October is Cyber Awareness Month

In October, school boards across the province highlight safer and more secure online practices by promoting Cyber Awareness Month. Online safety is important for us all, and since cyber threats are constantly changing, there’s always something new learn.  Each week of Cyber Awareness Month focuses on different online security topics and a number of resources … Continue reading “October is Cyber Awareness Month”

Ukrainian Students Are Welcomed by York Catholic District School Board and York Region Community Partners

The York Catholic District School Board will welcome about 80 Ukrainian families and students into our schools for the 2022–2023 school year. We are grateful to our York Catholic District School Board students, staff, and families for fundraising more than $88,000, with the support of the Archdiocese of Toronto, to help those impacted by the … Continue reading “Ukrainian Students Are Welcomed by York Catholic District School Board and York Region Community Partners”

Fashion and Functionality: Dressing Your Children for Returning to School

Breakfast Television’s Dina Pugliese, with style experts Jessica Panetta and Stella Acquisto, prepared a segment on dressing your children for back-to-school! The short fashion show, live from our very own St. Joseph the Worker CES in Vaughan, highlights outfits, shoes and backpacks for pre-school and elementary school-age children. https://www.breakfasttelevision.ca/videos/the-most-stylish-back-to-school-trends-for-2022/

Commissionings – Trustees and Senior Administration

A commissioning ceremony is held each time a new Trustee is elected and a new member of the Senior Leadership Team is hired. As elected officials and supervisory officers, Trustees and senior staff are called to serve the Board as stewards of Catholic education. The commissioning ceremony is a faith-filled way to recognize this responsibility … Continue reading “Commissionings – Trustees and Senior Administration”

York Catholic District School Board announces 2022 Top Scholars

The York Catholic District School Board is proud to share its list of the Top Scholars from each of its secondary schools. This year, the top spot is a four-way tie between students who earned a perfect 100 percent average in their graduating year. Congratulations to: Giuseppe Carito, Rachel Gaspar, Maya Paladino and Sarvnaz Ale … Continue reading “York Catholic District School Board announces 2022 Top Scholars”

Official Grand Opening of the Woodbridge Sports Dome at Holy Cross Catholic Academy

The York Catholic District School Board, in partnership with the Woodbridge Sports Dome, held the official Grand Opening of the Woodbridge Sports Dome at Holy Cross Catholic Academy on June 10, 2022. The Grand Opening featured a ribbon cutting, musical performances by Holy Cross CA students, recognition of the OFSAA gold medal boys soccer champs, … Continue reading “Official Grand Opening of the Woodbridge Sports Dome at Holy Cross Catholic Academy”

Holy Cross CA-The Best in Ontario!

Holy Cross Catholic Academy is the best boys soccer team in Ontario!! The Holy Cross Academy Boys Soccer Team had a tremendous tournament in Walkerton, Ontario competing at the OFSAA Soccer Championships from June 2nd-June 4th. The boys went undefeated in the tournament scoring 24 goals and conceding 3 against the best high school soccer … Continue reading “Holy Cross CA-The Best in Ontario!”

York Catholic Announces Distinguished Alumni Honorees for 2022

The Board of Trustees of the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is proud to announce the recipients of their Distinguished Alumni Awards for 2022.  Since 2005, recipients are chosen from submissions to an open nomination campaign. The annual honour showcases the significant contribution that publicly-funded Catholic education makes to diverse sectors including the arts, … Continue reading “York Catholic Announces Distinguished Alumni Honorees for 2022”

STEM Minds Video Game Design Competition – Vote for Stephanie

We would like to take a moment to congratulate all of our junior and intermediate students who participated in the STEM Minds Video Game Design Competition, within their own classes. This learning experience provided our students with an opportunity to successfully combine all of their skills, from storytelling, art design, and coding to create their … Continue reading “STEM Minds Video Game Design Competition – Vote for Stephanie”