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Elementary YCDSB PA Day: Friday, June 28, 2024
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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.
Catholic Education Week is May 6-10 and the theme is “We are Called to Love”.
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May 6-10 is Catholic Education Week (CEW) and this year’s theme is ‘We are Called to Love’.
May 6-10 is also Mental Health Week! This year’s Mental Health Week is centered on the healing power of compassion and kindness.
Tuesday, May 7: Jr Boys Basketball Tournament at Prince of Peace
Tuesday, May 7: Catholic Education ... Continue reading "Catholic Education Week is May 6-10 and the theme is “We are Called to Love”."
St. Bernadette Yearbook- An Opportunity to Capture the Memories in Pictures!
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Order the St. Bernadette Yearbook 2023-2024! This year has been an amazing time filled with growth, fun, and exciting experiences! Order your Yearbook now through the Edge Imaging Store from May 6 until May 24.
St. Bernadette Spring Fundraiser! Order Flower Baskets Now!!
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St. Bernadette Spring Fundraiser: We are excited to launch our new Spring Fundraiser! This year we will be selling hanging baskets. You have a choice of a 10” Mixed Basket for $26.00, or a 12” Mixed Basket for $35.00.
The hanging baskets will be available for pick up at the school on Wednesday May ... Continue reading "St. Bernadette Spring Fundraiser! Order Flower Baskets Now!!"
2024 Lenten Mass
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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"
Board News
York Catholic to accept registrations for elementary students during the summer
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The York Catholic District School Board, which is one of the top-performing school boards in the province, welcomes New and Returning Students for the 2024-2025 school year! Registrations for students entering elementary school, as well as assessments for secondary students who are new to Canada, will take place at the Board’s head office, the Catholic Education Centre during the summer.
... Continue reading "York Catholic to accept registrations for elementary students during the summer"Help Us Hire a New Director of Education
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“Where there is no guidance, a nation falls, but in an abundance of counsellors there is safety.” –Proverbs 11:14
The connection of home, school, and parish is what makes Catholic education unique. This connection recognizes that the community matters and that everyone benefits when the community is involved in our schools.
With this in mind, the York ... Continue reading "Help Us Hire a New Director of Education"
Social Media Litigation
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Dear York Catholic District School Board families,
Today, the York Catholic District School Board announced that we are joining the lawsuit against tech giants Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok for disruption to student learning and the education system. We, alongside ten other Ontario schools and boards, allege that these companies have negligently designed and marketed addictive products that have disrupted our board’s ... Continue reading "Social Media Litigation"