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Director’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.
A New School Year Begins!
We look forward to seeing our St. Rene Goupil/ St. Luke families on Wednesday September 7, 2022, which is the first day of school for students. As we embark on this journey together, let us pray for our school community.
Gracious God, as we come to you at the beginning of this academic year with our many feelings, expectations, and
... Continue reading "A New School Year Begins!"Black Heritage Month 2022
The 2022 theme for Black History Month is “February and Forever”. This theme signifies that the daily contributions that Black Canadians have made and continue to make, must be celebrated and recognized every day. This week St. Rene Goupil welcomed Wes Williams and were inspired by his “Stick To Your Vision Tour”
Happy New Year and Welcome Back!
Wishing staff and students a successful launch into remote learning.
Here are some helpful links to support this transition:
Parent Technical Support: https://t.co/oZlWA2Bisl
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week- Nov.22-26
The week of Nov.22-26th is recognized as Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week , it is a time to promote awareness and understanding of bullying and its impacts. Students and staff at St. Rene will be participating in a series of sessions and activities to support a bully free school environment.
Board News
2023-24 YCDSB Budget Survey

The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is committed to the effective and efficient management of resources. Our goal is to ensure fiscal accountability while minimizing impacts on our classrooms and continuing to support student success and well-being in a Catholic learning environment.
To better inform our financial planning, we hope you will tell us your priorities for the 2023-2024 school year budget. ... Continue reading "2023-24 YCDSB Budget Survey"
Update re: Possible Strike on Monday, Nov. 21

November 16, 2022
Dear Families of the York Catholic District School Board,
Earlier today CUPE served notice that they could resume their job action as soon as Monday, November 21, 2022.
In the event of a strike, York Catholic DSB will move to synchronous virtual learning on Monday. Schools will maintain their regular daily learning schedules. St. ... Continue reading "Update re: Possible Strike on Monday, Nov. 21"
COVID-19 Health and Safety Measures

The York Catholic District School Board worked closely with its partners at the Ministry of Education, York Region Public Health, and with Board staff to prepare for the return to school in September. By aligning our practices with their guidance, we are confident our schools will continue to be safe, inclusive places to learn and work throughout the 2022-2023 school year.