Year: 2015

Late last year, St. Elizabeth Catholic High School in Thornhill hosted the York Catholic District School Board’s annual “Desire for Change” conference, which included approximately 100 students and teachers from Catholic high schools across the region. The theme of the 2014 “Desire for Change” conference was “Respecting Differences,” and this theme was incorporated throughout the day starting … Continue reading “Annual Desire for Change conference examines ways to “respect differences””

The York Catholic District School Board congratulated the 63 schools that received EcoSchools Certification for the 2013-2014 school year at a Board meeting in November. There was an increase of five certified schools over the previous year, demonstrating the growing popularity of the environmentally-friendly program. EcoSchools is an environmental education and certification program, for Grades … Continue reading “63 York Catholic Schools received EcoSchools certification in 2014”

Late last year, the York Catholic District School Board’s annual Leadership Links conference was held at Jean Vanier Catholic High School in Richmond Hill. Students from over 30 elementary schools attended the leadership development conference. Director of Education, Patricia Preston brought addressed the student audience at the conference, highlighting the theme of the conference, “Carpe Diem,” which … Continue reading “Leadership Links conference inspires students to “Seize the Day””