We are pleased to introduce a beautiful new “We Are Diverse. We Are One in Christ” sticker that will appear in York Catholic District School Board schools and workplaces over the coming days. At the request of the Board of Trustees, these stickers were created to celebrate the peace and unity we find in Jesus … Continue reading ““We Are Diverse. We Are One in Christ” Stickers”
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a full solar eclipse will occur in southern Ontario, which will block the sun’s light in some areas. In York Region, we will experience the effects of the eclipse between roughly 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., which coincides with the scheduled dismissal times for our schools. Looking at the sun … Continue reading “Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse”
We wish to call on everyone in the York Catholic District School Board community to support Leilani Garel, a teacher at St. Francis Xavier CES in Markham, as she vies for the NHL/NHLPA’s Future Goals Most Valuable Teacher Award! Ms. Garel is one of only 20 teachers selected for this honour in North America and … Continue reading “NOMINEE for March’s Future Goals MOST VALUABLE TEACHER PRESENTED BY SAP – Ms. Garel (St. Francis Xavier CES)”
Dear Families of the York Catholic District School Board, On behalf of the entire York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) community, we wish you a blessed Easter Season. This is the most sacred time of the Christian calendar, and it is a perfect occasion to reflect on the beautiful miracle described in John 3:16, which … Continue reading “Happy Easter! He is Risen!”
On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with … Continue reading “2024 Lenten Mass”
The Social Justice Graffiti Mural Student Committee of the St. Andrew’s Catholic Elementary School in Woodbridge, did an incredible job creating their first graffiti mural at their school. This opportunity allowed the students to showcase their incredible talent and creativity while collaborating to make an impactful art piece. The school hosted an event to showcase … Continue reading “Social Justice Graffiti Mural”
On March 5th, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board and the York Region District School Board worked together to create a women in trades symposium to expose female secondary students to careers in the skilled trades. The event was open to 100 girls in grades 9-12 and took place at the Catholic Education Centre … Continue reading “Women in Trade Symposium”
On Monday, March 18, 2024, students of Blessed Chiara Badano Catholic Elementary School and St. Katharine Drexel Catholic High School were welcomed to their new school building. Students and staff of the two schools were excited to make the Stouffville Multi-Use Facility their new home. Below are some photos from the big day.
Families filled St. Michael Catholic Academy’s gym, in Thornhill, Ont., on Thursday, February 29, 2024, to learn more about the school’s unique Elementary Regional Arts Program. Under the Elementary Regional Arts Program’s model, students in grades 4 through 8 complete the regular school curriculum in a compressed time, allowing for an hour per day of … Continue reading “Elementary Arts School Nurtures Young People’s Talents”
Mr. Galang and the students of the Sacred Heart Catholic High School’s Integrated Arts Course did an incredible job creating four intricate murals for the Newmarket Food Pantry as a part of the Community Arts event. This opportunity allowed students to showcase their incredible and unique talents while collaborating to make wonderful art pieces. This … Continue reading “Sacred Heart Students Beautify Food Bank”
