York Catholic DSB Congratulates Siobhan Wright on Winning Prestigious Award

Superintendent of Education, Siobhan Wright, has recently been named the Ontario recipient of The OCSOA EXL Award For Excellence in Leadership for her outstanding contributions to equity in the education system. This award is presented to superintendents who exhibit great enthusiasm and dedication in their roles as administrators, in their guidance to children throughout their … Continue reading “York Catholic DSB Congratulates Siobhan Wright on Winning Prestigious Award”

Twitter Break: Director Dom Goes to Kindergarten

In the latest episode of “Twitter Break with Director Dom,” Director of Education Domenic Scuglia visits one of the amazing Kindergarten classes in the York Catholic District School Board. Director Dom learns more about the Full Day Kindergarten program and why parents should register their little ones for Kindergarten at York Catholic. You can watch … Continue reading “Twitter Break: Director Dom Goes to Kindergarten”

St. Augustine CHS Art Show Wow’s Over 300 People!

Congratulations to the St. Augustine CHS students, teachers and community members on their exceptional art show held this month. So many spectacular pieces of art work were on display throughout the York Catholic DSB’s Catholic Education Centre. In addition to visual displays, St. Augustine also treated the audience to wonderful music, dramatizations and culinary treats … Continue reading “St. Augustine CHS Art Show Wow’s Over 300 People!”

Special Education Sports Program Receives Generous Support

The Challenger Baseball Program at Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School in Newmarket, Ont., has received generous support to help the program’s members play outdoor sports all winter long. The Challenger Baseball Program helps students with special needs to develop independence, self-confidence and friendships through adaptive baseball activities. In November, the Jays Care Foundation gifted the … Continue reading “Special Education Sports Program Receives Generous Support”

St. Luke Welcomes BIPOC Speaker Curtis Bell!

It is a great pleasure and honour to welcome African-Canadian/Indigenous guest speaker & author Curtis Bell.   Curtis  is a passionate and dynamic guest speaker who will be sharing his rich and powerful family story Trail Train 13.  Curtis has dedicated his life to supporting and providing opportunities for Black and Indigenous youth and families across … Continue reading “St. Luke Welcomes BIPOC Speaker Curtis Bell!”

Our Voice Leadership Conference

On February 7, York Catholic District School Board hosted the Our Voice Leadership Conference as a kickoff to Black Heritage Month. The students and leadership teams were full of amazing energy.  The students continued to learn more about Black History, the resilience of Black people and the accomplishments of many amazing Black leaders. They participated … Continue reading “Our Voice Leadership Conference”

ShareLife’s 15th Annual Poster Contest Winner!

The York Catholic District School Board sends a heartfelt congratulations to Marikit, one of our students from St. Jerome CES. Marikit was named as the first place winner of ShareLife’s 15th annual poster contest. The amazing winning poster will be displayed at all schools and parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto. In total, 350 students … Continue reading “ShareLife’s 15th Annual Poster Contest Winner!”

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) has launched its Inaugural Newsletter

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) provides important advice on special education to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB). It is comprised of representatives from the Board of Trustees, local agencies and associations that further the well-being of exceptional students in the YCDSB. You can read more about SEAC and learn about its monthly … Continue reading “The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) has launched its Inaugural Newsletter”

Let’s Talk Every Day

Supporting mental health and wellness is an ongoing priority for the York Catholic DSB. We provide programs and supports for all our students and employees throughout the year, because mental health is just as important as physical health. Today, we want to reiterate the importance of self-care, recognizing your feelings, having meaningful conversations about mental … Continue reading “Let’s Talk Every Day”