When it comes to education for your children, Valley East may very well be the most perfectly situated residential area in the whole of Greater Sudbury. No other community offers you access to such a variety of choices when it comes to the education of your children. Besides that, there is bus transportation to a number of schools in other locations in Sudbury for qualifying students. This is everything a parent could ask for when it comes to the future of your children. Quality of life and a solid education! There are no less than 15 different elementary and secondary schools in the Town of Valley East operated by the four school boards.
Rainbow District School Board
RDSB
Sudbury Catholic District School Board
SCDSB
Le Conseil scolaire public du Grand Nord de l’Ontario CSPGNO Le Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario
CSCNO
   

  

Redwood Acres
English JK - Gr. 5
Ministry Profile
Pinecrest
English Gr. 6 - Gr. 8
Ministry Profile
Valley View
F.I. JK - Gr. 8
Ministry Profile
Confederation Secondary School   Grades 9 to 12 - English & French Immersion

St. Anne 
English & F.I. JK - Gr. 8
Ministry Profile
Immaculate Conception
English & F.I. JK - Gr. 6
Ministry Profile
Bishop Alexander Carter CDSS   Grades 9 to 12 - English & French Immersion

Ecole Publique Foyer-Jeunesse
JK - Gr. 6
Ministry Profile

École publique de la Découverte
JK - Gr. 8
Ministry Profile

Ecole secondaire Hanmer   Grades 7 to 12    (Ministry Profile for Grades 7 & 8)

Ste-Therese
Gr. 3 to Gr. 6
Ministry Profile
St-Joseph
JK - Gr. 2
Ministry Profile
Notre Dame
JK - Gr. 8
Ministry Profile
Ecole Jean-Paul II
JK - Gr. 8
Ministry Profile

Ecole Catholique Secondaire l'Horizon    Grades 9 to 12

  
The following are the Ministry of Education profiles of the secondary schools in Valley East
Confederation l'Horizon Bishop Carter Hanmer High
 
Getting to post-secondary schools is no problem when you live in Valley East.. In fact, just a few minutes from home you will find the Northern Welding Academy, a private career college offering training to people wishing to develop a career in the skilled trades. The Sudbury Transit service is available to bring students to Laurentian University, Cambrian College, and Collège Boréal, as well as to any of the other private career colleges and institutions in the downtown core of Greater Sudbury.
Laurentian University logo Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology logo Collège Boral logo
  
THE LEARNING CLINIC RADIO SHOW is a weekly live talk radio show with a focus on education, training and career & staff development. It is hosted by Robert Kirwan on CKLU 96.7 FM which is broadcast from Laurentian University. For more on the show click here>>>>
 
Guests from the community who have been successful in their respective careers share information about their particular business, profession or institution and provide some excellent advice to young people who are interested in following a similar career path.

The following are some of the archived shows that are relevant to anyone interested in education, training and career development.
   
EDUCATION-BASED RADIO SHOWS
The Sudbury District Secondary Schools Athletic Association with Dave Makela
The Specialist High Skills Major Program with Leo Leclair
The Benefits of a College Diploma with Mickey Teed
Live in For Literacy with Hannah Thompson and Sarah Williams
The Challenges of Raising A Child With Autism or Asperger Syndrome
The Role of Campus Publications In Promoting A Strong and Vibrant School Community
Lock & Keynote Productions Summer Theatre Camp Program In Northern Ontario
The Challenges of Raising a Child With Special Needs 
The Feelings and Emotions Experienced by Parents of a Special Needs Child
Education Issues and Strategies for Parents and Teachers with Jean Hanson
  
CAREER DEVELOPMENT RADIO SHOWS
The Role of a Public Health Inspector
The Role of an Infection Control Nurse
The Role of a Public Health Nutritionist and Dietician
Strategies for Success For Entrepreneurs Today with Karen Hastie
Strategies for Successfully Starting Your Own Business with Allan Knott
Management Issues & Challenges Facing The Mining Industry Today with Gilles Lebeau
The Rewards and Challenges of Pursuing a Career in the Performing Arts
Fundamental Principles of Financial Literacy with Ruby Lougheed-Yawney
Young Leaders On Board Program
The Theatre Arts Program At Thornloe University Prepares Students For Life Itself
 
Your Career Planner is an online publication that is part of The Learning Clinic web site. It contains a wealth of information for students who are looking for guidance and suggestions with respect to deciding on their preferred career choice. Click the link below to get to Your Career Planner CLICK HERE>>>>
   
SPECIAL TRAINING & 
CAREER PLANNING SHOWS
   

NORTHERN ONTARIO FACING MAJOR EMPLOYMENT SHORTAGE CHALLENGES

Northern Ontario is facing serious shortages in the coming years with respect to qualified professionals in the mining and mining services sectors. The following reports, which can be downloaded in PDF format, will highlight some of those challenges:

Sudbury Mining Study News Release
January 2013
Sudbury Mining Forecast Report
January 2013
Algoma Mining Forecast Report 
January 2013
  
Northern Centre for Advanced 
Technology (NORCAT)

Greg Major, Manager of Program Development, and Dan St. Onge, Manager of Program Production, were special guests during the show on April 29, 2013. The live show was taped in four parts, which can be accessed through the links below.
NORCAT INTERVIEW PART ONE
NORCAT INTERVIEW PART TWO
NORCAT INTERVIEW PART THREE
NORCAT INTERVIEW PART FOUR
   
The World of Self-Employment & 
Distance Education

Miranda Rocca-Circelli, owner of Creative eLearning Design. was the guest of the show on May 13, 2013. She spoke about the challenges and realities of finding employment for young graduates plus. She also discussed the emerging role of elearning for the world of education, training & staff development. Her two part video version of the radio show can be found at the following links.
PART ONE OF INTERVIEW
   
PART TWO OF INTERVIEW
   
Helping Internationally Trained Professionals 
Find Meaningful Employment

Special guests from Professions North/Nord appeared on the show on May 13, 2013. They included Atif Shubita, Acting Project Manager; Joel Gauthier, Economic Development Officer; and Maryse Thamby, Employer Outreach Officer. The guests explained the function and mission of Professions North/Nord.
PROFESSIONS NORTH INTERVIEW
   

CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
A FIVE PART VIDEO SERIES FEATURING 
ROBERT KIRWAN AND JULIE MACLEAN

The Learning Clinic Radio Show featured a conversation between host Robert Kirwan and Julie MacLean, a parent of a child with special needs. The interview was also video taped in five parts. Each part is between 9 and 9 and a half minutes in length and can be accessed by clicking on the corresponding titles below. The audio portion can also be listened to in full by clicking on the title below the video sections

PART ONE PART TWO PART THREE PART FOUR  PART FIVE

AUDIO VERSION ONLY : The Challenges of Raising a Child With Special Needs 

  
The Challenges of Asperger Syndrome

Special Guest: Marck Blay, Parent of a child with Asperger Syndrome
Recorded live on April 26, 2010

CLICK ON THE TITLE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL RADIO SHOW 

The Challenges of Raising A Child With Autism or Asperger Syndrome
NOTE: Please allow several minutes before the show begins to play. It is over two hours long. Also, adjust your volume control to a high position at the beginning of the interview. Enjoy the program.
 
 
 

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