Honouring Excellence in Skilled Trades & Technology!

At our recent Board meeting, we proudly recognized the many students, staff and families whose outstanding contributions have strengthened our Catholic school communities.

A special congratulations to our incredible YCDSB students who captured gold, silver and bronze medals at the Ontario Skills Competition, Canada’s largest showcase of skilled trades and technology talent!

Held at the Toronto Congress Centre, this dynamic event brought together thousands of competitors over two and a half exciting days. Our students rose to the occasion, demonstrating remarkable knowledge, perseverance and grace under pressure.

These young leaders excelled in diverse career pathway skills - from carpentry and coding to culinary arts and beyond. Yet, their greatest accomplishment was not the medals themselves, but how they used the gifts God gave them to build a better world through meaningful work.

As St. Paul writes in his Letter to the Colossians: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.”
Our medalists have done just that, working with heart, honour and faith.

Congratulations to all! You’ve made the YCDSB community incredibly proud.

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At our most recent Board meeting, we proudly recognized some of the incredible students, staff and families who have made meaningful contributions to their school communities. Their commitment to service, leadership and Catholic values inspires us all!

A special congratulations goes out to some of our brilliant YCDSB students who earned gold, silver and bronze medals at the York Region Science and Technology Fair!

Through curiosity, creativity and critical thinking, these young scholars explored big questions and offered innovative solutions to real-world challenges. Their work is a testament to the beautiful harmony of faith and reason, showing us that scientific discovery is not separate from faith, but a reflection of God's wondrous creation.

Their accomplishments remind us what is possible when we use our God-given gifts for the good of others.

Thank you for being shining examples of academic excellence and faithful stewardship!

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A beautiful day of faith, fun and fierce competition!

Yesterday, Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy proudly hosted the YCDSB secondary Special Olympics Day, welcoming 190 secondary student athletes with disabilities who competed in a variety of track and field events!

With joy, determination and team spirit on full display, our students reminded us of the strength found in perseverance and the power of community.

Thank you to Principal John Heinrich, VPs Kelly MacDougall and Massimo Cresenzi for graciously hosting, and to Chair Crowe and Director De Faveri for offering words of welcome during the opening ceremonies.

A heartfelt thank you to the staff, coaches and families whose unwavering support, encouragement and love uplifted every athlete today. Your presence made this day truly special.

Together, we witnessed the best of what Catholic education can be - inclusive, joyful and rooted in dignity for all.

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At last week’s Board meeting, the York Catholic District School Board proudly presented a cheque for $5,738.45 to Vaughan in Motion for Cancer Care, raised through the generous efforts of the YCDSB's elementary schools in Vaughan and Richmond Hill.

This donation will support the Medical Surgical Inpatient Unit at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, a state-of-the-art space designed to help cancer patients recover faster and return home sooner.

Vaughan in Motion is a 100% volunteer-run charity committed to helping those battling cancer, and we are honoured to contribute to their mission of compassion and care.

Thank you to all the students, staff and families who made this possible. Together, we are living our faith through action and making a difference.

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