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Keswick teacher recognized as a Top Impact Influencer

Thomas (TJ) Keslick, Grade 6 Teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas CES in Keswick was recently recognized as a Top Impact Influencer by Knowledgehook.  Knowledgehook is an Instructional Guidance System that uses engaging assessments to unlock insights and expert guidance for math teachers. The assessments are delivered through web applications in fun, game-like formats. Knowledgehook’s Impact … Continue reading “Keswick teacher recognized as a Top Impact Influencer”

Centro Scuola partnership continues to fund Italian language instruction in YCDSB schools

We are pleased to announce that the York Catholic District School Board has recently received $436,502 in contributions from Centro Scuola to support the Board’s International Language Italian Extended-Day Program. Centro Scuola e Cultura Italiana is a non-profit organization that works to promote, develop and improve the teaching of the Italian language in Canada, and … Continue reading “Centro Scuola partnership continues to fund Italian language instruction in YCDSB schools”

Scholarship Application Workshop

The Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) invites you to a free online workshop in collaboration with the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) to show YCDSB Black students and their families how to search, prepare, and apply for scholarships and bursaries. If you are in high school or Grade 8, this workshop is especially for … Continue reading “Scholarship Application Workshop”

Jean Augustine empowers Cardinal Carter CHS students

Robert Ruscitti’s Grade 12 Politics class at Cardinal Carter Catholic High School recently hosted the Honourable Jean Augustine as a virtual guest speaker.  Jean Augustine is a former Member of Parliament (MP) for Etobicoke-Lakeshore, and was Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister during Jean Chretien’s administration. Her present day work focuses on advocating for minorities, … Continue reading “Jean Augustine empowers Cardinal Carter CHS students”

St. Robert CHS student and graduate nurtures hope with COVID-19 care packages

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Briana Zhong, Grade 10 Pre-IB student at St. Robert Catholic High School and her sister, Athena Zhona, York Catholic District School Board graduate and third-year medical sciences student at Western University, knew they wanted to help. Between the months of June and October, together, they put together more … Continue reading “St. Robert CHS student and graduate nurtures hope with COVID-19 care packages”

Cardinal Carter spreads Christmas cheer to family in need

The Christmas Sharing Council at Cardinal Carter Catholic High School led by Ann Brand, Department Head for Technology and Computer Studies, and Daniella Campitelli, Special Education Teacher, is making the holidays a little brighter for a local family of four. “Normally we host a Christmas Market Fair and use the money we make from that to spread … Continue reading “Cardinal Carter spreads Christmas cheer to family in need”

Announcing Student Designs for YCDSB 2020 Christmas Card

The Director’s Office is pleased to share that the artwork by Isabelle A., Grade 6 student from Our Lady of the Rosary CES in Concord, ON was selected for this year’s Board Christmas card cover. Artwork by Ann L., Grade 8 student from Father Henri Nouwen CES in Richmond Hill, ON was selected for the … Continue reading “Announcing Student Designs for YCDSB 2020 Christmas Card”

Two students from St. Theresa of Lisieux amplify their student voices to demand climate change

Emily Ferraioli and Nava Tavasoli, Grade 10 students at St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School founded the Youth Climate Group to raise awareness and demand action on climate change. They were inspired to organize and establish the Youth Climate Group after taking Geography and Canadian and World Studies courses at their school, as well … Continue reading “Two students from St. Theresa of Lisieux amplify their student voices to demand climate change”

York Catholic students and staff honour Canadian heroes on Remembrance Day

Throughout Veterans’ Week and Remembrance Day, staff and students at the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) remembered and honoured our Canadian veterans, and those who continue to serve. This year also marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Students and staff honoured our brave Canadian heroes through artwork, displays, … Continue reading “York Catholic students and staff honour Canadian heroes on Remembrance Day”