Our Lady of Hope CES supports Project Hope

“Feel the Spirit, make a difference.  It’s in our hands and it’s in our feet.” Inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato si’: Praise be,” Our Lady of Hope Catholic Elementary School combined the efforts of both its Luke 4:18 Social Justice Council and its Eco-Committee to collaborate on a special project, in support of Project Hope. One … Continue reading “Our Lady of Hope CES supports Project Hope”

Kindergarten Registration for the 2016-17 School Year Begins January 4th

Beginning January 4, 2016, the York Catholic District School Board will accept new kindergarten registrations for September 2016. The Board looks forward to welcoming new families for the 2016-2017 school year. Children must be four years old by December 31, 2016 and born in 2012 to register in junior kindergarten, or five years old by … Continue reading “Kindergarten Registration for the 2016-17 School Year Begins January 4th”

St. Stephen to be featured in upcoming ShareLife video

This December, Mrs. Lascala’s Grade 6 class at St. Stephen CES was given an opportunity to participate in a video that featured Silent Voice, a ShareLife funded agency.  Kris Dymtrenko, Communications Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Toronto, directed the video presentation on behalf of ShareLife. The video was themed on ‘being an effective communicator,’ which is one … Continue reading “St. Stephen to be featured in upcoming ShareLife video”

Students express their faith through art

St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic High School in Vaughan celebrated the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary with papier maché sculptures of the Holy Family and the Angel Gabriel. The sculptures were created by art students at the school after they were challenged by Ms. Gidaro, Art Teacher, and Ms. Morson, Chaplain, … Continue reading “Students express their faith through art”

St. Anthony students awarded Core Values Award at Robotics competition

This fall, Megan C., Lauren R., Isabella M., Gianella M., Giulia V., and Angel B., Grade 7 & 8 students from St. Anthony CES in Thornhill were awarded the Core Values Award at the LEGO Robotics competition. Many thanks to teacher-coaches Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Hershaw. YCDSB Chair of the Board, Carol Cotton and St. Anthony CES … Continue reading “St. Anthony students awarded Core Values Award at Robotics competition”

La Fata Italiana visits York Catholic students

The Italian Fairy, Sumona Rodano, visited several York Catholic schools that host the International Languages Programs in November and December. Those schools included: St. Padre Pio, St. Clement, St. Raphael the Archangel, Our Lady of Fatima, St. Cecilia, St. Gregory the Great, Our Lady of Peace, Guardian Angels, and St. Nicholas. More than 1,200 students will not quickly forget the day the Italian Fairy … Continue reading “La Fata Italiana visits York Catholic students”