Want to earn a high school credit while training to be a certified lifeguard? Students can register for the Aquatics Leadership Program and earn qualifications such as Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid + CPR + AED; Bronze Medallion & Bronze Cross Certification; National Lifeguard Certification, and Instructors.

At a news conference held today in Bradford West Gwillimbury, MPP Ann Hoggarth announced $10.7 million in new funding to replace St. Charles Catholic School with a brand new facility. This replacement school will reside in the same location as the current St. Charles in Bradford and will have space to accommodate 470 students, as well as two child care centre rooms.

The Ministry of Education recently announced funding for new childcare spaces at St. Bernard's Catholic School in Orillia and Saint Mary Catholic School in Huntsville. St. Bernard's was approved for $2 million in funding for a school addition, which will accommodate 49 childcare spaces and one child and family support room. Saint Mary will benefit from $1.1 million in new construction, resulting in 39 new childcare spaces.

Are you a Grade 11 or 12 student interested in the political processes of the educational system? The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is currently seeking candidates for the 2017-18 student trustee.

Each year, all Catholic secondary schools in the province are asked to select one outstanding student to be the recipient of the Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario (C.E.F.O) Catholic Student Award. The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is proud to recognize ten exceptional individuals who are well-deserving of this award.