To all those who follow the York Catholic District School Board on social media, thank you. We believe in social media’s promise to inform, inspire and spread joy to the world. Sadly, though, many social media platforms have strayed from this promise. This is why York Catholic joined school boards from across the province … Continue reading “York Catholic to Stop Posting on X (Formerly Known as Twitter)”
YCDSB Volunteer Recognized for Decades of Service Mrs. Anna Alvarez, a longtime volunteer at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy in Vaughan, has been recognized for her decades of service. For 25 years, she has given back to the St. Gregory the Great community as a crossing guard, a lunchtime supervisor and a volunteer. St. … Continue reading “YCDSB Volunteer Recognized for Decades of Service”
Every year, one of the most joyful times of the year at the York Catholic District School Board’s (YCDSB) Catholic Education Centre in Aurora, Ont., is when the annual Christmas Card Contest entries start arriving. Every year, dozens of incredibly talented students in grades 6-8 submit beautiful handmade pictures in the hopes that their work … Continue reading “Winners Announced for the 2024 Christmas Card Contest”
Congratulations to Thivya Jeyapalan, a grade 12 student at Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy in Markham, Ont., who was named a Rise Global Winner. Rise, a partner of the Rhodes Trust, gives promising young people aged 15-17 the opportunity to work together to make the world a better place. The organization provides winners with needs-based … Continue reading “McGivney Student Wins Prestigious Rise Global Scholarship”
It seems like everyone is discussing Artificial Intelligence (AI) these days. But with this rapidly evolving technology, it is easy to feel uninformed about AI.The YCDSB Curriculum Department has created the following document that answers these questions: What is AI? Where is AI in the curriculum? How can AI be used at school? What are … Continue reading “Information for Parents about Artificial Intelligence”
Dear Families of the York Catholic District School Board, At the Inaugural Meeting of the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), held on Monday, November 18, 2024, Elizabeth Crowe, Trustee for Aurora/King/Whitchurch-Stouffville, was acclaimed Chair of the Board and Maria Iafrate, Trustee for Richmond Hill, was acclaimed Vice Chair of the Board. Chair and Vice … Continue reading “Results of Chair and Vice Chair Election”
The spirit of giving came to life at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy, which had the honour of hosting the kickoff of the 2024 CHUM Christmas Wish Campaign and Vaughan Toy Drive. For the past 58 years, the CHUM Christmas Wish Campaign has brought joy to countless families across the GTA, and this year … Continue reading “St. Gregory the Great Kicks Off CHUM Toy Drive”
Dear York Region Residents, We are writing to inform you that two voting community representative positions are currently available on the York Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (YCPIC). YCPIC’s mission is to support and encourage parent involvement at the Board level, support student achievement and well-being, communicate with and support Catholic School Councils, and undertake activities … Continue reading “Apply Today: Community Representative Positions on YCPIC”
At YCDSB, we are dedicated to the well-being of our students, staff, and their families. That is why we are excited to share a new video series that is now available on our YouTube channel (YorkCatholicTV). This series was developed to provide essential mental health resources and support for elementary and secondary students, staff and … Continue reading “New Video Series Shines Light on Stress Awareness for Students”
The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), in collaboration with York Regional Police, is hosting a series of important information evenings aimed at helping families protect York Region youth from the dangers of human trafficking and internet exploitation. As our young people navigate the digital world, it is crucial for parents and guardians to stay … Continue reading “Protecting York Region Youth: YCDSB & York Regional Police Host Information Evenings on Human Trafficking and Internet Exploitation”
