Sudbury Catholic District School Board (SCDSB) - St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School

St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School takes pride in its high academic excellence, competitive sports programs, and innovative programs and facilities. The secondary school consistently outperforms the provincial average in its EQAO math and literacy scores and has a reputation for ensuring that students are well-prepared for post-secondary education.

The school’s dedicated, dynamic staff is committed to providing students with a competitive advantage through the development of 21st century knowledge and skills. A diverse range of programs and learning tasks enabled by technology prepare students for a rapidly changing, technologically-driven, globalized world. By providing students with opportunities like hands-on, experiential learning and a learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, and entrepreneurship, St. Benedict equips students with skills that will lead them to become successful leaders and innovators.

Why St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School

• Course variety: St. Benedict is pleased to offer French Immersion and Specialist High Skills Majors in Business and Hospitality & Tourism. Its co-operative education program combines classroom and workplace learning.
• House system: The staff and students have divided themselves into five different “Houses” as a way to create a school culture built on a strong sense of community, school-spirit, and friendly competition. Staff and students alike compete in House competitions throughout the school year and accumulate House Points in an attempt to win the Den Cup – a greatly coveted trophy. 
• Extracurricular activities: In addition to sports teams, St. Benedict has a wide variety of non-athletic clubs. Some of these clubs include: photography, yearbook, reach for the top, chess tournament, book club, STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and math) club and knitting club.