Year: 2025

Dr. Ed Roldan- Raising Resilient Kids: Simple Tools for Calm and Connection

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Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when your child struggles with anxiety and big emotions. This talk introduces simple, science-backed strategies to help your child build emotional resilience and confidence. Discover how small changes in your parenting approach can strengthen your connection, create a calmer home, and empower your child to face life’s challenges. You’ll leave with practical tips you can use right away to
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YRPH Dental Screening Clinic

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On February 13, YRPH will be coming to OLF to run their annual Dental Screening Clinic. All students in FDK and Grades 2 & 7 will be screened, as well as others that are requested by parents/guardians.

Please see the attached letter from YRPH for more information on this annual screening.

Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee Invites all Applicants Interested in Joining the Advisory Committee to contact The Office of the Human Rights & Equity Advisor by the end of January 2025.

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The York Catholic District School Board recognizes that an equitable, inclusive education system will always be fundamental to achieving its mission and evolving core priorities. The Board recognizes that any form of overt or covert racism and discrimination is incompatible with Catholic values and is in violation of the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Cultivating an authentically safe and

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Extreme Cold Weather Information

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We wanted to share some information to help you prepare your child for school on cold days.

The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has an Extreme Weather Policy that puts in place steps to minimize, to the greatest extent possible, risks associated with extreme temperatures while supporting the Ministry of Education’s directive for daily physical

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YCDSB & York Regional Police: Human Trafficking and Internet Exploitation

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Join us at St. Brother André CHS on Tuesday February 11, 2025 from 7:00-8:30pm for an important information session aimed at helping families protect York Region youth from the dangers of human trafficking and internet exploitation. As our young people navigate the digital world, it is crucial for parents and guardians to stay informed about the risks they may encounter

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