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School Year Calendar 2023-2024
Please find this year’s school calendar as found on the YCDSB website.
Accessing School Day
If your child is coming to SBA for the 2027/2028 school year you will need to access School Day in order to pay the Student Activity Fee. Additionally, if you plan to apply to specialty programs, you will need to pay the application fee on School Day as well. Below are the instructions:
YRP Youth Writing Contest
Attention Cardinals! If you love to write, consider entering this contest. The details are in the poster below:
Online Webinars: Online Youth Exploitation
For the past few years, we have been providing opportunities for families to learn about how to protect their children from exploitation online, bringing to light many of the trends that have and continue to emerge as it relates to online activity. The Canadian Centre for Child Protection is offering free online webinars between November and April called Parenting in the Online World ... Continue reading "Online Webinars: Online Youth Exploitation"
STRESS MANAGEMENT & COPING STRATEGIES FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Please join us for our upcoming parent engagement event! The presentation will be facilitated Andrea Bosco and Dr. Shar Rai of The Empowerment Project. Andrea and Shar believe in leveraging neuroscience to foster greater emotional intelligence and resilience. This presentation will centre on practical strategies and skills that parents can use to support their children. We are also happy to welcome the families of students ... Continue reading "STRESS MANAGEMENT & COPING STRATEGIES FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS"
Vehicle Cancellation Pilot
Student Transportation Services of York Region (STSYR) is committed to supporting student achievement by planning and managing safe, efficient transportation that focuses on customer service and utilizes innovative resources. In partnership with the York Region District School Board (YRDSB) and the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), STSYR regularly reviews operational practices to ensure we continue to meet the needs of the students. Please review ... Continue reading "Vehicle Cancellation Pilot"
Board News
YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday(Secondary Schools), November 20, 2026
Friday, November 20, 2026, will be a P.A. Day in all York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools.
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day on Friday, November 20, 2026.
... Continue reading "YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday(Secondary Schools), November 20, 2026"Secondary Report Card Information
Semester One secondary report cards will be available online on Thursday, November 5, 2026 after 4 p.m.
To access your child’s report card:
How to View Report Card Marks in CONNECT
If you have any technical issues, please click here for a support document.
... Continue reading "Secondary Report Card Information"Supporting Success in Mathematics at Home: Secondary Edition
The Curriculum & Assessment Department is pleased to offer parents and guardians helpful resources and simple ways to support their secondary school children in mathematics, both at school and at home. You can click here to view a page with digital tools, practical tips and ideas to help students build confidence, develop a positive
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