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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.
The celebrant was Bishop ... Continue reading "2024 Lenten Mass"
Elementary Arts School Nurtures Young People’s Talents
Families filled St. Michael Catholic Academy’s gym, in Thornhill, Ont., on Thursday, February 29, 2024, to learn more about the school’s unique Elementary Regional Arts Program.
Under the Elementary Regional Arts Program’s model, students in grades 4 through 8 complete the regular school curriculum in a compressed time, allowing for an hour per day of instruction in dance, choir, instrumental music, ... Continue reading "Elementary Arts School Nurtures Young People’s Talents"
St. Michael Academy -Open House Feb.29 2024
Passionate about the arts? You belong here! St. Michael Catholic Academy will be hosting an open house on Thursday, February 29th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We invite families who are interested in learning more about the Elementary Regional Arts Program and what St. Michael C.A. offers with both in-school and extracurricular programs. Live performances begin at 6:30 p.m. featuring our bands, ... Continue reading "St. Michael Academy -Open House Feb.29 2024"
School Day is Here!
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School-day Q+ADirector’s Annual Report for the 2021-2022 School Year
The York Catholic District School Board proudly presents its Director’s Annual Report for the 2021-2022 school year. The YCDSB is proud of its continued commitment to student success and academic excellence guided by Catholic virtues.
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Education Week 2024: We Are Called to Love
Each year during Catholic Education Week, Ontario’s Catholic community engages in a week-long celebration of the unique identity and distinctive contributions of publicly-funded Catholic education. This year, Catholic Education Week occurs on May 5-11 with the theme, “We Are Called to Love.”
The theme was inspired by many aspects of our faith community, including our ongoing efforts to promote equity and ... Continue reading "Education Week 2024: We Are Called to Love"
Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a full solar eclipse will occur in southern Ontario, which will block the sun’s light in some areas.
In York Region, we will experience the effects of the eclipse between roughly 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., which coincides with the scheduled dismissal times for our schools. Looking at the sun during this time period has the ... Continue reading "Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse"
Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education
– St. Francis de Sales
February 12, 2024
Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,
I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express how delighted I am to return to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) as Interim Director of Education.
My career started ... Continue reading "Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education"