Black Mental Health Day – March 7, 2022 Black Mental Health Day is a day to raise awareness about the harms of anti-Black racism on mental health in Black communities, and the need to action systemic change. Racism and mental health are connected in many ways and the effects of racism can lead to chronic stress, … Continue reading “Black Mental Health Day + Parent Engagement Night”
ADULT CONTINUING ED Q+A Virtual Public Information Session When: March 1 @ 6:30 – 8:00pm On March 1 at 6:30-8:00pm, the YCDSB is hosting a virtual Public Information Session to present and seek feedback on a proposal from our Adult Continuing Education department regarding locating an ESL program at Father John Kelly CES. The purpose … Continue reading “Continuing Education Public Information Session – Father John Kelly CES”
During this extremely delicate time, we pray for peace in Ukraine and throughout the world. We pray for loved ones who are directly affected. “I make a heartfelt appeal to all people of goodwill to raise prayers to Almighty God that all political actions and initiatives may be at the service of human brotherhood rather … Continue reading “A Prayer for Ukraine”
Protect and promote Catholic education – Ensure you are registered as a Catholic Separate School Supporter Did you know? That you need to be registered as an English Separate School Supporter to attend a York Catholic elementary school? That you need to be registered as an English Separate School Supporter to vote for our York … Continue reading “It’s time to double check your School Support Designation!”
Continuing Education Public Information Session – St. Joseph CES (Richmond Hill) Virtual Public Information Session When: February 24 @ 6:30 – 8 pm On February 24 at 6:30-8:00pm, the YCDSB is hosting a virtual Public Information Session to present and seek feedback on a proposal from our Adult Continuing Education department regarding locating an ESL … Continue reading “Continuing Education – Public Information Session”
Reading Rainbow live-streamed readings are back! Thanks to the Reading Rainbow Team, all York Catholic elementary schools are once again invited to participate in a live-streamed book reading event in celebration of Black Heritage Month. On February 24th, student leaders from St. Joan of Arc CHS in Maple, St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS in Richmond … Continue reading “Black Heritage Month – Reading Rainbow Live Stream Event”
The team behind the YCDSB Our Voices website is celebrating York Catholic students who demonstrate Black Excellence. Today, we honour Jasmine Moore from St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic High School. Jasmine Olivia Mavis Moore is a Grade 12 student at St. Jean de Brebeuf CHS who is dedicated to sharing her passion for science and … Continue reading “Celebrating Black Excellence: Jasmine Olivia Mavis Moore”
Nominations Open! The YCDSB Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the return of its Distinguished Alumni Awards.
York Catholic schools are pleased to join schools across Canada in celebrating Winter Walk Day on Wednesday, February 2, 2022! Each year, Winter Walk Day takes place on the first Wednesday of February. Walking to and from school is fun every day, so we encourage you to journey outside throughout the entire month of February! … Continue reading “Winter Walk Day is February 2nd”
January 27 is Family Literacy Day! Celebrated annually it raises awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. This nationwide initiative was created by ABC Life Literacy Canada, a non-profit organization, in 1999. This year’s Family Literacy Day theme is Learning in the Great Outdoors. Spending time in nature provides many benefits, … Continue reading “January 27 is Family Literacy Day”
