| Barrie North Commencement | http://nor.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/205 | Barrie North Commencement | <p>Our annual commencement will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 7:00pm in the gymnasium at Georgian College.</p><p>For further information regarding commencement please read the attached PDF.</p><p><a href="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/Student%20Instructions%20For%20Grad.pdf">Student Instructions For Grad</a><br></p> | | | |
| Lifting of Health and Safety Measures in Schools | http://nor.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/201 | Lifting of Health and Safety Measures in Schools | <div><span style="left:96px;top:131.159px;font-size:14.72px;font-family:sans-serif;"></span></div><div><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;">Dear SCDSB Families,<br></span></div><div><br><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;"></span></div><div><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;"></span></div><div><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;">On March 9, the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) announced that the majority of COVID-19 public health and safety measures will be lifted in response to the evolving health environment in Ontario.<br></span></div><div><br><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;"></span></div><div><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;"></span></div><div><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;">The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) continues to work closely with, and take our direction from the CMOH, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) and the Ministry of Education on all matters related to COVID-19. SCDSB staff have received and reviewed updated direction from the Ministry of Education regarding COVID-19 health and safety protocols in schools and have consulted with the SMDHU on this direction. The following is a summary of the health and safety measures that will be lifted effective March 21, 2022:<br></span></div><div><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5"><br><span style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;"></span></span></div><div><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;"></span></div><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;"><strong>Masks</strong><br><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5">• Students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, staff and visitors will no longer be required to wear masks in schools, school board offices and on student transportation.</span><br><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5">• SCDSB schools will continue to be mask-friendly environments. Masks will remain available to students and staff who choose to continue to wear them while in schools.</span><br><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5">• Please encourage your child(ren) to be respectful and understanding of everyone’s choice with respect to masking so that SCDSB schools remain the safe, inclusive and welcoming teaching and learning environments they are meant to be for all.</span><br></span><div><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;"><br></span></div><div><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;"><strong>Cohorting and Physical Distancing</strong></span></div><div><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;"></span></div><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;">• Cohorting and physical distancing measures will be lifted in schools. Students will be permitted to play and learn together across cohorts, classes and grades, both indoors and outdoors and during lunch and recess.<br>• Assigned seats and cohorting will no longer be required on student transportation.<br>The following are current health and safety protocols that will remain in place in SCDSB schools and facilities:<br>• COVID-19 self-assessment screening daily by both students and staff. Please note, the screening tool has been updated and is available on the Government of Ontario website.<br>• Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting at least twice daily of frequently touched surfaces and shared resources.<br>• Promotion of and training on proper hand hygiene including instruction on hand washing, sanitizing and respiratory etiquette. Hand sanitizer will be provided in each classroom for student and staff use.<br>• Standalone high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter units will remain in place in all learning spaces without mechanical ventilation. HEPA filter units will also remain in place in all Kindergarten classrooms.<br>• Rapid antigen test (RAT) kits will continue to be available to symptomatic students and staff.<br></span><div><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;"><br></span></div><div><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;">As a reminder,<strong> March Break is March 14 to 18, 2022</strong>. If you are planning to travel, please be aware of the current federal travel requirements. Upon return from international travel, students and staff will be required to wear a mask for 14 days while in schools, school board offices, on student transportation and when in public spaces.<br></span></div><div><br><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;"></span></div><div><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;"></span></div><div><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;">We want to assure you that the health and well-being of our students and staff remains a top priority. Recognizing that each individual is experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic differently and may have a range of emotions and reactions to these changes, the SCDSB will ensure continued access to mental health and well-being resources through the SCDSB website.<br></span></div><div><br><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;"></span></div><div><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;"></span></div><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;">We will continue to provide updates as information becomes available. We look forward to welcoming students back to a more normal learning environment following the March Break.<br></span><div><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;"><br></span></div><div><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="left:554.396px;top:248.274px;">For ongoing updates, visit the COVID-19 page on our website, or follow us on social media (Twitter: @SCDSB_Schools or Facebook: www.facebook.com/SCDSB).</span></div> | | | |
| Course Selection Information | http://nor.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/200 | Course Selection Information | <p><em>Students wishing to learn more about course selection can click <a href="/guidance/other-information/course-selection" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">here</a>. </em></p> | | | |
| Grade 8 Week Info!! | http://nor.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/199 | Grade 8 Week Info!! | <p>Please read the link below for information on our Grade 8 Week Activities.</p><p><a href="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/Grade%208%20Week%20Poster%202022%20with%20Links.pdf"><img class="ms-asset-icon ms-rtePosition-4" src="/_layouts/15/images/icpdf.png" alt="" />Grade 8 Week Poster 2022</a><br></p><p><br></p> | | | |
| Course Calendar 2022-2023 | http://nor.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/182 | Course Calendar 2022-2023 | <p>Click on the link below to access the course calendar for the 2022-2023 school year.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/2022-23%20BNC%20COURSE%20CALENDAR.pdf">2022-2023 BNC COURSE CALENDAR</a><br></p> | | | |
| BNC Fundraising for Terry Fox | http://nor.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/191 | BNC Fundraising for Terry Fox | <p>Terry Fox said, <strong>"anything is possible if you try."</strong> Inspired by his amazing example, our school is proudly taking part in this year's <strong>Terry Fox School Run</strong>. Please consider supporting us in our <strong>try</strong>, and help us raise much-needed funds for cancer research.</p><p><a href="https://secure.terryfox.ca/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?TeamID=944439">Terry Fox Fundraiser</a><br></p> | | | |
| Updated Link For Virtual Grad Video | http://nor.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/189 | Updated Link For Virtual Grad Video | <p><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1izfRVlP8OCLZDRiCZMNrNxdyNxzvR7hJ/view?usp=sharing"> </a>Hello Barrie North Graduates! <br></p><p>The updated video can be viewed on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCaSNTaNtkQ">BNC Virtual Grad</a>. Diplomas will be available to pick up at the school until 2:00pm Wednesday July 7, 2021.</p><p>Congratulations!<br></p><p><br></p> | | | |
| Grad Drive-Thru Information | http://nor.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/188 | Grad Drive-Thru Information | <p><span>Please link on the link for more details about our drive-thru graduation! <br></span></p><p><br></p><p><a href="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/Grad%20Drive%20Thru%20Info%20for%20Students%20and%20Parents.pdf"><img class="ms-asset-icon ms-rtePosition-4" src="/_layouts/15/images/icpdf.png" alt="" />Grad Drive Thru Info for Students and Parents.pdf</a></p> | | | |