Pius XII got ready to celebrate Earth Day recently by hosting its 5th Eco-Chic Clothing Swap.  This year, a new element was introduced, books!! There was an amazing amount of student involvement. Participants were excited to recommend their previously loved items to classmates. The swap was a great success and reinforced the importance of all of the environmental R’s, Reduce, Re-use and Recycle!   Read more...

Representatives of the Greater Sudbury Police Service, area school boards and local agencies signed a Community Threat Assessment Protocol on March 27, 2012, pledging to work together to ensure schools remain safe for students and staff. The Community Threat Assessment Protocol is a collaborative response to student behaviour that may pose a risk to other students, staff and members of the community. Under the initiative, school boards, police and community partners will share information, advice and support. Plans will be developed to minimize risk.  Read more...

Grade 4 to 8 students from Pius XII School celebrated Franco-Fun day on March 20, 2012 which included a dance featuring popular French music. A few of teacher Jill Loranger's Grade 4 students displayed their spirit for the day by dressing in green and white, the colours of the Franco-Ontarian flag.  Read more...

The students at Pius XII School celebrated Shrove Tuesday with a little help from some special guests, The Holy Redeemer Knights of Columbus Council # 10888. Gerry Baronette facilitated the event and brought 9 of his brothersî with him to prepare delicious homemade pancakes for the 320 students. The students were all very excited and appreciative that the Knights took the time to volunteer and donate the supplies to make them a fabulous pancake lunch. The students are already eager for the next visit from the Knights!! Read more...

On Friday January 27th, the students at Pius XII celebrated Family Literacy Day by inviting their family members in to "Snuggle Up and Read". Read more...

Representatives from the Sudbury Wolves visited the grade four students this October. The players and assistant coach answered students' questions and signed autographs.  Read more...