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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
Happy Easter
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24
Dear York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) Students, Staff and Families,
As we approach the Easter season, we are invited to pause and reflect on the profound joy that faith brings to our lives. Easter is at
... Continue reading "Happy Easter"Life After High School: Transition Planning Symposium
Join us for an informative evening to help families plan for life after high school. This symposium is designed for parents/guardians of students with developmental or intellectual disabilities and will provide valuable information on post-secondary pathways, community supports, employability skills, and future planning.
📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍
... 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"