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School Day is Here!
School-Day can be accessed at school-day.com Mobile users can find it at school-day.app.
School-day Q+ASchool Day is Coming!
The York Catholic District School Board understands that it can be difficult for parents to stay on top of all the activities that happen at school.
That is why we are implementing a new online payment and communications tool in our schools. This tool, called “School-Day”, will be available at your school beginning April 2, 2024.
Benefits ... Continue reading "School Day is Coming!"
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"
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!"
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.
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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"