The Board will ensure that each secondary schoolโs female and single-use washrooms are equipped with a menstrual product dispenser that would provide menstrual products, at no cost to students, beginning in the 2020-2021 school year.
Out of respect and recognition of the tragic event that occurred in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, all SCDSB schools and buildings will fly their flags at half-mast for the remainder of the week. Our thoughts are with the families and communities impacted.
Weโre
#SCDSBproud
to be able to support our area hospitals by donating 5โฃ0โฃ0โฃ N95 masks and 3โฃ5โฃ0โฃ0โฃ pleated masks to help protect our healthcare workers and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Flags across the SCDSB will be lowered and will remain at half-mast for 215 hours (9 days) to honour and remember the 215 children whose remains were found at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in BC.
Thank you
@GurdeepPandher
for bringing the joy of music and dance to our students and staff at Orillia Secondary School!๐ถ
We are thankful for the positivity and inspiration you provided to the entire school community!โจ
๐ฝ๏ธWatch the video here:
Today we recognize
#SchoolPrincipalsDay
! Throughout the school year, these educators commit to leading our young people to a prosperous future. They support and guide quality teachers resulting in productive learning environments for our children. Thank you for all you do! ๐๐
Called yesterday by an elderly neighbour of the school concerned that a group of boys walked by when she was out shovelling. One boy approached, took her shovel....then proceeded to finish the driveway for her. You know who you are; she called to say thank you.
@SCDSB_Schools
The Board approved that a letter be written by the SCDSB Chairperson to the Minister of Education, to address concerns related to class size and impact on programming.
Due to the forecast for severe weather in our region & the potential for poor road conditions, all SCDSB schools & facilities, incl. child care centres, will be closed to students & staff tomorrow, Dec. 23. Students may access asynchronous learning through their digital platform.
โ ๏ธ UPDATE: ALL SCDSB SCHOOLS CLOSED โ ๏ธ
Due to current road conditions and the forecast for poor weather to continue throughout the day, all SCDSB schools will be closed (Jan. 17). Students will move to remote learning where possible. The Learn
@Home
program will run as scheduled.
Chosen by their teachers, these secondary students have been selected for the OSSTF Excellence in Education Award for making the most of their high school experience. Weโre
#SCDSBproud
of you all. Congratulations! ๐๐คฉ
@D17Teachers
๐ฌ SCDSB superintendents, principals and vice-principals share their best back to school tips for students!
REMINDER:
๐ First day: Sept. 4, 2018
๐ JK first day: Sept. 6, 2018
This is a friendly reminder that Monday September 30 is
#OrangeShirtDay
! In this short video, Principal of Indigenous Education
@alison1814
explains the importance of why we support this significant day. Donโt forget to wear your orange shirts on Monday! ๐งก
@FNMI_SCDSB
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, grandmas, mommas, mums, mรจres and mother figures in our lives! Thank you today and every day for all you do. ๐ท๐
#thankful
#happymothersday
The
#OrangeShirtDay
campaign recalls the experiences of students of residential schools. It's a commitment to ongoing reconciliation in Canada. We will wear orange to school and work tomorrow (Oct. 1) because it continues to affect people and
#EveryChildMatters
.
@FNMI_SCDSB
Today, on
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay
, we recognize the work that office staff across the
#SCDSB
do to support our students, staff and families. Thank you for all you do! ๐ฅฐ๐
โAt first you donโt succeed, try doing it the way mom told you to in the beginning.โ
~Unknown
Happy
#MothersDay
to all the moms, stepmoms, mums, grandmas, nanas and mother figures who are positive influences in our lives.
๐Get those first day smiles ready! ๐ธ
We invite all SCDSB families to participate in our first day of school contest. Share photos of your kid(s) using
#SCDSBfirstday
on social media on Sept. 4 and you'll be entered for the chance to win an amazing prize. Don't forget to tag us!
