In spirit of the Winter Olympics, the Healthy School Committee at San Lorenzo Ruiz CES in Markham created a “Pass the Olympic Torch” Daily Physical Activity (DPA) initiative. This year, the committee set a goal to promote physical activity into the daily lives of its students and staff and thought that the Olympics would be … Continue reading “San Lorenzo Ruiz CES joins in on the Olympic Fun!”
Cardinal Carter Catholic High School in Aurora and Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Newmarket have teamed up to present two mental health summits on February 15, 2018. Leah Parsons, mother of Rehtaeh Parsons will be the keynote speaker at both events. The first summit, which will be held during the school day at Cardinal … Continue reading “Leah Parsons, mother of Rehtaeh Parsons to speak at local mental health summits”
Over 200 people gathered at the Venetian Banquet and Event Venue in Vaughan on January 25, 2018 to celebrate the retirement of Patricia Preston, Director of Education. The retirement celebration which included performances by St. Elizabeth CHS music students, and special guests such as His Eminence, Thomas Cardinal Collins, Reverend Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick, Ministry officials, … Continue reading “YCDSB Trustees, Staff, Parents and Community Partners Honour Director of Education, Patricia Preston, at Retirement Dinner”
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic College School in Georgina’s Keswick community will host an Open House for families on Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. All families in Georgina are invited.
YCDSB is now accepting nominations for its annual Distinguished Alumni Campaign The York Catholic District School Board is now accepting nominations for its annual Distinguished Alumni Campaign. The campaign features six graduates from YCDSB secondary schools who have met a high level of success in their chosen careers or who have made valuable and unique … Continue reading “Nominations Now Open for our Distinguished Alumni Campaign”
The York Catholic District School Board is proud to celebrate Black History Month throughout the month of February, and beyond. In late January, staff and students from Markham schools attended a Black History Month event hosted by the City of Markham and the Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association at the Flato Theatre. The theme of … Continue reading “York Catholic schools celebrate Black History Month”
The York Catholic District School Board recognizes January 27th 2018 as the United Nations International Holocaust Awareness Day. January 27th, 2018, marks the 73rd anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, and as such, all YCDSB schools will participate in age-appropriate teachings about the Shoah (Holocaust). Holocaust Awareness Day serves to commemorate the … Continue reading “YCDSB recognizes January 27th as Holocaust Awareness Day”
Congratulations to the St. Anthony CES FIRST Lego League Robotics Team, sayIT, on receiving the Judges Award at the FLL East Provincial Championships. This competition was held on January 13, 2018 at Durham College in Oshawa. The sayIT team, consisting of nine Grade 6 students, earned a spot at the FLL East Provincial Championships after … Continue reading “St. Anthony’s Rookie Robotics Team wins the Judges Award at FLL competition”
YCDSB Staff who work at the Board’s main office, the Catholic Education Centre (CEC) in Aurora, participated in a mass and reception to honour Director of Education, Patricia Preston, ahead of her upcoming retirement at the end of the month. Father Dominic Barber and Father Rick Davis, from St. Patrick in Markham, where Director Preston … Continue reading “Catholic Education Centre Staff Bid Farewell to Director Preston”
Four York Catholic students recently took home the top prizes in Crime Stoppers of York Region’s annual poster contest. Congratulations to: Ethan Popovic from St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic High School in Vaughan, Seth Jasper Enriquez from St. Brother Andre Catholic High School in Markham, and Serina Choi and Sydney Campo from St. Theresa of … Continue reading “York Catholic students win Crime Stoppers poster contest”
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