Year: 2021

Orange Shirt Day at St. Andrew

On September 30, 2021, students and staff from across the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) will commemorate Orange Shirt Day.  Staff and students are encouraged to wear orange to acknowledge the impact of the residential school system, raise awareness and honour Indigenous communities, to promote reconciliation. 

 

Terry Fox Day at St. Andrew CES

St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School is proud to be participating in our annual Terry Fox Walk on Monday, September 27th (rain date Tuesday, September 28th). Students are encouraged to wear red and white to show their Canadian pride.  Similar to last year’s event, this year’s event will also look a little different, the end result remains the same; to raise funds for cancer research. Let’s ... Continue reading "Terry Fox Day at St. Andrew CES"

Youth who are new to Canada are invited to attend school orientation programs

Virtual programs help newcomers adapt and learn about York Catholic schools

The York Catholic District School Board, in partnership with Catholic Community Services of York Region and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is proud to offer two school orientation programs for newcomers to Canada. Newcomer students and their parents who moved to Canada in 2021 or 2020, as well as ESL/ELL  students are strongly encouraged ... Continue reading "Youth who are new to Canada are invited to attend school orientation programs"

School Transportation Information for the New School Year

STSYR oversees school transportation for the York Catholic District School Board

Student Transportation Services of York Region (STSYR) is the transportation consortium for the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) and the York Region District School Board (YRDSB). STSYR provides service to more than 56,000 students in 300+ schools, covering more than 90,000 kilometers daily. STSYR works closely with school bus ... Continue reading "School Transportation Information for the New School Year"