Sudbury Secondary school has a team of dedicated Guidance counsellors committed to helping you transition to secondary school. Whether it be course selection, career exploration and planning or searching out a team to try out for, just ask us. Let us join you on your secondary school experience!
The Guidance department at Sudbury Secondary school is open to all students during the school day for academic, career and personal counseling. Students can access information about post-secondary studies, scholarships, bursaries, apprenticeship and workplace destinations. Students are able to make an appointment with the Social Workers through the Guidance office or seek a referral to an outside agency. Parent and guardians are encouraged to contact their child’s counsellor to make an appointment, or to consult by email or phone. Sudbury Secondary School counsellors are committed to helping students transition to secondary school. Let us join you on your secondary school experience.
705.674.7551 x 6813
705.674.7551 x 6814
705.674.7551 x 6814
Life is a Journey Not a Destination
Mental Health Support is provided in secondary schools by masters-level trained, Registered Social Workers. School Social Workers make up the Board’s Mental Health Team, under direction of the Mental Health Lead. Services include mental health promotion, group work, individual counselling and interventions, family support, and referrals.
Here at Sudbury Secondary School, social work services are provided by Ashley Bonaventura, MSW, RSW.
Students can self-refer by emailing [email protected] or dropping by Room 105 B.
They can also be referred by speaking with administration, guidance, or teachers.
Parents who have concerns can speak with school staff to request a referral.
Services are provided on a voluntary basis, and the student’s consent to receive service is required for ages 12 and up.
Services are confidential and provided in accordance with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers’ guidelines and ethics.
A school library plays an integral role in fostering collaboration, communication & creativity, and it is our goal that students of Sudbury Secondary School will become lifelong readers, as well as proficient researchers. In addition to the materials you would expect to find in any secondary school library, the SSS Library is home to a large collection of materials with a special emphasis on the arts We have a vast collection of fine art and photography books; numerous playscripts, both classic and contemporary; guidebooks on auditions and acting; dance and performing arts resources; film studies guides; and a large collection of music books.
If you need help with research, finding a good book to read, or simply need a place to work, visit the library!
Stop by between 7:45am and 3:15pm, or email Ms. Marsh at [email protected].
Drop by and see what’s new at your library!
The Student Success Program at Sudbury Secondary offers a variety of supports to students. The Student Success Team consists of Student Success Teachers, Guidance Counsellors, Vice Principals, the Principal, the Program Leader of Special Education, the Attendance Counsellor and the Indigenous Students Counsellor. We work together to help support all students in the school.
If you have any questions and / or concerns regarding your child's progress in a class or would like to know how the Student Success Program can help your child reach their full potential, please call Trenessa Beers-Marcolin at 674-7551 ext. 6828 or email at [email protected].
The Indigenous Support Worker is located in Rm 121 and available to students Monday to Friday.
The Indigenous Support Worker collaborates with Administration, Guidance Counsellors, Social Workers, the Student Success Team, the Attendance Counsellor and teaching staff to ensure that students are successful in achieving their Secondary School diploma. Besides providing academic support, the Indigenous Support Worker uses a holistic approach to nurture students' emotional, mental, physical and spiritual well-being.
Before you start planning your postsecondary life, make sure you have what it takes to become an Ontario secondary school graduate.
◦ OSSD Graduation Requirements 2026/2027 Grade 12
• 40 hours of community involvement activities
• the provincial literacy requirement
Please see your Guidance counsellor to help you plan your courses to meet your career
Every fall, Sudbury Secondary invites representatives of Ontario’s colleges and universities to meet with students so they have the opportunity to research the colleges and universities of their choice. Students are encouraged to sign up for these sessions in the Guidance office.
Sudbury Secondary guidance counsellors also meet in late September with all college and university bound students to inform them of the application process and timelines to apply to Ontario colleges and universities.
Students can use MyBlueprint (www.myblueprint.ca) to help with their exploration of post secondary options for themselves.
Ontario has 28 colleges that offer a wide range of courses that will train students for a specific career pathway. Course calendars from the colleges are available in the Guidance office to assist in selecting the college and the program that is right for you.
Please visit www.ontariocolleges.ca to register.
Students can use MyBlueprint (www.myblueprint.ca) to help with their exploration of post secondary options for themselves.
To apply to university, a student must have 6 U or M level grade 12 courses in order to apply. Most universities will list required courses for admission to a program so research is extremely important.
Please visit www.ouac.on.ca to register.
For more information please consult with your Guidance counsellor.
Did you know that every secondary student in Ontario must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community service before graduation? Did you also know that there are many fun and exciting ways to get involved right here in your community?
To get a copy of the Student Volunteer Activity Sheet, please click here.
Benefits of Getting Involved
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