Category: Board News

YCDSB was pleased to welcome 130 volunteers to the annual Food for Learning Volunteer Recognition Breakfast event, held on April 20 at the Catholic Education Centre. This is the first time YCDSB has hosted this annual event, welcoming the dedicated volunteers who support student nutrition programs which enhance learning and health in 227 schools across … Continue reading “YCDSB Hosts the York Region Food for Learning Volunteer Recognition Breakfast”

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”

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”

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”

Kindergarten Registration at the York Catholic District School Board is now open. The Board looks forward to welcoming new families for the 2018-2019 school year