Treaties Recognition Week
November 1-7, 2021
Category: Board News
October 21st is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day!
The 21st Annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day is Thursday, October 21, 2021! The York Catholic District School Board takes this opportunity to recognize and thanks its many Early Childhood Educators (ECEs), Child Care Workers and Early Years’ staff who work in our Kindergarten classes, schools, and affiliated child care centres. … Continue reading “October 21st is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day!”
Safety Awareness Week 2021
October 17-23 The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has a primary responsibility and goal to ensure a safe learning environment for all students and staff in our school communities. As part of our ongoing safety initiatives, schools in the York Catholic District School Board, this week. All of our drills and practice procedures align … Continue reading “Safety Awareness Week 2021”
Today is World Teachers’ Day!
World Teachers’ Day is held annually on October 5th to celebrate all teachers around the world. Our York Catholic schools, as well as those right across the globe have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The support of teachers is essential to the worldwide recovery and that is why the theme for this year’s … Continue reading “Today is World Teachers’ Day!”
October 2 is National Custodians Day!
Let’s recognize and show appreciation to our custodians, assistant custodians and maintenance staff who work tirelessly each day to ensure the smooth operation of our schools and CEC. Especially during the pandemic, these hard-working education staff have given so much so that our schools can remain safe, healthy and open! The York Catholic District School … Continue reading “October 2 is National Custodians Day!”
October is International Walk to School Month
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”
YCDSB Appoints New Trustee for Markham Area 2
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 Orange Shirt Day
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”
Andre De Grasse presents Kids Help Phone with $25k cheque at Father Michael McGivney CA
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”
Welcome Back Students, Families and Staff
We are pleased to share with you this video from Dominic Mazzotta, Chair, Board of Trustees, and Dom Scuglia, Director of Education.