Happy
#WorldTeachersDay
to all of our amazing
#SCDSB
educators! We cannot thank you enough for the ongoing support and care you provide to our students and school communities. Your positive energy inspires us all; thank you for all that you do! ๐๐ฅฐ๐
๐ขAttention SCDSB community! Tomorrow, April 8 is
#InternationalDayofPink
! Together we can support anti-bullying virtually by putting on our pink shirts and sharing photos using the hashtag
#VirtualDayofPink
. We want to see your pink, donโt forget to tag us
@SCDSB_Schools
!๐
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. We stand united with those here in Canada and around the world who believe that it does not matter who you are or whom you love. Everyone has a right to be themselves.
As a part of Character Education, we recognize students, staff, volunteers and co-op employers annually. This year over 100 recipients are being recognized. Please join us in congratulating these outstanding individuals. ๐๐คฉ
#SCDSBproud
@DH_scdsb
๐ธ We asked and you certainly delivered, SCDSB! We received so many
#SCDSBfirstday
photos today. Hereโs just a small sample of some of the smiling faces ๐ of our students and staff on their first day of school ๐๐ผ
Thank you to our friends at Costco Barrie and Costco Orillia for showering us with backpacks to distribute to students in need this year!
@costcocanada
June is
#PrideMonth
. During this month we celebrate members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and highlight our commitment to building safe and
#Inclusive
learning and working environments for all students and staff. ๐
Learn more:
Our thoughts are with the family, friends and entire Muslim community affected by the hate-motivated attack that took place in London, ON. Resources to support students and staff, and information about Islamophobia, are available on the StaffWeb and from
@FacingCanada
.
In this blog post, we share ways to respond to the horrific news of the targeted attack of a Muslim Family in London, with care, learning and action. We hope the ideas shared are helpful as you consider how to process this news in your classrooms.
SCDSB staff are available to support student mental health and well-being this summer through a variety of services including counselling, wellness check-ins and virtual group sessions for students and parents/guardians.
Visit our website to learn more: .
Time sure flies. Stuart Finlayson, Superintendent of Education, joined the
#SCDSB
30 years ago. And 20 years ago we welcomed Superintendent of Education Dean Maltby. Congratulations to both of you on these landmark anniversaries!
Our school communities are preparing for
#PinkShirtDay
tomorrow!๐ We encourage everyone to practice kindness, acceptance and wear pink on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021.
To learn more about
@pinkshirtday
, visit
Friday, Sept. 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as well as Orange Shirt Day.
Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange shirts.
Donโt forget to wear your colorful and different socks tomorrow for World Down Syndrome Day, and to tweet photos using the hashtag
#lotsofsocksscdsb
. By working together, we can make our schools (and the world) a better, more inclusive place.
#WDSD2019
#LeaveNoOneBehind
๐ฆ Houdini the budgie who was found in the school yard at
@oakleybarrie
last March found his way into our hearts. ๐ We think heโll find his way into your heart too. Watch this.
#caring
#birds
#tweettweet
May 4-8 is
#EducationWeek
! Today we'd like to thank all of our amazing staff from all departments for the work they are continuously doing to support our students. Thank you to all SCDSB staff! ๐โญ๏ธ
#SCDSBcelebrates
Happy Fatherโs Day to the dads, daddies, papas, big brothers, uncles, grandpas and all the positive male role models who make a difference for our kids! ๐
#HappyFathersDay
As
#BlackHistoryMonth
begins, the SCDSB would like to reaffirm our position on systemic racism & the actions we are taking to address it. Follow us for examples of teaching & learning related to equity, diversity & inclusion occurring in our schools this month & all year long.
Today is
#NationalCustodialWorkersRecognitionDay
. To all SCDSB custodians, thank you for all that you do. ๐๐
We asked some principals to write a note of thanks for their custodial staff. Watch as they read their letters for the first time โฌ๏ธ
Happy
#SchoolPrincipalsDay
! Today the
#SCDSB
acknowledges the valuable work performed by our principals and vice-principals. Thank you for creating
#inclusive
and positive learning environments for our students, staff and families. ๐
The Premierโs Office announced that it will close all publicly funded schools in Ontario from March 14 to April 5, 2020, in response to COVID-19. As a result, all SCDSB schools will be closed. We will share more information as it becomes available.
More:
Weโre all in this together - and now itโs official! ๐ค
Weโre excited to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Big Brothers Big Sisters to expand our work together to better support our students.
