Aspiring Principal and Vice Principal Discernment Series

If you are discerning the role of Principal or Vice Principal with the York Catholic District School Board and are currently not employed by the YCDSB, please register for the Aspiring Principal Discernment Series for Vice-Principals before Tuesday, September 27, 2022, or the Aspiring Vice-Principal Discernment Series for Teachers before Tuesday, October 18, 2022. For … Continue reading “Aspiring Principal and Vice Principal Discernment Series”

Ukrainian Students Are Welcomed by York Catholic District School Board and York Region Community Partners

The York Catholic District School Board will welcome about 80 Ukrainian families and students into our schools for the 2022–2023 school year. We are grateful to our York Catholic District School Board students, staff, and families for fundraising more than $88,000, with the support of the Archdiocese of Toronto, to help those impacted by the … Continue reading “Ukrainian Students Are Welcomed by York Catholic District School Board and York Region Community Partners”

Congratulations to Dushani Selvakumar!

We congratulate Dushani Selvakumar on being honoured as the Catholic Teacher of the Year at the Catholic Teachers’ Guild Mass & Dinner on Thursday, September. 1, 2022. Ms. Selvakumar serves as an inspiration to her peers, and truly makes a difference in her school community and at the York Catholic District School Board.

Fashion and Functionality: Dressing Your Children for Returning to School

Breakfast Television’s Dina Pugliese, with style experts Jessica Panetta and Stella Acquisto, prepared a segment on dressing your children for back-to-school! The short fashion show, live from our very own St. Joseph the Worker CES in Vaughan, highlights outfits, shoes and backpacks for pre-school and elementary school-age children. https://www.breakfasttelevision.ca/videos/the-most-stylish-back-to-school-trends-for-2022/

Commissionings – Trustees and Senior Administration

A commissioning ceremony is held each time a new Trustee is elected and a new member of the Senior Leadership Team is hired. As elected officials and supervisory officers, Trustees and senior staff are called to serve the Board as stewards of Catholic education. The commissioning ceremony is a faith-filled way to recognize this responsibility … Continue reading “Commissionings – Trustees and Senior Administration”

Additional Qualifications for Educators

Professional learning is an integral part of the teaching profession. We expect all members will participate in ongoing learning throughout their careers, with the goal of improving outcomes for Ontario students. www.oct.ca The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is an approved provider of accredited Additional Qualification (AQ) courses for Ontario teachers. The courses are … Continue reading “Additional Qualifications for Educators”

COVID-19 Health and Safety Measures

The York Catholic District School Board worked closely with its partners at the Ministry of Education, York Region Public Health, and with Board staff to prepare for the return to school in September. By aligning our practices with their guidance, we are confident our schools will continue to be safe, inclusive places to learn and … Continue reading “COVID-19 Health and Safety Measures”