Every year, the Sudbury branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum provides funding for educational initiatives in the areas of technology and engineering. This year, the Institute granted $4,000 to École secondaire catholique Champlain (Chelmsford). The funds will be used for three school technology initiatives.
With this funding, the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum recognizes the expertize of ESC Champlain in the area of technology and supports the secondary school in its efforts to offer valuable learning opportunities to its students. "The funding will allow us to add a CNC (computer numerical control) table to our school's construction workshop, strengthen the school's grades 11-12 robotics program which represents the Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario (CSCNO) at Skills Ontario competitions and initiate grade 9 and 10 students to the robotics program," explains Champlain principal, Yves Laliberté.
ÉSC Champlain stands out for its incorporation of digital age tools into every level of learning, as well as by its STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) approach, which promotes student commitment, flourishing and excellence as well as the acquisition of world-class skills.
"École secondaire catholique Champlain has earned a far-reaching reputation by its technology and engineering initiatives," stated Mrs. Lyse-Anne Papineau, CSCNO Director of Education. "We are thrilled by this support from the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum. The funds will enable the school to continue to offer more enriched learning opportunities to students."
