Dear Families of the York Catholic District School Board, We are happy to hear the news this weekend that CUPE and the Government of Ontario have reached a settlement for a new contract. All our schools will be open and operate as usual on Monday. We know that the past several days have been stressful … Continue reading “Classes Will Proceed as Usual”
Each year the Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario (CEFO) holds the Father Patrick Fogarty Awards Dinner. The mission of CEFO is to promote Catholic education in Ontario, and one of its objectives is to recognize the significant achievements of students in Catholic schools. The Catholic Student Awards are given to students who have been recognized … Continue reading “York Catholic DSB Students Honoured at Father Patrick Fogarty Awards Dinner”
Applications will soon be accepted for an exciting new program in York Region that will help elite student-athletes excel in both their academic and athletic lives by providing excellent support, flexibility and facilities, all within a publicly-funded school. In September 2023, St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS will open the York Catholic District School Board’s second High … Continue reading “New High Performer Athlete Program to Open in Aurora”
What is Treaties Recognition Week? More than 40 treaties and other land agreements cover Ontario. Treaties are legal agreements that set out the rights and responsibilities of First Nations and the provincial and federal governments. Treaties Recognition Week takes place on the first full week of November every year. Treaties Recognition week was introduced by … Continue reading “Treaties Recognition Week”
Dear Families of the York Catholic District School Board, York Catholic schools will reopen to students for in-person learning tomorrow morning (Tuesday, November 8, 2022). This is possible because of development in the talks between CUPE and the Government of Ontario, which happened this morning. Student transportation will be available tomorrow morning for those who … Continue reading “Return to In-person Learning on Tuesday, Nov. 8”
Will there be communications to parents regarding the CUPE job action? Yes, via the Communications and HR Departments. Collective bargaining updates can also be found on the Board’s website front page. I assume central communications to parents/guardians will come from the Board. Please address if schools need to send out supplementary communication. Yes. Central communications … Continue reading “FAQs from Families about Possible Job Action”
Dear Families of the York Catholic District School Board, As we communicated yesterday, bargaining between CUPE and the Government of Ontario is ongoing and we pray that a negotiated settlement can be reached before Friday, November 4. The situation is fluid, but there remains a possibility that there will be a withdrawal of services on … Continue reading “More Information on Possible Job Action on Nov. 4”
Dear Catholic Education supporters across the Province of Ontario, We want to provide you with information about an application with the Court that was brought against the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) regarding the Board’s policy that Student Trustees must be Catholics. A student of the YCDSB initiated the application after she was disqualified … Continue reading “Response to Court Ruling on Student Trustees”
Dear Families of the York Catholic District School Board, On Sunday, October 30, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) – Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSCBU) provided notice of its intent to start legal strike action through a full withdrawal of services as of Friday, November 4, 2022. Yesterday, the provincial government introduced … Continue reading “Update on Provincial Bargaining and Possible Job Action”
Open Houses to be held for students entering High School next year. Grade 8 families are invited to get to know their local high school and explore innovative programs and options offered in York Catholic schools. This fall, the York Catholic District School Board will host a series of in-person high school open houses for … Continue reading “High School Open House”
