June Celebrations & Recognitions

Happy June!There is so much to celebrate throughout the month of June. In addition to the excitement of the official start of summer, June brings warmer weather, the completion of another school year and, for many of our students, staff and their families, their upcoming graduations, Confirmations and year-end masses. We truly wish you all … Continue reading “June Celebrations & Recognitions”

Board of Trustees Commits to Anti-Bullying Efforts

May 30, 2023   “We are many, we are one in Christ.” –Romans 12:5   Dear Families of the YCDSB, Last night, the Board of Trustees of the York Catholic District School Board committed to expanded efforts to end bullying and harassment in its schools for all students – especially for 2SLGTBQIA+ and Black students, … Continue reading “Board of Trustees Commits to Anti-Bullying Efforts”

Twitter Break: Therapy Dogs Visit a York Catholic High School

Twitter Break: Therapy Dogs Visit a York Catholic High School Initiatives to promote positive mental health come in big and small packages – just like therapy dogs Addison and Stella. Director of Education Domenic Scuglia visits Holy Cross CHS to learn how teacher, Mr. Mattei, and student leader, Alessandro, teamed up with St. John’s Ambulance … Continue reading “Twitter Break: Therapy Dogs Visit a York Catholic High School”

Message from YCDSB Director of Education re: Harassment of 2SLGBTQIA+ Students

Domenic Scuglia, Director of Education for the York Catholic District School Board, makes the following statement regarding the bullying and harassment of 2SLGBTQIA+ students in our schools.      Text: My name is Domenic Scuglia and I am the Director of Education for the York Catholic District School Board. If you are watching this video, … Continue reading “Message from YCDSB Director of Education re: Harassment of 2SLGBTQIA+ Students”

Additional Qualification Summer Courses

“Ongoing professional learning is an integral part of teaching. The profession’s standards reflect the expectation that all members will participate in ongoing learning. Adding to professional knowledge enhances teaching practice, which improves student learning.”   Ontario College of Teachers AQ Providers The York Catholic District School Board is an Approved Provider of Additional Qualifications (AQ) courses. … Continue reading “Additional Qualification Summer Courses”

2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners

The York Catholic District School Board is proud to announce its 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award winners. Each year, the Board selects six graduates who spent the majority of their formative years with YCDSB and who have gone on to make significant contributions in their respective careers and communities. Every year new Distinguished Alumni on posters … Continue reading “2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners”

Twitter Break with Director Dom: Student Mental Health Matters

We’re happy to share another episode of Twitter Break with Director Dom! To recognize Children’s Mental Health Week, Domenic Scuglia, Director of Education for the York Catholic District School Board speaks with secondary students, Kavi and Erica. These student leaders explain what they learned at the Horizons Headstrong Summit held at the Catholic Education Centre … Continue reading “Twitter Break with Director Dom: Student Mental Health Matters”