Congratulations to St. Brother André Catholic High School in Markham, Ont., and St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School in Aurora, Ont., for being named finalists in the CBC Music Challenge 2024. The CBC Music Challenge celebrates Canadian music education. Entries submitted by schools from across the country were judged by the CBC, and on December … Continue reading “YCDSB Schools Recognized by CBC Music Challenge 2024”
Nicole Sinclair was honoured with the 2024 Council for Exceptional Children (Ontario CEC) Teacher of the Year Award at a ceremony held at the Marriott Eaton Centre on December 1, 2024. This prestigious honour recognizes Ms. Sinclair’s unwavering dedication and exceptional contributions to the field of special education. Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy (FMM) is … Continue reading “Nicole Sinclair Named 2024 Ontario CEC Teacher of the Year”
Twelve-year-old Ira Nabong is living his dream by starring as young Simba in the Toronto production of Disney’s “The Lion King.” The Good Shepherd CES student discovered his love of acting two years ago when he entered an after-school performing arts program and quickly found his way to the big stage at the Princess of … Continue reading “YCDSB Student Stars in “The Lion King””
York Catholic District School Board alumni are truly outstanding. Through their God-given talents and social conscience, they constantly make the world a better place. York Catholic recognizes some of its incredible alumni every year with the Distinguished Alumni Awards. This is a celebration of Catholic education and the people who have benefited from it. If … Continue reading “Nominate Someone Special for the Distinguished Alumni Award”
To all those who follow the York Catholic District School Board on social media, thank you. We believe in social media’s promise to inform, inspire and spread joy to the world. Sadly, though, many social media platforms have strayed from this promise. This is why York Catholic joined school boards from across the province … Continue reading “York Catholic to Stop Posting on X (Formerly Known as Twitter)”
YCDSB Volunteer Recognized for Decades of Service Mrs. Anna Alvarez, a longtime volunteer at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy in Vaughan, has been recognized for her decades of service. For 25 years, she has given back to the St. Gregory the Great community as a crossing guard, a lunchtime supervisor and a volunteer. St. … Continue reading “YCDSB Volunteer Recognized for Decades of Service”
Every year, one of the most joyful times of the year at the York Catholic District School Board’s (YCDSB) Catholic Education Centre in Aurora, Ont., is when the annual Christmas Card Contest entries start arriving. Every year, dozens of incredibly talented students in grades 6-8 submit beautiful handmade pictures in the hopes that their work … Continue reading “Winners Announced for the 2024 Christmas Card Contest”
Congratulations to Thivya Jeyapalan, a grade 12 student at Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy in Markham, Ont., who was named a Rise Global Winner. Rise, a partner of the Rhodes Trust, gives promising young people aged 15-17 the opportunity to work together to make the world a better place. The organization provides winners with needs-based … Continue reading “McGivney Student Wins Prestigious Rise Global Scholarship”
It seems like everyone is discussing Artificial Intelligence (AI) these days. But with this rapidly evolving technology, it is easy to feel uninformed about AI.The YCDSB Curriculum Department has created the following document that answers these questions: What is AI? Where is AI in the curriculum? How can AI be used at school? What are … Continue reading “Information for Parents about Artificial Intelligence”
Dear Families of the York Catholic District School Board, At the Inaugural Meeting of the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), held on Monday, November 18, 2024, Elizabeth Crowe, Trustee for Aurora/King/Whitchurch-Stouffville, was acclaimed Chair of the Board and Maria Iafrate, Trustee for Richmond Hill, was acclaimed Vice Chair of the Board. Chair and Vice … Continue reading “Results of Chair and Vice Chair Election”
