“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”
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, June 28, 2024. Friday, June 28, 2024 Staff are engaged in closing operations for the end of … Continue reading “Elementary YCDSB PA Day: Friday, June 28, 2024”
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the secondary level on Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28, 2024. Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28, 2024 Staff are … Continue reading “Secondary PA Days: Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28, 2024”
On Friday, May 31, 2024, about 170 secondary students with special needs showed their athletic talents and had a lot of fun while competing in the York Catholic District School Board’s (YCDSB) Special Olympics Track and Field Event at St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School in Richmond Hill, Ont. It was perfect weather for … Continue reading “Not A Cloud in the Sky For YCDSB Special Olympics”
The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) and The Council for Exceptional Children, York Region Chapter #543 congratulate all the student and adult recipients of the 2024 Yes I Can! Awards. This year, the annual Yes I Can! Awards was hosted at Richmond Green Secondary School on May 29th, 2024. It was a spectacular night, … Continue reading “Yes I Can! 2024 Awards”
A huge congratulations to Marlene Perry from the York Catholic District School Board’s Curriculum Department, on winning the International Dyslexia Association Ontario’s 2024 Literacy Leader of the Year award. “I am really honoured and blown away; the timing of it was pretty insane because this is the first year with the new literacy curriculum,” Marlene … Continue reading “Marlene Perry: Ontario Literacy Leader”
Dear York Catholic District School Board families, Today, the York Catholic District School Board announced that we are joining the lawsuit against tech giants Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok for disruption to student learning and the education system. We, alongside ten other Ontario schools and boards, allege that these companies have negligently designed and marketed addictive … Continue reading “Social Media Litigation”
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, June 7, 2024. Elementary – Report Card Writing Elementary teachers will write report cards, which will be available … Continue reading “YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday, June 7, 2024”
Pictured left to right: Canadian Martyrs principal Ms. A. Ricciuti-Giustizia, Leslie from Good Samaritan and Canadian Martyrs teachers Ms. Santos, Mr. Sanderson and Mr. Samaha During Catholic Education Week, Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School in Newmarket made a commitment to live the Gospel mission by empowering a class of students in the Dominican Republic. Canadian … Continue reading “Canadian Martyrs Helps Students in the Dominican Republic”
In the spirit of Catholic Education Week’s theme, “We are Called to Love,” St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School welcomed back one of its own, Frankie Marrelli, a cherished former student and Ontario Hockey League star. As he graced the halls once again, he brought with him a sense of admiration among students and staff alike. … Continue reading “OHL Star Returns to His Former YCDSB School”
