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Coat drive continues at the Orillia Learning Centre until December 23rdhttp://www.thelearningcentres.com/about-us/news/school-news/47Coat drive continues at the Orillia Learning Centre until December 23rd<p>Watch the video below to learn more about the joint effort between the Orillia Learning Centre and Simcoe Shores Secondary School to put on their 11th annual coat drive. Coats are available for pick up until December 23rd.</p><div class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rte-embedcode ms-rte-embedil ms-rtestate-notify"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TzpWmgNzaio" title="YouTube video player" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0"></iframe> </div><p><br></p>
Become a PSW for FREE! Intake now open for February 2023http://www.thelearningcentres.com/about-us/news/school-news/46Become a PSW for FREE! Intake now open for February 2023<p>​Looking for a job in the health care field as a PSW? </p><span><p>Join our Government Funded Personal Support Worker Program. Intake begins October 3rd for our next round of classes set to start February 2023. Find out more by visiting our <a href="/adult-student/personal-support-worker-program">Personal Support Worker Program page</a>.</p></span>
Orillia Learning Centre and Simcoe Shores SS back with 11th annual coat drivehttp://www.thelearningcentres.com/about-us/news/school-news/45Orillia Learning Centre and Simcoe Shores SS back with 11th annual coat drive<p>​The Orillia Learning Centre and Simcoe Shores SS (Orillia) are teaming up with Laundry Lounge for their 11th annual winter coat drive. Donations of gently used winter coats can be dropped off from Oct. 11 to Nov. 18 during regular business hours at the following locations:</p><p>•    Orillia Learning Centre – 575 West St. S., Unit 15, Orillia<br>•    Westridge Coin Laundry - 5-3280 Monarch Drive, Orillia<br>•    Wihlidal Family Chiropractic – 15 Matchedash St. N., Orillia<br>•    St. Paul’s United Church - 62 Peter St. N., Orillia</p><p><br>All coats will be cleaned prior to distribution. Coats are needed in all sizes (infant, child, teen and adult), but especially small children’s sizes and men’s large. Please note that fur or leather coats cannot be accepted because of specialized cleaning requirements.<br><br>All donated winter coats will be distributed at no charge to Learning Centre and Simcoe Shores SS students and to Orillia and area residents from Nov. 7 to Dec. 23, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orillia Learning Centre. Remaining coats will be donated to community resource affiliates.<br><br>This initiative links directly to the SCDSB’s Strategic Priorities in the area of Community.</p><p><br>Information: <br>Sue Learmonth, Coordinator – Adult and Continuing Education<br>705-325-9279 ext. 45632<br>slearmonth@scdsb.on.ca</p>
Summer School 2022 Registration Now Openhttp://www.thelearningcentres.com/about-us/news/school-news/44Summer School 2022 Registration Now Open<p>Each year, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) offers a variety of summer programs. Registration is now open for the SCDSB’s 2022 summer school courses. Students can take a summer school course to create flexibility in their schedule during the regular school year, complete a credit or upgrade final marks.<br><br>Summer school credit courses are available online this July. Students can advance online learning skills, earn missed credits or fast-track preparation for college or university in just four weeks. Online learning is fully supported by certified teachers who are available electronically on a daily basis. Courses are available from Grades 9 to 12 in a variety of subject areas including English, math and science.<br><br>Summer school program details can be found in the <a href="/high-school-student/summer-school" title="Opens summer school page on Learning Centres' website">Summer School section on the Learning Centres website</a>. Current SCDSB secondary students can register through their guidance counsellor. All other students, including adults, Grade 8 students and non-SCDSB students, can register with a form which is available on the <a href="http://http//www.thelearningcentres.com/high-school-student/summer-school" title="Opens summer school page on Learning Centres' website">Learning Centres website</a>.<br></p>
Become a PSW for FREE! Intake for begins April 15th!​http://www.thelearningcentres.com/about-us/news/school-news/43Become a PSW for FREE! Intake for begins April 15th!​<p>Looking for a job in the health care field as a PSW? </p><p>Join our Government Funded Personal Support Worker Program. Intake begins April 15th for our next round of classes set to start September 6, 2022. Find out more by visiting our <a href="/adult-student/personal-support-worker-program">Personal Support Worker Program page</a>.</p><p><br></p>
Self Care Workshop starting February 14thhttp://www.thelearningcentres.com/about-us/news/school-news/42Self Care Workshop starting February 14th<p>Self Care Matters.  Join us for a virtual workshop starting February 14 to explore self-care and mental wellness. This workshop will be limited to 18 people to ensure discussion opportunities for all participants.  This is a facilitated 5 days of learning about self-care, stress, anxiety and mental wellness strategies for you while you continue your education or to support job readiness.  Workshop will run from 10-2pm Monday to Friday.  For more information or to register contact Charlotte at 705-725-8360 x45162 or cparliament@scdsb.on.ca.<br></p>
Summer School 2021 Registration Now Openhttp://www.thelearningcentres.com/about-us/news/school-news/40Summer School 2021 Registration Now Open<p>​</p><p style="color:#595959;font-family:arial, sans-serif;background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="color:#00476c;font-family:"segoe ui", arial;font-size:18px;">S</span><span style="color:#00476c;font-family:"segoe ui", arial;font-size:18px;">ummer School 2021</span></p><div style="color:#595959;font-family:arial, sans-serif;background-color:#ffffff;"><strong></strong></div><div style="color:#595959;font-family:arial, sans-serif;background-color:#ffffff;"><p>Each year, the SCDSB offers a variety of summer eLearning courses to over 2,000 students. Course options include open, college and university level courses from Grades 9 to 12. Courses are offered online in July and August. <br></p></div><div style="color:#595959;font-family:arial, sans-serif;background-color:#ffffff;"><br></div><div style="color:#595959;font-family:arial, sans-serif;background-color:#ffffff;">Find course offering information and complete registration details on our <a href="/high-school-student/summer-school">Summer School 2021 Webpage</a><br></div><p><br></p>
