On March 5th, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board and the York Region District School Board worked together to create a women in trades symposium to expose female secondary students to careers in the skilled trades. The event was open to 100 girls in grades 9-12 and took place at the Catholic Education Centre … Continue reading “Women in Trade Symposium”
On Monday, March 18, 2024, students of Blessed Chiara Badano Catholic Elementary School and St. Katharine Drexel Catholic High School were welcomed to their new school building. Students and staff of the two schools were excited to make the Stouffville Multi-Use Facility their new home. Below are some photos from the big day.
Families filled St. Michael Catholic Academy’s gym, in Thornhill, Ont., on Thursday, February 29, 2024, to learn more about the school’s unique Elementary Regional Arts Program. Under the Elementary Regional Arts Program’s model, students in grades 4 through 8 complete the regular school curriculum in a compressed time, allowing for an hour per day of … Continue reading “Elementary Arts School Nurtures Young People’s Talents”
Mr. Galang and the students of the Sacred Heart Catholic High School’s Integrated Arts Course did an incredible job creating four intricate murals for the Newmarket Food Pantry as a part of the Community Arts event. This opportunity allowed students to showcase their incredible and unique talents while collaborating to make wonderful art pieces. This … Continue reading “Sacred Heart Students Beautify Food Bank”
A graduate of the St. Elizabeth Catholic High School class of 2022, Christopher Morales, achieved the extraordinary feat of running the world’s fastest indoor 400m track and field race at the SEC championship, clocking an impressive 44.49 seconds. The track and field race at the Southeastern Conference (SEC) championship took place February 23 to 24, … Continue reading “St. Elizabeth Grad Runs World’s Fastest 400m”
Students and staff of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy in Woodbridge did an extraordinary job participating in the “The Fabric of Our Being” quilt project to celebrate the International Decade for People of African Descent. Community partner Nadine Williams guided the project, and much of the project was inspired by her poem, “The Fabric … Continue reading “Black Excellence Celebrated by Quilt Project at YCDSB School”
“Never miss an opportunity to do good.” – St. Francis de Sales February 12, 2024 Dear York Catholic District School Board Community, I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express how delighted I am to return to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) as Interim Director of Education. My career started … Continue reading “Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education”
The York Catholic District School Board community congratulates Vienna Vidinovski, a student at St. Patrick CES in Markham who won a gold medal at the 2024 Skate Canada Challenge! “This feels really good, almost unreal,” said Vienna. “I was thinking I’d come top 5-10. I really wasn’t expecting gold. I’m really proud of landing my … Continue reading “YCDSB Student Wins Gold at Skate Canada Challenge”
York Catholic District School Board Director of Education Domenic Scuglia will retire after a 41-year career promoting equity, excellence and faith in two Canadian provinces. “The Board of Trustees is grateful for Domenic Scuglia’s many contributions to the YCDSB, in particular for creating stability in our school board during the difficult days near the end … Continue reading “YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career”
On Friday, February 2, 2024, members of the York Catholic District School Board got a special look at the Stouffville Multi-Use Facility, which will be home to Blessed Chiara Badano Catholic Elementary School, St. Katharine Drexel Catholic High School and a child care centre. Here are some photos from the beautiful new building that will … Continue reading “Sneak Peak of New Stouffville Schools”
