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STAYNER COLLEGIATE INSTITUTETELEPHONE 705-428-2639 FAX 705-428-0562Caroline Smith, Trustee [email protected] Kavanagh, Superintendent [email protected] Seymour, Principal [email protected] Prairie, Vice-Principal [email protected] McLeod, Lana Thompson, Student Success & Special EducationBen Murray, Student ServicesJoan Walsh, Cooperative Education

WOW! WHAT AN EXCITING YEAR AT SCIIt is always exciting to see just how much curriculum work and co-

curricular activity is packed into one school year at SCI. Fromacademics to extra-curricular clubs and sporting teams, students have

had numerous opportunities to make a difference and contribute to our schoolcommunity. The graduating class of young Spartans will be moving on to the nextstage in their academic, career or work lives. The Coop program continues toprovide students with opportunities to develop job-ready skills through ourrelationship with over 150 community employers. Their commitment to our Co-operative Education program is greatly appreciated.

We would like to thank all of our parents/guardians, members of the SCI SchoolCouncil, Volunteers, and our countless partners who are all committed to studentsuccess and providing opportunities for students in our community.

Our sporting teams have brought much excitement to our community! I fondlyremember the GBSSA playoff championship Soccer game for our varsity girls soccer,and golf. The Varsity Boys Soccer Team 2014 also competed in OFSAA 2014Championships June 5-7th in London Ontario and Scott Wylie also earned a silvermedal in the OFSAA Championships at Bill Crothers Secondary School in May. TheSAID group continues to be very active in bringing the message to our student bodyabout safety and driving sober. The Library Advisory Committee helped choosebooks and resources for SCI as well took on the lead for two Speak Up Grants forSCI with a guest speaker as well book buying for peers and classmates for additionalresources in the Library. We had school wide fundraisers in support of the fightagainst cancer through the Terry Fox run and students participated throughout theyear with food drives to support families in our area.

Thank you to all Student Council Executive and Members, School Council Co Chairs(Donna Lawson & Ruth McArthur) as well all School Council members, and all staff &students who participated in our second annual Farmer Appreciation Day May 23 rd,2014.

To all the Spartans returning in September, have a safe and happy summer. I knowthat all staff is looking forward to students renewed energy and enthusiasm as youcontinue together on your educational journey for individual success.

COMMENCEMENT PARKING FOR SCI COMMUNITYAccording to our Clearview Township Bylaws, there is no parking allowedon Highway 26 from Locke Avenue north to the posted MTO WasagaBeach green sign north of the SCI exit. Please use parking spaces within

the SCI parking lot, angle parking on Locke Avenue at both SCI and ClearviewMeadows Elementary school (CMES), and CMES parking lot to the east side ofCMES. Please also consider parking along Jonathon Crescent & Wyant Avenuenorth of SCI where cars can park right past the baseball diamond. Please be safeand refrain from parking on Highway 26. See you at Commencement 2014! Thankyou!

SCI COMINGS AND GOINGSSCI bids a fond farewell to the following teachers who are leavingSCI at the end of June: Ms. Penfold, Mr. Pearson, Mrs. Kraan, and

Mr. Wheatcroft . I also thank the entire SCI students, staff, parents/guardians, andcommunity for the wonderful last 5 years that I have been Principal for SCI. I have

June 11, 2014This Newsletter

Principals Corner

Commencement Parking

SCI Staff Comings & Goings

Important Dates, Now & August/September

Textbook Return

Information Changes

EQAO Testing

Parking on School Property

School Cash Online - Pay Online

SCI Website Info

Buy in/Buy Out Parent Information

Dress Code

Guidance Department - Fall Start Up

Link Crew

Spartan Start Camp

40 Hours of Community Involvement

Summer School

Plan Head 2014-2015 School Year Calendar

International Languages Program

Geneva Park Program for Students

Becoming a School Board Trustee

Lockers

Business Studies & Tech Pair Up

Health & Physical EducationFrench

Students Vote

Grad BBQ

School Council Annual Report

Excellence in Education Awards

SCI Yard & Community Clean Up

Exam Schedule & Information

Famers Day

Mental Health Walk & Assembly

A Look at Law Enforcement

Canadian & World Studies

SHSM

Coop-OYAP

Outdoor Education

Tech

S.A.I.D.

TFC

Spartan Duck

Chess Club

Life Skills/Learning Centre

OFSAA & Sports

Calendar for 2014-2015


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TEXTBOOKSStudents and parents are reminded thatall textbooks are loaned to students for

their use and must be returned to the school atthe end of each semester. In the event a textbookis lost or damaged, the student will be responsibleto pay for its replacement.

staynercollegiate.com

PLEASE REMEMBER TO NOTIFY THE

SCHOOL OF ANY ADDRESS, PHONE

NUMBER, EMAIL ADDRESSS, HEALTH

OR OTHER INFORMATION CHANGES

FOR YOUR CHILD.

enjoyed every moment and cannot believe that I leave this unique andcaring school after 5 years, and I will be transfering to EastviewSecondary School in August 2014. Mrs. Ellerby returns to SCI aPrincipal starting July 2014 and will partner with Mrs. Debbie Prairie athe Administration team. I know that Mrs. Ellerby is thrilled to bPrincipal for SCI as Spartan Start begins in August for two days (Augus26th& 27th) , and also when all students and staff start September 2 n

2014.

