Dear SAW Families,
Under the requirements of the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025, amendments have been made to the Board Policy 608 Volunteers in Schools, to strengthen police record check requirements for all volunteers at YCDSB. Policy 608 Volunteers in Schools
Going forward, all volunteers in schools will be required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) through ... Continue reading "Volunteers in Schools"
Child Visual Health
What a comprehensive eye examination is: • Comprehensive eye exams are full visual health assessments performed by optometrists (eye doctors) to monitor the development of the eye and identify or diagnose any eye health conditions. • Optometry eye exams are free (every 12 months) for children and youth aged 0-19 with a valid Ontario Health card. Your Ontario Health card ... Continue reading "Child Visual Health Information"
Across YCDSB, students and staff have been coming together to celebrate Terry Fox Day with Walk, Run and Roll events at our schools. Thank you to everyone who has taken part so far, and best wishes to the schools getting ready to hold their events in the coming weeks!
Every year, these events give our school communities a chance
... Continue reading "Thank You for Supporting Terry Fox Day"
Monday, September 21,
The start of a new school year is an exciting time filled with new opportunities, friendships and experiences. Whether your child is beginning Kindergarten, moving to a new school, entering high school or preparing for their final year before graduation, the York Catholic District School Board looks forward to welcoming every student and family to our caring Catholic community.
... Continue reading "Preparing for the 2026-2027 School Year"In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s 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 Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3, 2026
Please NoteThat the first day of school for kindergarten to grade 9 students
... Continue reading "Elementary PA Day Disclosure Sept. 2 & 3, 2026"
