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School Year Calendar 2023-2024
Please find this year’s school calendar as found on the YCDSB website.
Student Artist Shines at York University’s Black History Month Celebration
St. Brother André Catholic High School in Markham, Ont., was proud to celebrate its student, Angelika, whose original artwork was featured at the Jean Augustine Chair in Education Black History Month Event at York University.
The event honours the legacy of the Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine, the first Black Canadian woman Member of Parliament and cabinet minister, and
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Hello SBA Families, This afternoon, communciation was sent to all Secondary students and their families regarding some technical difficulties with accessing the Semester 1 report card. For your convenience, that information is here for you to access:
Careers in Motion: Trades in Action
We are very excited to share a wonderful opportunity that staff have been hard at work planning for students in Grades 9 and 10. During Periods 1 and 2 on February 10th, all students in Grades 9 and 10 will participate in Careers in Motion: Trades in Action. The event serves as an experiential career exploration platform that allows Grade ... Continue reading "Careers in Motion: Trades in Action"
Exams and Exam Review Day
We wish all students the very best on their Semester 1 exams! We encourage students to take good care of their physical and emotional wellness with good sleep, nutrition and remembering to take breaks while studying. Just a few reminders for exams:
- Attendance on the day that students have an exam, they are to be in the exam location NO LATER that ... Continue reading "Exams and Exam Review Day"
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"
Board News
Inclement Weather Day: February 18, 2026
Dear York Catholic DSB Families,
Due to inclement weather expected later in the day, student transportation is cancelled for today (Wednesday, February 18, 2026) for all of York Region. Schools remain open.
Please note that Ash Wednesday liturgies are cancelled. Schools will organize a “Beginning of Lent” liturgy at a
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The York Catholic District School Board, in partnership with York Region District School Board, is pleased to invite you to attend the Post-Secondary Education Accessibility Fair. This event is specifically designed for students and/or families seeking information about how to access mental health, learning, or physical supports within a college/university or skilled trade. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to connect directly
... Continue reading "Post-Secondary Education Accessibility Fair Hosted by YCDSB and YRDSB"The YCDSB Responds to the Minister of Education
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Board of Trustees and the Senior Team held a Special Board Meeting to share information about their response to the Minister of Education regarding his financial and governance questions of the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB).
At the Special Board Meeting, YCDSB trustees and staff explained that we are on
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