Year: 2024

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"

Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education

“Never miss an opportunity to do good.”

– 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"

February 28th is PINK SHIRT DAY!

On February 28, San Marco will celebrate PINK SHIRT DAY.  We encourage everyone to wear Pink on this day in support of Pink Shirt Day.   On that day we also welcome “The Magic of Coby Anti-Bullying Show”. The day’s activities will focus on building a positive climate and learning environment of respect, safety and inclusivity, promoting a growth mindset and encouraging students to ... Continue reading "February 28th is PINK SHIRT DAY!"

YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career

York Catholic District School Board Director of Education Domenic Scuglia will retire after a 41-year career promoting equity, excellence and faith in two Canadian provinces.

“The Board of Trustees is grateful for Domenic Scuglia’s many contributions to the YCDSB, in particular for creating stability in our school board during the difficult days near the end of the pandemic,” said Chair of ... Continue reading "YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career"

Black Heritage Month – School Liturgy

On Thursday, February 15th, please join us for our school Black Heritage Month liturgy.  Our liturgy will be held in our school gymnasium at 9:30 am where we will gather together as a faith-filled school community to honour and celebrate the contributions and achievements of Canadians of African Ancestry throughout history and as we celebrate diversity and the richness of Black heritage.