Today is
#TransDayOfVisibility
. This day is dedicated to recognizing the resilience and accomplishments of the transgender and gender nonconforming community. ๐
For more information and resources, visit:
@CCGSD_CCDGS
The kindness of strangers!! (Who now have a place in our hearts)! Houdini is home! He flew into a truck and befriended a kind soul who has now reunited him with us. โฆ
@SCDSB_Schools
โฉ โฆ
@CTVBarrieNews
โฉ โฆ
@CBCOntMorning
โฉ โฆโฆ
@BarrieToday
โฉ Thank you all!
Happy
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay
to the ๐ faces greeting us each day, the givers of band aids and ice, the calendar organizers, multitaskers and all-around superstars! โญ๏ธ Thanks for all you do for schools, students, staff and families.
#heartofaschool
โค๏ธ
Out of respect and recognition of the tragic event that occurred in Toronto yesterday, SCDSB schools and buildings will fly their flags at half-mast for the remainder of the week. Our thoughts are with those impacted by this horrific event.
#TorontoStrong
Based on the announcement by the Ontario government, SCDSB schools will remain closed in response to COVID-19. Students will continue to participate in remote learning. The return date has not been identified at this time. More information will be shared with families tomorrow.
Today, on
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay
, we recognize our
#SCDSB
office staff! We appreciate all your hard work in supporting our students, staff and families every day. Thank you for all you do! ๐
On Sunday, Oct. 6, CUPE negotiated a tentative provincial agreement with the Government of Ontario and the Ontario trusteesโ associations. As a result, CUPE members will resume regular duties beginning on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019.
Learn more: .
The SCDSB will be recognizing Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from Nov. 15 to 21. This week is to help promote safe schools and a positive learning environment for all of our students.
For more info and helpful learning resources, please visit:
Another
#schoolyear
has come and gone, and we cannot express how proud we are of our
#SCDSB
students, staff, families and communities. Your commitment throughout this school year has truly
#inspired
us! โญ๏ธ๐
Wishing you all a happy and healthy summer! ๐๐๐ฆ
Thursday, Sept. 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as well as Orange Shirt Day.
Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange shirts.
๐จSCHOOL CLOSURE NOTICE ๐จ
SCDSB schools have been closed in the NORTH and WEST zones due to current and forecast road and weather conditions. South and Central zone schools remain open for student learning but buses are cancelled.
Happy
#MothersDay2019
to all the moms, grandmas, mommas, mums, mรจres and mother figures in our lives! Thanks today and every day for all you do. ๐๐
Grade 12 student Avery from NPSS was one of the top 5 winners of the
@Luminosity
LEGO Technic contest!๐
In this video Avery explains what the contest involved & his
#ContentCreation
plans for the future!๐ฎ
@NPSSnews
@AveryJpeg
Congratulations Avery! We are
#SCDSBproud
of you!
On March 20, the Ministry of Education launched Learn at Home (), a new online portal that will provide resources for families so students can continue learning while schools are closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation.
More:
โค๏ธ "It takes a big heart to shape little minds." โค๏ธ
Happy Child Care Worker and ECE Appreciation Day to SCDSB's educators who make a big difference in little lives every day!
#ECEAppreciation
A survey regarding the return to school is being distributed via email today and tomorrow to parents/guardians of SCDSB students. Please check your email as we need your feedback.
For information visit .
Today the SCDSB recognizes
#OrangeShirtDay
๐งก We recognize that
#EveryChildMatters
.
๐งก We remember the experiences of former students of residential schools.
๐งก We commit to ongoing reconciliation in Canada.
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, stepmoms, mommas, grandmas, mรจres and mother figures who are positive influences in our lives! ๐
Thank you today and every day for all you do. ๐
#HappyMothersDay
This month weโre introducing new superintendents and administrators to the
#SCDSBCommunity
. Please join us in welcoming:
โก๏ธ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ด ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฏ๐, ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
Follow along as we continue to share throughout September!
The
#characterattribute
for the month of April is optimism. We encourage all
#SCDSB
staff, students and families to practice and promote optimism in your daily activities! โ๏ธ
Learn more about character education on our website: