April, 2025 - York Catholic District School Board

The YCDSB Announces Its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 Board News, Featured

In celebration of Catholic Education Week, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is proud to announce its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award winners. Distinguished Alumni are recognized for their significant contributions to their fields of work and communities Announced each year at the beginning of Catholic Education Week (May 4 to May 9, 2025), the … Continue reading “The YCDSB Announces Its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners”

YCDSB PA Day: Monday, May 5, 2025

April 22, 2025May 7, 2025 Board News

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 at the secondary level on Monday, May 5, 2025. 9-12 Mathematics + Subject-specific topics Secondary teachers will participate in self-directed modules on topics … Continue reading “YCDSB PA Day: Monday, May 5, 2025”

We Remember Pope Francis

April 22, 2025May 7, 2025 Board News

We pause to remember Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. As the leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis was a voice of peace, compassion and hope in our world. Pope Francis was a great pastor who spoke from the heart and with tender affection, demonstrating compassion, care and … Continue reading “We Remember Pope Francis”

Happy Easter! Alleluia! He is Risen!

April 17, 2025May 7, 2025 Board News

Dear York Catholic District School Board Community, Alleluia! He is Risen! On behalf of the entire staff of the York Catholic District School Board, I wish you and your loved ones a very happy Easter. During this most sacred and joyful time in the Christian calendar, we celebrate Christ’s triumph over death and the promise … Continue reading “Happy Easter! Alleluia! He is Risen!”

A Labour of Love and Faith: Sacred Heart Students Create New Cross for the Board Office

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 wow

The York Catholic District School Board is proud to share a beautiful story of faith, creativity and collaboration that reflects the very heart of Catholic education. Students from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Newmarket recently completed a remarkable project in their technology class. They created a custom, handcrafted wooden cross that is now proudly … Continue reading “A Labour of Love and Faith: Sacred Heart Students Create New Cross for the Board Office”

Recognizing the Significance of Holy Week

April 11, 2025April 17, 2025 Board News

As we enter Holy Week, the most sacred time in our Catholic liturgical calendar, we pause to reflect on the depth of Christ’s love and the profound meaning of His passion, death and resurrection. This week marks the culmination of our Lenten journey, a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, through which we have drawn … Continue reading “Recognizing the Significance of Holy Week”

St. Justin Martyr Students Finish Second in Ontario

April 7, 2025 wow

Several St. Justin Martyr CES students from Unionville, Ont., made their school proud by finishing second in Ontario at the recent Provincial W5H tournament, a prestigious branch of Reach for the Top, the storied Canadian quiz competition. Thanks to their remarkable knowledge, teamwork and sportsmanship, these dedicated York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) students triumphed … Continue reading “St. Justin Martyr Students Finish Second in Ontario”