Students show compassion when learning about courage

A Grade 4 class at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Elementary School in Woodbridge recently showed a great deal of empathy and compassion when working on a unit in their Language Studies themed around “courage.” As part of their studies, the students read true stories of courage from leukemia survivors, and were supposed to write a letter … Continue reading “Students show compassion when learning about courage”

Planning for the Future symposium a great success

The York Catholic District School Board’s Student Services Department recently held its annual, “Planning for the Future” symposium, which focuses on ways to better help students with special needs transition out of high school. The event was a success, with over 200 participants in attendance. Grade 10 and 11 students with learning disabilities and Asperger’s … Continue reading “Planning for the Future symposium a great success”