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P.A. Day Disclosure: Monday, October 21, 2024

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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Elementary YCDSB PA Day: Friday, June 28, 2024

Elementary YCDSB PA Day: Friday, June 28, 2024

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.

Passion Play at St. Andrew CES

On Holy Tuesday, the St. Andrew’s Catholic Elementary School community witnessed the fantastic work of the Grade 7 & 8 students who performed the “Passion Play: The Stations of the Cross.”

The two performances for the school’s parent community raised more than $200 for ShareLife. Also, we were honoured to welcome YCDSB Interim Director of Education John De Faveri to our school to ... Continue reading "Passion Play at St. Andrew CES"

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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Social Justice Graffiti Mural

The Social Justice Graffiti Mural Student Committee of the St. Andrew’s Catholic Elementary School in Woodbridge, did an incredible job creating their first graffiti mural at their school. 

This opportunity allowed the students to showcase their incredible talent and creativity while collaborating to make an impactful art piece. The school hosted an event to showcase the piece, which brought together many ... Continue reading "Social Justice Graffiti Mural"

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John De Faveri Accepts Director of Education and Foundation Chair Position With the YCDSB

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

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The 2023-24 Director’s Annual Report Is Now Available

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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Nominate Someone Special for the Distinguished Alumni Award

Nominate Someone Special for the Distinguished Alumni Award

York Catholic District School Board alumni are truly outstanding. Through their God-given talents and social conscience, they constantly make the world a better place. 

York Catholic recognizes some of its incredible alumni every year with the Distinguished Alumni Awards. This is a celebration of Catholic education and the people who have benefited from it.   

If you

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