John Dance

Director of Education, Simcoe County District School Board

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season! ❄️

SCDSB students will return to learning on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.

#HappyHolidays #Celebration #SCDSB #Community

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

Head on over to one of the SCDSB holiday markets happening this week!

Tonight, Thurs., Nov. 28:
🎁Birchview Dunes ES
🕗4-8 p.m.

🎁Cookstown Central PS
🕗5-8 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 30:
🎁Goodfellow PS
🕗10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Find more holiday markets in your area: https://t.co/pJ3vCm0ibv

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

The SCDSB's Strategic Priorities are:
💙Well-being
🌎Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
🌳Community
📚Excellence in Teaching & Learning

The 2024-25 #OperationalPlan outlines actions the #SCDSB will take to achieve the goals of our #StrategicPriorities.

Watch: https://t.co/rdmnaLySbk

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

At the Regular Meeting of the Board on Nov. 27, the Board of Trustees announced Dawn Stephens as the next SCDSB Director of Education effective Jan. 1, 2025. Congratulations! 🎉

Read more: https://t.co/c66ooSfwwU

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

📢 Calling all #JobSeekers in #Bradford and area communities!

Join us at a #JobFair today, from 3-6 p.m., at Bradford District HS to learn about available employment opportunities with the SCDSB!

#SCDSB #ThePlaceToBe #JoinOurTeam #JobFair #CareerFair #JobOpportunity

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

The first of five SCDSB Job Fairs is happening today at Innisdale Secondary School (95 Little Ave., Barrie) from 3 to 6 p.m. SCDSB staff will be on site to meet candidates and share information about available opportunities.

See you there! 👋

#SCDSB #ThePlaceToBe #JobFair

[CTV News Barrie @CTVBarrieNews]

Local high school basketball team wins provincial championship https://t.co/iBb1ZwfyIl

[CTV News Barrie @CTVBarrieNews]

Local high school basketball team wins provincial championship https://t.co/CgnrEFEGb8

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

The SCDSB is #hiring social workers to join our team. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students, this opportunity could be for you!

Learn more and apply by Nov. 27 at noon: https://t.co/slsr9eZAUU

#SCDSB #ThePlaceToBe #JoinOurTeam #SocialWork

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

The SCDSB is hosting job fairs throughout Simcoe County from Nov. 25-29. Discover your next career!

Find a job fair near you: https://t.co/sWkFa5kI2A

#Hiring #JoinOurTeam #Career #ThePlaceToBe #SCDSB #recruitment #HiringNow

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

Flags at all SCDSB schools and buildings will be lowered to half-mast, from Nov. 8 until the beginning of the day on Nov. 12, to observe Indigenous Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, and the day of the national commemorative ceremony for the late Honourable Murray Sinclair.

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

This fall student athletes across the SCDSB have been participating in a variety of games, tournaments, and events! From cross country and golf to rugby and soccer, students have been competing for the championship title!

Congrats to all SCDSB students, we're #SCDSBproud of you!

[John Dance @SCDSB_Director]

@SCDSB_Schools Missed days of school add up and they count; student achievement rises with daily attendance!

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

🔔 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝗱 𝘂𝗽!

Did you know if your child misses two days a month in elementary school, they will have missed an entire year of school by the time they enter high school?

Learn more about why regular student attendance matters at https://t.co/FIrhdNyL1L.

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

Chuck Commanda, a master birchbark canoe builder, spent the past few weeks @ElmvaleDHS sharing his knowledge, stories, and skills with students and staff.

Watch Chuck’s canoe creation and the #Impact this learning had on the school #Community. 🌊💙

▶️ https://t.co/sRGO2wM3Np

[John Dance @SCDSB_Director]

@SCDSB_Schools It is time to register and get your plans underway. Let’s work together to be 100% Gold…. Almost there in 2023/ 2024! @GjacobsG

[Ophea @opheacanada]

NOW is the time! Registration for Healthy Schools Certification is now open for the 2024/2025 school year! All schools, including those that have been certified in the past, must register each year. Learn more about #HSCert & register your school today at https://t.co/aPWPEVj0EE!

[Liz Grummett @lizgrummett]

Students at Elmvale District High School recently launched their handmade birchbark canoe with master canoe builder Chuck Commanda. Grateful to be part of this inspiring experience!

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

The PIC Connections event was a huge success! Thanks to all those who attended and helped make it happen!
#Community #ParentInvolvement

[Ophea @opheacanada]

Have you registered for the 2024/2025 Healthy Schools Certification yet? Registration for #HSCert is open until November 29 at 12pm! All schools, including those that have participated in the past, must register each year. Register your school today at https://t.co/aPWPEVj0EE!

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

The SCDSB is #OnTheMove!👟

There are many benefits to walking or wheeling to school, from student #Wellbeing to supporting the environment!🌳

🎥Watch as we share more about these benefits and how Mapleview Heights Elementary School is #OnTheMove this October!

@SMDhealthunit

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

Today, students at Georgian Bay District Secondary School had the opportunity to learn from Minister of Education @jilldunlop about her role in politics and how she got to where she is today! ⭐️

#Community #Support #Success #Leadership #SCDSB

@gbdbears