YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career

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”

Civics Lessons Through Sport: The 2022 World Cup

Written by Mr. O’Grady, a Grade 7 teacher at Father John Kelly Catholic Elementary School This year’s World Cup was very special, and very controversial. This was the first time since the 1986 World Cup in Mexico that Canada had qualified for a World Cup. Our class decided to celebrate Canada’s participation in the World … Continue reading “Civics Lessons Through Sport: The 2022 World Cup”

Twitter Break: FIRST Robotics Competition

In the latest episode of “Twitter Break,” York Catholic DSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia talks with the Robotics Team from St. Augustine Catholic High School. This team of high school students designed and built a robot and then competed against other schools from across the region in a challenge that tested skill and engineering. … Continue reading “Twitter Break: FIRST Robotics Competition”

Nominations Are Open for the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards

York Catholic DSB alumni do amazing things around the world every day. From science to sports to business to religious life to community building, there is no limit to what our alumni can do. Last year’s Distinguished Alumni winners were: Andre De Grasse – Olympic Medalist/ Philanthropist/ Author: Father Michael McGivney CA  (Markham) Cassondra Fonseca … Continue reading “Nominations Are Open for the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards”

St. Elizabeth CHS RAP Students Debut Their First Album: ROOM 106

St. Elizabeth CHS Regional Arts Program students Justin Pascucci, Isabella Shahin and Darcy Wigston, are set to release their debut album at the end of November. The self-titled album features seven original pieces. As instrumental students, Justin, Isabella and Darcy noticed their matched passion for the art of music while working together on a school … Continue reading “St. Elizabeth CHS RAP Students Debut Their First Album: ROOM 106”

Prayers Available on the York Catholic DSB Website

Prayer is central to daily life at the York Catholic District School Board. We start school days, staff meetings and board meetings with prayer. As people of faith, time spent sending our prayers to God is deeply sacred. However, we know that finding an appropriate prayer for a given day can sometimes be difficult. In … Continue reading “Prayers Available on the York Catholic DSB Website”

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”

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Visits YCDSB at St. Gabriel the Archangel Child Care Centre

On Wednesday, July 6th, St. Gabriel Child Care Centre welcomed The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada. The Prime Minister was joined by MP Francesco Sorbara, his family and some of his staff.  Prime Minister Trudeau and MP Sorbara were welcomed to a warm community environment at the Child Care Centre. They interacted … Continue reading “Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Visits YCDSB at St. Gabriel the Archangel Child Care Centre”

St. Rene Goupil – St. Luke Child Care Centre Groundbreaking Event

On June 21st 2022, the YCDSB officially celebrated the ground-breaking of the new Child Care Centre at St. Rene Goupil – St. Luke Catholic Elementary School in Thornhill. The Child Care Centre is scheduled to open in September 2023. The facility is planned as a 3 room centre and will include infant, toddler, and pre-school … Continue reading “St. Rene Goupil – St. Luke Child Care Centre Groundbreaking Event”