All the best, Spartans. I will certainly miss this great and wonderfuschool and all the people who so dearly love SCI!Ms. Jane Seymour

EQAO TESTING IN JUNE 2014Grade 9 EQAO Mathematics testing for students in Grade

9 Applied & Academic Math in Semester 2 will take place on June 1and 12, 2014 during regular math class time. This test is based on thexpectations of the Grade 9 mathematics curriculum and takes place athe end of the Grade 9 Math semester. Extra help is always available alunch time from teachers in the math department.

PARKING ON SCHOOL PROPERTYStudents, staff, parents, visitors can park in the schoolspaved parking area (not on the grass, in the custodial area

or in areas marked with no parking signs). You can also park on Lockand Wyant if our parking area is full. There is no parking allowed on thshoulder of the road on Highway 26.

SCHOOL CASH ONLINE PROGRAM NOW AT OURSCHOOLThe School Cash Online program is being rolled out across the

county during this school year. The program offers parents the option topay online for field trips, lunch days and other items. You can use asecure online account to process payments, and can either make a one

time payment for each item as it occurs, or load money to carry abalance in the online account to make payments in the future. TheSCDSB is now starting to test the credit card option which will bavailable at a later date. To create an online account, go to https:simcoecounty.schoolcashonline.com. Information on registration isattached to your childs report card.

The School Cash Parent Help Desk is available to solve any puzzles thayou may have when using School Cash Online. The friendly staff iavailable 24/7 (365 days). They can assist you with registeringpassword recoveries, finding your children or any checkout or paymenissues.

School Cash Online Parent Help [email protected]

SEMESTER TWOJune 11-18 Moratorium on all School ActivitiesJune 19-25 Final Evaluations for Sem. 2June 26 Commencement 7:00 pmJune 27 P.D. DayJune 30 Board Holiday

July 4 Report Card will be mailed out

PLEASE NOTE THAT REPORT CARDS WILL BEMAILED OUT. NO PICK UP AT THE SCHOOL.

SCI will be closed July 7 August 22, 2014

SCI reopens August 25

Administration by appointmentonly

Student Services / Guidance and Special Educa-tion staff available by appointment only

August 26, 27 and 29.Call 705-428-2639 ext 42855 to make an

appointment

SPARTAN START CAMP

Incoming Grade 9sAugust 26 and 27.

COMMENCEMENT 2014June 26, 2014, 7 9 pm

Be sure to arrive early for good seats!Graduates must arrive at 6:15, in the Library.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO PARKING

ALLOWED ALONG HWY 26.


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40 HOURS OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTJust a reminder that completing 40 hours of communityinvolvement is mandatory to graduate.

Not sure if the activity you want to participate in meets the eligiblrequirements? Preview the ineligible list at SCDSB Student PortaCommunity Involvement or check with a counsellor or administratoat your school.

The proper forms that need to filled out and signed can be found othe SCI website. For ideas check with your school on the bulletboards, website, teachers, administrator, counsellors, local servicclubs and charitable organizations, community minor sportorganizations, local hospital, Red Cross, St. Johns AmbulanceCanadian Cancer Society at My40hours.ca.

SCHOOLS IN FOR SUMMER!Join us for summer school, where you will improve youacademic skills in an interactive and engagin

environment. Students wishing to upgrade (or remediate) a Grad9 or 10 math, English or science credit may be interested iattending summer school in order to prepare for the up-comin

school year.

Science and English credit upgradeis being offered at InnisdalSecondary School in Barrie; Science from July 2 11 and Englisfrom July 14-23, 9:00 am to 3:36 p.m. Monday to ThursdayBussing from centres throughout the county is available to allowstudents who do not reside in the Barrie area to take advantage othis opportunity.

Math program runs from August 11-22, 2014, Monday to Friday9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Summer school sites are established in slocations throughout the county and limited bussing is available.

Visit www.thelearningcentres.comfor more information including a

registration link, or register online at www.scdsb.on.ca. Pleasecontact your childs guidance counsellor or school administrativestaff for login or further information. Summer school offersupgrading, credits, preparation and more

Students in grades 7 to 12 can register for credit courses, upgradesnumeracy prep, co-op, travel opportunities and leadership campofferings. Summer school programs are offered throughout July andAugust. The travel courses are offered during July only. Details,locations and registration information can be found at The LearningCentres website: http://www.thelearningcentres.com/learning-centres-programs/summer-school.

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BUY IN? BUY OUT?A CLARIFICATION FOR PARENTS...There are times during the school year when a

special event is scheduled and students have the option of"buying in" to the event. The "admission fees" for theseevents are generally fund raising opportunities for the groupshosting the event.

Students who do not "buy in" to these events are expected to

attend regularly scheduled classes. Attendance is taken toensure that students do not "skip" both class and the event.

If you have any questions about Buy In events, please don'thesitate to contact Ms. Prairie, Vice Principal.

DRESS CODE REMINDERSWith the onset of spring weather, parents/guardians are reminded about the SCI student

dress code. Spaghetti strap tops, bare midriffs, shortshorts and bare shoulders or see through clothing areNOT acceptable attire at school. Students should have anuninterrupted line of clothing covering shoulders through mid-

thigh. For students who are not properly dressed,Administration may be calling parent/guardians to arrangefor the student to change into more acceptable attire. Thankyou for your assistance in maintaining a respectableenvironment, suitable for learning.

