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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"
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"
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"
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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"