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OFSAA Boys AA Soccer Championship Logo Unveiled
05/26/2023
On Wednesday, May 24, the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Council members gathered with staff and students from Holy Trinity Catholic High School for the highly anticipated logo unveiling event for the upcoming Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Boys AA Soccer Championship.
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Morgan Benoit and Shelley Guimond
05/26/2023
Every week we celebrate SMCDSB staff members who have been recognized by a parent, student or colleague. This week we are celebrating...
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SMCDSB Shines Spotlight on Excellence
05/26/2023
On Wednesday, May 24th, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board recognized the amazing achievements of students and staff. Two hundred people attended the annual Celebrating Excellence Event. The spotlight was on those who excelled in arts, athletics, academics, inclusion and community involvement.
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2023-2024 School Year Calendar
05/25/2023
The Ministry approved 2023-2024 school year calendars are now available.
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Welcoming 2SLGBTQ+ Students & Families
05/24/2023
You're invited to attend this virtual presentation...
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Culinary Battle Unleashed: Kitchen Warriors Cooking Competition Inspires Future Hospitality Superstars
05/16/2023
Hospitality students from our board eagerly took part in the Kitchen Warriors Cooking Competition, on May 15 at the Southshore Community Centre.
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Just Another Music Monday
05/03/2023
Every year on May 1st, schools across Canada celebrate Music Monday. This event was created in 2004 by...
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Our 2023 Outstanding Graduates
05/02/2023
This year’s recipients of the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board’s Outstanding Graduates program are all heroes in their communities.
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S.E.E.D.S. Job Fair
05/02/2023
You're invited to attend this upcoming Job Fair...
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Perspectives on the SMCDSB Strategic Plan
05/01/2023
You are invited to participate in a short voluntary survey to provide feedback regarding the SMCDSB Multi-Year Strategic Plan.
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Unity in Diversity: Catholic Education Week Mass
04/27/2023
The Ontario Catholic School Trustee Association (OCSTA) extends an invitation to celebrate Catholic Education Week.
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Putting their French skills to the test
04/26/2023
It's exam time for Grade 12 French students at the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB). For the first time in our board, students will demonstrate their French language skills by taking the Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF)
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A Celebration of Faith and Community
04/20/2023
On Monday, April 17th, many faithful followers welcomed Archbishop Francis Leo to St. Mary's Parish in Barrie. The newly appointed Archbishop presided over a special mass.
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Cricket showcase a hit with students
03/28/2023
On Friday, March 24, 2023, SMCDSB high school students took a crack at Cricket for the first time!
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Canadian Blind Hockey Visits SMCDSB
03/02/2023
One of Canada's favourite winter pastimes was experienced this week by some excited SMCDSB participants. Students donned skates...
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Diverse Voices Unite
03/02/2023
It was a day of inspiration and celebration at St. Peter’s Catholic High School as Black History Month drew to a close.
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03/02/2023
March is Nutrition Month and while getting healthy is a great goal to work towards, the journey there looks different for everyone.
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Nominations Open for 2023 Inclusion Excellence Awards
02/27/2023
Every year, Empower Simcoe presents Inclusion Excellence Awards to students and educators who promote and exemplify an inclusive school environment.
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SMCDSB Welcomes Archbishop-Designate
02/24/2023
Director of Education, Frances Bagley, on behalf of the board, welcomed the news that Pope Francis named Bishop Francis Leo as the new Archbishop of Toronto.
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Bus Drivers Wanted
02/24/2023
Wheelchair Accessible Transit (WAT) is hiring school bus drivers! They are looking for stay-at-home moms or dads, retirees, newcomers to Canada, and anyone interested in part-time or full-time work.
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Graduating Students can be Qualified PSWs
02/08/2023
The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB), Adult, Continuing & Community Education is excited to add a Personal Support Worker (PSW) program to current course offerings.
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Launch of Kindergarten Registration
01/30/2023
Kindergarten registration is officially open for children turning 4 in 2023. The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) estimates that it will welcome...
