On October 25, 2025, Catholic educators from across Ontario gathered to honour some remarkable students who have demonstrated outstanding academic success while taking an active role in school life, community initiatives and parish involvement.
These students, including 13 from the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), won the 2025 Catholic Student Award, which is presented by the Ontario Catholic School Trustees Association (OCSTA) and the Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario (CEFO).
Their leadership, compassion and commitment to living out our Catholic values make them deserving of this recognition.
We are delighted to congratulate this year’s recipients from the YCDSB:
- Holly Binelli from Cardinal Carter CHS in Aurora
- Rosangela Marchello from Father Bressani CHS in Woodbridge
- Kennedi Palermo from Father Michael McGivney CA in Markham
- Yohan Ghadiali from Holy Cross CA in Woodbridge
- Giada Marchione from Our Lady Queen of the World CA in Richmond Hill
- Rylee Abrams-Magloughlen from Sacred Heart CHS in Newmarket
- Liann Desouza from St. Augustine CHS in Markham
- Caseyna Ponniah from St. Brother André CHS in Markham
- Tara Avsec from St. Elizabeth CHS in Thornhill
- Kiera Da Silva in St. Jean de Brébeuf CHS in Woodbridge
- Sorayah Omoh-Thompson from St. Joan of Arc CHS in Maple
- Michael Crane from St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS in Aurora
- Kian Dela Cruz from St. Robert CHS in Thornhill
We are exceptionally proud of these inspiring young people. Their example of faith in action – in the classroom and in service to others – reflects the very heart of Catholic education.
Congratulations to all 2025 Catholic Student Award recipients from the YCDSB. We are confident they will continue to use their gifts and faith to make the world a better place.
