Nantyr ShoresSecondary School

December Newsletter

Dear Nantyr Shores Students, Parents, and Guardians,
As we approach the holiday season beginning on December 22nd, I want to extend warm wishes to all of you for a joyful and restful break. This time of year is an opportunity to reflect, recharge, and celebrate with family and friends. On behalf of the entire Nantyr Shores staff, thank you for your continued support and partnership in fostering a positive and successful learning environment.
As we count down to the holidays, I’d like to remind everyone of the importance of consistent attendance right up until the start of the break. Every day matters, and staying engaged in classes ensures students finish this part of the semester strong and prepared for what’s ahead. Upon return after the holidays on January 5th students will continue with classes leading up to course culminating task days scheduled from January 21-26.
If your child will be absent for any reason, please communicate with our attendance office at [email protected]. Your cooperation helps us maintain accurate records and support student success.
Wishing you all a safe, happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year. We look forward to continued growth in our students, preparing them for new opportunities and success in 2026.
Brian MacIsaac Principal, Nantyr Shores Secondary School

Upcoming Events:
School Council meeting December 1
International Day of Persons with Disabilities December 3
Semi Formal December 4
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women December 6
Human Rights Day December 10
Hanukkah December 14 - December 22
K-Cup December 16
Holiday Break December 22 - January 2
Christmas Day December 25
Kwanzaa December 26 – January 1
For a complete list of 2025/2026 holy days and days of awareness, please visit the SCDSB website at:
www.scdsb.on.ca/about/equity_and_inclusion

Student cards:
A student card is required to participate in many extracurricular school activities, such as K-Cup, semi formal, and prom! Cards may be purchased via School Cash Online.

Absence reporting:
To report a student absence, please call 1-888-885-8065 or email [email protected]
Callers will be prompted to identify the school before leaving a message. Please include the student’s name, dates and reason for absence. If you have questions about this system, please contact the school office. Please be advised that it is not required to call in absences on inclement weather/bus cancellation days.
Attention Parents/Guardians: If you need to pick up your student during school hours, please provide as much advance notice as possible. This helps us ensure your student is ready and available for a timely and smooth pickup. Thank you for your cooperation!

SPC Cards - The PERFECT stocking stuffer!
Nantyr Shores is selling SPC cards again! The Student Price Card, also known as SPC Card, is a student loyalty discount program offering discounts and deals on items such as fashion, food, shoes, and travel and more. Students show their SPC Card at participating locations to receive instant savings every time they shop. The cards are valid for 1 year from the date of activation. To learn more visit: https://www.spccard.ca/

December Guidance Department Update
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Post-Secondary Information
Guidance has now completed our one-on-one meetings (Grad Checks) with most grade 12 potential graduates. If you have not had this meeting, please make an appointment with a counselor to do so.
Guidance now has a D2L shell! This contains pertinent information regarding all post-secondary pathways, community service opportunities, bursaries, scholarships, and so much more! Pay attention to the ‘NSS Guidance Activity Feed’ for the latest Guidance news!
If you are planning to apply to university for the fall of 2026, the application is open and available at www.ouac.on.ca. You require your Ontario education number (OEN) to apply, which can be found on any report card. Instructions for applying were emailed to all grade 12 students and are also available in the Guidance D2L and in the guidance office. Please note that the deadline to apply to university is January 15th, 2026.
If you are planning to apply to college for the fall of 2026, the application is open and available at www.ontariocolleges.ca. You require your student number and Ontario education number (OEN) to apply. Both can be found on any report card. Instructions for applying were emailed to all grade 12 students and are also available in the Guidance D2L and in the guidance office. Please note that the deadline to apply to college is February 1st, 2026.

Grade 8 Information
Do you have a child starting Grade 9 in September 2026? We have everything you need to know on our website https://nss.scdsb.on.ca/departments/guidance/future_grade_nines. Our Grade 8 Student and Parent Information Night will occur on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026, at Nantyr from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Information nights give students and parents an opportunity to get into the building and to talk to staff about what to expect and to ask questions. Be sure to look at the department information on our website prior to the information night and have your questions ready! Guidance will also be visiting grade 8 classrooms during the week of January 6th – 9th to teach grade 8 students how to choose their grade 9 courses at Nantyr.

DECA Business Club:
Congratulations to our nine DECA (Business Club) students who have qualified for the Provincial Competition in Toronto! After months of hard work—completing online exams and in-person case studies - they’ve earned this achievement. We’re proud of their dedication and wish them the best of luck at Provincials!

Hindu Heritage Month:
Hindu Heritage month honors the traditions, values, and contributions of Hindus to society, while promoting awareness and appreciation of Hindu culture and philosophy.

Honouring our Fallen Soldiers
During the month of October and into November Ms. Taylor’s senior art class was busy working on a special project for the community. A memorial book of Innisfil’s fallen soldiers was designed so that at every Remembrance Day ceremony names of our fallen soldiers could be shared out loud and honoured. The book consists of 40 pages, each page uniquely painted by a student. There are also several poems written especially for the book by some of Ms. Middleton’s Writer’s Club. The book was used at this year’s Belle Ewart’s ceremony and also at the Barrie Remembrance Day ceremony. Veterans and families of the fallen soldiers expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the book. It was such an honour for my students to be part of this meaningful project that will be cherished for years to come as we remember the courage and bravery of our community's fallen soldiers. A copy of the book will be kept at the Legion, and a second copy was created to keep at Nantyr Shores School so it could be used every year at our Remembrance Day assemblies.

Nantyr Art Students Spreading Holiday Cheer!:
Nantyr Art Students are excited to share their one of a kind holiday cheer cards with our community members living in local retirement homes. We made over 150 cards!
Every year the Senior Wish Association approaches us to help out, and our students always look forward to it. Each card is a special reminder that we are thinking of them, and we hope it brings a smile to their face and warms their heart. From the art students and art teachers at Nantyr Shores School, we wish you and your families a happy and joyous holiday season!

Information and updates from the SCDSB: This month, the SCDSB is sharing information related to the following topics:
• There’s ‘snow-place’ like school! Attendance matters
• Provide your feedback on the proposed SCDSB 2026-27 school year calendar
• High school information events for Grade 8 students
• Registration for Grade 1 French Immersion this December
• Support your child(ren) in learning math
• SCDSB families invited to explore math games and activities at Family Math Nights in February 2026
• Subscribe to Kindergarten Connections!
• Check out the SCDSB News video series
• Licensed Winter Break school-age child care programs
• Holiday markets
• SCDSB offers free Self-Reg Parenting Course – registration now open!
• Culminating Task Days and Feedback, Recovery, and Improvement Days (secondary)
• School playground structures are closed for the winter
• Winter safety reminder
• Reminder about sledding safety at school
• Enabling Multi-Factor Authentication on Student Devices
• YouthReach
• Stay healthy this school year!
To read this information, visit the SCDSB website: https://www.scdsb.on.ca/news/current_news/info___updates_from_the_s_c_d_s_b_-_december_2025