On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with … Continue reading “2024 Lenten Mass”
On March 5th, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board and the York Region District School Board worked together to create a women in trades symposium to expose female secondary students to careers in the skilled trades. The event was open to 100 girls in grades 9-12 and took place at the Catholic Education Centre … Continue reading “Women in Trade Symposium”
On Monday, March 18, 2024, students of Blessed Chiara Badano Catholic Elementary School and St. Katharine Drexel Catholic High School were welcomed to their new school building. Students and staff of the two schools were excited to make the Stouffville Multi-Use Facility their new home. Below are some photos from the big day.
“Never miss an opportunity to do good.” – St. Francis de Sales February 12, 2024 Dear York Catholic District School Board Community, I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express how delighted I am to return to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) as Interim Director of Education. My career started … Continue reading “Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education”
York Catholic District School Board Director of Education Domenic Scuglia will retire after a 41-year career promoting equity, excellence and faith in two Canadian provinces. “The Board of Trustees is grateful for Domenic Scuglia’s many contributions to the YCDSB, in particular for creating stability in our school board during the difficult days near the end … Continue reading “YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career”
The YCDSB is committed to inclusivity and diversity within the workplace. The upcoming information session serves as a call to action for YCDSB to be at the forefront of promoting equity and racial diversity in leadership. Through this initiative we aim to create a more inclusive, equitable and inclusive board to serve all of our … Continue reading “Equity Seeking and Racialized Leadership”
Current Elementary and Secondary Vice Principals interested in applying for a position as a Principal with the York Catholic District School Board are reminded that one of the “Required Qualifications/ Experience” is the completion of the YCDSB Aspiring Principal Discernment Series for Vice Principals before placement. This Aspiring Principal Discernment Series will be offered … Continue reading “Board Leadership Development Strategy YCDSB Aspiring Principal Discernment Series for Vice Principals”
Current Elementary and Secondary teachers interested in applying for a position as a Vice Principal with the York Catholic District School Board are reminded that one of the “Required Qualifications/ Experience” items is completing the YCDSB Aspiring Vice Principal Discernment Series before placement. This Aspiring Vice Principal Discernment Series will be offered this Winter. The … Continue reading “Board Leadership Development Strategy Aspiring Vice Principal Discernment Series for Teachers”
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 and secondary levels on Friday, February 2, 2024. Elementary – K-8 Math (High impact instructional approaches) Teachers will be engaging … Continue reading “YCDSB PA Day: Friday, February 2, 2024”
January 16, 2024 Dear York Catholic District School Board Families and Staff, This afternoon, the Board of Trustees of the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) passed a motion that returns snow plowing and salting operations to what we have seen in previous years at all schools. YCDSB staff have contacted contractors, and snow removal … Continue reading “Board of Trustees Passes Motion to Restore Snow Removal”