SCI GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT: START UPPROCEDURESThe Guidance Department will be closed

throughout the summer, but will open again on the followingdates in August as the new school year begins:

Tuesday, August 26th(8:00am-4:00pm)

Wednesday, August 27th(8:00am-4:00pm)Friday, August 29th(8:00am-4:00pm)

As this is traditionally our busiest time of year, appointmentsneed to be booked over the phone with the GuidanceSecretary (Mrs. Kaster ex. 42855).

Please indicate the nature of your business when bookingthe appointment (i.e. new registration, timetable change,counselling services, etc.).

LINK CREWAttention New Grade Nine Students!

SCI will continue to run the Link Crew program as thefocal point of our transition plan for students moving fromelementary to secondary school. The Link Crew programconnects new Grade 9 students with senior student mentors(Link Leaders), who will help the younger students make theadjustment to high school. The Link Crew will participate in avariety of team-building and academic activities throughoutthe year, beginning with Grade 9 Orientation (on the first dayof school). All grade 9 students should anticipate awelcoming phone call from a Link Leader at the end ofAugust before school begins! For more information, pleasecontact Janice McLeod or Ben Murray.

SPARTAN START CAMPThe dates for Spartan Start Camp areTuesday, August 26 Wednesday,August 27, 2014. SCI staff will be visiting grade 8classrooms the first week of May to present this won-derful opportunity to incoming grade 9 students. Any

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LOCKERSLockers are on loan to you by the school.Please attach items with masking tape only.Use your markers on paper and tape it intoyour locker. If you damage or disfigure the

locker you are using, you can be held responsible forrepairs.

June 29 to July 26 and an Advanced Leaders course fostudents aged 16-17 from July 17 to Aug. 23. Viswww.thelearningcentres.com for more information. To registevisit: http://ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/kids-camp/youthleadership/.

HOW TO BECOME A SCHOOL BOARDTRUSTEE

A new Board of Trustees will be elected during the2014 Municipal Elections on Oct. 27, 2014. Publischool supporters who would like to become a Simcoe CountDistrict School Board Trustee can submit their nominatiopapers at the lead municipal office now. Information on runninfor Trustee, including a list of areas and lead offices, is availableat www.scdsb.on.ca. Click on Board and 2014 Election.

Trustees are directly accountable to the community. They:-maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being, anparticipate in making decisions that benefit the entire board

-establish policy direction-approve the budget to ensure that financial resources ar

allocated to achieve the desired results-prepare for and participate in all committee and board meeting-respond to the concerns of parents and others

The Simcoe County District School Board has 11 electetrustees and one First Nation Trustee appointed by theChippewas of Rama and Beausoleil First Nations. The FirsNation Trustee alternates every four years. Chippewas of RamFirst Nation will appoint the next First Nation Trustee.

SCIS BUSINESS STUDIES &TECH STUDENTS PAIR UPStayner Collegiate has a new logo! M

Wheatcroft and Mrs. Duguays classes paireup to develop a new logo for SCIs newes

project, called Gardens n Greensthat will launch in Septembe2014 and run several years into the future.

On behalf of SCI, Mr. Wheatcroft and Ruth MacArthur appliedfor funding with The Ministry of Education and was awarded$50,000 to develop a healthy eating program for the schooStudents will have the opportunity to earn credit(s) through thenew Green Industries curriculum (all grades) by growing fruitand vegetables and marketing them to the community and theschools cafeteria.

In conjunction with the Gardens n Greens program, SCI alsreceived news of the Board approved tender for ShertinConstruction from Collingwood to build a new greenhouse.

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PLAN AHEAD WITH THE 2014-2015 SCHOOLYEAR CALENDARYou will find the approved 2014-2015 School Year

Calendars under Schools School Year Calendars on theSimcoe County District School Boards website(www.scdsb.on.ca).

Some of the key dates include:Students start school on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. The last

day for elementary students will be Thursday, June 25, 2015and for secondary students it will be Wednesday, June 24,2015. The holiday break is December 22, 2014 to January 2,2015. Students return to school on Monday, January 5, 2015.March Break is March 16 to 20, 2015.

INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES PROGRAMRegister now for fall. The Simcoe County DistrictSchool Board (SCDSB) offers a free InternationalLanguages Program for elementary school students

and credit language program for secondary school students togive students the chance to learn a new language or maintain

their native language. The elementary student program runsfrom September 2014 to May 2015 on Saturday mornings (9 to11:30 a.m.) at the Learning Centres in Barrie and Bradford.Languages taught include Farsi, German, Italian, Japanese,Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tamil and Urdu.The secondary school program offers German, Japanese,Mandarin and Spanish at the Barrie Learning Centre. Thelanguage courses are offered from September to December2014 (Semester 1) and February to June 2015 (Semester 2),on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. For more information andto register, visit www.thelearningcentres.com.

GENEVA PARK PROGRAM FOR HIGH

SCHOOL STUDENTSSpaces still available in Geneva Park Program for high schoolstudents. The SCDSB, in partnership with the YMCA ofSimcoe/Muskoka, is offering two high school credits (HealthyActive Living Education, Leadership and Peer Support) atGeneva Park in Orillia this summer. Students live on-site andearn valuable certifications, including first aid and CPR. Thereis a Young Leaders program for students aged 15-16 from


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will be built on school property, beside the tech area, on thecorner of Locke Avenue and Highway 26.

Mrs. Duguay ran a logo contest in which all students at SCIwere invited to submit logos that the entire school voted on.Jake Rowbotham provided an impressive design that combinesboth the greenhouse and vegetable idea. It was very popularin voting results. Thank you Jake!Keep your eyes open for the logo and various community

projects that students at SCI will deliver, starting in September!

