Grade 9 students of St. Katharine Drexel CHS had a unique opportunity to share their ideas on how to build neighbourhoods that better serve everyone in a community at a mock meeting of Stouffville Town Council, which Mayor Iain Lovatt and councillors Maurice Smith and Richard Bartley attended. Three classes of students were tasked with … Continue reading “Stouffville Students Design Better Communities”
Congratulations to the band from Father Bressani Catholic High School, in Woodbridge, for receiving a superior rating at the prestigious Rhythm International Music Festival in Boston. Preparing for this outstanding performance was an extensive process, spanning a year and a half of planning and hard work. Once approved, the focus shifted to selecting the participants … Continue reading “Father Bressani Band Wins International Recognition”
A huge congratulations to Marlene Perry from the York Catholic District School Board’s Curriculum Department, on winning the International Dyslexia Association Ontario’s 2024 Literacy Leader of the Year award. “I am really honoured and blown away; the timing of it was pretty insane because this is the first year with the new literacy curriculum,” Marlene … Continue reading “Marlene Perry: Ontario Literacy Leader”
Pictured left to right: Canadian Martyrs principal Ms. A. Ricciuti-Giustizia, Leslie from Good Samaritan and Canadian Martyrs teachers Ms. Santos, Mr. Sanderson and Mr. Samaha During Catholic Education Week, Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School in Newmarket made a commitment to live the Gospel mission by empowering a class of students in the Dominican Republic. Canadian … Continue reading “Canadian Martyrs Helps Students in the Dominican Republic”
In the spirit of Catholic Education Week’s theme, “We are Called to Love,” St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School welcomed back one of its own, Frankie Marrelli, a cherished former student and Ontario Hockey League star. As he graced the halls once again, he brought with him a sense of admiration among students and staff alike. … Continue reading “OHL Star Returns to His Former YCDSB School”
In an impressive display of community spirit and dedication, York Catholic District School Board students, staff and families collectively raised an impressive $198,689.77 for The Terry Fox Foundation in 2023. York Catholic DSB schools have a long-standing tradition of participating in annual school-based Terry Fox run, walk and roll-a-thons. Inspired by the amazing courage and … Continue reading “York Catholic Gives Terry Fox Foundation a Big Boost”
The York Catholic District School Board congratulates three remarkable students from Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy and St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School, in Richmond Hill, as they placed second in each of their respective categories at the 2024 OFSAA Swimming competition held on March 5 and 6, 2024. The OFSAA … Continue reading “YCDSB Students Make a Splash at OFSAA Swimming Competition”
A heartfelt congratulations to Malcolm Y., one of St. Elizabeth Seton’s very own Grade 8 French Immersion students who has been selected to serve as a Legislative Page at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. The Program is open to students in grades 7 and 8 who have an interest in current affairs and is designed … Continue reading “YCDSB Student to Learn About Ontario Politics First-Hand as Legislative Page”
We wish to call on everyone in the York Catholic District School Board community to support Leilani Garel, a teacher at St. Francis Xavier CES in Markham, as she vies for the NHL/NHLPA’s Future Goals Most Valuable Teacher Award! Ms. Garel is one of only 20 teachers selected for this honour in North America and … Continue reading “NOMINEE for March’s Future Goals MOST VALUABLE TEACHER PRESENTED BY SAP – Ms. Garel (St. Francis Xavier CES)”
The Social Justice Graffiti Mural Student Committee of the St. Andrew’s Catholic Elementary School in Woodbridge, did an incredible job creating their first graffiti mural at their school. This opportunity allowed the students to showcase their incredible talent and creativity while collaborating to make an impactful art piece. The school hosted an event to showcase … Continue reading “Social Justice Graffiti Mural”
