Twitter Break with Director Dom: Virtual Cooking School

How do they teach cooking in a virtual school? York Catholic District School Board Director of Education, Domenic Scuglia, shows off his culinary skills with St. Teresa of Calcutta virtual school teacher, Patrick D’Arpino, and student, Samantha. It’s another episode of “Twitter Break with Director Dom!”   Do you think you could make this recipe … Continue reading “Twitter Break with Director Dom: Virtual Cooking School”

Info Session for New Stouffville Elementary School

You are invited to learn more about Blessed Chiara Badano Catholic Elementary School, a brand new school that is currently being built in Stouffville! On Monday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. there will be a public information session for future students and their families held at St. Mark CES (333 Glad Park Ave., Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ont.). … Continue reading “Info Session for New Stouffville Elementary School”

YCDSB Statement on Hateful Comments

Dear families of YCDSB: We have recently received some very disturbing messages regarding our board’s commitment to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all students and staff.  We will not be responding to such harmful comments, and will not allow public or private hate speech deter us from standing with our staff and Board … Continue reading “YCDSB Statement on Hateful Comments”

Public Information Session: Markham East Boundary Review – Rescheduled Date

INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE As part of the Board’s Long Term Accommodation Plan, a boundary review is underway involving St. Joseph (Markham), St. Kateri Tekakwitha, St. Julia Billiart and St. Patrick (Markham). The goal of this review is to respond to shifts in enrolment patterns and trends within the school communities. RESOURCES March 23 Public Information Session … Continue reading “Public Information Session: Markham East Boundary Review – Rescheduled Date”

Good Luck to St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS Rugby Teams in BC Tournament

  St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS Rugby teams are starting off their season on a big note. They are playing matches in beautiful British Columbia from March 8-18, 2023. It’s an exciting time for these athletes and coaches as they travel to three different destinations and play three matches a piece. One in Coquitlam, one in … Continue reading “Good Luck to St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS Rugby Teams in BC Tournament”

Congratulations Principal Chad Garel

Congratulations to Chad Garel on receiving a 2023 Community Appreciation Award, presented by the City of Markham Mayor, Frank Scarpitti.  Every year, the Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association (MACCA), in collaboration with the City of Markham, awards individuals of African/Caribbean heritage who have made tremendous positive contributions to the community. Chad is a highly-motivated, energetic … Continue reading “Congratulations Principal Chad Garel”

Congratulations Ayodele Bygrave

Congratulations to Ayodele Bygrave on receiving a 2023 Community Appreciation Award, presented by the City of Markham Mayor, Frank Scarpitti.  Every year, the Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association (MACCA), in collaboration with the City of Markham, awards individuals of African/Caribbean heritage who have made tremendous positive contributions to the community. Ayodele Bygrave is a well-respected … Continue reading “Congratulations Ayodele Bygrave”

Amendments to Enrolment Cap at Pope Francis CES

Dear Pope Francis Families and Registrants,  The purpose of this letter is to provide the Pope Francis CES community with information regarding recent amendments to the enrolment cap at Pope Francis CES, and to provide families information regarding a new SK-Grade 8 entry process for the 2023/24 school year. At the Monthly Board meeting on … Continue reading “Amendments to Enrolment Cap at Pope Francis CES”

Congratulations St. Elizabeth CHS Alumnus Trevor Coll

Congratulations to St. Elizabeth Catholic High School alum Trevor Coll on his ongoing success in the arts! Trevor plays the lead character, Drew Boley, in More Entertainment’s “Rock of Ages” production. The show runs from February 23 to May 20 at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto. Trevor and his co-stars will delight … Continue reading “Congratulations St. Elizabeth CHS Alumnus Trevor Coll”