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATIONA recent annual report published by ActiveHealthy Kids Canada revealed that Canadian

children and youth are not active enough. The reportcompares the activity levels of fourteen developed nations andCanada was given a D minus grade which was close to thevery back of the pack. The report goes on to encourage a mixof activities throughout the day that encompasses sport, activeplay and active transportation in an effort to boost the dailyphysical activity levels for all kids.

Our goal in the Phys. Ed. department at SCI is to offer a varietyof courses at the various grade levels that will interest everystudent in the building. This year we introduced a personalfitness course and, because of the high demand, we will havetwo of these classes running next year. We hope that, in thenear future, the results will indicate an improvement in activitylevels amongst children and youth and a great place to start isby being more active at school. Please speak with your childand encourage him or her to take advantage of the variety ofcourse offerings and co-curricular activities at SCI. Lets getmore active and beat the trend!

FRENCH DEPARTMENTMr. Arnott wishes to congratulate students

on their success this year. Be sure to return your textbook ifyou havent already done so. Keep that French-Englishdictionary handy for next year! Bonnes vacances, tout lemonde!

On Wednesday May 22, our Administration hosted a GradBBQ at lunch for all our invited guests: SCI grads, SchoolCouncil members and staff. Lisa from our cafeteria alsohelped with salads, toppings for burgers and help with theburgers. A great nutritious and delicious meal was en-joyed by all! Congratulations, SCI Grads!

On Wednesday, June 11 all the students of Stayner Collegiate

had the opportunity to exercise their democratic right to vote in

Ontarios Student Vote. Student Vote is set up by C.I.V.I.X. to

allow students the opportunity to see what voting would be like.

There were over 1600 high schools from around the province

registered in this election and they were hoping to have over 200

000 students vote. Polling stations were set up in the library and

students registered and voted for who they thought the best can-

didate for our riding would be. To see the results just go to our

school website or ask your son and daughter.


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ANNUAL REPORTStayner Collegiate Institute School Council

May 26th, 2014

Dear Parents and School Community:

All the School Council meetings are always open to the public and we encourage input from parents and other members of the

school community.

The purpose of the SCI School Council is to help improve student achievement and to enhance the accountability of the educationsystem to parents. A schools councils primary means of achieving its purpose is by making recommendations to the principal ofthe school and the school board. Boards and principals are responsible for considering the recommendations made by eachschool council and for advising council of the actions taken in response to the recommendations.

The S.C.I. School Council had a very satisfying 2013/2014 school year. The school council held 8 monthly meetings throughoutthe year (on the last Monday of Sept, Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, March, Apr, May) and discussed various issues during the year includingFundraising & Field Trip Plans, the SIPSA-WB- School Improvement Plan Student Achievement & Well-Being with three pillars-Learning & Teaching; Community Culture and Caring; Programs & Pathways. Clearview Township (in particular Michael Wyniaand Shane Sargent) continue to support the new Specialist High School Major (SHSM) in the Environment program with manyideas for partnerships and field trips for our students and attended many meetings with staff; Alicia Savage Deputy Major also at-

tended the May SCI Mental Health Assembly & Walk and brought greetings to SCI and to all family of elementary schools staff &students from Clearview Township schools. Donna Lawson was very enthused to share updates to School Council with the suc-cess of the Clearview Cybergnomes 2013 Team who placed top scores in the World Championships in St. Louis. School Councilis very proud of the work of community parents, and students attending SCI. School Council Co Chair Ruth McArthur was a drivingforce and enthusiastic co-author with technology teacher Michael Wheatcroft for the Healthy Eating Grant (successful with $50 000to SCI), and Ruth also supported Corey French Physical Education & Health Department Chair & author of the Physical ActivityGrant with statistics (successful submission with $20 000). School Council Members always support SCI Initiatives with the SchoolFood & Beverage Policy, Drug Awareness, Safe School Policies, GSA and Allies, OELC Leadership, Engage leaders at SCI aswell a February School Council Meeting supporting parents understand the Option Sheets Process and the computer program,MyBluePrint.ca. Discussions every month focus on the SCI school goals, updates regarding students dances, teams, sports &Clubs; as well, The Simcoe Path with the Four Goals (Relevant, purposeful learning supporting high achievement, well being andlearning for all); inclusive, equitable and safe learning environments; confidence in public education; responsible stewardship of

resources), cyberbullying, use of student activity fees, Commencement June 26th

2014, Grad BBQ May 21st

, 2014 & twoPROGRANT submissions (SCI & Regional for 2014 2015 school year- both which were submitted before the deadline of FridayMay 16th, 2014). School Council also discussed how to use effectively showcase SCI, and also discussed the following items atmonthly meetings: the current use of bus passes for Out Of Area students, keeping Clearview Township students attending SCI,presence at the New Lowell Public Schools Healthapoolsa to network with parents and encourage students and families to keepenrolment vibrant at SCI. School Council also had webpage updates with Ms. Pam Jeffreys expertise as one of the School Coun-cil teacher representatives and with Pams expertise with technology, School Council has information on the SCI Schools webpage including School Council Agendas and Minutes attached. School Council had many interesting and positive SCI school com-munity topics. All parents/guardians are always welcomed to attend.

