Concussion Safety
Please see the attached Guide for Parents and caregivers containing important information on Concussion safety.
Year: 2021
Protection of Students with Asthma
In accordance with the Act to Protect Pupils with Asthma (Ryan’s Law: Ensuring Asthma Friendly Schools, 2015) the Board approved a new policy # 206: Protection of Students with Asthma at its June 21st Board Meeting. The York Catholic District School Board recognizes that there are some students within the school system who have a diagnosis of asthma which could be ... Continue reading "Protection of Students with Asthma"
ALLERGY SAFETY
Anaphylaxis
We will continue to take a proactive approach to make our school a safe environment for our students with life-threatening allergies. Because anaphylaxis can be life-threatening, our entire school is allergy aware. Students will not be permitted to share or distribute snacks. In accordance with our School Allergy Awareness Plan, please do not send any snacks to be shared for celebrations, special days ... Continue reading "ALLERGY SAFETY"
**NEW**School and Child Care Screening Tool
Please note that all schools in York Region will be using the York Region Pubic Health Screening tool NOT the Ontario School Screening Tool.
The York Region School and Child Care Screening Tool also INCLUDES: sore throat (or difficulty swallowing) and runny or stuffy nose.
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Youth who are new to Canada are invited to attend school orientation programs
Virtual programs help newcomers adapt and learn about York Catholic schools
The York Catholic District School Board, in partnership with Catholic Community Services of York Region and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is proud to offer two school orientation programs for newcomers to Canada. Newcomer students and their parents who moved to Canada in 2021 or 2020, as well as ESL/ELL students are strongly encouraged ... Continue reading "Youth who are new to Canada are invited to attend school orientation programs"
School Transportation Information for the New School Year
STSYR oversees school transportation for the York Catholic District School Board
Student Transportation Services of York Region (STSYR) is the transportation consortium for the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) and the York Region District School Board (YRDSB). STSYR provides service to more than 56,000 students in 300+ schools, covering more than 90,000 kilometers daily. STSYR works closely with school bus ... Continue reading "School Transportation Information for the New School Year"