January 16, 2024 Dear York Catholic District School Board Families and Staff, This afternoon, the Board of Trustees of the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) passed a motion that returns snow plowing and salting operations to what we have seen in previous years at all schools. YCDSB staff have contacted contractors, and snow removal … Continue reading “Board of Trustees Passes Motion to Restore Snow Removal”
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 elementary level on Friday, January 19, 2024. Elementary – Report Card Writing Elementary teachers will write report cards, which will be … Continue reading “P.A. Day: Friday, January 19, 2024”
Bonjour parents! Give your child the gift of bilingualism by applying to the French Immersion program at the YCDSB. The program is open to Senior Kindergarten students entering Grade 1 in September 2024. The deadline for registration is January 19, 2024. Apply online
Advent marks the start of the liturgical year and occurs in the weeks leading up to Christmas. It is a time when we prepare our hearts and minds to welcome the birth of Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the world. The history of Advent dates back to the early centuries of Christianity when the Church … Continue reading “Advent”
UPDATE: Deadline extended to Sunday, January 21, 2024 York Catholic DSB alumni do amazing things around the world every day. From science to sports to business to religious life to community building, there is no limit to what our alumni can do. To celebrate our amazing York Catholic graduates, every year, our school board asks … Continue reading “Nominations Are Open for the 20th Anniversary Distinguished Alumni Awards”
Every year, one of the most difficult decisions at the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is who will win the YCDSB’s annual Christmas Card Contest. This year was no exception. Dozens of incredibly talented students in grades 6-8 submitted beautiful handmade pictures that could be featured on the YCDSB’s 2023 Christmas Card. After a … Continue reading “Winners Announced for the 2023 Christmas Card Contest”
On November 9, senior members of the provincial government gathered in Vaughan to announce new one-time funding for the York Catholic District School Board’s (YCDSB) International Language Extended Day Program. On hand from the government were Minister of Education Stephen Lecce, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Michael Parsa, Associate Minister of Mental Health … Continue reading “YCDSB’s Italian Language Program Receives Extra Support”
From November 13-19, Tim Horton’s locations in Richmond Hill and Vaughan will be selling Smile Cookies and half of the proceeds will go to York Region Food for Learning, which helps many York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) students. Children cannot learn when they are hungry, so York Region Food for Learning provides funding, nutrition … Continue reading “Tim Horton’s Smile Campaign Helps YCDSB Students”
Good morning/afternoon. At the October 30, 2023 Regular YCDSB Board Meeting, the final report for the St. Cecilia Secondary Boundary Review was presented to the Board of Trustees. A link to the Board Agenda found here, the report starts on page 34 of the agenda.. At the meeting, the Board of Trustees passed a motion … Continue reading “St. Cecilia Secondary Boundary Review”
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 for Friday, November 17, 2023. Elementary – Parent/Guardian-Teacher Interviews In the morning at elementary schools, parents/guardians will have an opportunity to meet with … Continue reading “P.A. Day Disclosure: November 17, 2023”