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Caring Community Concert at St. Bernadette
01/24/2023
Upon arriving at St. Bernadette Catholic School in Barrie, you could hear the young voices singing in harmony in the gymnasium. The students were excitedly preparing for their Caring Community Concert for parents and guardians later that evening.
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2023-2024 School Year Calendar Consultation
01/16/2023
We are currently seeking feedback from students, staff, parents and community members for the 2023-2024 school year calendars. Please visit our 2023-2024 School Year Calendar Consultation page and view the preliminary elementary and secondary calendars. We welcome your feedback and invite you to fill out the online feedback form anytime before Friday, February 23, 2023.
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01/12/2023
Do you know an exceptional SMCDSB graduate? Every year, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board recognizes one graduate from each of our nine high schools.
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Schools Closed Friday, December 23rd
12/22/2022
Please be advised that given the forecast for deteriorating weather conditions, we will be closing all schools and central board office sites tomorrow - Friday, December 23rd.
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2022 Christmas Card Artwork Winner
12/19/2022
Once again this year, we are so pleased at the incredible amount of beautiful artwork we received from our schools and are certainly impressed with the level of talent our students have shown.
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2021-2022 Director's Annual Report
12/19/2022
Every year, the Director of Education's Annual Report highlights the incredible initiatives and accomplishments across the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board.
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Charity the big winner in OPP versus St Theresa's hockey game
11/30/2022
Despite St. Theresa’s students’ abundance of goals in second half against the Southern Georgian Bay OPP, the real victor of the charity game was the United Way Simcoe Muskoka
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Labour Update as of: November 20, 2022
11/20/2022
Dear Families and Staff: We have just learned that CUPE and the provincial government have reached a tentative agreement and plans for strike action have been cancelled. This means that schools will be open and students will attend in-person learning on Monday, November 21st.
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New Board Chair and Vice-Chair Announced
11/17/2022
The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) would like to announce that for the 2022-2023 school year...
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CUPE Labour Update for Families and Staff
11/16/2022
Dear Families and Staff: Today, CUPE (representing custodial staff at our board) announced their intention to proceed with legal strike action beginning on Monday, November 21st, should negotiations not be successful.
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Innovative Program Addresses Staff Shortage
11/07/2022
Our Board (SMCDSB) has a unique plan to address the current overwhelming shortage of qualified Educational Assistants. In partnership with...
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School Reopening Update
11/07/2022
Dear Staff and Families: We would like to share some important new developments in the labour situation between the provincial government and CUPE.
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November 4 - School Closure Update for Families
11/04/2022
We are carefully monitoring the labour situation between CUPE and the provincial government. As of today, we are not aware of plans for the two sides to resume negotiations
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CUPE Labour Update for Families
11/02/2022
Dear Parents and Guardians: CUPE (representing custodial staff at our Board) has announced that they will not be at work on Friday, November 4th, due to a province-wide protest and unsuccessful labour negotiations with the province.
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Trustees Announced for Catholic Board
10/28/2022
Following the election on Monday, October 24, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board welcomed five new trustees, and three members who will be returning for another term.
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Changing of the Guard
10/24/2022
The landscape of municipal government has changed in communities throughout our school board as a result of yesterday’s election.
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K-12 Cyber Awareness Month
10/03/2022
The K-12 Cyber Awareness Month campaign has been developed to help Ontario school boards promote safer and more secure practices across their school communities...
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SMCDSB Welcomes a New Student Trustee
09/28/2022
At the September 21st board meeting, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board welcomed new student trustee, Kate Sontag.
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Student Voice Research Group
09/28/2022
Calling all high school students! Earn a high school credit (Grade 11/12) OR volunteer hours while participating in a student-led research group to influence mental health initiatives in SMCDSB schools.
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SMCDSB Honours Truth and Reconciliation Week
09/26/2022
This year, September 26th - September 30th is recognized nationally as Truth and Reconciliation Week, and September 30th as Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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New Communication Tool for Parents/Guardians
09/12/2022
The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) is excited to launch a new communication tool called Home2School Connect.
