| Closures and cancellations due to COVID-19 | http://www.thelearningcentres.com/about-us/news/board-news/127 | Closures and cancellations due to COVID-19 | <div><strong>On May 19, the Premier’s Office announced that all publicly funded schools in Ontario will remain closed for the duration of the 2019-2020 school year, in response to COVID-19</strong>. As such, Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools and adult learning centres will not reopen on May 31, 2020. The decision to extend the school closure period for the remainder of the school year is based on advice from Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health in order to protect the health and safety of students, families and staff. <br></div><div><br></div><div>The following programs/meetings will not run or are closed:<br></div><div><ul><li>Permits (Community Use of Schools)</li><li>All EarlyON and Child Care Centres</li><li>Adult and continuing education</li><li>Dual Credit and Cooperative education programs<br></li><li><div>Special Education Advisory Committee (June 1, 2020)<br></div></li><li><div>Business and Facilities Standing Committee (June 3, 2020)</div></li><li><div>Program Standing Committee (June 10, 2020)<br></div></li><li><div>Human Resources Standing Committee (June 10, 2020)<br></div></li><li><div>First Nations Education Advisory Committee (June 11, 2020)<br></div></li></ul></div><div>In addition, the Education Centre and the Career Centre are closed to the public.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Learn more at <a href="http://www.scdsb.on.ca/covid-19">www.scdsb.on.ca/covid-19</a><br></div> | | | |
| It’s time to start planning for summer (school)! Register today! | http://www.thelearningcentres.com/about-us/news/school-news/36 | It’s time to start planning for summer (school)! Register today! | <p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;color:black;">Each
year, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) offers a variety of
summer programs to over 2,000 students. Registration is now open for the
SCDSB’s 2020 summer school courses. <br>
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Summer school credit courses are available this July through eLearning and in
face-to-face classes. Face-to-face courses are focused on mathematics and
English as a Second Language (ESL), while eLearning offerings include Grade 10
Civics and Careers, as well as Grade 11 and 12 college and university
preparation courses. Face-to-face courses are held at the Barrie Learning
Centre, July 6-30 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Limited school bus transportation is
provided from all areas of Simcoe County. eLearning courses will run from June
30 to July 30. Students can also attain credits through the EduTravel and
summer co-op programs.<br>
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Summer school program details can be found on the Learning Centres website: <a href="/" title="Opens the Learning Centres' website">www.thelearningcentres.com</a>.
Students can also get information from their school or from any of the SCDSB’s
Learning Centres. Current SCDSB secondary students can register through their
guidance counsellor. All other students, including adults, Grade 8 students and
non-SCDSB students can register with a paper form, available on the Learning
Centres website.<br>
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<em>This initiative links directly
to the <a href="https://www.scdsb.on.ca/about/goals_reporting/strategic_priorities" title="Opens SCDSB Strategic Priorities page">SCDSB’s Strategic Priorities</a>
in the area of excellence in teaching and learning.</em><br>
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<em>Information:</em><br>
<em>Pam Pasmore-Tye, Principal,
Adult and Continuing Education</em><br>
<em><a href="mailto:ppasmoretye@scdsb.on.ca">ppasmoretye@scdsb.on.ca</a></em></em></span><br></p> | | | |
| SCDSB secondary schools and adult learning centres closed Wednesday, Dec. 4 | http://www.thelearningcentres.com/about-us/news/board-news/115 | SCDSB secondary schools and adult learning centres closed Wednesday, Dec. 4 | <div>On Nov. 28, the provincial branch of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) announced their intent to proceed with a full legal one-day walkout across Ontario on Wednesday, Dec. 4. In the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB), OSSTF represents permanent and occasional secondary teachers and continuing education instructors.</div><div><br></div><div>Members of the provincial branch of OSSTF are moving forward with a full legal one-day walkout across Ontario today, Wednesday, Dec. 4.<br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>All SCDSB secondary schools and adult learning centres are closed to students today, Wednesday, Dec. 4, as there is not sufficient supervision to ensure student safety. All Grade 7 and 8 students at Elmvale District High School and Stayner Collegiate Institute will still report to school for classes as usual.</strong><br></div><div><br></div><div>All secondary out-of-school activities are cancelled on Dec. 4.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Please note that all SCDSB elementary schools remain open to students.</strong></div><div><br></div><div>For ongoing updates, visit the <a href="http://www.scdsb.on.ca/about/labour_updates">labour updates page on the SCDSB website</a>, or follow us on social media (Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SCDSB_Schools">@SCDSB_Schools</a> or Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SCDSB">www.facebook.com/SCDSB</a>).<br></div><div><br></div><div>Thank you for your understanding.<br></div> | | | |
| 2019 Coat Drive: Orillia Learning Centre and Simcoe Shores Secondary School work with community partners on 10th Annual Winter Coat Drive | http://www.thelearningcentres.com/about-us/news/school-news/35 | 2019 Coat Drive: Orillia Learning Centre and Simcoe Shores Secondary School work with community partners on 10th Annual Winter Coat Drive | <p>The Orillia Learning Centre is teaming up with Simcoe Shores SS (Orillia) and the Champlain Seniors Service Club, in partnership with Fabricare Cleaning Center (Orillia) for their 10th Annual Winter Coat Drive. Donations of gently used winter coats can be dropped off from Sept. 20 to Oct. 25 during regular business hours at the following locations:</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Learning Centres, Orillia - 575 West St. S., Unit 15, Orillia; M-F, 9 – 3 </li><li>Fabricare Cleaning Center - 36 Front St. S., Orillia</li><li>Wihlidal Family Chiropractic - 349 West St. N., Orillia – call 705-325-6425</li><li>St. Paul's United Church – 62 Peter St. N. (door closest to parking lot; M-Th, 8-4)</li></ul><p>All coats will be cleaned prior to distribution. Coats are needed in all sizes (infant, child, teen and adult), but especially for small children and men's large. Please note that fur or leather coats cannot be accepted because of specialized cleaning requirements.<br> <br>All donated winter coats will be distributed at no charge to Learning Centre students, Simcoe Shores SS students and to Orillia and area residents from Nov. 1 to Dec. 19, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orillia Learning Centre. Remaining coats will be donated to community resource affiliates.<br> <br></p><p><em>Information: </em><br><em>Bev Burton</em><br><em> Learning Centre, Orillia</em><em> </em><br><em>705-325-9279 ext. 45628</em></p><p></p> | | | |
| NEW Wasaga Beach Learning Centre offers program for parents needing childcare | http://www.thelearningcentres.com/about-us/news/school-news/34 | NEW Wasaga Beach Learning Centre offers program for parents needing childcare | <p>Are you interested in getting your high school diploma/upgrading your marks/gaining computer skills but have a young child at home and need child care? The Wasaga Beach Learning Centre in partnership with the Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) might have a solution for you.</p><p>Every Wednesday from 11:00 to 12:00 at the Wasaga Beach Learning Centre there will be children's programs and academic support for young parents trying to upgrade their education through elearning or correspondence. </p><p> Learn more about programs offered at the centre by clicking <a href="/wasaga-beach">here</a>.<br></p><p><strong>Come find out more:</strong><br></p><p>Date: April 03,2019</p><p>Time: 11:00 to 12:00</p><p>Place: Wasaga Beach Learning Centre </p><p>Located: Ramblewood Medical Building</p><p> 14 Ramblewood Road, Room 204, </p><p> Wasaga Beach<br></p><p>Phone #:705-429-0884 <br></p><p><br></p> | | | |