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Simcoe County Board Of Education
Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB, known as English-language Public District School Board No. 17 and Simcoe County Board Of Education prior to 1999) is an Ontario, Canada, English speaking public school board, serving Simcoe County. The schools and learning centres are branched throughout 4,800 square kilometres in Simcoe County. This Central Ontario setting is bordered by the Holland Marsh in the south, the Trent-Severn Waterway in the east, Grey County in the west and Muskoka in the north. Staff and students The SCDSB currently has over 50,000 students in 87 elementary schools, 14 secondary schools, 9 alternative secondary schools and 6 adult learning centres. The SCDSB also employs over 6,000 employees. Budget The SCDSB is funded by the Ministry of Education for the Province of Ontario. Funding for the year ending August 2012 totals some $508,762,274. This is broken down by 18 major funding lines including Pupil Foundation Grant (252.5 M), School Foundation Grant (34 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simcoe County
Simcoe County is located in the central portion of Southern Ontario, Canada. The county is just north of the Greater Toronto Area, stretching from the shores of Lake Simcoe in the east to Georgian Bay in the west. Simcoe County forms part of the Greater Golden Horseshoe area, a densely populated and industrialized region, centred on the Greater Toronto Area. The land area of the county is . The elevated Niagara Escarpment runs through sections of the western part of the county, and the Minesing Wetlands, a Ramsar Convention wetland of international importance, is located in the central area of the county. The county administrative centre is on Highway 26 in Midhurst, outside Barrie. Geography Simcoe County is informally split into two subregions, “South Simcoe” and “North Simcoe”. The dividing line between these two areas is Simcoe County Road 90 (Mill St.). South Simcoe municipalities are situated at the northern boundary of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and ther ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elmvale District High School
Elmvale is a rural town in Springwater Township, Ontario, Canada. It is located at the intersection of County Road 27 and County Road 92 (Queen Street), 20 minutes north of Barrie. Elmvale is home to 2,314 people, as of 2016. History Elmvale is located near Ossossané, the largest Wendat settlement and capital of the confederacy. Modern-day Elmvale, Ontario developed near that site. They called their traditional territory Wendake. Elmvale first got its name when the post office opened in 1859. It had previously been known as ''Four Corners'', ''Elm Flats'', and ''Saurin''. On June 2, 1998 a tornado struck Elmvale, but caused no serious damage. On May 21, 2003 a confirmed F0 tornado struck Elmvale. Minor damage was reported to a barn roof and silo, and around 65 mature trees were uprooted. Schools In 1877 Elmvale's two-story brick school which was partitioned to include secondary classes. The largest schools in Elmvale are the Huronia Centennial Public School and the E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twin Lakes Secondary School
Twin Lakes Secondary School is a secondary school located in Orillia, Ontario. In March 2008, a review process began to consolidate Orillia's three public high schools into two buildings as a result of cost of maintenance of the aging buildings and the declining enrollment at Park Street Collegiate Institute. As of 2013, Twin Lakes is now one of the two remaining public high schools. Twin Lakes' principal is Julie Richardson and vice principals are Michael Fogarty and Katie Prentice. The superintendent of the school is Matthew Webbe. (Area B schools- Orillia, Oro-Medonte & Ramara and Springwater). Programs TLSS has: Extended French, Life and Skills courses, Co-operative education programs, music, art and drama programs, transportation, construction, yearbook, and computer technology. Sport Boys'/Girls' Soccer, Boys'/Girls' Rugby, Boys'/Girls' Hockey, Boys'/Girls' Basketball, Boys'/Girls' Volleyball, Track & Field, Girls' Flag Football, Nordic Skiing, Swim Team See also *Lis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clearview, Ontario
Clearview is a rural incorporated township in Simcoe County in Central Ontario, Canada, west of Barrie and south of Collingwood and Wasaga Beach in Simcoe County. History Human occupation of the area is evident starting in as early as the Paleo-Indian period. Before the arrival of European settlers, the area of Clearview Township was part of the territory of the Petun, a confederation of Iroquoians who were closely related to the Huron and Neutral peoples. The Petun were ravaged by disease epidemics in the early 17th century and victim to raids by the Iroquois Confederacy (a part of the Beaver Wars), with much of their remaining population fleeing as refugees and vacating the territory. There are abundant archaeological remains in the township from the Petun period. Early settlement on the site of Stayner coincided with the construction of the Toronto, Simcoe and Huron Railway between 1851 and 1855. The community of Stayner, which was originally called Nottawasaga Station, de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stayner Collegiate Institute
Stayner may refer to: ;People :Surname * Arthur Stayner (1835–1899), English-born American horticulturist *Cary Stayner (b. 1961), American serial killer *Sir Richard Stayner ( ? - ? ), English naval officer who served during the First Anglo-Dutch War (1652-1654) *Steven Stayner (1965-1989), American kidnapping victim :Given name * Stayner Richards (1885-1953), Mormon missionary in the United Kingdom and a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from 1951 to 1953 ;Places *Stayner, a village in the township of Clearview, Ontario, Canada ;Ships *, a British frigate in commission in the Royal Navy from 1943 to 1945 ;Sports * Stayner Siskins, a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Stayner, Ontario ;Other * Stayner (Clearview Field) Aerodrome, an airport near Stayner, Ontario, Canada ;See also *Stainer Stainer is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Greg Stainer (born 1976), British musician *Jacob Stainer (c. 1617–1683), Austr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orillia