Expanded online course offerings for adult studentshttp://www.thelearningcentres.com/about-us/news/school-news/39Expanded online course offerings for adult students<p>​Over the past 6 months we have expanded our continuous intake online course offerings for adults. Students are able to register and start courses at any time throughout the year by contacting their local learning centre. Course offerings include:<br></p><p>English: OLC3O/4O, ENG4E, ENG4C<br>Math: MPM2D, MEL3E, MBF3C, MAP4C<br>Science: SCH4C, SBI3C, SBI4U<br>Other: GLS4O<br></p>
Summer School 2020 COVID-19 Updatehttp://www.thelearningcentres.com/about-us/news/school-news/37Summer School 2020 COVID-19 Update<p>​</p><p>Due to the uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, and the extended school closure period, all previously scheduled face-to-face summer courses will no longer be offered face-to-face. Courses which maintain sufficient student registrations will now be offered via eLearning. Students interested in courses not offered through the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) may be able to access them through our partners in the Ontario eLearning Consortium. </p><p>Current SDCSB students are asked to contact their guidance counsellor to discuss course options and to register. Adult students and out-of-board students can register through their <a href="http://thelearningcentres.com/locations">local Learning Centre</a>. General questions can be directed to the eLearning team at <a href="mailto:elearning@scdsb.on.ca">elearning@scdsb.on.ca</a>. </p><p>2019-20 SCDSB summer courses:</p><p>July Term</p><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;">English</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;">Science</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;">Math</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;">Other</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">OLC3O</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">SBI3C</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">MPM1H (2 weeks)</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">CHV2O (civics)</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">OLC4O</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">SBI3U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">MBF3C</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">GLC2O (careers)</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG3E</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">SBI4U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">MCR3U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">HSG3M (gender studies)</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG4E</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">SCH3U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">MDM4U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">HSC4M (world cultures)</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG3C</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">SCH4C</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">MHF4U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">HSE4M (equity and diversity)</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG4C</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">SCH4U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG3U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">SPH3U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG4U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">SPH4C</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>August Term</p><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;">English</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;">Science</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;">Math</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;">Other</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG1P</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">SCH3U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">MPM2D</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">CHV2O (civics)</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG1D</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">SCH4C</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">MDM4U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">GLC2O (careers)</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG2P</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">MHF4U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">CHC2P (History)</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG2D</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">CHC2D (History)</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG4C</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">GLN4O</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG4U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Courses offered by other boards can be found online here: <a href="https://prism.elearningstudents.ca/course-offerings-2019-2020">https://prism.elearningstudents.ca/course-offerings-2019-2020</a>.<br></p><p><br></p>
Adult student registration during COVID-19 Pandemichttp://www.thelearningcentres.com/about-us/news/school-news/38Adult student registration during COVID-19 Pandemic<p>​Adult students interested in registering for courses with The Learning Centres are still able to do so during COVID-19 by contacting their local Learning Centre. New students will need a copy of their up-to-date transcript or status sheet in order for a program coordinator to assist you in selecting appropriate courses.  Visit the <a href="http://thelearningcentres.com/locations">locations page</a> to find the Learning Centre closest to you.<br></p>