Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute - UCDSB

Looking forward to Tuesday, September 1, 2026 as we welcome incoming grade 9 students to SFDCI for the 2026/27 school year and our morning (10:00-12:00pm) orientation!

Go RedHawks!

Registration is now open for the Lanark County Female First Responders Camp!

This two-day camp gives young women the opportunity to:
✅ Build emergency response skills
✅ Participate in hands-on activities
✅ Meet local first responders
✅ Explore career opportunities

October 16 (5 to 8 p.m.) & October 17 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Perth Fire Services, 1881 Rogers Rd., Perth

🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-vbigixkE-wecoTbhyiB76i3wmhgNrSFWQLF0MDkqv46_xQ/viewform
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Les inscriptions sont désormais ouvertes pour le stage destiné aux jeunes femmes secouristes du comté de Lanark !

Ce stage de deux jours offre aux jeunes femmes l'occasion de :
✅ Acquérir des compétences en matière d'intervention d'urgence
✅ Participer à des activités pratiques
✅ Rencontrer des secouristes locaux
✅ Découvrir des opportunités de carrière

Le 16 octobre (de 17 h à 20 h) et le 17 octobre (de 9 h à 17 h)
Service des pompiers de Perth, 1881 Rogers Rd., Perth

🔗 Inscrivez-vous ici : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-vbigixkE-wecoTbhyiB76i3wmhgNrSFWQLF0MDkqv46_xQ/viewform

Super Thursday Afternoon RedHawks Students and Families! (August 6/26)

UCDSB PIC has coordinated a number of August webinars for you to register for. Please find shared below the links to register. Reach out out at any time. Go RedHawks! :)

Webinar Schedule:

August 11 – School Council Basics
Topics include: Council mandate, council elections, membership, responsibilities of each member group, meetings, and consultation requirements as outlined in Regulation 612.
Register: ea605e70-d2fd-40c5-b2eb-4cc2d7590bae@3ce5f56b-770e-4f7f-9f91-fc287b877a5a" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ea605e70-d2fd-40c5-b2eb-4cc2d7590bae@3ce5f56b-770e-4f7f-9f91-fc287b877a5a

August 13 – The Chair as Leader
Topics include: Agendas, minutes, strategies for successful leadership, reports, decision-making, and conflict management.
Register: 954da848-a6d8-4be8-b4dc-d58a607fc474@3ce5f56b-770e-4f7f-9f91-fc287b877a5a" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/954da848-a6d8-4be8-b4dc-d58a607fc474@3ce5f56b-770e-4f7f-9f91-fc287b877a5a

August 18 – Leading an Effective Council
Topics include: Council mandate, relationship building, communication, committees, and volunteers.
Register: 188d6830-113d-460f-9c69-aa3c0517dacb@3ce5f56b-770e-4f7f-9f91-fc287b877a5a" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/188d6830-113d-460f-9c69-aa3c0517dacb@3ce5f56b-770e-4f7f-9f91-fc287b877a5a

August 20 – Building Effective Engagement
Topics include: Understanding engagement, strategies to increase engagement, and moving from involvement to meaningful engagement.
Register: 209f27f6-494e-45f5-b9ff-22513209d481@3ce5f56b-770e-4f7f-9f91-fc287b877a5a" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/209f27f6-494e-45f5-b9ff-22513209d481@3ce5f56b-770e-4f7f-9f91-fc287b877a5a

Please note that participants must register separately for each webinar they wish to attend in order to receive the corresponding meeting link.

🚌 School transportation information for the 2026–27 school year is just a click or call away!

Beginning today, STEO has updated its Transportation Information resource to help families get ready for September. The guide includes information on:

✅ Transportation eligibility tools
✅ The Parent Portal
✅ Bus Stop Finder
✅ Notifications and apps
✅ Opting out of transportation
✅ Shared custody transportation processes
✅ Important dates and timelines
✅ Transportation service level updates and available supports

Whether you're looking for your child's bus information or answers to common transportation questions, this resource can help.

🔗 Find the Transportation Information resource on our Parents/Guardians Letters page: https://ow.ly/bTnE50Ztz6i

Email [email protected] with any questions.

We will be open Friday July 3rd for report card pick up!

Join us tonight from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM for the SFDCI Wall of Honour Induction Ceremony.
This special event celebrates outstanding SFDCI alumni who have made a positive and lasting impact on our communities and the world beyond.
To learn more about this year's inductees and event details, please see our previous posts.
Can't attend in person? The ceremony will be live streamed so everyone can take part in recognizing these remarkable past graduates.
We look forward to celebrating our inductees with you tonight!

A special thank you to all of you who supported SFDCI by donating to our programs. We could not do everything we do without YOU!
Smiths Falls Health Unit
Smiths Falls Free Methodist Church
RCL Automotive
Mel Evans Electric
Connectwell
Rob Garvin
Smiths Falls Word of Faith Fellowship
Adam McNish
Veronica and Mike Horsey
Howard Kelford & Dubois
Caswell Custom Home Design
Sheldon Harris
Howard Burns Equipment Rentals
Curb Appeal Interlocking Stone
Jonsson's Independent Grocer
JPB Fabrication
Town & Country Chrysler
Smiths Falls Ford
Saumure Real Estate
New Horizons
Smiths Falls Nissan
The Food Bank
Toby Shannon and Lanark Rugby Assoc.
Healey's Bus Company
Dan Drummond amd Better Homes and Renovations
SFDCI School Council
Thank you to all of you. You are definitely appreciated.