Orillia is a city in Ontario, Canada. It is in Simcoe County between Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe. Although it is geographically located within Simcoe County, the city is a single-tier municipality. It is part of the Huronia region of Central Ontario. The population in 2021 was 33,411. It was incorporated as a village in 1867, but the history of what is today the City of Orillia dates back at least several thousand years. Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of fishing by the Huron and Iroquois peoples in the area over 4,000 years ago, and of sites used by Aboriginal peoples for hundreds of years for trading, hunting, and fishing. Known as the "Sunshine City", the city's large waterfront attracts many tourists to the area every year, as do a number of annual festivals and other cultural attractions. While the area's largest employer is Casino Rama, overall economic activity in Orillia is a mixture of many different industries including manufacturing, government services, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orillia Secondary School
Orillia Secondary School, was established in 2015, following the 2013 merger of Orillia District Collegiate & Vocational Institute and Park Street Collegiate Institute. The school has a population of about 1000 students. The new school building was built between 2014 and 2016, and is equipped with a triple gymnasium, technology rooms, a library, and cafeteria. The principal is Peter Bowman. After the 2012–2013 academic year, Orillia District Collegiate & Vocational Institute was merged with Park Street Collegiate Institute, which was demolished so that a new school could be built on its former site, at the intersection of Park Street and Collegiate Drive. Notable alumni *Leslie Frost, politician *Gordon Lightfoot, musician *Ethan Moreau, NHL player See also *List of high schools in Ontario The following is a list of secondary schools in Ontario. Secondary education policy in the Canadian province of Ontario is governed by the Ministry of Education. Secondary education in On ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nottawasaga Pines Secondary School
Nottawasaga Pines Secondary School, also known as NPSS, is a public secondary school in Angus, Ontario. The principal is Kelly Lalonde. It opened in September 2011, and currently has curriculum for Grades 9–12. The school is part of the Simcoe County District School Board. The school serves secondary school students from Essa Township, Base Borden, Community of Angus, Tosorontio and a portion of Clearview Township. Academics and classes Nottawasaga Pines Secondary School offers a full range of courses for success in all three pathways: University, College, and Workplace. Some available courses include: *Math *Science (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Health Science) *English *French *History (American History, History Before The 19th Century) *Geography (Environment and Resource Management, Travel & Tourism) *Co-operative Education (2 Credit and 4 Credit programs) *Career Studies *Parenting *Fashion *Fitness & Gym *Leadership & Peer Support *Law *Hospita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Innisfil, Ontario
Innisfil is a town in Ontario, Canada, located on the western shore of Lake Simcoe in Simcoe County, immediately south of Barrie and north of Toronto. It has historically been a rural area, but due to being geographically sandwiched in between the high-growth areas of Barrie area and York Region has meant greater residential development in Innisfil. Etymology The name ''Innisfil'' comes from the Irish language, Irish ''Lia Fáil, Inis Fáil'', an ancient mythological name for Ireland. History The history of Innisfil spans a period in excess of 170 years. The Town was hewn from almost unbroken virgin forests which had been home to the Wyandot people, Huron Indians, and was first surveying, surveyed in 1820. The area encompassed 68,653 acres (278 km²), including the villages of Allandale, Tollendal, Painswick, Minets Point, and Holly at the time. The first settlers were the Hewson and Soules families who came by way of the East Holland River and Lake Simcoe to settle at Po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nantyr Shores Secondary School
Nantyr Shores Secondary School is a public secondary school (grades 9–12) located in the community of Alcona in the Town of Innisfil, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Simcoe County District School Board and has an enrollment of about 1100 students (December 2020). The principal of the school is Mark Keating. The superintendent of the school is Lisa Coffey. (Area 3b schools- South Barrie & Innisfil). History Nantyr Shores Secondary School in Alcona opened in 2001 as the only three-storey school in Simcoe County. Ranking The Fraser Institute Report Card on Secondary Schools gives Nantyr Shores the following ranking: The Tritons Nantyr Shores has a Triton as their mascot, nicknamed Regan. It was named this after a former vice-principal at Nantyr died of cancer. The mascot is represented as an aqua-type man with blonde hair and bare chest, as well as gold and teal pants. The mascot was purchased by the 2005-2006 Nantyr Shores Student Council. Extracurricular activitie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Innisdale Secondary School
Innisdale Secondary School is a public secondary school that is located in the south end of Barrie, Ontario, Canada. It is the largest high school in Simcoe County. It was founded in 1978. The principal is Brian MacIsaac. History Innisdale was founded in 1978. Between 1878 and 1945, the land was home to a farmstead. The maple trees that line the street that is attached to the school's parking lot were planted by the original owners of the farm and have not changed (except for some removals due to safety concerns) since the school was built. In honor of the original owners of the farm, the Kennedy family, the street beside which the trees run was named Kennedy Way in 2005. Sports and activities Sports offered include: badminton, baseball, basketball, cross country running, curling, flag football, football, golf, hockey, mountain biking, basketball, rugby, skiing (alpine and Nordic), soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, Capoeira dance arts, ultimate frisbee, and volleyba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
