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2026 Registration for Kindergarten at YCDSB is Open

2026 Registration for Kindergarten at YCDSB is Open

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of learning and growth for your child? The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) offers a welcoming and nurturing Kindergarten program designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and inspire a love for learning rooted in faith.

At YCDSB, your child will benefit from:

  • A safe, inclusive and
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Family of Schools, Advent Mass: December 4, 2025

Advent is a time to wait in hope, faith, and love for the coming of our Saviour.

Please join Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary School, and Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Elementary School for the Family of Schools Advent Mass at St. Elizabeth Seton Church on Thursday, December 4, at 6:30 p.m.

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Christmas Together : December 9, 2025

The Good Shepherd Catholic School Council is hosting the annual Christmas Together school community event!

Please come join us on Tuesday, December 9th, 5 to 7 PM, where we will be kicking off the holiday season with; crafts, games, Santa’s Snack shop ($), pizza ($), professional family photos ($), holiday vendors ($) and a special guest.

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2025 Transition to High School: Information Session

2025 Transition to High School: Information Session

Transition to High School: In-Person Parent/Guardian Information Session

For parents/guardians of students in grades 7 and 8 who are currently accessing Special Education supports

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Event Details: Catholic Education Centre- 320 Bloomington Rd W, Aurora 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Wednesday, December 10,

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Update on the YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan

Update on the YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan

Dear Members of the YCDSB Catholic learning community, 

The Board of Trustees and the Senior Staff Team are writing to thank you for your ongoing support and input into the YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan (MYFRP) and to provide an update on its implementation. 

The MYFRP report recently presented at our August Board meeting, communicated that the

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Inclement Weather Day: February 18, 2026

Dear York Catholic DSB Families, 

Due to inclement weather expected later in the day, student transportation is cancelled for today (Wednesday, February 18, 2026) for all of York RegionSchools remain open.

Please note that Ash Wednesday liturgies are cancelled. Schools will organize a “Beginning of Lent” liturgy at a

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The YCDSB Responds to the Minister of Education

The YCDSB Responds to the Minister of Education

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Board of Trustees and the Senior Team held a Special Board Meeting to share information about their response to the Minister of Education regarding his financial and governance questions of the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB).

At the Special Board Meeting, YCDSB trustees and staff explained that we are on

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