News Stories Archive

P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, September 27, 2024

Friday, September 27, 2024, will be a P.A. Day in York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools.  In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day on Friday, September 27, 2024.   … Continue reading “P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, September 27, 2024”

2024-2029 Long Term Accommodation Plan

We would like your input on the Draft 2024-2029 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) as presented at the Board meeting on April 30, 2024. A project page to provide you with information has been created on the YCDSB website for your reference. The LTAP is a comprehensive, multi-year document that guides future accommodation planning needs and initiatives. The document … Continue reading “2024-2029 Long Term Accommodation Plan”

Summer assessments for secondary students who are new to Canada

Newcomer Secondary Student Assessments Assessments for secondary students who are new to Canada need to be completed before a student can register for high school. Appointments for assessments can be booked by calling the Board’s head office (ext. 12433) or by emailing newcomer.reception@ycdsb.ca. Registrations for all secondary students will take place at local Catholic high … Continue reading “Summer assessments for secondary students who are new to Canada”

York Catholic to accept registrations for elementary students during the summer

Elementary Student Registrations The York Catholic District School Board, which is one of the top-performing school boards in the province, welcomes New and Returning Students for the 2024-2025 school year!  Registrations for students entering elementary school, as well as assessments for secondary students who are new to Canada, will take place at the Board’s head … Continue reading “York Catholic to accept registrations for elementary students during the summer”

Sacred Heart CHS Shows Its Spirit by Helping Those with Cancer

Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Newmarket, Ontario, has restarted a cherished tradition that highlights the school’s culture of having fun and helping others. On May 31, 2024, roughly 600 students and staff participated in Relay for Life, raising $145,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society through 12 hours of challenging outdoor activities and good times … Continue reading “Sacred Heart CHS Shows Its Spirit by Helping Those with Cancer”

Father Bressani Band Wins International Recognition

Congratulations to the band from Father Bressani Catholic High School, in Woodbridge, for receiving a superior rating at the prestigious Rhythm International Music Festival in Boston. Preparing for this outstanding performance was an extensive process, spanning a year and a half of planning and hard work. Once approved, the focus shifted to selecting the participants … Continue reading “Father Bressani Band Wins International Recognition”

Help Us Hire a New Director of Education

“Where there is no guidance, a nation falls, but in an abundance of counsellors there is safety.” –Proverbs 11:14 The connection of home, school, and parish is what makes Catholic education unique. This connection recognizes that the community matters and that everyone benefits when the community is involved in our schools. With this in mind, … Continue reading “Help Us Hire a New Director of Education”