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School Year Calendar 2023-2024
Please find this year’s school calendar as found on the YCDSB website.
Pathways Planning Event Materials
Many thanks to all the families who attended the Pathways Planning event on January 13th! We hope you found the sessions helpful and that all your questions were answered. Below are some of the materials that were shared. We look forward to hosting this event again next year!
1. Guidance Department Links The Guidance Department website contains MANY useful resources for ... Continue reading "Pathways Planning Event Materials"
How to Purchase the 2025/2026 Yearbook
The 2025-2026 St. Brother André Yearbook can be purchased on School-Day by going to the main dashboard, selecting the down arrow to display your child’s name, opening the Student Fees section, and clicking on the 2025-2026 Yearbook to complete the payment.
2026 Registration for Kindergarten at YCDSB is Open
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of learning and growth for your child? The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) offers a welcoming and nurturing Kindergarten program designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and inspire a love for learning rooted in faith.
At YCDSB, your child will benefit from:
- A safe, inclusive and
Annual Pathways Planning Parent Information Night
On January 13th at 7pm the Guidance Department and Administration look forward to hosting our annual Pathways Planning Parent Information Night! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about course selection and how to help students plan from year to year. Don’t miss this out on this wonderful opportunity!
Christmas Blessings from SBA!
On behalf of the Administration and staff at St. Brother Andre CHS, we wish all families the abundance of God’s blessings, peace and joy this Christmas season. May 2026 bring you good health and much love!
We look forward to welcoming students and staff back to school on January 5, 2026!
Original art: Audrey Lee, Grade 9
Board News
Jennifer Sarna Appointed Interim Director of Education
January 9, 2026
Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am pleased to announce that Jennifer Sarna has agreed to serve in the position of Interim Director of Education, effective immediately, while Director of Education John De Faveri is on a leave of absence.
Most recently,
... Continue reading "Jennifer Sarna Appointed Interim Director of Education"Inclement Weather Day: January 6, 2026
Dear York Catholic DSB Families,
Due to expected freezing rain this afternoon, student transportation is cancelled for today (Tuesday, January 6, 2026) in all York Region student transportation zones. As a result:
- Schools remain open
- For Parent(s)/Guardian(s) with children in Elementary Schools:
- Please use
New Inclement Weather Zones
The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is sharing the letter below from Student Transportation Services of York Region (STSYTR).
This letter provides information on new zones for cancelling student transportation due to inclement weather. Starting in January 2026, there will be two inclement weather zones in the YCDSB:
- The Georgina Service Area