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We wish to call on everyone in the York Catholic District School Board community to support Leilani Garel, a teacher at St. Francis Xavier CES in Markham, as she vies for the NHL/NHLPA’s Future Goals Most Valuable Teacher Award!  Ms. Garel is one of only 20 teachers selected for this honour in North America and … Continue reading “NOMINEE for March’s Future Goals MOST VALUABLE TEACHER PRESENTED BY SAP – Ms. Garel (St. Francis Xavier CES)”

The Social Justice Graffiti Mural Student Committee of the St. Andrew’s Catholic Elementary School in Woodbridge, did an incredible job creating their first graffiti mural at their school.  This opportunity allowed the students to showcase their incredible talent and creativity while collaborating to make an impactful art piece. The school hosted an event to showcase … Continue reading “Social Justice Graffiti Mural”

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”