York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) students are encouraged to use their gifts to make the world a better place. Students at Cardinal Carter CHS in Aurora, Ont., are doing just that with a new video explaining the dangers of impaired driving that will be shown across Canada. Cardinal Carter CHS’s 2024-25 Ontario Students Against … Continue reading “Cardinal Carter Students Work to End Impaired Driving”
The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is proud to celebrate five of its exceptional alumni who were recently honoured with the Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association’s (MACCA) Scholarship Award. They are: Martin Elijah Julius and Jade Tamin Abigail Junior, graduates of St. Brother André CHS Temidayo Israel Olanipekun, Ameer Salawu and Anuli Jennifer Udoye, … Continue reading “Five YCDSB Alums Win MACCA Scholarship Award”
On October 25, 2025, Catholic educators from across Ontario gathered to honour some remarkable students who have demonstrated outstanding academic success while taking an active role in school life, community initiatives and parish involvement. These students, including 13 from the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), won the 2025 Catholic Student Award, which is presented … Continue reading “YCDSB Student Leaders Awarded for Faith in Action”
Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy had an inspiring morning on Monday, November 24, 2025, as they were visited by Frank Cardinal Leo, Archbishop of Toronto. Cardinal Leo shared the hopeful message that all students are loved by God and will do incredible things with their lives if they listen to God’s calling. … Continue reading “Cardinal Leo Visits the YCDSB”
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) celebrated the groundbreaking of a new Catholic elementary school in Queensville, Ont., that will provide the rapidly-growing community with a faith-filled, modern learning environment. Designed to support students from the earliest years through Grade 8, the school will feature 421 pupil spaces and … Continue reading “Groundbreaking for New Catholic Elementary School in Queensville”
The York Catholic District School Board proudly celebrates Ms. Christina Iorio, an innovative and inspiring educator from St. Augustine Catholic High School, who has been recognized as a 2025 Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM recipient. Principal Cocchetto describes Ms. Iorio as “a trailblazer for her groundbreaking ability to integrate the traditional study … Continue reading “St. Augustine CHS Teacher Honoured with Prime Minister’s Award”
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) looks back at the Frost and Fire Games, which were held in March 2025. These games have become an annual YCDSB tradition, where secondary and elementary students work together to make learning about Indigenous culture and heritage fun and engaging. … Continue reading “The Frost and Fire Games Celebrating Indigenous Culture”
This summer, the York Catholic District School Board’s Mental Health team, together with incredible community partners, created unforgettable opportunities for children and youth to learn, grow and shine. From building leadership skills to discovering new friendships, our summer camps offered safe, faith-filled spaces where students could explore who they are and who God is calling … Continue reading “Celebrating a Summer of Growth, Leadership & Joy!”
Every year, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) starts the school year by having principals, vice principals, trustees and senior administrators gather together for opening Mass. This year’s Mass was especially meaningful because YCDSB alumni and newly ordained priest, Father Alvin Joys, led the celebration. Fr. Alvin is a proud graduate of St. Stephen … Continue reading “A Joyful Beginning: YCDSB Alumni Celebrates Mass for Principals”
In honour of the Holy Jubilee Year, students from Sacred Heart CHS in Newmarket, Ont., have completed a remarkable collaborative project: the creation of the school’s very own Holy Jubilee Doors. Guided by the Visual Arts, Technological Education and Religion departments, over 30 students started working together in February to bring these doors to life. … Continue reading “Sacred Heart CHS Students Create Holy Jubilee Doors in Honour of the Jubilee Year”
