Community News - York Catholic District School Board

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

June 14, 2022July 11, 2022 Community News, Featured, School News

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”

Black Mental Health Day + Parent Engagement Night

February 25, 2022March 3, 2022 Board News, Community News

Black Mental Health Day – March 7, 2022 Black Mental Health Day is a day to raise awareness about the harms of anti-Black racism on mental health in Black communities, and the need to action systemic change. Racism and mental health are connected in many ways and the effects of racism can lead to chronic stress, … Continue reading “Black Mental Health Day + Parent Engagement Night”

It’s time to double check your School Support Designation!

February 18, 2022 Board News, Community News

Protect and promote Catholic education – Ensure you are registered as a Catholic Separate School Supporter Did you know? That you need to be registered as an English Separate School Supporter to attend a York Catholic elementary school? That you need to be registered as an English Separate School Supporter to vote for our York … Continue reading “It’s time to double check your School Support Designation!”

St. Elizabeth Seton families walked to school with Newmarket Mayor, John Taylor!

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 Community News, School News

Families celebrated Winter Walk Month and active school travel Families walking to St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary School on February 16 were invited to celebrate Winter Walk Month and Walking Wednesday with a special guest, the Mayor of Newmarket, John Taylor! The Mayor and Councilor Jane Twinney joined families, as well as active school travel … Continue reading “St. Elizabeth Seton families walked to school with Newmarket Mayor, John Taylor!”

You’re invited to St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Graduate Art Exhibition

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 Community News, School News

St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School in Aurora is proud to invite the community to its Ninth Annual Graduate Art Exhibition in person or online! The in-person art exhibit will take place from February 9th – March 21st at the Aurora Town Hall and is organized by the Aurora Cultural Centre as part of the … Continue reading “You’re invited to St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Graduate Art Exhibition”

BFCN Scholarship Application Workshop

February 1, 2022February 4, 2022 Community News

The Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) is hosting an online edition of the BFCN Scholarship Application Workshop for Black students and their families on Friday, February 4, 2022 from 7 – 9 pm. The workshop is open to students in Grades 8-12.

Happy Lunar New Year!

January 31, 2022February 18, 2022 Community News

This year is the Year of the Tiger The year Lunar New will roar in on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. It marks the beginning of a 15-day celebration called the Spring Festival. The date of the Lunar New Year falls on the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, which is based on the phases … Continue reading “Happy Lunar New Year!”

NACCA Black History Month events

January 28, 2022February 4, 2022 Community News

The York Catholic District School Board would like to share this information from the Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA). NACCA invites the community to participate in its Black History Month events and activities. This Black History Month, NACCA explores the theme: Leadership and Allyship “Ignorance of each other is what has made unity impossible … Continue reading “NACCA Black History Month events”

Winter Walk Day is February 2nd

January 27, 2022February 4, 2022 Board News, Community News, School News

York Catholic schools are pleased to join schools across Canada in celebrating Winter Walk Day on Wednesday, February 2, 2022! Each year, Winter Walk Day takes place on the first Wednesday of February. Walking to and from school is fun every day, so we encourage you to journey outside throughout the entire month of February! … Continue reading “Winter Walk Day is February 2nd”

January 27 is Family Literacy Day

January 26, 2022February 4, 2022 Board News, Community News, School News

January 27 is Family Literacy Day! Celebrated annually it raises awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. This nationwide initiative was created by ABC Life Literacy Canada, a non-profit organization, in 1999. This year’s Family Literacy Day theme is Learning in the Great Outdoors. Spending time in nature provides many benefits, … Continue reading “January 27 is Family Literacy Day”