Month: November 2022

As part of our continued efforts to embed Indigenous Education into all subject areas, grade 6 teachers were invited to participate in a read aloud initiative featuring David A. Robertson’s novel, The Barren Grounds. By participating in the read aloud in their class, students had the opportunity to explore Indigenous connections to the text and … Continue reading “Students Get a Special Opportunity to Learn More About Indigenous Culture”

Dear Families of the York Catholic District School Board,    We are happy to hear the news this weekend that CUPE and the Government of Ontario have reached a settlement for a new contract.  All our schools will be open and operate as usual on Monday.  We know that the past several days have been stressful … Continue reading “Classes Will Proceed as Usual”

Each year the Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario (CEFO) holds the Father Patrick Fogarty Awards Dinner. The mission of CEFO is to promote Catholic education in Ontario, and one of its objectives is to recognize the significant achievements of students in Catholic schools. The Catholic Student Awards are given to students who have been recognized … Continue reading “York Catholic DSB Students Honoured at Father Patrick Fogarty Awards Dinner”

Applications will soon be accepted for an exciting new program in York Region that will help elite student-athletes excel in both their academic and athletic lives by providing excellent support, flexibility and facilities, all within a publicly-funded school. In September 2023, St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS will open the York Catholic District School Board’s second High … Continue reading “New High Performer Athlete Program to Open in Aurora”

Dear Families of the York Catholic District School Board, York Catholic schools will reopen to students for in-person learning tomorrow morning (Tuesday, November 8, 2022). This is possible because of development in the talks between CUPE and the Government of Ontario, which happened this morning. Student transportation will be available tomorrow morning for those who … Continue reading “Return to In-person Learning on Tuesday, Nov. 8”