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2024 Lenten Mass

On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with the readings.

The celebrant was Bishop ... Continue reading "2024 Lenten Mass"

Carnaval @OLG

Carnaval at OLG begins Monday! We have planned a fun-filled week of theme days and activities to celebrate this festive occasion. The week will begin on Monday, with a “Sports” day, where students are encouraged to wear their favourite sportswear. On that day, students will be treated to a special Canadian treat. Thanks to the CSC for covering the cost of having “la tire” – ... Continue reading "Carnaval @OLG"

OLG Christmas Concert

Our Christmas Concert is quickly approaching. The students and teachers have been very hard at work practising their songs for this Friday’s performance. Just a few important  reminders to parents before the big event:

PARKING

Weather permitting, the parking gate at the back of the school near the kiss and ride will be open. Parents can use ... Continue reading "OLG Christmas Concert"

Journey to Bethlehem Movie Trip

On Wednesday December 20, 2023 students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 will be going to the Aurora Cineplex Odeon to watch the film Journey to Bethlehem. Students will depart the school via school bus at approximately 9:45 am and will leave the cinema for a return of approximately 12:15pm. The students will have lunch upon their return to school. We recommend your child bring a ... Continue reading "Journey to Bethlehem Movie Trip"

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Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education

“Never miss an opportunity to do good.”

– St. Francis de Sales

February 12, 2024

Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,

I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express how delighted I am to return to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) as Interim Director of Education.

My career started ... Continue reading "Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education"

YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career

York Catholic District School Board Director of Education Domenic Scuglia will retire after a 41-year career promoting equity, excellence and faith in two Canadian provinces.

“The Board of Trustees is grateful for Domenic Scuglia’s many contributions to the YCDSB, in particular for creating stability in our school board during the difficult days near the end of the pandemic,” said Chair of ... Continue reading "YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career"

Kindergarten Registration for September 2024 (Starting January 8, 2024)

— Starting Kindergarten is an exciting time in a young child’s life, filled with new experiences and opportunities to learn and grow. Kindergarten registration at the York Catholic District School Board begins on January 8th for the 2024-25 school year that begins in September, 2024.  Children must be four years old by December 31, 2024 and born in 2020 to register in Junior Kindergarten, or ... Continue reading "Kindergarten Registration for September 2024 (Starting January 8, 2024)"

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