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This feature includes news stories that have been covered by the media and celebrate SCDSB student, staff and volunteer achievements, initiatives and commitment to character. If you see a positive story in the media that features SCDSB students, staff and volunteers, please e-mail the link or story headline, date and publication name to webadmin@scdsb.on.ca.
Week of August 9 - 13, 2010
Drive for lunches
The Orillia Packet & Times - August 11
With thousands of children relying on the services of the Sharing Place Food Bank each year, it should come as no surprise that many local kids are sent to school without lunches. That's the reality of the situation, but it doesn't mean it can't be changed. That's the mindset of a group of volunteers -- most of them students -- who have rallied to create the first Lunch Box Food Drive, which is now underway. Christopher, a student at Twin Lakes Secondary School, said it's important to realize the necessity of the food bank.
Literacy boost
Program helps children brush up on reading, writing for September
The Orillia Packet & Times - August 13
When children head back to school in September, teachers are in catch-up mode, re-developing literacy skills that students have lost during the summer. Simcoe County District School Board's new Summer Literacy Learning Program boosts the skills of those entering Grades 2 and 3, so they are prepared to start the school year. The two-week program is taking place at Regent Park Public School in Orillia and Terry Fox Elementary School in Barrie.
Week of August 2 - 6, 2010
YNOT film festival at Innisfil Beach Park
The Innisfil Scope - August 4
Young filmmakers have a stage to showcase their work. YNOT Innisfil Youth Council hosted its first film festival at Innisfil Beach Park July 23. The event featured two films, one created by Nantyr Shores Secondary School students, which were shown on a giant outdoor screen. Organizers hope the festival will inspire other local teenagers to create their own documentaries and films, and have them featured at future YNOT festivals.
Teen ready to cross Cook's Bay
The Simcoe - August 6
An Innisfil teen is preparing to tackle the waters of Cook’s Bay later this month for the noblest of causes. Mason MacDonald, 15, of Alcona is dedicating a 10-kilometre swim from Moosenlanka Beach near Sandy Cove to Filley Beach in Sutton to the memory of Jonathan Murray, the son of Cathy Murray, his Grade 8 teacher, who died of cancer. He is also fundraising for the Barrie-Simcoe branch of the Canadian Cancer Society.
Week of July 26 - 30, 2010
Canadian icon's memory sealed
The Barrie Examiner - July 28
Terry Fox's memory will be alive and well in 50 years, thanks to a time capsule sealed during a celebration Tuesday evening at the north-end school which bears his name. Fox and his Marathon of Hope travelled through Barrie on July 27, 1980 during his cross-country run to raise awareness about cancer. In a half-century, Terry Fox Elementary School students of the future will be reminded about what an important part of Canadian history their school's namesake is. They'll open the time capsule on July 27, 2060.
Teens tested on national gridiron
The Simcoe - July 30
The Bear Creek Secondary School football program will be a little bit stronger this September due to the return of two players from a national tournament. Danny Vandervoort and Evan Hughes suited up for Team Ontario – East at the Canadian U18 Football Canada Cup held recently at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
Week of July 19 - 23, 2010
Sister duo lovin' the links
The Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin - July 21
It was a family affair for two Midhurst sisters at Collingwood's OslerBrook Golf and Country Club last week. The 95th playing of the Investors Group Ontario Women's Amateur Championship wrapped up Thursday, as the province's top female amateur golfers teed up in pursuit of the Jean Haslett trophy. Sisters Courtney Yanch, 15, and Jackie Yanch, 18, took part in the amateur tourney. While Jackie was in Indiana this past winter, Courtney completed her second semester of Grade 9 at Eastview Secondary School online while she spent three months practising and training in Florida, her mom, Linda, said.
Week of July 12 - 16, 2010
Hundreds unite to show power of One
Alliston school develops unique anti-bullying campaign
The Simcoe - July 9
It all started with a book called One. Alliston Union Public School (AUPS) Grade 7/8 teacher Anne Myers happened upon it while shopping for school supplies last summer. Written by author Kathryn Otoshi, the story, illustrated only with paint splotches that serve as the main characters, is a compelling anti-bullying tale told simply enough that a kindergarten student can grasp it, yet meaningful enough for older students.
"A Little Rain Won't Stop Us"
Springwater News - July 8 (Page 6)
Elmvale District High School students look forward to showcasing their talents each year in Heritage Park. Their teacher, L. Lefaive, allows them to organize their own concert using the talent that is available.
Hillsdale Earns Gold
Springwater News - July 8 (Page 12)
The recycling and waste reduction initiatives taking place at Hillsdale Elementary School has earned the school Gold Certification as an EcoSchool. In the fall of 2009 a waste audit discovered that each student at Hillsdale would generate 49 kilograms of waste in the 2009-2010 school year.