The first Wednesday of October is I-Walk Day! October is International Walk to School (IWalk) Month and October 6th is International Walk to School Day! Schools across York Region are excited to celebrate IWalk Month again now that most students are back to in-person learning. IWalk Month officially kicks off the Active School Travel program. … Continue reading “October is International Walk to School Month”
Successful candidate fills vacant position; ensures representation for Catholic ratepayers in Wards 4, 5, 7 & 8 The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank S.D. Alexander as Trustee for Markham Area 2: Wards 4, 5, 7, and 8, effective immediately. Mr. Alexander will be officially commissioned at … Continue reading “YCDSB Appoints New Trustee for Markham Area 2”
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. On September 30th, all Canadians are invited to wear an orange shirt to honour Indigenous people and to show a commitment to the idea that every child matters. It is a time for remembering — to recall Canada’s residential schools and … Continue reading “September 30th is Orange Shirt Day”
Six-time Olympic medallist, Andre De Grasse returns to his former high school, Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy Six-time Olympic medallist, Andre De Grasse, returned to his former high school, Father Michael McGivney CA on September 23rd as part of a special event that recognized co-creators of his Race with Me Virtual Challenge, which many students … Continue reading “Andre De Grasse presents Kids Help Phone with $25k cheque at Father Michael McGivney CA”
We are pleased to share with you this video from Dominic Mazzotta, Chair, Board of Trustees, and Dom Scuglia, Director of Education.
Virtual programs help newcomers adapt and learn about York Catholic schools The York Catholic District School Board, in partnership with Catholic Community Services of York Region and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is proud to offer two school orientation programs for newcomers to Canada. Newcomer students and their parents who moved to Canada in 2021 … Continue reading “Youth who are new to Canada are invited to attend school orientation programs”
STSYR oversees school transportation for the York Catholic District School Board Student Transportation Services of York Region (STSYR) is the transportation consortium for the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) and the York Region District School Board (YRDSB). STSYR provides service to more than 56,000 students in 300+ schools, covering more than 90,000 kilometers daily. … Continue reading “School Transportation Information for the New School Year”
Nine students achieve perfect 100 per cent graduating average
The York Catholic District School Board extends a huge CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 2021! High schools across York Catholic held their virtual graduation ceremonies on June 29, 2021. Schools also celebrated their Grade 12 students with special events and activities including graduation masses, video tributes, drive by clap-outs and other socially distanced outdoor activities. … Continue reading “Congratulations to the Class of 2021”
Seasoned educator and senior leader returns home; brings passion for student success, equity and human rights
