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Jr Boys Volleyball team captures GB crown!!

Congratulations to the Jr Boys Volleyball team and their coaches Mrs Kelly Faye and Mr Dan Eisses for their thrilling GBSSA 'AAA' Volleyball Championship over rival St Theresa's HS. The win caps off a fantastic Jr season that also includes a third place finish at the unofficial Jr Ontario championships last weekend!

19 Nov 2009 by webmaster comments (0)

You win some, You lose some.....

The old saying rings true, "You win some, You lose some..." Friday the 13th of November turned unlucky for the Sr Boys Football team. Hosting the Park Street Trojans in the 'AAA' GBSSA Championship game only one season after being shut out of the win column, the Phoenix struggled to an slim 1 point lead 7-6 at the half. In the end some fortune smiled on the Trojans scoring the only touchdown of the second half defeating our lads 13-10. Congratulations to all of the coaches and players for an unforgettable season!! Superstitions are HUGE in the world of sport! One says that it is really difficult to beat the same team 3 times in the same season. After 2 lopsided wins over St Joe's, the Sr Girls Basketball team felt the pressure of GRAND expectations in the 'AAA' GBSSA Championship game in their own Friday the 13th nightmare. Despite some inspired play by St Joe's, however, the Phoenix were simply too much capturing their 2nd GB title in the last 4 years. It is only fitting that the first came when standout PG Megan Lukan entered BCC and the second comes as she leaves. It also serves as the most special of retirement gifts for long time coach Mr Bob Caville who is hanging up the chalk this year after a long but satisfying career.! Congratulations to all of the coaches and players AND good luck at 'AAA' OFSAA next week!

15 Nov 2009 by webmaster comments (0)

Central Celebrates Excellence!

Hey Central! We did some bragging recently and no one got upset .... They actually cheered! The 2009 Barrie Central Excellence Ceremony took place in our own Fischer Auditorium as we celebrated the success of our students! From the Honour Roll to Character Kids to Over Coming Adversity ... We recognized some pretty amazing things! We're proud of YOU Central! You should be pretty pleased with yourself too!

13 Nov 2009 by webmaster comments (0)

Have You Picked Up Your YEARBOOK???

Well .... The good news is that MOST people have picked up their 2008-2009 yearbooks but there are still some people who have not yet made it down to Rm 108. There's still time! Come down any day during Per ONE to pick your up! Click on "Read More..." to see if your name is on the list.

26 Sep 2009 by webmaster Read More ... comments (0)

Barrie Central Collegiate - Past

Barrie Central Collegiate is Barrie's oldest and most storied institution. The Original school was granted in August 1843 when Governor-General Sir Charles Metcalfe issued a proclamation appointing trustees for a Grammar School Board in the District of Simcoe. In 1849 forty-five pupils sat in classrooms at the official site on the north side of Blake Street. During the 1870's the school had grown so large it's graduation ceremony had to be held in the public school building. By 1879 a new building was opened. In 1911 as enrollment further increased, the need for a new building was once again put forth to the board but it was a large fire in 1917 which burned down the school that forced the decision for a new location. In 1918 the present site was chosen, which at the time was a part of the Agricultural Park. Construction on the new school lasted until 1919 when it was officially opened on May 8, 1919. The school was designed so that extra rooms could easily be added, which is exactly what has happened over the past 78 years. In 1929 a Commercial Wing was added. A West Wing was added in 1952 and in 1963 the Vocational Wing along with the present Auditorium were built. The final renovations to the exterior building were completed in 1973, with the replacement of the 1919-1929 structure.

Barrie Central Collegiate - Present

Today, Barrie Central is a vibrant centre of learning! Internationally known for its academic excellence, its concert bands and their globe-trotting tours, its award winning classics education and its championship athletic excellence, Barrie Central offers a variety of educational experiences to all prospective students. In 1997 the old "REDSKINS" logo was replaced with the present PHOENIX as the symbol adorning the hallways and spirit wear. The Phoenix was a powerful bird capable of tremendous feats of strength yet shed tears that could heal all wounds. Visitors to Central can see a wonderous version of the Phoenix - a 12 metre high mural in the main gymnasium. One of the things that sets Central apart from "those other schools" is the annual Teachers Holiday Assembly - a hillarious vaudville-type spectacle that showcases the awesome talent of Central's fantastic teachers.