March 3, 2023 Dear Families of the York Catholic District School Board, On Tuesday, February 28, the York Catholic District School Board held a Regular Board Meeting which included delegations from the public. Supporters of the delegations caused a disturbance to the point that the meeting could not continue until a recess was called … Continue reading “Statement on Our February 28 Board Meeting”
Congratulations to St. Elizabeth Catholic High School alum Trevor Coll on his ongoing success in the arts! Trevor plays the lead character, Drew Boley, in More Entertainment’s “Rock of Ages” production. The show runs from February 23 to May 20 at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto. Trevor and his co-stars will delight … Continue reading “Congratulations St. Elizabeth CHS Alumnus Trevor Coll”
Congratulations to Scott Morrow on being featured in the winter edition of Toggle magazine. Scott plays a vital role in our York Catholic DSB family, and we are so grateful for all he does as our Chief Information Officer. Scott’s feature article highlights the importance of his role as Chief Information Officer and the Board’s … Continue reading “CIO Scott Morrow Featured in Toggle Magazine”
As we enter the Family Day weekend, we would like to take this opportunity to recognize all the families of the York Catholic District School Board. When reflecting on family, Pope Francis said: Love is shown by little things, by attention to small daily signs which make us feel at home. Faith grows when it … Continue reading “Happy Family Day Weekend”
The entire York Catholic District School Board community congratulates Edward Lavor, Principal of Father Bressani Catholic High School, on winning the Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario’s Outstanding School/Community Leadership Award. To receive the award, the recipient must be nominated by a fellow Principal. Ed is noted for creating cohesion, inclusivity, fairness, creativity, academic excellence and … Continue reading “Principal Edward Lavor Wins Leadership Award”
Superintendent of Education, Siobhan Wright, has recently been named the Ontario recipient of The OCSOA EXL Award For Excellence in Leadership for her outstanding contributions to equity in the education system. This award is presented to superintendents who exhibit great enthusiasm and dedication in their roles as administrators, in their guidance to children throughout their … Continue reading “York Catholic DSB Congratulates Siobhan Wright on Winning Prestigious Award”
Congratulations to the St. Augustine CHS students, teachers and community members on their exceptional art show held this month. So many spectacular pieces of art work were on display throughout the York Catholic DSB’s Catholic Education Centre. In addition to visual displays, St. Augustine also treated the audience to wonderful music, dramatizations and culinary treats … Continue reading “St. Augustine CHS Art Show Wow’s Over 300 People!”
The Challenger Baseball Program at Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School in Newmarket, Ont., has received generous support to help the program’s members play outdoor sports all winter long. The Challenger Baseball Program helps students with special needs to develop independence, self-confidence and friendships through adaptive baseball activities. In November, the Jays Care Foundation gifted the … Continue reading “Special Education Sports Program Receives Generous Support”
On February 7, York Catholic District School Board hosted the Our Voice Leadership Conference as a kickoff to Black Heritage Month. The students and leadership teams were full of amazing energy. The students continued to learn more about Black History, the resilience of Black people and the accomplishments of many amazing Black leaders. They participated … Continue reading “Our Voice Leadership Conference”
The York Catholic District School Board sends a heartfelt congratulations to Marikit, one of our students from St. Jerome CES. Marikit was named as the first place winner of ShareLife’s 15th annual poster contest. The amazing winning poster will be displayed at all schools and parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto. In total, 350 students … Continue reading “ShareLife’s 15th Annual Poster Contest Winner!”
