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REVISED Schedule for April 8th
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Students will be dismissed at 11:30 on April 8th due to the impending solar elipse. As a result, we will be revising the schedule for the day:
There will be no cafeteria services provided on April 8th. If students are not attending school that day, parents must follow the usual Safe Arrival procedures to report the absence. Students are expected to ... Continue reading "REVISED Schedule for April 8th"
Could YOU be the Next YCDSB Student Trustee?
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Attention Grade 10 Students!
Are you an enthusiastic, articulate, strong public speaker, dedicated to nurturing and improving their publicly funded Catholic education, and committed to playing a leadership role in the York Catholic District School Board? If you believe you fit this description, please complete an application package to be SBA’s candidate for the next Student Trustee! Only one applicant will be selected ... Continue reading "Could YOU be the Next YCDSB Student Trustee?"
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"
Early Dismissal on April 8th
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Earlier this month, the YCDSB announced that to ensure student safety due to the solar eclipse, all schools will be dismissing students early on April 8th. As such, SBA will be dismissing students at 11:30. The morning bell, drop off and transportation routines remain unchanged. For those presently eligible for transportation, service will be adjusted for the early afternoon departure. The Safe ... Continue reading "Early Dismissal on April 8th"
2024 YCDSB Student Census
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The YCDSB is conducting a student census. Our school will be participating on Monday, March 25 at 1:30. All grade levels will be participating simultaneously. On March 25th, students will receive an invitation to complete the Student Census in their K12 email accounts with personalized links, which are not shareable.
The Student Census is voluntary. Students may choose to skip questions ... Continue reading "2024 YCDSB Student Census"
Board News
Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education
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– St. Francis de Sales
February 12, 2024
Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,
I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express how delighted I am to return to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) as Interim Director of Education.
My career started ... Continue reading "Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education"
YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career
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York Catholic District School Board Director of Education Domenic Scuglia will retire after a 41-year career promoting equity, excellence and faith in two Canadian provinces.
“The Board of Trustees is grateful for Domenic Scuglia’s many contributions to the YCDSB, in particular for creating stability in our school board during the difficult days near the end of the pandemic,” said Chair of ... Continue reading "YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career"
York Catholic Students Continue to Beat Provincial Averages on EQAO and OSSLT Results
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According to the latest results from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) students outpace their provincial peers in all areas of testing.
“We are very proud of our students and staff for the high level of achievement they consistently demonstrate throughout the school year,” says Domenic Scuglia, YCDSB ... Continue reading "York Catholic Students Continue to Beat Provincial Averages on EQAO and OSSLT Results"