Rainbow District School Board has launched a Welcome Centre for newcomers.
The Welcome Centre is located at the Davidson Street Entrance of Sudbury Secondary School near the Adult Day School.
All newcomers looking to register their children in Rainbow Schools can make an appointment to receive support with the registration process at the Welcome Centre.
Appointments will take place on Mondays beginning July 8, 2024 throughout the summer.
The Welcome Centre will be open from Monday to Friday throughout the 2024-2025 school year.
Appointments can be booked online here: bit.ly/rdsbwelcomecentreappt
"As more and more newcomers make Greater Sudbury their home, we want them to feel safe, valued and supported," said Bruce Bourget, Director of Education for Rainbow District School Board. "The Welcome Centre will provide a convenient space for newcomers to meet a friendly face to ensure they experience a successful transition."
The family's journey to Canada, student academic history, and proficiency in English will be reviewed as part of the registration process.
Rainbow District School Board is proud to partner with Sudbury YMCA to support families who are new to Greater Sudbury.
Part of the partnership includes access to the YMCA's Settlement Workers in School (SWIS) program. Settlement Workers provide services to newcomer families to help them integrate into their new community and school.
These services include hosting information sessions or attending school meetings to help newcomers navigate the education system, supporting school registrations by assisting with student educational requirements and education terminology, attending parent-teacher interviews, and introducing newcomers to support systems within the school and the community.
To learn more, please call Principal Pablo Gil-Alfau at 705-675-0218, email gilalfp@rainbowschools.ca or visit international.rainbowschools.ca, where newcomers can access information in multiple languages through Google Translate.