The February Meeting we invited the Stayner Family of Schools parents/guardians since we invited Mr. Ben Murray, GuidanceDepartment Chair to outline the option sheet process and MyBluePrint.ca which is a SCDSB Software program we use for path-ways for our students and families. The April Meeting we reviewed a Draft application for PROGrant SCI to network to parents/

guardians so that students from the Family of Schools living in Clearview Township attend Clearview Township SCI! That is thefocus of the $1000 grant application for the SCI ProGrant.

Additional achievements of our School Council in 2013/2014 included the following: planning, organizing and scheduling activitiesand events in our School Library from 7-9pm, planning additional school activities including Meet & Greet the Teachers at a schoolBBQ in the fall, attendance at our Grade 8 Open House in November, working to implement two PRO GRANT 2014/2015 submis-sions and now just completing the month of May with support for the Grad BBQ ( May 21st, 2014) as well supporting the SCI Stu-dent Council with their planned Second Annual Farmers Day- Thanking our famers, having a petting zoo available to SCI as wellCMES students & including competing teams for the Amazing Race Events- All focused for building school spirit as community,culture & caring school goals. The School Council has had valuable support to the goals with our School Improvement Plan 20132014.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO: Mrs. Browns class who collected the most garbage and won a pizza lunch for their class. Also toMr. Wheatcrofts class who won the donuts. Thank you to all the staff & students who participated in this clean up.

Our School Council 2013 2014 also plans to support the SCI staff and graduates by providing a Congratulations Graduates cakeat Commencement June 26th2014.

School Council supported the endeavors of all the students, staff, and community at S.C.I. We also continue to provide a welcom-ing, warm, safe and caring place for all those that enter our school.

There were no fund-raising activities conducted by the Council this year. Minutes of meetings held and financial records are availa-ble for public inspection at the school office and also Agendas and Minutes are added under School Council on the School SCI web-site (staynercollegiate.com).

We wish to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the individuals who volunteered their time to contribute to the success ofthe SCI School Council this past year:Ruth McArthur-Co-Chair; Donna Lawson-CoChair, Susan Michalchuk- Secretary; Louise Noordegraaf, Cindi Proud, Trish Humby,Lorna Howlett-Lowe, Natalka Verra, Heidi Perrin, Barb Brockbank- Parent Reps; Emmett Swanton Student Rep; Ben Murray, PamJeffrey, Janice McLeod shared Teacher Reps; Debbie Prairie, Vice Principal, Jane Seymour, Principal. We are a positive and verycollaborative, respectful and committed group and would also like to thank additional parents and guardians and community mem-bers who also attended the various monthly meetings this year in order to have their voices heard and input for action for ideas andresources for SCI.

We would like to wish the best of luck to candidates in the September 2014 2015 School Council elections in September.

Sincerely,

Donna Lawson and Ruth McArthurS.C.I. School Council Chairs

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EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

On May 6ththree outstanding Stayner Collegiate studentswere honoured at the annual Evening of Excellence.Brandon, Emmett and Eric - all graduating grade 12 stu-dents - were recognized for their outstanding contribu-tions to SCI, their exemplary school spirit, and dedicationto academic/athletic excellence throughout their highschool careers. Also pictured with students (L-R are Deb-bie Prairie, SCI Vice Principal, Jackie Kavanagh Area 5Superintendent of Education and Janice McLeod, SCIStudent Success Teacher.)


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STAYNER COLLEGIATE INSTITUTEStudent Final Evaluation Information Semester 2, June 2014

Student ResponsibilityIt is necessary for all students to check their evaluation dates, times and rooms for all courses. You are responsible for knowingwhen and where each evaluation is to be writtenand for arriving on time to the evaluation room. If you are not sure, check withyour teacher or the office.

Late for Evaluation PolicyPlan to be at your scheduled evaluation room 10 minutes prior to the start of the evaluation. No extra time will be given if you arrive

late to your evaluation. Students arriving more than 15 minutes after the start of an evaluation will have to report to the Office andwrite their evaluation in an alternate location. Students who are more than one hour late without a valid reason will receive an evalua-tion mark of zero.

Missed EvaluationsIf a student misses an evaluation due to:i) Illness: then medical certificate required;ii) Bereavement of immediate family: then parents/guardians are to call Mrs. Prairie;iii) Other: then prior approval is required by Mrs. Prairie, e.g. court, hospital.Students who miss an evaluation should contact Mrs. Prairie, or alternately, Ms Seymour on the day of the evaluation; otherwise amark of zero will be recorded.

School Closure

If the school was closed and buses are cancelled, the exams on that day will be written the next day and the whole schedule will bemoved forward one day. For example, if on Tuesday the school was closed, evaluations scheduled for Tuesday will be written onWednesday, Wednesdays evaluations will be written on Thursday, Thursdays evaluations will be written on Friday.

Final Evaluation Room GuidelinesThe use of any electronic device that has the ability to communicate or recall data in any form is prohibited without permission fromthe course teacher. Students attempting to use such devices for any reason during the scheduled evaluation time will be deemed tobe attempting to cheat and will receive a grade of zero. This includes but is not limited to walkmans, CD players, cell phones, PDAs,pagers, palm pilots, Blackberries, calculators, etc.

Outdoor clothing, bags, paper, books or other materials not required for the completion of the evaluation, are to be left at the front ofthe evaluation room. They should not be taken to your desk in the evaluation room.

