ST. RAPHAEL’S, Ontario – Out of 100 Submissions, Iona Academy Catholic School placed second in the province in the elementary program for the Stewards of Creation video contest, on Jan. 19, 2018. This contest was located at the OCSTA Annual Catholic Trustees Seminar and was meant to challenge Ontario Catholic schools to demonstrate their caring and protective skills to ensure they help the environment as good “Stewards of Creation”.
The Stewards of Creation video was shown at the Feb. 20 meeting to the Board Members. The project had been spoken about by Iona Academy students, Margot MacDonell and Dominic Villeneuve and also Iona Academy teachers, Donna Struckenboom-Poirier and Debbie Cormier.
Grade 8 student, Margot MacDonell said “This video shows how Iona Academy helps to support the environment. One thing that I would like to mention, a piece of information that was not included due to time constraints is that each time a staff member retires at Iona Academy, we plant a tree in their honour.”
“I am very proud that we won this video contests” said student, Dominic Villeneuve. “we as a class worked very hard and put our heart and soul into this project.”
“Its is apparent that a great amount of work ethic and effort went into producing this video, and we are so proud of the accomplishments of the school, being recognized provincially for all of their hard work not only in producing the video, but for being true stewards of creation through all of their environmental efforts.” Replied Board Chair, and OCSTA Regional Director Todd Lalonde.
“I was so thrilled to attend the Good News assembly at the school, it was certainly an exciting occasion and I was happy to be there to present the certificate that went along with winning this award. There was no doubt that Iona was filled with enthusiasm, it was certainly a beautiful occasion. Thanks also to all of the staff that helped to make this school so wonderful. It is certainly a vibrant school!” noted Vice-Chair Ron Eamer.
This challenge was a substantial experience for not only Iona Academy Catholic School, but also the community.
See the video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQKrRt_Aebs&feature=youtu.be
