York Catholic District School Board Announces New Director of Education
Seasoned educator and senior leader returns home; brings passion for student success, equity and human rights
Year: 2021
Holy Cross Catholic Academy earns official recognition as an IB World School
Applications for IB Programme are currently being accepted for September classes The York Catholic District School Board congratulates Holy Cross Catholic Academy on becoming an authorized IB World School for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. With this new designation, the Woodbridge high school joins a global community of schools committed to developing worldly, knowledgeable and … Continue reading “Holy Cross Catholic Academy earns official recognition as an IB World School”
Two York Catholic students win prestigious $100K Schulich scholarships
Grade 12 students Aimee Petrea Chiripuci and Kiara Mavalwala named Schulich Leader Scholars The York Catholic District School Board congratulates Aimee Petrea Chiripuci, Grade 12 Student at Father Bressani CHS in Woodbridge and Kiara Mavalwala, Grade 12 Student at St. Augustine CHS in Markham on each receiving the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarship worth $100,000 for demonstrating … Continue reading “Two York Catholic students win prestigious $100K Schulich scholarships”
STL Model UN Success Story
STL Model United Nations Lead as Socially Responsible Global Citizens Model UN is a simulation of the United Nations that allows student delegates to work with others to create a resolution that solves the issues present within the council and align with their country’s values. It is more than just debating; it builds character and … Continue reading “STL Model UN Success Story”
St. Michael CA and student Briana Zhong earn Character Community Awards!
Live with Character – Change our World The York Catholic District School Board is proud to announce that St. Michael Catholic Academy in Thornhill and Briana Zhong, Grade 10 student at St. Robert Catholic High School in Markham both received awards by the Character Community York Region for their service to the community. St. Michael … Continue reading “St. Michael CA and student Briana Zhong earn Character Community Awards!”
St. Theresa of Lisieux named DECA – IDCD North American Champions
The York Catholic District School Board congratulates St. Theresa of Lisieux students, Sherry Yang, Grade 12, and Angelina Zheng, Grade 11, who placed first place at DECA’s North American Finalist Competition International Career Development Conference (ICDC). Sherry and Angelina represented Ontario in the Finalist Competition, competing against approximately 19,000 students from across North America. Sherry … Continue reading “St. Theresa of Lisieux named DECA – IDCD North American Champions”
St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS places 2nd in the World in UW Euclid Math Contest
The York Catholic District School Board congratulates the St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS Math Department and their math students for their 1st place ranking in the University of Waterloo Euclid Math Contest! The Richmond Hill team placed 1st in our zone, 1st in the province, 2nd in Canada, and 2nd in the World. The University … Continue reading “St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS places 2nd in the World in UW Euclid Math Contest”
St. Charles Garnier Scores in the Top 15 overall @ Math League Contest
The York Catholic District School Board congratulates the Grade 5 PACE students at St. Charles Garnier CES in Richmond Hill, for doing a phenomenal job in the recent Math League Contest. This year students from 366 across North America participated and the St. Charles Garnier Team placed 14th overall! Special congratulations go to Jacob K. … Continue reading “St. Charles Garnier Scores in the Top 15 overall @ Math League Contest”
YSCPC Awards Premier, Monday June 7, 2021
2021 YSCPC Awards recognize Outstanding Leadership in York Catholic schools The YSCPC (York Secondary Catholic Presidents’ Council) will host its annual Awards Evening virtually, on June 7, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. More than 150 students and staff will be honoured for their contributions to York Catholic schools during the 2020-2021 school year. The annual … Continue reading “YSCPC Awards Premier, Monday June 7, 2021”
Grade 8 St. Justin Martyr student competes at the National Finals of the Canadian Geographic Challenge
The York Catholic District School Board congratulates Nicholas Ali, Grade 8 Student at St. Justin Martyr CES in Unionville who recently represented the Board at the National Finals of the Canadian Geographic Challenge! The Canadian Geographic Challenge launched in 1995 as a way to encourage student interest in geography. Since then, the challenge has grown from … Continue reading “Grade 8 St. Justin Martyr student competes at the National Finals of the Canadian Geographic Challenge”