All written work on evaluations must be in ink unless the teacher gives other instructions. Use one side of the foolscap only. Eachpage should be numbered and identified by your name in the upper right hand corner. Clearly indicate the following information onthe outside of the folded answer page:(a) your name (b) subject and course code (c) teachers name

Regardless of the length of the evaluation, students must remain in the evaluation room for at least 75 minutes of the evaluation.Students are expected to remain silently in their seats so as not to disturb other students until the presiding teacher indicates thatstudents may leave after the 75 minutes. Dismissal will then be allowed. After the 75 minutes, the presiding teacher will dismiss stu-dents at 15 minute intervals, e.g. 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 11:15 etc.

When students leave the evaluation rooms, they are asked to leave the halls quickly and quietly. Remember that other students arestill writing in other areas.

Final Evaluation Day Guidelines

During the evaluation period, students are required to be in school only at the time when their evaluations are being written. Studentsmay study at home. The cafeteria will be available for independent study during the evaluation schedule.

Students are expected to be in the evaluation room or cafeteria during evaluations. Upon leaving your evaluation, go directly to thelibrary or cafeteria ONLY. To minimize the disturbance to those students writing evaluations, no loitering in the halls or at lockers ispermitted.

The cafeteria will not be open during the evaluation schedule.

Final Evaluation PreparationRemember to bring all the supplies that you will need for your evaluation. Check with your subject teachers to make sure you knowwhat you will need.

Students are encouraged to use their agendas to schedule adequate study time for each evaluation. Scheduling study time will helpyou to organize your time and will help you stay committed to studying.

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Due to the lack of photo permission waivers some students faces are blocked out.

Rain didnt stop Stayner Spartans from celebrating

Farmers Day.

Thank you to everyone who made it a success!

PETTING ZOO

AMAZING RACE

SCI STYLE

BANDS

TRACTORS

BAKING CONTEST

PETTINGZOO

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MENTAL HEALTH WALK/ASSEMBLYOn Tuesday, May 6thStayner Collegiate Institute hosted an assembly and walk to promotepositive Mental Health Week. Grade 7 & 8 students from New Lowell, Nottawasaga Creemore,Clearview Meadows, and Byng joined the students at SCI to hear facts about mental health,listen to the stories of individuals whose lives have been impacted by mental health issues,and to participate in some physical exercise. Clearview Townships Deputy Mayor Alicia Sav-age addressed the students and stressed the importance of accessing help when dealing withmental health issues, and Michael Fish (a SCI grad) shared his personal experiences with the

group. The event was a big success! Many thanks go out to the staff, students, and communitypartners who helped to pull the event together.

A LOOK AT LAW ENFORCEMENTConstable Mark Kinney, of the Wasaga Beach O.P.P. detachment, took time to visit with SCIs Grade 11 Law students on April 9th.

A first-hand chance to learn about the duties and procedures surrounding law enforcement, students learned about such things aswhat constitutes driving under the influence, what a motor vehicle is for those purposes, and investigation, search & arrest proce-dures.

Constable Kinney also shared personal experiences with the group, clarified some of the misconceptions about police officers, andoutlined what to consider if thinking about law enforcement as a career choice.

Students had the chance to ask many questions and Constable Kinney was happy to answer them.


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Thursday, May 15, saw Mrs. Browns grade 9 geogra-phy classes travel to Toronto to take in the sights andsounds of Canadas largest city, Toronto. We took thebus to the Yorkdale subway station, bought our ticketsand boarded one of the new subway trains to thedowntown core. We saw lots of different types of landuse throughout our walk and took in the multiculturalflavour of Ontarios capital city. Highlights of the tripincluded Queens Park, the very expensive stores ofBloor Street, the University of Toronto, Chinatown,Nathan Phillips Square, the Eaton Centre, Union Sta-tion, the underground malls, and of course the worldrenowned C.N. Tower. The students were very tiredafter walking 8 kilometres but the heavy rain held offand they saw and learned lots of new things aboutOntarios capital city.

The students of Mrs. Browns Physical Geography

class and Mr. Creechs Outdoor Education class hadthe chance to go to Blue Mountain on May 22 andparticipate in a number of outdoor activities. Theystarted out by geocaching using GPS. There were 9stations in the course and most were able to find all 9,but some did have some difficulty deciphering theclues! On to the Cascade Mini Golf course, which isbeautifully laid out with arbour stone and it has lots oflittle cascades throughout. After lunch, we continuedon to the main event, climbing the Timber high ropescourse. After a lesson on how to get into the harnessand learning how to clasp and unclasp the locks on

the cables, the students were off to test their balancingskills in a very challenging opening course. Once theycompleted the two green courses, they were able togo on to new heights and challenge themselves.Without a doubt, it was a challenging course! To finishthe day some of the students chose to take a ridedown the Ridge Runner which certainly was exhilarat-ing!!

On Tuesday, May 27, a number of Mrs. Browns Phys-ical Geography students, along with Mr. Creechs Out-door Education students and a number of the SHSMstudents, went to Metcalfe Rock in Kolapore to learn

how to rock climb and to go caving. The leaders fromFree Spirit Tours were awesome as they taught thestudents how put on their safety equipment, spot eachother and how to do the backup as their peers climbedsteep rock faces. Other leaders took us through someamazing caves and crevasses, some still filled with iceand snow, and we crawled and climbed to see a lot ofamazing sights and saw what type of life exists withinthese dark and damp spaces. It was an awesome dayand we had a great time.

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Grade 11/12 Muskoka Chairs

Grade 9 CO2 Cars

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Students Against Impaired Driving was activeduring this school year under the leadership ofstudent president Eric Potts, Gracie Steckroatand staff advisor Mr. Arnott as it worked to raiseawareness of the hazards of substance abusemixed with driving. Too many members of ourschool community have learned first hand thepain and loss suffered when those we careabout make wrong decisions to get behind thewheel after consuming alcohol or drugs.

