Grade 8 St. Justin Martyr student competes at the National Finals of the Canadian Geographic Challenge

The York Catholic District School Board congratulates Nicholas Ali, Grade 8 Student at St. Justin Martyr CES in Unionville who recently represented the Board at the National Finals of the Canadian Geographic Challenge! The Canadian Geographic Challenge launched in 1995 as a way to encourage student interest in geography. Since then, the challenge has grown from … Continue reading “Grade 8 St. Justin Martyr student competes at the National Finals of the Canadian Geographic Challenge”

St. Elizabeth Music Council nurtures hope

The St. Elizabeth CHS Music Council prepared musical performances to help lift the spirits of staff and residents of numerous long term care homes in the community. The students worked hard to create a video displaying the work of instrumental, vocal and dance performances. These students shared their talents and gifts by delivering messages of … Continue reading “St. Elizabeth Music Council nurtures hope”

Students test their skills at provincial competition

The York Catholic District School Board is excited to announce that two of its students recently took home gold medals from the province-wide Skills Ontario Competition and a third student earned a silver medal! All three students attend St. Jean de Brebeuf CHS in Vaughan. The Skills Ontario Competition offers elementary and secondary students an … Continue reading “Students test their skills at provincial competition”

Daily themes the focus of Catholic Education Week activities at Divine Mercy CES

Divine Mercy Catholic Elementary School in Maple celebrated Catholic Education Week with a plethora of virtual events and activities centered around each of Catholic Education Week’s daily themes: Preparing the Earth (Monday), Sowing Seeds of Gratitude (Tuesday), Cultivating Relationships (Wednesday), Harvesting New Fruit (Thursday) and Marveling in Wonder (Friday). On Monday, the school livestreamed a … Continue reading “Daily themes the focus of Catholic Education Week activities at Divine Mercy CES”

SCG STREAM slideshow debuted during Catholic Education Week

St. Charles Garnier Catholic Elementary School in Richmond Hill kicked off Catholic Education Week by holding a virtual school liturgy on May 3rd that was live streamed to the entire school community. The following day, it debuted its STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) slideshow on the school’s YouTube Channel. This slideshow showcased work students completed … Continue reading “SCG STREAM slideshow debuted during Catholic Education Week”

St. Maximilian Kolbe students create a virtual gallery inspired by “Nurturing Hope”

St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS in Aurora celebrated Catholic Education Week, May 2-7 by creating a virtual gallery featuring student artwork inspired by the theme of ‘Nurturing Hope’. Below is a sample of some of the artwork. You can also view the entire Virtual Gallery. The school thanks all students and teachers who participated in this … Continue reading “St. Maximilian Kolbe students create a virtual gallery inspired by “Nurturing Hope””

Carter students discuss allyship and Black history among other conversations this month

Cardinal Carter Catholic High School in Aurora held many events and activities to mark Black History Month and shared profiles of Black saints and other historical leaders throughout the month.  One of its highlights was a personalized video message from the Honourable Jean Augustine in commemoration of Black History Month.  Jean Augustine, who helped to bring Black … Continue reading “Carter students discuss allyship and Black history among other conversations this month”

St. Anne’s Black History Month presentations

St. Anne Catholic Elementary School in Richmond Hill celebrated Black History month by hosting a series of virtual speakers and presentations. Through the generous support of its Catholic School Council, St. Anne hosted presenters from the Canadian Multicultural Inventors Museum on February 8th for students in Grades 4-8. The Canadian Multicultural Inventors Museum is a … Continue reading “St. Anne’s Black History Month presentations”

St. Max in Aurora welcomes Jeff A.D. Martin

“You are worth it. You are enough,” – was the resounding message that Jeff A.D. Martin shared with the St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS school on February 19, during the school’s marquee Black History Month event. Martin spoke to students and staff about empowerment, social justice, and Black excellence. Jeff A.D. Martin is an award-winning motivational … Continue reading “St. Max in Aurora welcomes Jeff A.D. Martin”