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School Year Calendar 2023-2024
Please find this year’s school calendar as found on the YCDSB website.
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
Increased Absences Due to Illness
At the request of York Region Public Health, we are sharing the attached letter.
York Region Public Health is currently seeing more student absences due to illness. The flu, stomach flu (norovirus) and the common cold are spreading fast. In the attached letter there are some tips for staying healthy.
The SBA Market Fair is Back!
Congratulations to SBA’s budding business entrepreneurs who have been busy preparing for this semester’s Market Fair! This experiential learning opportunity teaches students about building and running their own business. On December 9 and 11 during both lunches, all students will have the opportunity to purchase a variety of items from these small businesses. Below is a list of the ingredients included in the products being ... Continue reading "The SBA Market Fair is Back!"
2025/2026 Yearbook on Sale Now!
All SBA families are invited to purchase the 2025/2026 yearbooks! This year’s edition is extra special in honour of SBA’s 40th anniversary. No extra copies will be ordered for sale at a later date, so don’t miss out. Families have until February 28, 2026 to order the yearbook at a cost of $45.
Board News
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
Inclement Weather: School buses cancelled. Schools are open.
Inclement Weather
Wednesday, December 10
School buses cancelled. Schools are open.
Due to inclement weather, all community use of schools permits are cancelled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Nominate Someone Special for the YCDSB Distinguished Alumni Award
York Catholic District School Board alumni are truly outstanding. Through their God-given talents and social conscience, they constantly make the world a better place.
York Catholic recognizes some of its incredible alumni every year with the Distinguished Alumni Awards. This is a celebration of Catholic education and the people who have benefited from it.
If you
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