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Elementary YCDSB PA Day: Friday, June 28, 2024

In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new 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 28, 2024.

Friday, June 28, 2024 Staff are engaged in closing operations for the end of term.

Superhero Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school from April 22nd – 26th! What better way to promote reading with our students than by supporting this important literary event.  Scholastic, will provide a wide selection of fiction and nonfiction books as well as novelty items such: as pencils, posters, bookmarks, fancy pens, and learning games. We invite your entire family to enjoy the fun ... Continue reading "Superhero Book Fair"

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"

Winter Weather

Please keep in mind that students go outdoors for two 15 minute recesses and one 40 minute lunch break, unless there is a severe weather warning. The procedures in Policy 221, Extreme Weather, requires Catholic School Councils to determine the extreme cold temperature, with wind chill at the beginning of each school year. The Prince of Peace Catholic School Council has agreed upon –18C for ... Continue reading "Winter Weather"