For centuries, many of the first inhabitants would celebrate the arrival of the warm weather and the pleasures of the summer solstice. The summer solstice is the day of the year with the longest light. June 21, the first day of summer, has been chosen as National Indigenous Peoples Day! In 1996, the Governor General … Continue reading “June is National Indigenous History Month”
The York Catholic District School Board and The Council for Exceptional Children, York Region Chapter 543, would like to acknowledge and congratulate all student and adult recipients of the 2020 Yes I Can Awards. The Yes I Can Awards recognize the accomplishments of exceptional students who have made significant achievements in the categories of School … Continue reading “York Catholic congratulates 2020 Yes I Can Recipients”
May 4 to 10, 2020 is Children’s Mental Health Week
April is Earth Month. This year, April 22, 2020 also marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Students and staff across York Catholic celebrated our planet earth by promoting ways to protect it through live-demonstrations, artwork, cleaning up their neighbourhood and more. Take a look at some of these Earth Month celebrations below:
On Dec. 3, 2019, 54 new Canadians from 18 countries, took their Oath of Citizenship at an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s citizenship ceremony. The event was hosted by students and staff at Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy who went above and beyond make this an unforgettable experience for their guests. “Everyone was so excited … Continue reading “Father Michael McGivney welcomes 54 new Canadian citizens from 18 countries at citizenship ceremony”
YCDSB Before & After School Care Partner Creates Unique Giving Opportunity for Students in Markham For many YCDSB students, ‘Before & After School’ programs provide a safe, fun and creative place to be for extended hours around their school day. In Markham, at The Village Child Care, staff and students also find time to learn … Continue reading “The Village Kids Give Back!”
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