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School Year Calendar 2023-2024
Please find this year’s school calendar as found on the YCDSB website.
Raising AI-Ready Kids!
We are very excited to annouce that we will be hosting a very timely and relevant event that will be of use to families raising children of all ages and stages. We are continuing our work with Giancarlo Brotto who is returning to give another practical presentation about how parents can raise AI-ready kids. This year, we have engaged Giancarlo to work with the staff ... Continue reading "Raising AI-Ready Kids!"
Course Verification Instructions
In preparation for the 2026/2027 school year, we are asking you to complete the following two tasks:
1. Course Verification Students have completed their course selection for the upcoming school year and now have the opportunity to verify their choices and/or make changes before the Administration begins the process of building the master timetable for next year. Please review the attached ... Continue reading "Course Verification Instructions"
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
... Continue reading "Student Artist Shines at York University’s Black History Month Celebration"Semester 1 Report Card
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"
Board News
Life After High School: Transition Planning Symposium
The Transition Planning Symposium is an exciting opportunity for the Student Services department to host students with disabilities, parents/guardians and educators as they preview a carousel of Community and Day Programs, Social Service Providers, Post-Secondary and Vocational Programs. Participants are encouraged to visit different booths and gather information to support the post-secondary transition.
Last year’s event saw over 200 people
... Continue reading "Life After High School: Transition Planning Symposium"Free Session for Families: The Future of AI in Education
The York Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (YCPIC) invites the York Catholic community to learn more about the future of AI in education through an interactive training session on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 7-9 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre (320 Bloomington Road, Aurora).
The session led by Curtis Carmichael will help parents and guardians increase their digital literacy and build practical
... Continue reading "Free Session for Families: The Future of AI in Education"YCDSB Placed Under Supervision by Minister of Education
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Minister of Education placed the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) under supervision. While under supervision, all decisions that would normally be made by trustees, with the exception of denominational matters, will now be made by the appointed Supervisor, Carrie Kormos.
You can read a letter from the Minister of Education by clicking
... Continue reading "YCDSB Placed Under Supervision by Minister of Education"