News Stories Archive

Continuing Education Public Information Session – St. Julia Billiart CES

March 1, 2022April 6, 2022 Board News

ADULT CONTINUING ED Q+A Continuing Education Public Information Session – St. Julia Billiart CES Virtual Public Information Session When: March 7 @ 6:30 – 8:00pm On March 7 at 6:30-8:00pm, the YCDSB is hosting a virtual Public Information Session to present and seek feedback on a proposal from our Adult Continuing Education department regarding locating … Continue reading “Continuing Education Public Information Session – St. Julia Billiart CES”

Black Mental Health Day + Parent Engagement Night

February 25, 2022March 3, 2022 Board News, Community News

Black Mental Health Day – March 7, 2022 Black Mental Health Day is a day to raise awareness about the harms of anti-Black racism on mental health in Black communities, and the need to action systemic change. Racism and mental health are connected in many ways and the effects of racism can lead to chronic stress, … Continue reading “Black Mental Health Day + Parent Engagement Night”

Continuing Education Public Information Session – Father John Kelly CES

February 24, 2022April 6, 2022 Board News

ADULT CONTINUING ED Q+A Virtual Public Information Session When: March 1 @ 6:30 – 8:00pm On March 1 at 6:30-8:00pm, the YCDSB is hosting a virtual Public Information Session to present and seek feedback on a proposal from our Adult Continuing Education department regarding locating an ESL program at Father John Kelly CES. The purpose … Continue reading “Continuing Education Public Information Session – Father John Kelly CES”

A Prayer for Ukraine

February 24, 2022March 11, 2022 Board News, Living Our Faith

During this extremely delicate time, we pray for peace in Ukraine and throughout the world. We pray for loved ones who are directly affected. “I make a heartfelt appeal to all people of goodwill to raise prayers to Almighty God that all political actions and initiatives may be at the service of human brotherhood rather … Continue reading “A Prayer for Ukraine”

It’s time to double check your School Support Designation!

February 18, 2022 Board News, Community News

Protect and promote Catholic education – Ensure you are registered as a Catholic Separate School Supporter Did you know? That you need to be registered as an English Separate School Supporter to attend a York Catholic elementary school? That you need to be registered as an English Separate School Supporter to vote for our York … Continue reading “It’s time to double check your School Support Designation!”

Continuing Education – Public Information Session

February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 Board News

Continuing Education Public Information Session – St. Joseph CES (Richmond Hill) Virtual Public Information Session When: February 24 @ 6:30 – 8 pm On February 24 at 6:30-8:00pm, the YCDSB is hosting a virtual Public Information Session to present and seek feedback on a proposal from our Adult Continuing Education department regarding locating an ESL … Continue reading “Continuing Education – Public Information Session”

Black Heritage Month – Reading Rainbow Live Stream Event

February 17, 2022March 3, 2022 Board News, School News

Reading Rainbow live-streamed readings are back! Thanks to the Reading Rainbow Team, all York Catholic elementary schools are once again invited to participate in a live-streamed book reading event in celebration of Black Heritage Month. On February 24th, student leaders from St. Joan of Arc CHS in Maple, St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS in Richmond … Continue reading “Black Heritage Month – Reading Rainbow Live Stream Event”

St. Elizabeth Seton families walked to school with Newmarket Mayor, John Taylor!

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 Community News, School News

Families celebrated Winter Walk Month and active school travel Families walking to St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary School on February 16 were invited to celebrate Winter Walk Month and Walking Wednesday with a special guest, the Mayor of Newmarket, John Taylor! The Mayor and Councilor Jane Twinney joined families, as well as active school travel … Continue reading “St. Elizabeth Seton families walked to school with Newmarket Mayor, John Taylor!”

Celebrating Black Excellence: Jasmine Olivia Mavis Moore

February 15, 2022February 16, 2022 Board News

The team behind the YCDSB Our Voices website is celebrating York Catholic students who demonstrate Black Excellence. Today, we honour Jasmine Moore from St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic High School. Jasmine Olivia Mavis Moore is a Grade 12 student at St. Jean de Brebeuf CHS who is dedicated to sharing her passion for science and … Continue reading “Celebrating Black Excellence: Jasmine Olivia Mavis Moore”

Black History Month

February 10, 2022February 17, 2022 Uncategorized

On Tuesday, February 8, Hip-Hop artist and speaker Duane “D.O.” Gibson hosted an awesome event in honour of Black History Month. More than 80,000 students from across Canada were in attendance: from Vancouver Island, BC to Cape Breton, NS to Yellowknife in the North West Territories. Our Pope Francis Grade 3 to 8 students … Continue reading “Black History Month”