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2024 Lenten Mass

March 22, 2024
On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide...

Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education

February 9, 2024
“Never miss an opportunity to do good.” – St. Francis de Sales February 12, 2024...

YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career

February 7, 2024
York Catholic District School Board Director of Education Domenic Scuglia will retire after a 41-year...

Kindergarten Registration for September 2024 (Starting January 8, 2024)

December 20, 2023
— Starting Kindergarten is an exciting time in a young child’s life, filled with new...
French Immersion program

Applications for Grade 1 Now Open

December 15, 2023
Bonjour parents! Give your child the gift of bilingualism by applying to the French Immersion...

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YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan

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Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,

The Board of Trustees and Senior Team are dedicated to the sound financial management of the money entrusted to us by the public. Unfortunately, the York Catholic DSB has faced several financial challenges in recent years, including declining school enrolment in our elementary schools, inadequate funding for special education, and rising transportation and IT infrastructure costs. ... Continue reading "YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan"

Family Literacy Day

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Family Literacy Day is celebrated every year on January 27th to raise awareness about the importance of reading and participating in literacy-related activities as a family. Since 1999, schools, libraries, literacy organizations, and community groups nationwide have taken part in this initiative.

The theme for Family Literacy Day 2025 is “Learn to Be Green, Together!” This year, we encourage families to make a ... Continue reading "Family Literacy Day"

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

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Join Us in Prayer for Pope Francis

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Join Us in Prayer for Pope Francis

As a Catholic community, we are united in faith and prayer, especially in times of need. Frank Cardinal Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, has asked the faithful to join him in prayer for Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital in Rome since February 14, 2025. His Holiness is currently suffering from pneumonia and mild kidney failure.

You can

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Schools and the CEC Are Closed for Thursday, February 13, 2025

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Schools and the CEC are closed.
Due to worsening weather conditions, all YCDSB schools and the Catholic Education Centre are closed for Thursday, February 13, 2025. Childcare facilities are also closed.
Please do not bring your child to school, as there will be no adults there to care for them. 
Community Use of School permits are also cancelled for this
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Extreme Cold Weather Tomorrow

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Extreme Cold Weather Tomorrow

Dear York Catholic District School Board Families, 

The Weather Network forecasts that the temperature tomorrow morning will be -20 degrees Celsius, with wind chills approaching -30 degrees Celsius. York Region Public Health has issued an Extreme Cold Weather Warning, which is expected to remain in effect until Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Student transportation will be running

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