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Elementary YCDSB PA Day: Friday, June 28, 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
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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"
Remembrance Month
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A lone sentry stands guard at the entrance of our foyer. Silent. Reverent. Dignified. He is unnamed and unknown, but his presence is recognized.
November is the month of Remembrance. It is also the month where we honour the virtue of Justice and the Catholic Graduate Expectation of good citizenship. We remember those who served and continue to serve this country in the ... Continue reading "Remembrance Month"
Dance-A-Thon Success!
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The Hogwart Express brought the steam and energy to set the stage for a memorable day of music, dance, enthusiasm and fun. The costumes of our students were remarkable. DJ Poon was spinning the tunes, and our Catholic School Council was present; keeping our students hydrated and on the move. Our twenty foot high skeleton kept watch over the proceedings, and our inflatables were more ... Continue reading "Dance-A-Thon Success!"
Being a Christian is Like Being a Pumpkin
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God picks you from the patch and brings you in. (John 15:16)
Then washes all the dirt off of you (2 Corinthians 5:17)
He asks for you to put trust and faith in Him as the seeds of doubt, hate and greed are removed (Romans 6:6)
Then He carves you a new smiling face (Psalm 71:23)
And ... Continue reading "Being a Christian is Like Being a Pumpkin"
Board News
York Catholic to accept registrations for elementary students during the summer
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The York Catholic District School Board, which is one of the top-performing school boards in the province, welcomes New and Returning Students for the 2024-2025 school year! Registrations for students entering elementary school, as well as assessments for secondary students who are new to Canada, will take place at the Board’s head office, the Catholic Education Centre during the summer.
... Continue reading "York Catholic to accept registrations for elementary students during the summer"Help Us Hire a New Director of Education
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“Where there is no guidance, a nation falls, but in an abundance of counsellors there is safety.” –Proverbs 11:14
The connection of home, school, and parish is what makes Catholic education unique. This connection recognizes that the community matters and that everyone benefits when the community is involved in our schools.
With this in mind, the York ... Continue reading "Help Us Hire a New Director of Education"
Social Media Litigation
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Dear York Catholic District School Board families,
Today, the York Catholic District School Board announced that we are joining the lawsuit against tech giants Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok for disruption to student learning and the education system. We, alongside ten other Ontario schools and boards, allege that these companies have negligently designed and marketed addictive products that have disrupted our board’s ... Continue reading "Social Media Litigation"