News Stories Archive

2025 Top Scholars

Every year, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is pleased to recognize its Top Scholars, graduating students who have achieved outstanding academic success. These remarkable students have worked hard and used their incredible gifts to earn the highest grade in their secondary school, based on the average of their best six Grade 12 courses. … Continue reading “2025 Top Scholars”

International Language Extended Day Program Receives Community Funding

We are proud to recognize the extraordinary efforts of Trustee Angela Saggese, Vice Chair Maria Iafrate, and the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) for working together to secure significant funding from the Italian government for our International Languages and Cultures Program. This was a formidable undertaking—navigating international bureaucracies, coordinating across 21 schools and nearly 5,500 students, … Continue reading “International Language Extended Day Program Receives Community Funding”

Wishing You a Safe, Joyful, and Blessed Summer!

As the school year comes to a close, the York Catholic District School Board extends heartfelt thanks to our students, staff, families and communities for a year filled with learning, growth and faith. Whether you’re attending summer school, working a summer job, heading on a well-deserved vacation or simply taking time to rest and recharge, … Continue reading “Wishing You a Safe, Joyful, and Blessed Summer!”

eTwinning Collaboration with Italy

This school year, St. Gregory the Great Academy in Vaughan brought the world into the classroom through the innovative eTwinning Program, or Gemellaggio, as it’s known in Italian. As part of this international collaboration, students connected virtually with partner schools in Italy, engaging in rich, cross-cultural learning experiences that nurtured both academic growth and personal … Continue reading “eTwinning Collaboration with Italy”

St. Joan of Arc’s Burger Wars: A Culinary Showdown That Serves Up Learning and Leadership

At St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School, one of the most anticipated events of the semester isn’t found on the stage or the field, but in the kitchen. For over a decade, the Grade 12 Burger Wars has been a beloved and delicious tradition that continues to bring flavour, fun and formation to our … Continue reading “St. Joan of Arc’s Burger Wars: A Culinary Showdown That Serves Up Learning and Leadership”

Elementary PA Day: Friday, June 27, 2025

In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB)is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, June 27, 2025. Friday, June 27, 2025 Staff are engaged in closing operations for the end of term.

Secondary PA Days: Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27, 2025

In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB)is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the secondary level on Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27, 2025. Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27, 2025 Staff are engaged … Continue reading “Secondary PA Days: Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27, 2025”