From Nov. 24 to Dec. 1, more than 250,000 dancers from around the world will compete at the International Dance Organization’s (IDO) World Show Dance Championships, also known as the “Olympics of Dance”, in Riesa, Germany. Joining the elites is none other than Ava Cassar, Grade 6 student from Our Lady of Hope Catholic Elementary … Continue reading “Our Lady of Hope student to represent Canada on the world stage of dance”
When the City of Vaughan requested Our Lady of the Rosary CES to help kick-off their 10th Annual Toy Drive in support of CP24’s Chum Christmas Wish, staff and students jumped on the opportunity to spread the holiday cheer to those in need. In preparation for the launch, students and staff transformed the school into … Continue reading “Our Lady of the Rosary kicks-off the Christmas season with holiday cheer”
The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) and the Jays Care Foundation has teamed up to host the Challenger Baseball program in more than 20 YCDSB schools. The adaptive baseball program is designed to empower children and youth living with cognitive and/or physical disabilities. The program provides athletes with the opportunity to learn and enhance … Continue reading “YCDSB teams up with Jays Care Foundation to empower students with cognitive and physical disabilities through baseball”
Holy Cross Catholic Academy and Gown Girl, a non-profit organization, recently teamed up to provide students from across the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), with more than 60 free, new and lightly worn dresses for all types of occasions – a first for YCDSB. When Amandalina Letterio, founder of Gown Girl, approached the school … Continue reading “Holy Cross Catholic Academy teams up with Gown Girl to provide free dresses to students”
On Monday, Nov. 11, students and staff across the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) paid tribute to Canadian veterans, and those who continue to serve, with special assemblies and activities that featured artwork installations, members of the Canadian Armed Forces, dramatic performances, and more. Cardinal Carter Catholic High School At Cardinal Carter Catholic High … Continue reading “Students and staff across York Catholic honoured Canadian heroes on Remembrance Day”
He was known as Corporal Ricard amongst his colleagues in the army. Now, he is known as Mr. Ricard to his students at St. Brother Andre Catholic High School. With Remembrance Day fast approaching, Brian Ricard reflects on his time in the armed forces as he shares his experiences with eager students. “Remembrance Day to … Continue reading “Former member of the Canadian Armed Forces turned teacher”
YCDSB Before & After School Care Partner Creates Unique Giving Opportunity for Students in Markham For many YCDSB students, ‘Before & After School’ programs provide a safe, fun and creative place to be for extended hours around their school day. In Markham, at The Village Child Care, staff and students also find time to learn … Continue reading “The Village Kids Give Back!”
Innovative No-Cost Program Introduces Performing Arts to JK-Grade 4 Students in Aurora Beginning in November, the Kaleidoscope in the Schools (KITS) program will bring no-cost professional performing arts experiences including music, theatre, and dance to all JK-Grade 4 students in every Catholic and Public elementary school in Aurora. This fully-subsidized pilot program is presented by … Continue reading ““Kaleidoscope In The Schools” Comes to Life at YCDSB”
Once again, the focused, fearless community from Our Lady of Fatima CES (OLF) in Woodbridge have demonstrated the power of Gospel Values in action. This year, students and staff worked as a united force to defend, and ultimately surpass, their own Board record of $10,000 from last year, emerging from the 2019 Terry Fox Walk/Run … Continue reading “It’s Official: Our Lady Of Fatima CES Surpasses Their Own 2018 Fundraising Record As ‘Highest Performing YCDSB School’ in Terry Fox Foundation Walk/Run”
SMK Mustangs Varsity Girls 7s Leader Brings Her Game To The Next Level Congratulations to YCDSBs own Lara Jorgensen for launching the 2019-2020 school year in style! In addition to being named SMK Female Athlete of the Month for September, this exceptional player, leader, friend, and sports ambassador was chosen this month to join the … Continue reading “St. Maximilian Kolbe (SMK) Rugby Phenom Lara Jorgensen Named to Team Canada U18 Women’s Squad”