Our S.A.I.D. Week leading up to the VictoriaDay long weekend involved a Choose YourRide morning, a trivia contest, WeepingWednesday, a Bring Your Own Banana eventand a M.A.D.D. Canada presentation. The latterwas very poignant and impactful, especially asit concluded with words from grandmother Bevwhose granddaughter was a victim of impaireddriving and from Mr. Arnott whose brother wasstruck and killed by an impaired teen. As welook ahead to next year, we welcome the sup-port and fresh ideas of new participants in thegroup. We look forward to your involvement inthis very worthy cause.

Take the message to heart: substance abuseand drivingthat means the use of alcohol ordrugs--can result in death or irreversible dam-age to us, our friends and ourfamily members.

"Choose Your Ride". In ourcampaign to raise awarenessof the hazards of impaired driv-ing, we were joined by vehiclesfrom Kyle's Taxi (WasagaBeach), Carruthers-DavidsonFuneral Home and the Clear-view Fire Department in order

to illustrate the different path-ways one can take as the re-sult of one's decisions whereimpairment is a possibility.

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While our SpartanDuck made a valiant

Spartan effort, we wereout feathered by other

competitors!

The Teens For Christ group met weekly in Room 118 onTuesdays at lunch with staff members Heidi Perrin andKevin Arnott. On May 31st, the group held a successfulcar wash that resulted in $225 being raised for The Dooryouth center in Stayner. On June 9th, we hosted a bar-becue for S.C.I. staff and students with proceeds goingto The Door and non-perishable items going to theStayner Food Bank. In the fall, we will be open to ideason where we can be involved and make a difference inthe lives of others in the community and we welcomenew members.

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On Thursday, May 22, students from Life Skillsand Learning Center travelled to Barrie NorthCollegiate to participate in their annual OlympicExtravaganza. Our Spartans represented SCI ina most sportsmanlike manner, cheering one an-other on and taking part in a wide variety ofgames. Special congratulations to Maddy P. forwinning a prize for most encouraging teammember! Special thanks to Ms. Nixon for all theorganizing work that goes into making a field tripsuccessful, and to our EA's for their unwaver-ing and enthusiastic support of our students.We appreciate John taking a vacation day tocome along as a parent support. We had a su-per day!

The chess club members,along with staff advisorMr. Arnott, had a very fun and excitingseason of tournaments competing at Bar-rie Central C.I. against six other schoolsthis year. Our students were respectfulambassadors for the school, won games consistently and brought home thetrophy for Top Female Player in Simcoe County, won by Ali H. After the final tournament, we enjoyed a fun night at Ret-ro Planet in Barrie. We look forward to another competitive year starting in September.

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This year OFSAA Badmin-ton was held at Bill Croth-ers Secondary School inMarkham on May 1, 2 and

3. The competition is tough. Many of these players play in clubs in theirhome cities year round. Scott practices at school and in an adult leaguein Collingwood on Tuesday. When he lost at GBSSA in spring of 2013his goal was to make it to OFSAA in 2014. He trained very hard on his

own for the year, never losing sight of his goal.He won our regional tournament at Jean Vanier on April 8, then went onto GBSSA on April 23 at Joan of Arc. He came second at GBSSA toChris Murphy of Bracebridge Muskoka Lakes Secondary School. AfterGame 26 he moved to Game 64 in C Flight on Friday afternoon. He won

this game quite easily, and moved to Game 76. He lost the first game 21- 11, but did not give up. He came back and won the second game 21 - 11.The third game was closer but Scott hung in there to win 21 - 17. This put Scott in the C Flight Finals on Saturday at 10:30 am. Heplayed hard against a very talented private school player from Toronto. Scott came home with the C Flight silver medal in his first tripto OFSAA.

Scott is graduating this year and is looking to pursue his love of badminton at McMaster University in the fall where he will be studyingEngineering. His coaches James Creech and Diane Millsap are very proud of his accomplishments, as well as all of SCI.

Our first ever trip to OFSAA came to an end for theStayner Collegiate Varsity boys' team on Friday, June6th. We needed to pull out a win in our third game ofthe tournament but fell short and we weresent packing.

As head coach, I cannot express how proud I am andhow proud the boys should be of their efforts at thetournament this past week. I have to admit it was alittle intimidating being among the top 16 A soccerteams in the province, but the boys stood out as com-

petitors and gentlemen, both on and off the field. Wehad 3 amazing games and showed incredibly well,never giving up until the last whistle. Coach McNeaand I were just so impressed with our boys, their drive,their determination, their fight and their sportsmanshipeven in the face of adversity. Thanks so much to ourgraduating seniors for their efforts on the field, to thebench for their readiness to be called on as needed andthe constant support they offered to their teammates and tothose boys who played almost every minute of every game. Next year we will miss a number of the boys who are moving on but weare excited about building our program and developing as a team.

The team would like to thank the community for the incredible support we received in all of our fundraising efforts. We set a goal of $10

000 and came very close to meeting it through World's Finest Chocolate and Macgregor's Meat sales, the scrap metal drive with Mid-west Metals and last but not least, our very successful Roast Beef Dinner and Silent Auction. We were able to cover all of our costsand had enough to buy brand new uniforms and jackets....we looked and felt like champions!!!

