2025 Vice Principal and Principal Discernment Series

Current Elementary and Secondary teachers who are interested in applying for a position as a Vice Principal with the York Catholic District School Board are reminded that one of the “Required Qualifications/ Experience” items is the completion of the YCDSB Aspiring Vice Principal Discernment Series prior to placement.  This Aspiring Vice Principal Discernment Series will … Continue reading “2025 Vice Principal and Principal Discernment Series”

St. Scalabrini Welcomed to the YCDSB

On Friday, February 11, 2025, the Thornhill community gathered to celebrate the official renaming of Blessed Scalabrini CES to St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic School. St. Scalabrini was canonized in October 2022, and the Thornhill school was excited to mark this incredible occasion for its namesake. St. Scalabrini was the bishop of Piacenza, in northern … Continue reading “St. Scalabrini Welcomed to the YCDSB”

Notre Dame CES Marks Black Heritage Month with Liturgy

February marks the beginning of Black Heritage Month. Throughout the month, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) will celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of Black Canadians in shaping our country. We will take time to reflect on the lasting impact of Black pioneers and leaders within our communities and across the country. On Tuesday, … Continue reading “Notre Dame CES Marks Black Heritage Month with Liturgy”

YCDSB Student Finishes First in the World in Math Competition

When the Caribou Cup math competition results were delivered to All Saints CES in Markham, Ont., everyone was stunned to see that Grade 8 student Eugene Shiu beat out 11,159 students to finish first place in the world. The Caribou organization aims to make math fun and foster a love of mathematics. Its competition, typically … Continue reading “YCDSB Student Finishes First in the World in Math Competition”

YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan

Dear York Catholic District School Board Families, The Board of Trustees and Senior Team are dedicated to the sound financial management of the money entrusted to us by the public. Unfortunately, the York Catholic DSB has faced several financial challenges in recent years, including declining school enrolment in our elementary schools, inadequate funding for special … Continue reading “YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan”

Employment Equity Audit – Full Report

Dear York Catholic District School Board Staff, Students, Families and Community Partners,  As a Catholic learning community, the York Catholic District School Board made a strategic commitment in our current Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) to advance equity and inclusion in our schools and workplaces. Our faith teaches us that God loves all people. This is … Continue reading “Employment Equity Audit – Full Report”

Extreme Cold Weather Tomorrow

Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,  The Weather Network forecasts that the temperature tomorrow morning will be -20 degrees Celsius, with wind chills approaching -30 degrees Celsius. York Region Public Health has issued an Extreme Cold Weather Warning, which is expected to remain in effect until Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Student transportation will be … Continue reading “Extreme Cold Weather Tomorrow”

Former Student Trustee Serves as Parliamentary Page in Ottawa

Amira Zamanifar is a parliamentary page at the House of Commons and a University of Ottawa student majoring in Biomedical Science. She is a graduate of the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) and was a Student Trustee during the 2023-24 school year. Below, Amira shares what it is like being a parliamentary page and … Continue reading “Former Student Trustee Serves as Parliamentary Page in Ottawa”