From November 13-19, Tim Horton’s locations in Richmond Hill and Vaughan will be selling Smile Cookies and half of the proceeds will go to York Region Food for Learning, which helps many York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) students. Children cannot learn when they are hungry, so York Region Food for Learning provides funding, nutrition … Continue reading “Tim Horton’s Smile Campaign Helps YCDSB Students”
Good morning/afternoon. At the October 30, 2023 Regular YCDSB Board Meeting, the final report for the St. Cecilia Secondary Boundary Review was presented to the Board of Trustees. A link to the Board Agenda found here, the report starts on page 34 of the agenda.. At the meeting, the Board of Trustees passed a motion … Continue reading “St. Cecilia Secondary Boundary Review”
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities for Friday, November 17, 2023. Elementary – Parent/Guardian-Teacher Interviews In the morning at elementary schools, parents/guardians will have an opportunity to meet with … Continue reading “P.A. Day Disclosure: November 17, 2023”
October is Cyber Awareness Month, which aims to promote safer and more secure online and digital technology practices. With the constantly changing digital world, there is always something new to learn about digital security. Our friends at the Educational Computing Network of Ontario (ECON) have created a campaign to promote cyber awareness, “Together we rise: Cyberheroes unite for … Continue reading “Tips for Staying Cyber Safe”
According to the latest results from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) students outpace their provincial peers in all areas of testing. “We are very proud of our students and staff for the high level of achievement they consistently demonstrate … Continue reading “York Catholic Students Continue to Beat Provincial Averages on EQAO and OSSLT Results”
Dear Families and Students of the York Catholic District School Board, As a Catholic learning community, it is important for us to highlight World Mental Health Day, which is happening today, Tuesday, October 10, 2023. On World Mental Health Day, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) wants you to know that your mental health … Continue reading “World Mental Health Day”
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities for Friday, October 20, 2023. YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday, October 20, 2023 We would like to inform you that the next Professional Activity … Continue reading “YCDSB P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, October 20, 2023”
“The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for all that He, in His goodness, sends to us day after day.” –St. Gianna Beretta Molla October 5, 2023 Dear Families, Students and Staff of the York Catholic District School Board, On behalf of the entire York Catholic District School … Continue reading “Happy Thanksgiving”
Today the York Catholic District School Board joins organizations from across the country in celebrating National Custodial Workers’ Recognition Day. On this occasion, we want to recognize and thank you for everything you do. The Book of Deuteronomy tells us, “The Lord blesses our work so that we may share its fruits with others.” We … Continue reading “National Custodial Workers’ Recognition Day”
School-Day is an online cashless system for use by parents, teachers and office administrative staff. We are implementing School-Day to minimize the handling of cash by students, teachers and office staff, to reduce paper, and to streamline office efficiencies. School-Day can be accessed from any web browser and gives parents real-time, secure access to … Continue reading “School-day Online Payment Tool”
