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On Thursday, November 23, Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School (PF) in Orillia held its first Coffee House of the year.

Elementary students at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School and St. Bernadette Catholic School in Barrie have been exploring coding through the use of VEX and Sphero robotics kits - something that has only been used at the secondary level.

We know that school staff make every effort to create an inspiring school atmosphere for our students, but we can’t forget about a group of students who keep the interests of our students a top priority.

Even though this year marks the 30th anniversary of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) red ribbon campaign and the 40th year of the Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program, we still see a large number of individuals getting behind the wheel after a night of drinking.

Heading into high school next fall? We are excited to welcome all Grade 8 students and their families to our open house evenings. Each of our nine high schools will be hosting a parent information night which will give students and parents a first-hand peek into what high school is all about.

What better experience in politics than trying your hand as New Tecumseth’s newest student mayor! Michael Basso, a Grade 12 student at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School in Tottenham, was sworn in as student mayor at the November 13 council meeting.

From November 19 to 25, schools across Ontario will be celebrating Bullying Prevention Week. The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board's theme for this week is Our Story: Our Footprint with a focus on developing kind practices in all areas of our lives.

It’s no secret that our students are full of talent, and Izzy Cavaliere from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School in Innisfil is no exception.

The Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (CPIC) of the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is pleased to invite parents/guardians to one of three “Mental Health for Every Age” evenings throughout our community.

Think you can make a difference in your school? The Ministry of Education is now accepting applications for the 2017-18 SpeakUp Project grants.

While the word “clash” may seem normal enough to a typical person, staff and students at St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School in Barrie know “clash” is a lot more than just an average word.

The Knights strike again, reaching out to those in need as the chilly winds of fall are at their peak!

Today, there’s an overwhelming demand for global competency that requires every student to study abroad, regardless of their career goals. The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is working with Education First (EF) to create a Travel for Credit program in our district to encourage more students to travel abroad to earn academic credit.

It’s November, a time of year best known for chilly weather, tributes to war veterans, and awareness for men’s health. Be that as it may, it is also the month of gigantuous decisions, specifically for Grade 12 students.

St. Theresa’s Catholic High School in Midland is a highly spirited school, known throughout the community for their involvement in activities and fundraisers.

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School in Tottenham (STS) has become an environment for friendly competition!

On October 10th, World Mental Health Day, the Honourable Michael Wilson visited students at Jean Vanier Catholic High School in Collingwood to discuss politics, his success, the lessons he has learned, and the importance of caring for our mental health.