Anthony McLean Shares His Message on Becoming Anti-Racist with Students at 5 High Schools

On Wednesday, February 23, 2022 students at five YCDSB high schools were invited to hear Anthony McLean’s message on ‘becoming anti-racist.’  Anthony used his own experiences from growing up in York Region to living in California, to differentiate between cancel culture and passive cultures, to what he called “creating brave spaces.” A brave space is … Continue reading “Anthony McLean Shares His Message on Becoming Anti-Racist with Students at 5 High Schools”

Celebrating Black Excellence: Selena Osunde

The team behind the YCDSB Our Voices website is celebrating York Catholic students who demonstrate Black Excellence. Today, we honour Selena Osunde from St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School. Barack Obama once stated that “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. … Continue reading “Celebrating Black Excellence: Selena Osunde”

Continuing Education Public Information Session –  St. Julia Billiart CES

ADULT CONTINUING ED Q+A Continuing Education Public Information Session –  St. Julia Billiart CES Virtual Public Information Session   When: March 7 @ 6:30 – 8:00pm On March 7 at 6:30-8:00pm, the YCDSB is hosting a virtual Public Information Session to present and seek feedback on a proposal from our Adult Continuing Education department regarding locating … Continue reading “Continuing Education Public Information Session –  St. Julia Billiart CES”

Black Mental Health Day + Parent Engagement Night

Black Mental Health Day – March 7, 2022 Black Mental Health Day is a day to raise awareness about the harms of anti-Black racism on mental health in Black communities, and the need to action systemic change. Racism and mental health are connected in many ways and the effects of racism can lead to chronic stress, … Continue reading “Black Mental Health Day + Parent Engagement Night”

Continuing Education Public Information Session – Father John Kelly CES

ADULT CONTINUING ED Q+A Virtual Public Information Session   When: March 1 @ 6:30 – 8:00pm On March 1 at 6:30-8:00pm, the YCDSB is hosting a virtual Public Information Session to present and seek feedback on a proposal from our Adult Continuing Education department regarding locating an ESL program at Father John Kelly CES. The purpose … Continue reading “Continuing Education Public Information Session – Father John Kelly CES”

It’s time to double check your School Support Designation!

Protect and promote Catholic education – Ensure you are registered as a Catholic Separate School Supporter Did you know? That you need to be registered as an English Separate School Supporter to attend a York Catholic elementary school? That you need to be registered as an English Separate School Supporter to vote for our York … Continue reading “It’s time to double check your School Support Designation!”

Continuing Education – Public Information Session

Continuing Education Public Information Session – St. Joseph CES (Richmond Hill) Virtual Public Information Session   When: February 24 @ 6:30 – 8 pm On February 24 at 6:30-8:00pm, the YCDSB is hosting a virtual Public Information Session to present and seek feedback on a proposal from our Adult Continuing Education department regarding locating an ESL … Continue reading “Continuing Education – Public Information Session”

Black Heritage Month – Reading Rainbow Live Stream Event

Reading Rainbow live-streamed readings are back! Thanks to the Reading Rainbow Team, all York Catholic elementary schools are once again invited to participate in a live-streamed book reading event in celebration of Black Heritage Month. On February 24th, student leaders from St. Joan of Arc CHS in Maple, St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS in Richmond … Continue reading “Black Heritage Month – Reading Rainbow Live Stream Event”

St. Elizabeth Seton families walked to school with Newmarket Mayor, John Taylor!

Families celebrated Winter Walk Month and active school travel Families walking to St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary School on February 16 were invited to celebrate Winter Walk Month and Walking Wednesday with a special guest, the Mayor of Newmarket, John Taylor!  The Mayor and Councilor Jane Twinney joined families, as well as active school travel … Continue reading “St. Elizabeth Seton families walked to school with Newmarket Mayor, John Taylor!”