YCDSB’s Italian Language Program Receives Extra Support

On November 9, senior members of the provincial government gathered in Vaughan to announce new one-time funding for the York Catholic District School Board’s (YCDSB) International Language Extended Day Program. On hand from the government were Minister of Education Stephen Lecce, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Michael Parsa, Associate Minister of Mental Health … Continue reading “YCDSB’s Italian Language Program Receives Extra Support”

Tim Horton’s Smile Campaign Helps YCDSB Students

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”

P.A. Day Disclosure: November 17, 2023

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”

Tips for Staying Cyber Safe

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”

York Catholic Students Continue to Beat Provincial Averages on EQAO and OSSLT Results

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”

YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule

Secondary School Open House (PDF) 2024-2025 Secondary Registration Timeline This fall, the York Catholic District School Board will host a series of in-person high school open houses for parents and graduating elementary school students starting secondary school next September. All Grade 8 students and their parents who reside in York Region, as well as Grade … Continue reading “YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule”

YCDSB P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, October 20, 2023

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”