Information Night for study abroad opportunity in Italy 2019

The York Catholic District School Board offers a unique opportunity where students can explore the beauty of Italy while taking a course that can earn them a credit that will be applied toward obtaining their OSSD. Students in Grades 10 or 11 can obtain a Visual Arts Credit, or students in Grade 11 can obtain … Continue reading “Information Night for study abroad opportunity in Italy 2019”

St Theresa of Lisieux CHS, Relay for Life

On Friday June 1st the St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School community came together and relayed around the St. Theresa track for an important cause; to raise money and awareness for Cancer Research. In support of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event, a committee of 25 dedicated student leaders and 500+ students … Continue reading “St Theresa of Lisieux CHS, Relay for Life”

Blessed Trinity Peace Garden

Blessed Trinity unveiled its Peace Garden just in time for the warmer weather. The garden is an active, edible garden with fruit trees, vegetables, and berries. Native plants and flowers were planted to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. An outdoor classroom was created by using repurposed tree trunks for seats. The students are … Continue reading “Blessed Trinity Peace Garden”

Italian Heritage Month

On Saturday June 2nd the Students of St. Cecilia along with their Italian Instructor Signora Sinicropi, attended the City of Vaughan celebratory flag raising ceremony in honour of Italian Heritage Month. Italian Heritage Month, which was proclaimed in 2010, recognizes the contributions the Italian Canadian community has made to Ontario’s growth and prosperity. Students were … Continue reading “Italian Heritage Month”

Students from Gamètì, Northwest Territories visit Holy Cross CA

On Monday, May 28, 2018, Holy Cross Catholic Academy was thrilled to host students from Jean Wetrade School, located in Gamètì, Northwest Territories. Former Holy Cross teacher, Margaret Ann Phillips, is continuing her teaching career in Gamètì, and along with Principal Ed Lavor, arranged for the week long trip to Toronto. The day at Holy … Continue reading “Students from Gamètì, Northwest Territories visit Holy Cross CA”

St. Padre Pio raise funds for Shannen’s Dream

St. Padre Pio CES was honoured to raise funds and awareness for the initiative, Shannen’s Dream as part of the Canada 150 celebration. Shannen’s Dream is an organization founded by Shannen Koostachin, a youth education advocate from the Attawapiskat First Nation in Ontario. Shannen’s Dream main focus is creating a safe and caring school environment … Continue reading “St. Padre Pio raise funds for Shannen’s Dream”

Playing for ‘Kids in Need’: YCDSB ScrabbleFest 2018

By M. Marcuzzi YCDSB ScrabbleFest 2018 was held on the last two Saturdays in April:  April 21 (2nd Annual Elementary) and April 28 (5th Annual Secondary). One hundred and eighteen scrabblers from thirteen YRDSB and YCDSB schools converged to compete in the pairs French Scrabble Tournament, with all proceeds going to Toronto’s SickKids Foundation. St. … Continue reading “Playing for ‘Kids in Need’: YCDSB ScrabbleFest 2018”

St. Mary Presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat”

On May 16 and 17, St. Mary Catholic Elementary School proudly presented “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at the YCDSB Centre for the Arts Theatre. St Mary’s administration is very proud of the many talented students for their outstanding acting and singing, and to the numerous staff members who devoted their time to help … Continue reading “St. Mary Presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat””