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The YCDSB Announces Its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners

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In celebration of Catholic Education Week, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is proud to announce its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award winners. Distinguished Alumni are recognized for their significant contributions to their fields of work and communities  Announced each year at the beginning of Catholic Education Week (May 4 to May 9, 2025), the … Continue reading “The YCDSB Announces Its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners”

YCDSB PA Day: Monday, May 5, 2025

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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 Monday, May 5, 2025. 9-12 Mathematics + Subject-specific topics Secondary teachers will participate in self-directed modules on topics … Continue reading “YCDSB PA Day: Monday, May 5, 2025”

A Labour of Love and Faith: Sacred Heart Students Create New Cross for the Board Office

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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”

St. Justin Martyr Students Finish Second in Ontario

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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”

Celebrating Renaissance Mastery: Il Perugino Exhibit Visits the YCDSB

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The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is proud to host a travelling exhibition honouring the 500th anniversary of the death of Pietro Perugino (born Pietro Vannucci), the great Italian Renaissance painter known as Il Perugino. This inspiring cultural exhibit, made possible through a collaboration between the Consulate General of Italy in Toronto and Comites of Toronto, with support from Diginess Canada, … Continue reading “Celebrating Renaissance Mastery: Il Perugino Exhibit Visits the YCDSB”

YCDSB Celebrates Knights of Columbus Anniversary

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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”

2025 Milestone Anniversary’s

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Congratulations to all our YCDSB schools that are celebrating their Milestone Anniversaries this year! Several York Catholic elementary schools are celebrating Milestone Anniversaries this year, marking many years of faith, learning and community.  The following schools will be hosting special celebrations this May. For more information or to attend, please visit the attached links or … Continue reading “2025 Milestone Anniversary’s”