A new production at Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School in Orillia (PF), directed by Ms. Osburn, is a unique twist on fan favourite High School Musical.

Grade 7 student Elijah Wachowiak from St. Monica’s Catholic School in Barrie is celebrating after winning the 2018-2019 Kids Write 4 Kids creative challenge.

The greenhouse that was originally built at Holy Trinity Catholic High School in Bradford, hasn’t seen a shade of green in over 25 years. Instead of beautiful flowers, plants and vegetables, the space has served as host to old desks, chairs and supplies.

On Wednesday, May 22nd, St.Thomas Aquinas Secondary School in Tottenham hosted their annual Arts Night!

It was announced with great remorse that the namesake of Jean Vanier Catholic High School in Collingwood passed away on the 7th of May, 2019.

On May 24th, 2019, the staff and students of St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in Barrie joined hands to celebrate community and acceptance of one another.

What better way to finish high school, than bringing a college credit with you! Kyla Cosier is one of the hard-working students who will graduate this year from the School Within a College (SWAC) program.

For some, Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) testing can be a daunting time. Over the past three years, Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School in Barrie has used a variety of techniques to improve student success in mathematics and has recently been awarded with the EQAO 2018 Dr. Bette M. Stephenson Recognition of Achievement.

April is a time of new beginnings, and that rang especially true at Jean Vanier Catholic High School in Collingwood. From a spring fling semi-formal to a school-wide Easter egg hunt, this month was a busy one.

With nearly 1 in 2 Canadians expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, students at St. Theresa’s Catholic High School in Midland are more determined than ever to help change the future of this disease.

A school is not complete without its mascot. It is the physical representation of the passion, spirit, energy, and strength of the entire school.

Although spring is just around the corner, chilly days seem to be sticking around. And cold temperatures bring back memories of a special event for students at Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School (PF) in Orillia

On April 4th at 1:15 p.m., the students of St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in Barrie joined over 100,000 students across Ontario in taking a stand for our education.

This month, students at Jean Vanier Catholic High School in Collingwood will congregate to discuss issues they feel are important in education.

It was touted as a “must-see” presentation, and the parents gathered at Monsignor J.E. Ronan Catholic School in Beeton on Saturday, March 30, 2019 to hear Paul Davis’s presentation about social media and online safety, would undoubtedly agree.

On March 21, schools recognized World Down Syndrome Day. Students and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Collingwood rocked their mismatched and brightly coloured socks for their annual celebration of our wonderful Down Syndrome community members.

Forget about the traditional pen and paper. The ever-evolving use of technology in the classroom has completely transformed the way students are learning today.

Throughout the month of February, Holy Trinity Catholic High School (HT) in Bradford West Gwillimbury celebrated Black History Month.

After a particularly treacherous few weeks of winter weather, it finally feels like the countdown to spring can begin! Eager to welcome the activities that come with mild temperatures, many have begun to clear away the winter cobwebs in preparation for some real spring-cleaning.

Students at Jean Vanier Catholic High School in Collingwood have eagerly awaited the month of March for quite a while, in anticipation of the upcoming OFSAA tournaments.

The winter season comes with its pitfalls and challenges, especially with the weather. Snow days are at the top of mind of teachers, parents, and students alike.

OFSAA remains the gold standard of sporting achievement for a high school. It’s no coincidence that the Jags, dressed in maroon and gold, give it their all at OFSAA year after year.

Ever since attending WE Day in 2013, the Social Justice teams at St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School and St. John Paul II Catholic School in Barrie have been advocating for childhood cancer.

It’s officially a new semester which means starting fresh with new teachers and new classes. Now is the time to make a plan and a promise to study, hand in all homework on time, and get the best grades possible.

Blood is considered by many to be a connective tissue. It connects each of our body’s systems carrying the necessary elements we need to function.

It all started last year when Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School’s senior concert band won “top concert band” at MusicFest’s regional competition in Collingwood.

On, January, 22, 2019, talented young artists transformed Holy Trinity Catholic High School in Bradford into an art museum.

Every school has one thing that makes it unique, something that students find endearing and a source of pride. Whether it’s a design characteristic (or perhaps excellent student journalists), a tradition, or a beloved teacher, we all have something that makes our school special.

Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School (PF) in Orillia is proud to have student Isaac McClelland in the role of Student Trustee for Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board. On January 16th, Isaac was sworn in as PF’s first student trustee in history.

Switching from one semester to another is a stressful time for some students - worrying about final exam marks and having brand-new classes with different subjects and teachers is a lot to think about.

Valentine’s Day is often associated with love, romance, and most importantly, chocolate. But what about the Saint behind the day?

The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is commemorated annually around the world on January 27th.

Founded by three Bradford moms, The Great Canadian Gift Box Campaign encourages organizations to collect and fill shoeboxes with essentials to help homeless men, women and teens in Simcoe County get through our tough Canadian winter.

Christmas at St. Theresa’s Catholic High School in Midland (St. T’s), is one of the best times of the year. Between our inspiring Advent celebrations, and all of the exciting activities around the school, it is truly a wonderful time!

Students and staff at St. John Vianney Catholic School in Barrie have a long history of hosting "Coins from Heaven" each Christmas season.

Within our Catholic schools, we teach our students to live Jesus’ story everyday though our actions and the choices we make. We encourage a positive and caring attitude towards others.

On November 28, 2018, students from Holy Trinity Catholic High School (HT) in Bradford took a vow of silence to create awareness for the cause of their choice.

The life of a student can be overwhelming at times; students must manage grades, perhaps a job or sports, as well as a variety of other commitments that can leave anyone needing words of encouragement.

Some high school events are not to be missed and the semi-formal at St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in Barrie is definitely one of them!

I recently had the pleasure of speaking to a navy veteran named Mike Hodgson. With the help of Jon Meyer, a journalist from Rock 95, Barrie 360, and Kool FM, we were able to sit down for a fascinating interview.

Have you ever seen a musical or been interested in seeing one? The Grade 11/12 Musical Theatre class at St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School in Barrie is currently rehearsing the popular musical “Guys and Dolls.”

Remembrance Day comes and goes each year sometimes with minimal fanfare depending on where you are.

On November 9th, 2018, students and staff from St. Theresa’s Catholic High School in Midland, gathered in the gym to be a part of an interactive and moving Remembrance Day ceremony.

Recycling is one of the most complicated and misunderstood yet extremely important issues that affect our world. When someone thinks of recycling, putting plastics and paper in their appropriate bins usually comes to mind.