Month: March 2026

Life After High School: Transition Planning Symposium

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Join us for an informative evening to help families plan for life after high school. This symposium is designed for parents/guardians of students with developmental or intellectual disabilities and will provide valuable information on post-secondary pathways, community supports, employability skills, and future planning. 📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍 York Catholic … Continue reading “Life After High School: Transition Planning Symposium”

Stouffville Community Rallies Around Literacy at St. Brigid CES

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St. Brigid CES in Stouffville has always emphasized the importance of literacy, and in the coming months, local community members will help students grow a love of reading.  These special guests, from various careers, backgrounds and interests, will model that reading is an exciting way for all students to explore new ideas, enjoy a story … Continue reading “Stouffville Community Rallies Around Literacy at St. Brigid CES”

Free Session for Families: The Future of AI in Education

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The York Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (YCPIC) invites the York Catholic community to learn more about the future of AI in education through an interactive training session on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 7-9 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre (320 Bloomington Road, Aurora). The session led by Curtis Carmichael will help parents and guardians … Continue reading “Free Session for Families: The Future of AI in Education”

YCDSB Placed Under Supervision by Minister of Education

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On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Minister of Education placed the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) under supervision. While under supervision, all decisions that would normally be made by trustees, with the exception of denominational matters, will now be made by the appointed Supervisor, Carrie Kormos. You can read a letter from the Minister … Continue reading “YCDSB Placed Under Supervision by Minister of Education”

YCDSB Principal Wins ‘Principal of the Year’ Award

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Congratulations to Francesco De Bartolo, Principal of Our Lady of Hope CES in Richmond Hill, Ont., who is among the winners of the 2026 Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario’s (CPCO) “Elementary Principal of the Year” award. Francesco is known for his dedication to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), and especially to  its students … Continue reading “YCDSB Principal Wins ‘Principal of the Year’ Award”

Updated History Curriculum for the 2026-27 School Year

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The Minister of Education has approved updates to the Grades 7, 8, and 10 History curriculum, which will take effect in the 2026-27 school year.  These updates are described by the Ministry of Education as: Students will learn about significant contributions of Black individuals and communities to Canada’s foundation as a nation, and the obstacles … Continue reading “Updated History Curriculum for the 2026-27 School Year”