Year: 2024

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.

Social Media Litigation

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"

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"

Catholic Education Week is May 6-10 and the theme is “We are Called to Love”.

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 Spring Fundraiser! Order Flower Baskets Now!!

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!!"