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December – Virtue of Hope
This month we celebrate the virtue of hope, one of the theological virtues listed in 1 Corinthians 13. Hope is very much a spiritual virtue. Hope is the theological virtue by which we place our trust in Christ’s promises and rely not on our own strength alone, but on the help of the grace of the Holy Spirit. Hope is strongly associated
... Continue reading "December – Virtue of Hope"P.A. Day Disclosure: Monday, October 21, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024, will be a P.A. Day in York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools.
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day on Monday, October 21, 2024.
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In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, June 28, 2024.
Friday, June 28, 2024 Staff are engaged in closing operations for the end of term.
2024 Lenten Mass
On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with the readings.
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World Autism Day
On Tuesday, April 2nd we will be celebrating World Autism Day by wearing blue and displaying the Autism Awareness flag in our school. Students will be learning valuable lessons about community, giving, and inclusion by breaking down the stigma about autism
Board News
John De Faveri Accepts Director of Education and Foundation Chair Position With the YCDSB
Dear York Catholic District School Board Students, Staff, Families and Community Members,
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that John De Faveri has accepted the position of Director of Education and Foundation Chair with the York Catholic District School Board.
We thank Mr. De Faveri for being our Interim Director for the past 11 months
... Continue reading "John De Faveri Accepts Director of Education and Foundation Chair Position With the YCDSB"The 2023-24 Director’s Annual Report Is Now Available
The 2023-24 school year was an incredible time for the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB). To help our community relive some of the YCDSB’s many accomplishments from this school year, we are happy to share the 2023-24 Director’s Annual Report.
In this beautifully designed report, you will see that we opened two new schools
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Twelve-year-old Ira Nabong is living his dream by starring as young Simba in the Toronto production of Disney’s “The Lion King.” The Good Shepherd CES student discovered his love of acting two years ago when he entered an after-school performing arts program and quickly found his way to the big stage at the Princess of Wales
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