The York Catholic District School Board is proud to celebrate Black History throughout the month of February and beyond. Schools will mark Black History Month by hosting virtual special events including visits from guest speakers and performers. Students of all ages will also learn about Black history and experiences through a variety of classroom learning … Continue reading “February is Black History Month”
When it comes to mental health, now more than ever, every action counts.
We are pleased to announce that the York Catholic District School Board has recently received $436,502 in contributions from Centro Scuola to support the Board’s International Language Italian Extended-Day Program. Centro Scuola e Cultura Italiana is a non-profit organization that works to promote, develop and improve the teaching of the Italian language in Canada, and … Continue reading “Centro Scuola partnership continues to fund Italian language instruction in YCDSB schools”
The Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) invites you to a free online workshop in collaboration with the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) to show YCDSB Black students and their families how to search, prepare, and apply for scholarships and bursaries. If you are in high school or Grade 8, this workshop is especially for … Continue reading “Scholarship Application Workshop”
The Director’s Office is pleased to share that the artwork by Isabelle A., Grade 6 student from Our Lady of the Rosary CES in Concord, ON was selected for this year’s Board Christmas card cover. Artwork by Ann L., Grade 8 student from Father Henri Nouwen CES in Richmond Hill, ON was selected for the … Continue reading “Announcing Student Designs for YCDSB 2020 Christmas Card”
The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) celebrates Treaty Recognition Week from November 2 to 6, 2020. The YCDSB recognizes Treaty Recognition Week as part of our ongoing journey of healing and reconciliation. As we continue this journey together, we gratefully acknowledge that our YCDSB schools rest on traditional territory of the Chippewas of Georgina … Continue reading “Treaty Recognition Week”
On September 30, 2020, students and staff from across the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) commemorated Orange Shirt Day to acknowledge the impact of the residential school system, raise awareness and honour Indigenous communities, and promote reconciliation. In recognition of this day, students and staff wore an orange shirt in honour of Phyllis (Jack) … Continue reading “York Catholic honours Orange Shirt Day 2020”
In 1994, October 5 was declared World Teachers’ Day to commemorate the anniversary of the collective Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNESCO. On this World Teachers’ Day, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our teachers for their commitment and contributions to ensuring that our … Continue reading “Celebrating YCDSB Teachers on World Teachers’ Day”
Orange Shirt Day is commemorated across Canada every September 30th, to acknowledge the impact of the residential school system, raise awareness and honour Indigenous communities, and promote reconciliation. Orange Shirt Day started in the spring of 2013, when a commemoration event was held in Williams Lake, BC to honour those who attended the St. Joseph … Continue reading “York Catholic to commemorate Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters”
Students overcome challenges caused by COVID-19 to embrace distance learning and achieve academic excellence. Top scholars at all YCDSB high schools average outstanding 96.85 per cent