Thanks also to the many fans who cheered us on during our time at OFSAA. It was cool and windy on Thursday, and hot and sunny onFriday. London was a good 3 hour drive from home and we didn't see any other team with so many fans on the sidelines. You support-ed us and cheered us on even when the going got tough. Thanks...your support means more than you know!

I love coaching. It is such an important part of my job and such an incredible opportunity to get to know our kids on a completely differ-ent level. Don't get me wrong, I won't miss those 6:45am practices, but I am looking forward to a great September! Cheers and con-gratulations to the Varsity Boys' 2013-14 soccer team...you made us proud!!!!!This year's team members included: Derek N, (captain/Keeper), Dan P. (captain/midfielder), Brandon C. (defender), Troy B.(midfielder), Dylan D.(striker), Luke E. (midfielder), Trevor F. (striker), Camden H. (midfielder), Jesse S. (defender), Conor W. (midfielder), Devlyn L. (midfielder), Wes M.(defender), Rob L. (midfielder), Gavin P. (midfielder), Jordan T. (defender), Jacob U. (striker), Tate M. (striker), Isaac S. (midfielder), Tom A. ,

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This years Varsity Boys Rugby team was coached by the Elwood brothers Luke & Mason. We had different volunteers along theway as well as Mr. Creech helping when he was available, but Luke & Mason were our main coaches and we thank Mason for volun-teering his time and doing such a great job in his first coaching experience. Luke, you were so dedicated, attending every practiceand running most of them on your own. You were able to share your passion & knowledge of the game and rules with the team gar-

nering respect from your team mates. While the season was short with only 5 games being played due to weather issues and sched-uling constraints, the boys put in lots of practice time and were really gelling by the last game. Brett & Brandon were both good lead-ers as well within the team, helping the newbies with their throws, tackles, calls & plays. Overall, these boys learned a lot and hadfun. Heres hoping that next years Spring season will be longer and that a few of our grads might come back to coach our next rug-by team.

Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Soccer team on securing the Simcoe County Athletic Association championship. The girls had anexcellent season with a record of 3-1 in league games and they were awarded the top seed heading into the playoffs. In their semi-final match, the Spartans easily defeated Penetang and then went on to defeat Nouvelle Alliance from Barrie in the championshipgame by a score of 3 to 1. Unfortunately, the girls' hopes of qualifying for a spot at the OFSAA championships came up short with aloss to Almaguin Highlands Secondary School in the GBSSA championships. Thanks to all the girls for an excellent season and welook forward another great year ahead.


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SCI was an exciting place to be this spring with the start-up of a new athletic team. The Varsity Boys Baseball team had a great firstseason and surprised many larger schools in the county with the strength of our team. The team finished 9 th, knocking off the 8thplaceseed in the first round of playoffs. We were eventually eliminated from playoffs by St. Joes who ended up winning GBs and going onto OFSSA. Great job boyswere already planning for next year! Special thanks to our community coach Kurt Roy for all of his help

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The Jr Golf team shot 414 as a team score forGBSSA's at Brooklea Golf Course in Midland. Ithas been a great season for the boys. Every-one of them worked very hard ,and all the prac-

tice paid off as they dropped their individualscores immensely at each tournament.A big shout out goes to the Coaching staffMiss. Rolling and Dave Perrin , as well as SeanDinsmore, Owner of Valley Performance whosponsored the golf team this year.Left to Right: Noah W., Ian L., Johnny A., JakeR. Missing in this photo : Miss. Rolling, DavePerrin (Coaching Staff) Jake U. and Jordan T.


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Alpine Most Improved Skier Stephanie A.

Most Dedicated Skier Rylee S.

Badminton Most Dedicated Player Derek N., Devlyn L.

Baseball Most Valuable Player Tanner Z., Jamie C.

Basketball Jr Boys Most Valuable Player Gavin P.

Most Improved Player Trent D.

Jr Girls Most Valuable Player Ashley H.

Sr Boys Most Dedicated Derek N.

Cross Country Most Dedicated Runner Oliver C.

Golf Jr Boys Most Improved Player Jordan T.

Most Sportsmanlike Player Jake U.

Sr Boys Most Valuable Player Matt B.

Most Dedicated Player Dalton R.

Hockey Most Improved Player Chelsey A., Danelle C.

Rugby Outstanding Leadership Luke E.

Most Dedicated Kyle H.

Soccer Boys Rookie of the Year Gavin P., Jordan T.

Most Valuable Player Dan P., Derek N.Girls Most Valuable Player Ashley H., Michaela V.

Most Dedicated Player Kaylin B.

Softball Most Valuable Player Alex B.

Most Dedicated Player Courtney R.

Tennis Sr Most Valuable Player Derek N.

Most Improved Player Troy B.

Volleyball Jr Girls Most Valuable Player Selena H.

Most Improved Player Madison H.

Sr Boys Leadership Award Brett G.

Best Defensive Player Scott W.Sr Girls Most Valuable Player Michaela V.

Most Dedicated Player Holly L.

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2013201320132013----14 Award Winners14 Award Winners14 Award Winners14 Award WinnersAnother outstanding year of athletics has concluded at SCI. This year two of our teams (Jr. Boys Volleyball and Sr. GirlsSoccer) won the Georgian Bay Secondary School Association championship. The Sr. Girls Soccer team went on to repre-sent SCI at the OFSAA provincial championship narrowly missing the medal rounds.

On Tuesday June 10th, we held our annual athletic assembly to celebrate the year and recognize the achievements of thefollowing students:


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