Dear Families of York Catholic District School Board, Thank you for your support and understanding as we respond to the provincial CUPE labour negotiations. The health, safety and well-being of our students and staff will always be our greatest priority. At this time, it is uncertain how long the labour negotiations between CUPE and the … Continue reading “York Catholic Moves to Synchronous Virtual Learning”
Dear Families of York Catholic District School Board, The situation with provincial bargaining remains fluid, but we want our families to have enough time to plan for alternative childcare arrangements for tomorrow. For that reason, and for the health, safety and well-being of our students and staff, York Catholic DSB schools will be closed to … Continue reading “York Catholic Schools Are Closed on Friday, November 4”
Will there be communications to parents regarding the CUPE job action? Yes, via the Communications and HR Departments. Collective bargaining updates can also be found on the Board’s website front page. I assume central communications to parents/guardians will come from the Board. Please address if schools need to send out supplementary communication. Yes. Central communications … Continue reading “FAQs from Families about Possible Job Action”
Dear Families of the York Catholic District School Board, On Sunday, October 30, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) – Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSCBU) provided notice of its intent to start legal strike action through a full withdrawal of services as of Friday, November 4, 2022. Yesterday, the provincial government introduced … Continue reading “Update on Provincial Bargaining and Possible Job Action”
“We learn about the devastation of colonization and we recognize the difference between knowing about and understanding.” – Jo Chorona, “The Power of Tension and Hop” Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Orange Shirt Day. Founder of Orange Shirt Day explains that when she went to Residential School at … Continue reading “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Every Child Matters”
The York Catholic District School Board will welcome about 80 Ukrainian families and students into our schools for the 2022–2023 school year. We are grateful to our York Catholic District School Board students, staff, and families for fundraising more than $88,000, with the support of the Archdiocese of Toronto, to help those impacted by the … Continue reading “Ukrainian Students Are Welcomed by York Catholic District School Board and York Region Community Partners”
The York Catholic District School Board worked closely with its partners at the Ministry of Education, York Region Public Health, and with Board staff to prepare for the return to school in September. By aligning our practices with their guidance, we are confident our schools will continue to be safe, inclusive places to learn and … Continue reading “COVID-19 Health and Safety Measures”
The York Catholic District School Board is proud to share its list of the Top Scholars from each of its secondary schools. This year, the top spot is a four-way tie between students who earned a perfect 100 percent average in their graduating year. Congratulations to: Giuseppe Carito, Rachel Gaspar, Maya Paladino and Sarvnaz Ale … Continue reading “York Catholic District School Board announces 2022 Top Scholars”
The inaugural YCDSB Golf Tournament for ShareLife took place Friday, July 8th, at Nobleton Lakes Golf Course. The beautiful weather allowed for a great day of golf and collegiality. Thank you to all of our participants, sponsors, volunteers, and golf course staff, who made this day possible. We are proud to announce that a $1000 … Continue reading “The Inaugural YCDSB Golf Tournament for ShareLife”
On Wednesday, July 6th, St. Gabriel Child Care Centre welcomed The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada. The Prime Minister was joined by MP Francesco Sorbara, his family and some of his staff. Prime Minister Trudeau and MP Sorbara were welcomed to a warm community environment at the Child Care Centre. They interacted … Continue reading “Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Visits YCDSB at St. Gabriel the Archangel Child Care Centre”
