Month: October 2022
High School Open House
Open Houses to be held for students entering High School next year. Grade 8 families are invited to get to know their local high school and explore innovative programs and options offered in York Catholic schools. This fall, the York Catholic District School Board will host a series of in-person high school open houses for … Continue reading “High School Open House”
Thank You Early Childhood Educators
On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, the York Catholic District School Board will join organizations from across the province to celebrate the commitment, dedication and hard work of Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECEs) and staff who work with young children. On this day, we mark Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. It is … Continue reading “Thank You Early Childhood Educators”
International Science Fair Winners: Congratulations to Koral Kulacoglu and Louis Wu, 2nd Prize Winners – EUCYS 2022
We have an exciting follow-up on the outstanding success of Koral Kulacoglu and Louis Wu, grade 12 students from St. Robert CHS. Last June, we shared that Koral and Louis won a gold medal at the York Region Science and Technology Fair (YRSTF). They then won platinum recognition at the Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF), the … Continue reading “International Science Fair Winners: Congratulations to Koral Kulacoglu and Louis Wu, 2nd Prize Winners – EUCYS 2022”
St. Brendan CES Celebrates 10th Anniversary
On Friday, October 14, 2022, the St. Brendan Catholic Elementary School community will be excited to welcome you as they celebrate their 10th anniversary of opening. Our school Mass will be celebrated on Friday October 14, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. will be presided by Rev. Tadeusz Walczyk from St. Mark Roman Catholic Church. And there … Continue reading “St. Brendan CES Celebrates 10th Anniversary”
Thanksgiving Message 2022
Dear Families of the York Catholic District School Board, We wish you a happy and blessed Thanksgiving. During the next few days, we hope you will get an opportunity to relax and spend some quality time with your loved ones. Thanksgiving is a time for family traditions such as taking a family photo, serving a … Continue reading “Thanksgiving Message 2022”
The York Catholic DSB’s Right to Disconnect Policy
October 3, 2022 Dear Parents and/or Guardians, Supporting the health and well-being of both our students and staff is a priority for the York Catholic District School Board. As a Catholic community, we are mindful of our social teachings which includes the dignity of work and rights of workers. As part of a strategy to … Continue reading “The York Catholic DSB’s Right to Disconnect Policy”
October is Cyber Awareness Month
In October, school boards across the province highlight safer and more secure online practices by promoting Cyber Awareness Month. Online safety is important for us all, and since cyber threats are constantly changing, there’s always something new learn. Each week of Cyber Awareness Month focuses on different online security topics and a number of resources … Continue reading “October is Cyber Awareness Month”
Thank You Teachers!
October 5 is World Teachers’ Day and the York Catholic District School Board wants to extend our appreciation and thanks to all our teachers for their dedication to and excellence in Catholic education. Pope Francis, who was a teacher himself, said that “educating is an act of love; it is like giving life.” The love … Continue reading “Thank You Teachers!”
Twitter Break Returns for Season Two
Twitter Break is back for its 2nd season! Twitter break is a monthly YouTube broadcast hosted by our Director, Domenic Scuglia, who is joined by different guest co-hosts! Each episode is about 5-7 minutes, and the content varies based on the exciting events happening in our schools and the York Catholic community. This first episode … Continue reading “Twitter Break Returns for Season Two”