Year: 2024
The NEW SBA Crest!
We are so proud to unveil the NEW school crest! This is one of many project we have undertaken this year to redefine the culture of our school as a reflection of our patron saint, St. Andre Bessette. This beautiful design was created by Grade 11 student Isabella Vignando. Many thanks to Ms. Mendes for assisting with the finishing touches.
Secondary PA Days: Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28, 2024
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 secondary level on Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28, 2024.
Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28, 2024 Staff are engaged in marking exams, participating in ... Continue reading "Secondary PA Days: Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28, 2024"
NEEDED! STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH AMBASSADORS
THIS MESSAGE IS SENT ON BEHALF OF THE YCDSB MENTAL HEALTH LEAD.
We are excited to begin recruitment for additional student mental health ambassadors for the 2024-2025 school year.
We are looking for 1 student in grade 10 next year AND 1 student in grade 11 or 12 next year per high school to serve as their school’s student ... Continue reading "NEEDED! STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH AMBASSADORS"
2023/2024 Doorkeeper Society
This was the inaugural year of the St. Brother Andre CHS Doorkeeper Society! Each semester, homeroom teachers nominated a student in their class who has displayed some form of positive spirit, quiet leadership or Catholic values. Additional attributes teachers were asked to consider, as a connection to our patron saint, St. Andre Bessette included:
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A positive, optimistic attitude
Social Media Litigation
Dear York Catholic District School Board families,
Today, the York Catholic District School Board announced that we are joining the lawsuit against tech giants Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok for disruption to student learning and the education system. We, alongside ten other Ontario schools and boards, allege that these companies have negligently designed and marketed addictive products that have disrupted our board’s ... Continue reading "Social Media Litigation"