Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy had an inspiring morning on Monday, November 24, 2025, as they were visited by Frank Cardinal Leo, Archbishop of Toronto. Cardinal Leo shared the hopeful message that all students are loved by God and will do incredible things with their lives if they listen to God’s calling. … Continue reading “Cardinal Leo Visits the YCDSB”
At the York Catholic District School Board’s (YCDSB) Inaugural Board Meeting, held on Monday, November 17, 2025, Maria Iafrate, Trustee for Richmond Hill, was acclaimed Chair of the Board and Jennifer Wigston, Trustee for Vaughan Area 3: Ward 3, 4, 5, was elected Vice Chair of the Board. Chair and Vice Chair elections are held … Continue reading “Maria Iafrate and Jennifer Wigston Selected New YCDSB Chair and Vice Chair”
Today is World Kindness Day. Each and every day, we are blessed to witness the many people in our community who bring care and compassion into our work. Whether it’s a warm greeting in the hallway, lending support to a student or family or stepping in to help a colleague, kindness surrounds us daily, often … Continue reading “Happy World Kindness Day!”
Transition to High School: In-Person Parent/Guardian Information Session For parents/guardians of students in grades 7 and 8 who are currently accessing Special Education supports Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Event Details: Catholic Education Centre- 320 Bloomington Rd W, Aurora 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – Inclement Weather Date) If you would like … Continue reading “2025 Transition to High School: Information Session”
Friday, November 21, 2025, will be a P.A. Day in York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools. The YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day. At elementary and secondary schools, parent-teacher interviews will be available in the morning. Schools will provide information on booking an interview. … Continue reading “P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, November 21, 2025”
YCDSB is inviting members of the school community, including students,parents/guardians, staff, and community organizations, to engage in consultations to help us better understand the students and communities we serve and to identify any potential gaps and/or barriers to student success, as per YCDSB’s Student Census. The session(s) will focus on hearing directly from students, parents/guardians, … Continue reading “2025 COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS”
On Friday, October 17, our schools will join people from around the world in marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. As a Catholic learning community, we are called to be the hands of Christ in our community. To answer this call, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has started the annual … Continue reading “International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Fundraiser”
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) celebrated the groundbreaking of a new Catholic elementary school in Queensville, Ont., that will provide the rapidly-growing community with a faith-filled, modern learning environment. Designed to support students from the earliest years through Grade 8, the school will feature 421 pupil spaces and … Continue reading “Groundbreaking for New Catholic Elementary School in Queensville”
Friday, October 24, 2025, will be a P.A. Day at York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools. In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities. YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday, October 24, 2025 In the morning, … Continue reading “P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, October 24, 2025”
The York Catholic District School Board proudly celebrates Ms. Christina Iorio, an innovative and inspiring educator from St. Augustine Catholic High School, who has been recognized as a 2025 Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM recipient. Principal Cocchetto describes Ms. Iorio as “a trailblazer for her groundbreaking ability to integrate the traditional study … Continue reading “St. Augustine CHS Teacher Honoured with Prime Minister’s Award”