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Learn a New Language This School Year!
09/08/2022
Want to learn a new language or maintain the language of your home or heritage?
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Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
09/08/2022
Together with people across Canada, and around the world, we mourn the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the constitutional monarch of Canada.
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School Start Up Message for Families
09/02/2022
Dear Families: We are excited to welcome you to the 2022-2023 school year! A reminder that the first day back to school for students is Wednesday, September 7th - please take a moment to review our School Year Calendars, which includes important dates such as scheduled PD Days and holidays.
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In Our Prayers
08/29/2022
Like so many in our community, we are brokenhearted to learn of the tragic deaths of six young people from our region in a car accident this past weekend.
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First Day of School - Wednesday, September 7th
08/16/2022
Please note that the first day back to school in September, is Wednesday, September 7th, for all schools in the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board.
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Camp gives young 'newcomers' hands-on exposure to new community
07/11/2022
From city hall to the courthouse to the city’s beaches, this is a day camp with a twist. It's aimed at people who are new to Canada.
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Catholic Board Passes Balanced Budget
06/22/2022
On June 20th, the Board of Trustees for the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) passed a balanced operating budget for the 2022-2023 school year
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Grade 8 Students - Discover Your Pathways!
06/21/2022
Heading into high school next year? It's time to start exploring some of the many pathways you can take.
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Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace in Ukraine
06/13/2022
The local Ukrainian-Canadian community is aware that our schools continue to pray for peace in Ukraine, and that some were also raising money for relief efforts and for refugees.
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New Student Trustee-Elect Announced at Catholic Board
06/08/2022
At the May 25, 2022, Board meeting, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) welcomed Kate Sontag as the 2022-2023 Student Trustee-elect.
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2022 Celebrating Excellence Evening
06/02/2022
On Wednesday, June 1st the Board of Trustees at the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board held their Celebrating Excellence Evening for the first time since 2019.
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Name of New Catholic Elementary School Selected
05/27/2022
The name of the new Alliston Catholic elementary school, scheduled to open in the fall of 2022, has been chosen by popular vote of the school community.
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Interested in Becoming a School Trustee?
05/26/2022
Want to make a difference in Catholic education in your area? Consider becoming a Catholic school Trustee with the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB).
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Catholic Board Announces Two New Schools
05/26/2022
The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) has been approved for two new Catholic elementary schools in the south part of the district.
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Our 2022 Outstanding Graduates
05/02/2022
A baking duo, jazz musician, improv comedian, Canada Women’s Soccer player, ordained Priest and Olympic para-athlete are among this year’s recipients of the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board’s Outstanding Graduates program.
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New Trustee Appointed
03/24/2022
Last evening, the Board of Trustees for the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) appointed Jill Colin as the new trustee for Ward 2.
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Catholic School Board Launches New Strategic Plan
03/07/2022
Staff and students at the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board are celebrating the launch of a new strategic plan. With a new mission statement, vision and priorities in place, staff are excited to embrace a fresh start.
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It's Time to Register for Kindergarten!
03/01/2022
Is your child turning 4 in 2022? If so, it's time to register for Kindergarten! The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) is ready to welcome its youngest learners to schools in September 2022.
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New Catholic School Announced for Innisfil
02/03/2022
The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) received funding from the Ministry of Education in March 2020 for a new elementary school to be built in southeast Innisfil.
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Support Catholic Education - VoterLookUp Tool
01/28/2022
Help protect and preserve our Catholic education system by ensuring you are registered as an English Separate (Catholic) School Supporter for the 2022 municipal election.
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Catholic Athletics Has a New Website!
01/05/2022
We all know that the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is full of talented students, as well as amazing athletes.
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COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Funding
10/15/2021
Infrastructure Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Education have provided $10 million in funding to support a variety of projects in SMCDSB schools through the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream – Education Related Projects (CVRIS-EDU) as part of Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP).
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Mental Health and Well-Being
10/22/2020
The SMCDSB Psychology Department provides a range of support to students across the school board.
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