Grade 12 students place third in the Nipissing University Stock Market Competition

YCDSB congratulates Konrad Supe, Jordan Macchio, and Fernando Marte-Henriquez, Grade 12 students at St. Jean de Brebeuf CHS in Woodbridge, for placing third in the Nipissing University Stock Market Competition. 130 schools and 5,175 students across Ontario took part in the competitive game, which is a fun and engaging way for student to gain hands-on experience … Continue reading “Grade 12 students place third in the Nipissing University Stock Market Competition”

“Groundbreaking” partnership help students explore nature

In 2017, the York Catholic District School Board completed school ground greening projects at over 15 schools thanks to an innovative partnership spearheaded by YCDSB and its school communities; urban eco champion, Evergreen; and the Regional Municipality of York. The partnership enables an Evergreen Landscaping Consultant to assist schools throughout York Region in planting trees … Continue reading ““Groundbreaking” partnership help students explore nature”

YCDSB schools aim for Ophea’s Healthy Schools Certification

11 York Catholic elementary schools registered for Ophea’s Healthy School Certification in 2017. Schools that register for this program make a commitment to enhancing health and well-being for the school’s students, staff and wider community. To obtain Ophea’s Healthy School Certification, schools need to complete a six-step healthy schools process, which aligns with the Ministry … Continue reading “YCDSB schools aim for Ophea’s Healthy Schools Certification”

Light of Christ CES students present “Gabriel’s Message”

Light of Christ Catholic Elementary School in Aurora celebrated the Advent season with the production Gabriel’s Message on December 13th and 14th. Gabriel’s Message is an original production created by the students and staff of LOC. The interactive, multi-media presentation, led by students narrators, John D., Elizabeth Z., Matthew H., and Hanna C. shares the … Continue reading “Light of Christ CES students present “Gabriel’s Message””

“One for Haiti” Food Drive a great success

By Mary Cosentino, Former Superintendent of Secondary Schools: Leading Learning THE POWER OF ONE! That’s what we experienced with YCDSB’s “One for Haiti” Thanksgiving food drive. Director Patricia Preston’s open arms to Fr. Brian Kerr from the Missionaries of the Poor set the ball in motion inviting every member of the York Catholic School community … Continue reading ““One for Haiti” Food Drive a great success”

St. Ez Productions presents “Bah, Humbug” Dec 7-9

St. Elizabeth Catholic High School in Thornhill hosts YCDSB’s Regional Arts Program, and puts on several engaging productions throughout the school year. Just in time for Christmas, St Ez Productions proudly presents a Dickens of a Christmas Comedy, Bah, Humbug! Bah, Humbug! will be a delightfully silly take on A Christmas Carol. The art school’s … Continue reading “St. Ez Productions presents “Bah, Humbug” Dec 7-9”

St. Brendan CES plants a red maple “tree of hope” for Canada 150

This fall, St. Brendan CES in Stouffville planted a red maple tree on its school grounds in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday and to symbolize “hope.” All of the school’s students also wrote prayers and reflections about their hopes for Canada’s future, and buried them in the hole where the “tree of hope” would be … Continue reading “St. Brendan CES plants a red maple “tree of hope” for Canada 150”