Carol Corriveau-Truchon Muskoka / Parry Sound Catholic Schools Trustee Nurturing faith, illuminating minds, inspiring hearts, and empowering hands ~ we are working together to transform the world. Our Board has eight trustees who represent the diverse Catholic school communities in Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka.

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.
Colossians 3:23


Welcome back! I hope that all of you enjoyed a wonderful Christmas Break and are refreshed and ready for all the New Year has to offer.

At the inaugural meeting of the Board of Trustees in December, we took the oath of office for the upcoming term. There are 2 new faces around the table, replacing trustees who did not seek re-election. I was honoured to be acclaimed as Board Chair for the third year. Janice Hutchison, who represents the most southern area of the board, will serve as Vice-Chair.

We will welcome Student Trustee-Elect Isaac McClelland at the Board Meeting on January 16th. He will join our current Student Trustee, St. Dominic student, Anna Szumska to represent the voice of the more than 21,000 students currently attending SMCDSB schools.

If you attended the St. Dom’s Parent Information Night, you were “treated” to my big screen debut, where I shared my perspective on St Dom’s as both a trustee and a parent. The short version of the parent view is that my children thrived there; they formed lasting friendships and bonds with staff and students that have helped them to find success at university and in the careers they followed after post-secondary. The amazing staff, small class sizes, leadership opportunities and Catholic curriculum helped them develop into caring adults. If you missed the Information Night, please contact the school to arrange a tour, so you can see for yourself!

Happy New Year and God Bless,
Carol Corriveau-Truchon

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