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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"
A New School Year Begins!
Dear Parents/Guardians I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself once again, as the Acting Principal at St. Rene/St. Luke CES. My name is Doug Grant and I am a retired YCDSB Administrator with 25 years of experience in that role. I am looking forward to bringing that experience to our school. This week, we welcomed back our students, staff and families.
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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.
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”
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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"