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The York Catholic District School Board is proud to share a beautiful story of faith, creativity and collaboration that reflects the very heart of Catholic education. Students from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Newmarket recently completed a remarkable project in their technology class. They created a custom, handcrafted wooden cross that is now proudly … Continue reading “A Labour of Love and Faith: Sacred Heart Students Create New Cross for the Board Office”

Several St. Justin Martyr CES students from Unionville, Ont., made their school proud by finishing second in Ontario at the recent Provincial W5H tournament, a prestigious branch of Reach for the Top, the storied Canadian quiz competition.  Thanks to their remarkable knowledge, teamwork and sportsmanship, these dedicated York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) students triumphed … Continue reading “St. Justin Martyr Students Finish Second in Ontario”

On Thursday, March 21, 2025, Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy in Markham, Ont., recognized the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Knights of Columbus’ Ontario chapter with a special Mass celebrated by Most Reverend John A. Boissonneau, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Toronto. The Knights of Columbus are the world’s largest lay Catholic … Continue reading “YCDSB Celebrates Knights of Columbus Anniversary”

Congratulations to the 14 Functional Life Students (FLS) from Father Bressani Catholic High School whose artwork will be featured at Vaughan City Hall to recognize Earth Hour.  These students won a banner design contest launched by the City of Vaughan that encouraged students to share their vision for the future of the Earth. The banner … Continue reading “Vaughan City Hall to Feature YCDSB Artwork for Earth Hour”

Congratulations to Madison Rea from St. Mary Catholic Elementary School in Nobleton, who won the 2025 ShareLife School Poster Contest. Her beautiful artwork will be displayed in schools and churches throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto this year.                                     … Continue reading “YCDSB Student Wins ShareLife Poster Contest”

February marks the beginning of Black Heritage Month. Throughout the month, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) will celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of Black Canadians in shaping our country. We will take time to reflect on the lasting impact of Black pioneers and leaders within our communities and across the country. On Tuesday, … Continue reading “Notre Dame CES Marks Black Heritage Month with Liturgy”

When the Caribou Cup math competition results were delivered to All Saints CES in Markham, Ont., everyone was stunned to see that Grade 8 student Eugene Shiu beat out 11,159 students to finish first place in the world. The Caribou organization aims to make math fun and foster a love of mathematics. Its competition, typically … Continue reading “YCDSB Student Finishes First in the World in Math Competition”

Amira Zamanifar is a parliamentary page at the House of Commons and a University of Ottawa student majoring in Biomedical Science. She is a graduate of the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) and was a Student Trustee during the 2023-24 school year. Below, Amira shares what it is like being a parliamentary page and … Continue reading “Former Student Trustee Serves as Parliamentary Page in Ottawa”

The Grade 6 students of St. Margaret Mary CES in Vaughan, Ont., and Boom 97.3 radio station teamed up to help make Christmas a little brighter for the Make-A-Wish Canada, which creates special moments that boost the spirits of critically ill children. These students made “Rainbow Loom” bracelets and sold them at the school’s Christmas … Continue reading “Boom 97.3 Boosts Grade 6 Fundraiser”

The Functional Life Skills (FLS) students at Father Bressani Catholic High School in Woodbridge, Ont. have been busy helping their classmates get into the Christmas spirit with handmade festive gifts, while also developing important skills. Thanks to a partnership between the school’s FLS program and the Construction Technology Department, these students with exceptionalities were gifted … Continue reading “FLS Students Spread Christmas Joy, Learn New Skills”