Westhaver, Kyle 

Michel, Merriah 

Mozek, Taras 

Mui, Kerry 

Murphy, Missy 

Nero, Mauro 

O’Neill, Caitlin 

O’Sullivan, Lesley 

Petrin, Neil 

Playford, Thalia 

Punkkinen, Trevor 

Purcell, Samantha 

Quittenton, James 

Riutta, Erin 

Sanders, Natasha 

Saroka, Kevin 

Scarlett, Merissa 

Smith, Samantha 

Stankiewicz, Peter 

Stopciati, Jordan 

Tindall, Rachel 

Van Oort, Lindsay 

Watson, Collin 

Withers, Eric 

Zinn, Shannon 

Lo-Ellen Park 


Andronowski, Piotr 

Ayotte, Maegan 

Bale, Logan 

Bota, Erica 

Butterfield, Brandy 

Chaumont, Danielle 

Collins, Dana 

Cooper-Simpson, Charles 

Depatie, Alisha 

Dotta, Jocelyn 

Droog, Jaime 

Dubé, Nicholas 

Ethier, Angela 

Fahey, Kristen 

Goard, Rachel 

Gunn, Bonnie 

Haavisto, Eric 

Hawkins, Andrew 

King, Madeline 

Kingsbury, Danielle 

Lakanen, Raili 

Latti, Kaila 

Lickley, Megan 

Lopez, Larissa 

Makitalo, Candace 

McKittrick, Michael 

Morden, Charlotte 

Needham, Jennifer 

Needham, Laura 

Nursall, Alexandra 

Ongaro, Deidre 

Pacione, Darren 

Paris, Désirée 

Parviainen, Marcus 

Peric, Silva 

Piché, Matthew 

Popuri, Swetha 

Ruthenberg, Bailey 

Spooner, Jennifer 

Stanford, Kristin 

Stickling, Jonél 

Strasser, Jeremy 

Tyndall, Alison 

Virtanen, Miranda 

Walford, Jacob 

Way, Caitlin 

Wood, Matthew 

Woods, Celeste 

Wozny, Simon 

Zuliani, Danielle 

Manitoulin 


Bowerman, Jennifer 

Chapman, Nicholas 

Eadie, Maryann 

Huck, Ashley 

Laidley, Nikki 

Martin, April 

Martin, Ashley 

Meeker, Adam 

O’Hare, Sean 

Orford, Bruce 

Osborne, Jennifer 

Poenn, Nicholas 

St. Jacques, Megan 

Thompson, Michael 

Turley, Lee 

Varey, Christopher 

Whittington, Benjamin 

Sudbury 


Ambrose, Meredith 

Barriault, Krista 

Bigras, Larah-Natalie 

Gauvreau, Alisha 

Gutjahr, Caitlyn 

Hamilton, Shadoe-Ann 

Johnstone (Gauthier), Eliot 

Lalonde, Adrien 

Lalonde, Alyne 

Mackintosh, Melissa 

Morrissette, Melanie 

Proulx, Veronica 

Snider, Kathryn 

Tranchemontagne, Melanie 

Varady, Leslie 

Vanderklift, Emily 

Veilleux, Andre 

Weitzel, Holley 


Rainbow District School Board | 2005-2006 School Year 

Sudbury | Espanola | Manitoulin 

69 Young Street, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 3G5 | Tel: 705.674.3171 | Toll Free: 1.888.421.2661 | Fax: 705.674.3167 | info@rainbowschools.ca | www.rainbowschools.ca 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - SUDBURY AREA 

