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School Year Calendar 2023-2024
Please find this year’s school calendar as found on the YCDSB website.
Graduation Registration
St. Brother Andre CHS has started the planning process for our Annual Graduation Ceremony on Friday June 27, 2025 at 10:00 am, at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites, located at 600 Hwy 7, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1B2. In order to participate in the Graduation Ceremony, each student MUST meet ALL the Ontario Secondary School Diploma requirements by ... Continue reading "Graduation Registration"
Parent Engagement Event: Navigating the Future with A.I.
All SBA families and those from the various associated feeder schools are welcome to attend a special presentation sponsored by the SBA Catholic School Council. On February 26th at 7pm, we welcome Giancarlo Brotto who will be presenting Navigating the Future with A.I.: A Parent’s Guide. For more details, please review the overview below. The presentation will take place in the school Library. Look forward ... Continue reading "Parent Engagement Event: Navigating the Future with A.I."
YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan
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"
YRP Presence at SBA for a Special Project
In December, York Regional Police invited St. Brother Andre CHS to participate in an exciting project for the Markham Museum called Everyday Heroes, a two-year exhibit that will feature a decommissioned police vehicle that will be cut in half by students who will be participating in this initiative. Uniformed officers will be present at school on Wednesday, starting January 22nd from 2:30-3:30pm until mid February. ... Continue reading "YRP Presence at SBA for a Special Project"
Pathways to Success: Course Selection and Planning Presentation
On Wednesday, January 8th at 7pm, the Administration and Guidance Department will be hosting the second annual Pathways to Success: Course Selection and Planning presentation. This presentation is for families with students who are currently in Grades 9-11. The initial plenary session will begin at 7pm in the cafeteria, followed by grade-specific breakout sessions. The plenary presentation will address some general consideration ... Continue reading "Pathways to Success: Course Selection and Planning Presentation"
Board News
Schools and the CEC Are Closed for Thursday, February 13, 2025
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
... Continue reading "Schools and the CEC Are Closed for Thursday, February 13, 2025"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
... Continue reading "Extreme Cold Weather Tomorrow"YCDSB PA Day: Friday, January 31, 2025
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, January 31, 2025.
Elementary Mathematics Teachers will deepen their understanding of the K-8 Mathematics curriculum by exploring assessment FOR learning,
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