Category: School News

The York Catholic District School Board is currently building an exciting new complex in your community known as the Stouffville Multi-Use Facility.  Unfortunately, we have recently been notified about construction delays at the facility caused by supply-chain issues and the pandemic. We recently emailed families with information regarding a contingency plan that the YCDSB created … Continue reading “Stouffville Multi-Use Facility”

Dear Families of the York Catholic District School Board, We hope you are having a blessed Holy Week! During the Easter Season almost 65 years ago, St. Pope John XXIII shared these words: Christianity is not that complex … it is peace, it is joy, it is love, it is life that is always renewed, like … Continue reading “Easter Message from the Chair of the Board and the Director of Education”

You are invited to learn more about Blessed Chiara Badano Catholic Elementary School, a brand new school that is currently being built in Stouffville! On Monday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. there will be a public information session for future students and their families held at St. Mark CES (333 Glad Park Ave., Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ont.). … Continue reading “Info Session for New Stouffville Elementary School”

Congratulations to Chad Garel on receiving a 2023 Community Appreciation Award, presented by the City of Markham Mayor, Frank Scarpitti.  Every year, the Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association (MACCA), in collaboration with the City of Markham, awards individuals of African/Caribbean heritage who have made tremendous positive contributions to the community. Chad is a highly-motivated, energetic … Continue reading “Congratulations Principal Chad Garel”

Congratulations to Ayodele Bygrave on receiving a 2023 Community Appreciation Award, presented by the City of Markham Mayor, Frank Scarpitti.  Every year, the Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association (MACCA), in collaboration with the City of Markham, awards individuals of African/Caribbean heritage who have made tremendous positive contributions to the community. Ayodele Bygrave is a well-respected … Continue reading “Congratulations Ayodele Bygrave”

Supporting mental health and wellness is an ongoing priority for the York Catholic DSB. We provide programs and supports for all our students and employees throughout the year, because mental health is just as important as physical health. Today, we want to reiterate the importance of self-care, recognizing your feelings, having meaningful conversations about mental … Continue reading “Let’s Talk Every Day”

A reminder that hatred has no place at York Catholic DSB schools and offices. As Christians, Jesus tells us to love one another. We are all one because we are all God’s children. In case you missed it, we are reposting a wonderful message Director of Education, Domenic Scuglia recorded back in November. Let us … Continue reading “York Catholic DSB Stands Against Hatred”

York Catholic District School Board continues to recognize and support its students’ outstanding talents both inside and outside of the classroom. Several grade 12 Cardinal Carter CHS students will be participating in the 12th annual Mayor’s Celebration of Youth Arts, Art Show.  Students Vera Ibrahim, Lauren Mayer, Alexis Pereira, and Mahyar Jaberi Koushki have spent … Continue reading “Move Over Group of Seven, Cardinal Carter Student’s Are the New Artists in Town!”