“Where there is no guidance, a nation falls, but in an abundance of counsellors there is safety.” –Proverbs 11:14 The connection of home, school, and parish is what makes Catholic education unique. This connection recognizes that the community matters and that everyone benefits when the community is involved in our schools. With this in mind, … Continue reading “Help Us Hire a New Director of Education”
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, June 28, 2024. Friday, June 28, 2024 Staff are engaged in closing operations for the end of … Continue reading “Elementary YCDSB PA Day: Friday, June 28, 2024”
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the secondary level on Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28, 2024. Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28, 2024 Staff are … Continue reading “Secondary PA Days: Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28, 2024”
On Friday, May 31, 2024, about 170 secondary students with special needs showed their athletic talents and had a lot of fun while competing in the York Catholic District School Board’s (YCDSB) Special Olympics Track and Field Event at St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School in Richmond Hill, Ont. It was perfect weather for … Continue reading “Not A Cloud in the Sky For YCDSB Special Olympics”
The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) and The Council for Exceptional Children, York Region Chapter #543 congratulate all the student and adult recipients of the 2024 Yes I Can! Awards. This year, the annual Yes I Can! Awards was hosted at Richmond Green Secondary School on May 29th, 2024. It was a spectacular night, … Continue reading “Yes I Can! 2024 Awards”
Dear York Catholic District School Board families, Today, the York Catholic District School Board announced that we are joining the lawsuit against tech giants Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok for disruption to student learning and the education system. We, alongside ten other Ontario schools and boards, allege that these companies have negligently designed and marketed addictive … Continue reading “Social Media Litigation”
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, June 7, 2024. Elementary – Report Card Writing Elementary teachers will write report cards, which will be available … Continue reading “YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday, June 7, 2024”
On Friday, May 10, 2024, the students, staff, families and graduates of Father Henri J.M. Nouwen Catholic Elementary School in Richmond Hill gathered to celebrate their school’s milestone anniversary celebration. Over the past 25 years, the school has earned a reputation for providing excellent, welcoming education. The school proudly proclaims, “We All Belong,” as its … Continue reading “Father Henri Nouwen CES Celebrates 25th Anniversary”
In celebration of Catholic Education Week, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is proud to announce its 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award winners. This is an especially exciting year for the YCDSB, as this is the 20th occasion that a group of Distinguished Alumni have been recognized for their significant contributions to their respective careers … Continue reading “2024 Distinguished Alumni Award”
We are excited to announce the Ontario government is investing $47.2 million for the construction of two new elementary schools that will share a building in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) in Thornhill. The building will house a York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary school and York Region District School Board (YRDSB) elementary school, … Continue reading “Funding For a New YCDSB School in Vaughan”
