World Teachers’ Day is held annually on October 5th to celebrate all teachers around the world. Our York Catholic schools, as well as those right across the globe have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The support of teachers is essential to the worldwide recovery and that is why the theme for this year’s … Continue reading “Today is World Teachers’ Day!”
Let’s recognize and show appreciation to our custodians, assistant custodians and maintenance staff who work tirelessly each day to ensure the smooth operation of our schools and CEC. Especially during the pandemic, these hard-working education staff have given so much so that our schools can remain safe, healthy and open! The York Catholic District School … Continue reading “October 2 is National Custodians Day!”
The first Wednesday of October is I-Walk Day! October is International Walk to School (IWalk) Month and October 6th is International Walk to School Day! Schools across York Region are excited to celebrate IWalk Month again now that most students are back to in-person learning. IWalk Month officially kicks off the Active School Travel program. … Continue reading “October is International Walk to School Month”
Successful candidate fills vacant position; ensures representation for Catholic ratepayers in Wards 4, 5, 7 & 8 The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank S.D. Alexander as Trustee for Markham Area 2: Wards 4, 5, 7, and 8, effective immediately. Mr. Alexander will be officially commissioned at … Continue reading “YCDSB Appoints New Trustee for Markham Area 2”
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. On September 30th, all Canadians are invited to wear an orange shirt to honour Indigenous people and to show a commitment to the idea that every child matters. It is a time for remembering — to recall Canada’s residential schools and … Continue reading “September 30th is Orange Shirt Day”
Six-time Olympic medallist, Andre De Grasse returns to his former high school, Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy Six-time Olympic medallist, Andre De Grasse, returned to his former high school, Father Michael McGivney CA on September 23rd as part of a special event that recognized co-creators of his Race with Me Virtual Challenge, which many students … Continue reading “Andre De Grasse presents Kids Help Phone with $25k cheque at Father Michael McGivney CA”
Baillie Awards recognize the excellence and influence of high school educators The York Catholic District School Board congratulates Colin Archbell, Department Head of Canadian and World Studies at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Academy in Keswick for earning the Baillie Award for Excellence in Secondary School Teaching from Queens University. Archbell received the award … Continue reading “Keswick Teacher Recognized for Excellence in Teaching by Queen’s University”
We are pleased to share with you this video from Dominic Mazzotta, Chair, Board of Trustees, and Dom Scuglia, Director of Education.
Virtual programs help newcomers adapt and learn about York Catholic schools The York Catholic District School Board, in partnership with Catholic Community Services of York Region and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is proud to offer two school orientation programs for newcomers to Canada. Newcomer students and their parents who moved to Canada in 2021 … Continue reading “Youth who are new to Canada are invited to attend school orientation programs”
Good Luck in Tokyo Matt! The York Catholic District School Board wishes its former student, Matt Cabraja, the best of luck when he represents Canada at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. He is one of 19 athletes to be part of the Canadian Paralympic Swimming Team. Matt is an honours graduate of St Jean de … Continue reading “YCDSB Alumni to Compete for Canada’s Paralympic Swim Team in Tokyo”
