The York Catholic DSB’s Right to Disconnect Policy

October 3, 2022 Dear Parents and/or Guardians,  Supporting the health and well-being of both our students and staff is a priority for the York Catholic District School Board. As a Catholic community, we are mindful of our social teachings which includes the dignity of work and rights of workers. As part of a strategy to … Continue reading “The York Catholic DSB’s Right to Disconnect Policy”

October is Cyber Awareness Month

In October, school boards across the province highlight safer and more secure online practices by promoting Cyber Awareness Month. Online safety is important for us all, and since cyber threats are constantly changing, there’s always something new learn.  Each week of Cyber Awareness Month focuses on different online security topics and a number of resources … Continue reading “October is Cyber Awareness Month”

Thank You Custodians!

This Sunday, October 2, 2022, the York Catholic District School Board will join organizations from across the country in celebrating National Custodial Workers’ Recognition Day. On this occasion, we recognize and thank our custodians for everything they do. St. Ambrose said, “Every worker is the hand of Christ who continues to create and to do … Continue reading “Thank You Custodians!”

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Every Child Matters

“We learn about the devastation of colonization and we recognize the difference between knowing about and understanding.” – Jo Chorona, “The Power of Tension and Hop” Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Orange Shirt Day.   Founder of Orange Shirt Day explains that when she went to Residential School at … Continue reading “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Every Child Matters”

Let’s Get Walking This October

  Celebrate active modes of transportation, like walking and wheeling, along with students and staff from across Ontario during IWALK Month, which officially kicks off on Wednesday, October 5.   International Walk to School Month (IWALK) is an annual celebration of active transportation that takes place around the world during the month of October. When walking to … Continue reading “Let’s Get Walking This October”

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”

Aspiring Principal and Vice Principal Discernment Series

If you are discerning the role of Principal or Vice Principal with the York Catholic District School Board and are currently not employed by the YCDSB, please register for the Aspiring Principal Discernment Series for Vice-Principals before Tuesday, September 27, 2022, or the Aspiring Vice-Principal Discernment Series for Teachers before Tuesday, October 18, 2022. For … Continue reading “Aspiring Principal and Vice Principal Discernment Series”