School Principal Telephone 

Adamsdale Public School Chantal Lacroix 705.566.6020 

Alexander Public School (FI) Lona Joly 705.675.5961 

Algonquin Road Public School Dawn Chew 705.522.3171 

C.R. Judd Public School Lisa Piquette 705.858.3861 

Carl A. Nesbitt Public School (FI) Denise Goodmurphy 705.566.3935 

Chelmsford Public School (FI & EP) Monique Filo 705.855.2202 

Churchill Public School Mary French 705.566.5130 

Copper Cliff Public School Judy Noble 705.682.4721 

Cyril Varney Public School Colleen McDonald 705.566.2424 

Ernie Checkeris Public School (FI) Shirley O’Neil 705.566.7610 

George Vanier Public School (FI & EP) Margaret Gauthier 705.692.3112 

Jessie Hamilton Public School Ardeth Gordon 705.692.3602 

Lansdowne Public School (FI & EP) Donna Cresswell 705.675.6451 

Larchwood Public School Lynne Kulha 705.855.4822 

Levack Public School (FI & EP) Gail Sobol 705.966.3476 

Long Lake Public School Dawn Chew 705.522.6168 

MacLeod Public School Maj Myers 705.522.8040 

Markstay Public School Kathy Wachnuk 705.853.4546 

Monetville Public School Pam DeMarco 705.898.2785 

Northeastern Elementary School (FI & EP) Dave Farrow 705.693.2110 

Pinecrest Public School Theresa Kelly 705.897.4951 

Princess Anne Public School Lesley Fisher 705.673.6516 

Queen Elizabeth Public School Jane Davey 705.675.6198 

R.H. Murray Public School Jack Mallette 705.866.2651 

R.L. Beattie Public School (FI) Kim Kalviainen 705.522.7178 

Redwood Acres Public School Michelle Walton 705.969.4435 

Val Caron Public School (FI) Paul Dupont 705.897.6713 

Valley View Public School (FI) Paul Dupont 705.897.4906 

Wanup Public School Pierrette Roussel 705.522.2671 

Warren Public School Kathy Wachnuk 705.967.2671 

Wembley Public School Colleen Hanson 705.673.1381 

Westmount Avenue Public School (FI) Shirley O’Neil 705.566.1770 

SECONDARY SCHOOLS - SUDBURY AREA 


Chelmsford Valley District C.S. (FI & EP) Odvar Hagen 705.855.4594 

Bilingual Trades Program 

Confederation Secondary School (FI & EP) Mike Mirka 705.897.4985 

Lasalle Secondary School (FI & EP) Scott Darling 705.566.2280 

Lively District Secondary School Ada Della Penta 705.692.3671 

College Certificate Program 

School of Integrated Technology 

Lockerby Composite School (FI & EP) Bruce Bourget 705.522.1750 

Science Technology Education Program 

Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School (FI & EP) Jeff McKibbon 705.522.2320 

International Baccalaureate Program 

Sudbury Secondary School (FI & EP) Leslie Mantle 705.674.7551 

Arts Education Program 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - ESPANOLA AREA 


A.B. Ellis Public School Mary Brown 705.869.1651 

S. Geiger Public School Sandra Luopa 705.865.2052 

Webbwood Public School Mary Brown 705.869.3751 

SECONDARY SCHOOL - ESPANOLA AREA 


Espanola High School Paul Camillo 705.869.1590 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - MANITOULIN ISLAND 


Assiginack Public School Wayne Murdock 705.859.3115 

Central Manitoulin Public School Tracey Chapman 705.377.5325 

Charles C. McLean Public School Anna Armstrong 705.282.2383 

Little Current Public School Margaret Stringer 705.368.2932 

SECONDARY SCHOOL - MANITOULIN ISLAND 


Manitoulin Secondary School Laurie Zahnow 705.377.5321 

OTHER SCHOOLS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES 

School/Program/Service Principal/Contact Telephone 

Alternative Program Elementary Linda Mende 705.674.1221 

Alta Centre Secondary Linda Mende 705.674.1221 

Cecil Facer Secondary School Denise Duhaime 705.522.0196 

Children’s Treatment Centre Linda Mende 705.560.8000 

Continuing Education Centre Gloria Pirs 705.675.5481 

Co-operative Education Darlene Cousineau 705.688.0888 

Frank Flowers School Program Denise Duhaime 705.522.0196 

Gatchell School Linda Mende 705.674.1221 

Kindercentre Susan Gillies 705.858.3625 

Learning to 18 Linda Mende 705.674.1221 

N’Swakamok Alternative Program Judy Angeloff 705.674.2128 

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Sharon Orlak 705.688.0888 

Ruth MacMillan Centre Linda Mende 705.675.9192 

Senga House Denise Duhaime 705.522.0196 

Special Education Programs/Services Rita Della Vedova 705.523.3308 

Student Success Initiative Anna Barsanti 705.523.3308 

thevirtualschool.ca Ada Della Penta 705.692.0273 

Educational Media Centre 705.675.3028 

The Gordon Ewin Centre for Education 705.523.3308 

Transportation Inquiries 705.521.1234 

(Sudbury Student Services Consortium) Toll Free: 1.877.225.1196 

TRUSTEES 

Dena Morrison - Chair Sudbury, Area 4 705.693.0484 

Judy Hunda - Vice-Chair Sudbury, Area 6 705.673.6602 

Grace Fox First Nations 705.377.4615 

Gord Santala Sudbury, Area 1 705.866.5229 

Tyler Campbell Sudbury, Area 2 705.674.6040 

Gary Bass Sudbury, Area 3 705.983.2214 

Doreen Dewar Sudbury, Area 5 705.682.9449 

Ron Burdenuk Manitoulin, Area 7 705.368.1339 

Jeanna Miller Espanola, Area 8 705.869.2282 

ADMINISTRATION 

Board Office 705.674.3171 

Toll Free: 1.888.421.2661 

Jean Hanson Director of Education ext. 215 

Diane Cayen-Arnold Chief Financial Officer ext. 279 

Norm Blaseg Superintendent of Schools ext. 229 

Fred Law Superintendent of Schools ext. 245 

Bryan Slywchuk Superintendent of Schools ext. 235 

Nicole Charette Senior Advisor ext. 217 

Corporate Communications 

and Strategic Planning 

FI - These schools offer the French Immersion Program. 

FI & EP - These schools offer the French Immersion as well as the English Program. 

All other schools offer the English Program. 



Reaching minds. Touching hearts. 

69 Young Street, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 3G5 

www.rainbowschools.ca

Reaching minds. Touching hearts. - Rainbow District School Board

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