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YCDSB Elementary P.A. Day: Friday, June 5, 2026

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In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s 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 5, 2026.

 

Elementary – Report Card Writing

Elementary teachers will write report cards, which will be available to

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YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan

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Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,

The Board of Trustees and Senior Team are dedicated to the sound financial management of the money entrusted to us by the public. Unfortunately, the York Catholic DSB has faced several financial challenges in recent years, including declining school enrolment in our elementary schools, inadequate funding for special education, and rising transportation and IT infrastructure costs. ... Continue reading "YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan"

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.

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A New School Year Begins!

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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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Black Heritage Month 2022

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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”