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Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee Invites all Applicants Interested in Joining the Advisory Committee to contact The Office of the Human Rights & Equity Advisor by the end of January 2025.

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The York Catholic District School Board recognizes that an equitable, inclusive education system will always be fundamental to achieving its mission and evolving core priorities. The Board recognizes that any form of overt or covert racism and discrimination is incompatible with Catholic values and is in violation of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Cultivating an … Continue reading “Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee Invites all Applicants Interested in Joining the Advisory Committee to contact The Office of the Human Rights & Equity Advisor by the end of January 2025.”

YCDSB & York Regional Police: Human Trafficking and Internet Exploitation

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Join us at St. Brother André CHS on Tuesday February 11, 2025 from 7:00-8:30pm for an important information session aimed at helping families protect York Region youth from the dangers of human trafficking and internet exploitation. As our young people navigate the digital world, it is crucial for parents and guardians to stay informed about … Continue reading “YCDSB & York Regional Police: Human Trafficking and Internet Exploitation”

YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday, January 17, 2025

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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, January 17, 2025.  Elementary – Report Card Writing  Elementary teachers will write report cards, which will be … Continue reading “YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday, January 17, 2025”

John De Faveri Accepts Director of Education and Foundation Chair Position With the YCDSB

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Dear York Catholic District School Board Students, Staff, Families and Community Members, The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that John De Faveri has accepted the position of Director of Education and Foundation Chair with the York Catholic District School Board. We thank Mr. De Faveri for being our Interim Director for the past … Continue reading “John De Faveri Accepts Director of Education and Foundation Chair Position With the YCDSB”

The 2023-24 Director’s Annual Report Is Now Available

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The 2023-24 school year was an incredible time for the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB). To help our community relive some of the YCDSB’s many accomplishments from this school year, we are happy to share the 2023-24 Director’s Annual Report. In this beautifully designed report, you will see that we opened two new schools … Continue reading “The 2023-24 Director’s Annual Report Is Now Available”

FLS Students Spread Christmas Joy, Learn New Skills

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The Functional Life Skills (FLS) students at Father Bressani Catholic High School in Woodbridge, Ont. have been busy helping their classmates get into the Christmas spirit with handmade festive gifts, while also developing important skills. Thanks to a partnership between the school’s FLS program and the Construction Technology Department, these students with exceptionalities were gifted … Continue reading “FLS Students Spread Christmas Joy, Learn New Skills”

YCDSB Schools Recognized by CBC Music Challenge 2024

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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 Named 2024 Ontario CEC Teacher of the Year

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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”