Last evening, Cardinal Carter CHS in Aurora hosted the YSCPC Awards Night, where we celebrated some of our extraordinary students and staff leaders at the YCDSB!

Elected by their peers, these student leaders were honoured for their courage, creativity, compassion and deep commitment to their school communities. With faith, character and spirit, they have lifted others, built teams and clubs and made our schools more welcoming and joyful.

To our staff award winners, thank you for nurturing leadership and walking alongside our students on their journeys. Your mentorship helps shape the leaders of tomorrow.

Catholic education is a blessing, and last night, you reminded us why.

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Celebrating 50 Years of Faith and Excellence at St. Peter CES!

Last Friday, St. Peter Catholic Elementary School in Woodbridge celebrated a truly special milestone - its 50th Anniversary! Since 1975, St. Peter CES has nurtured generations of students through strong academics and Gospel-rooted, Christ-centred learning. The school’s unique spirit and joyful community were present throughout the entire day.

The celebration included a beautiful Mass and student-led ceremony, followed by a joyful evening BBQ with families and friends. We were blessed to welcome many honoured guests, including YCDSB trustees and senior staff, community leaders, parish clergy and government officials.

A heartfelt thank you to Principal Brusco, the dedicated staff, Catholic School Council, and all the students whose talents and hospitality made this milestone truly unforgettable.

Congratulations to the entire St. Peter CES community, past and present, on 50 incredible years of Catholic education. May God continue to bless your school with faith, excellence and love.

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June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to celebrate all Indigenous Peoples and to honour the many vibrant cultures, histories and contributions.

At YCDSB, we remain committed to the journey of truth and reconciliation, walking together in respect, learning and faith. Let us continue to listen, learn and grow in understanding.
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At our recent Board meeting, we were proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of several members of our YCDSB community - including Nat Gencarelli, Program & Pathways Consultant, who was recently honoured by the Ontario Council for Technology Education!

Nat received the 2025 OCTA Technological Education Ambassador Award at a special ceremony in Ottawa. This prestigious award celebrates educators who go above and beyond to inspire students in developing real-world, 21st-century skills, including creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving.

Rooted in faith and guided by purpose, Nat lives out the Gospel call to “let the children come to me” by nurturing young minds with care, skill and vision. Through his passion for technology education, he is helping students become not only career-ready but ready to lead lives of service, innovation and faithful stewardship.

Congratulations, Nat, and thank you for your dedication to Catholic education and to the future leaders of our world!

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June is the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a time to reflect on Christ’s boundless love, mercy and compassion for all.

As a Catholic school community, we are called to respond with hearts full of gratitude and a deep desire to serve others in love.

“Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make our hearts like Yours.”

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The YCDSB Virtue for the Month of June is Integrity!

Integrity means living in harmony with our thoughts, words and actions - always as faithful disciples of Jesus. It calls us to be true to who we are, even when it’s difficult.

This month, we honour Saint Kateri Tekakwitha and Saint Thomas More, two inspiring models of integrity. They stayed faithful to God in the face of trials and lived lives of truth, courage and holiness.

At YCDSB, we acknowledge that we might need this virtue when using social media, when facing new experiences and when feeling stressed or uncertain.

May we, like the saints, strive to be people of character who walk in truth and bring light to the world.

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Today, we joyfully celebrate the Feast Day of St. Justin Martyr, a courageous defender of the faith and one of the Church’s earliest champions of Christian truth.

We extend special blessings to the students, staff and families of St. Justin Martyr CES in Unionville. May the example of your school’s patron saint inspire you to seek truth, speak with wisdom and live your faith boldly and with love.

St. Justin Martyr, pray for us!

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