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Commit to Character
INTEGRITY - RESPONSIBILITY - COOPERATION - CARING - RESPECT -
OPTIMISM - HONESTY - EMPATHY - COURAGE - INCLUSIVENESS
Character Education is a deliberate effort to nurture universal attributes that transcend racial, religious, socio-economic and cultural lines. It is a whole school effort to create a community that promotes the highest standards of student discipline and citizenship.
Character Education Backgrounder (PDF)
Character Recognition Evening 2012
On Thursday, May 17, 2012, the Simcoe County District School Board will proudly host an evening to recognize the contributions of many individuals towards the development of good character within our schools and workplace settings.
Nomination Form (PDF)
Commit to Character Attributes
The above ten Commit to Character attributes were selected through a series of consultations with community leaders, organizations and school communities to reflect what the communities of Simcoe County consider important.
These attributes are now addressed, taught and modeled in all elementary and secondary schools across Simcoe County.
Commit to Character Banner (PDF)
Commit to Character Poster (PDF)
The Cameron Street Public School Council created the following photos in the summer of 2011 to display their school's Commit to Character attributes:
Attribute Songs
Students from ten SCDSB elementary schools composed songs in collaboration with singer-songwriter Gregg Lawless highlighting each of our Commit to Character attributes.
Click here for the Attribute Songs lyrics.
Character Connections Newsletter
Our Character Connections newsletter highlights the Commit to Character initiatives being implemented throughout the SCDSB. Copies have been provided below for your review:
February 2011
February 2010
April 2009
June 2008
February 2008
Commit to Character Lead
Paula Murphy, Superintendent of Education