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Pause to Play Week – April 22 – 26

In partnership with York Region Public Health, the annual Pause to PLAY challenge is back and will be running from April 22-26, 2024. The challenge encourages students to put their TVs, gaming devices, tablets and computers on pause for one full week and become more physically active through play.

 

Physical Education Equipment

If families have yoga mats that you are willing to donate to our school, we would greatly appreciate it. These mats are lightweight and are used for activities such as: movement exploration, balancing and stretching, jumping and landing as well as creative movement and dance. We ask that the mats are in good clean condition. Thank you for your generosity.

World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day is marked each year on March 21, beginning in 2006. The 21st day of March was “selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome”. Every year on March 21, World Down Syndrome Day is observed to create awareness about Down Syndrome. On March 21st, students and staff are asked to wear mismatched/colourful socks. ... Continue reading "World Down Syndrome Day"

Intermediate basketball tournaments

We would like to wish our Intermediate basketball team good luck at their respective tournaments this week! You are already winners in our eyes! Thank you Coaches Corsetti, Silva and Natarelli for leading our teams! A reminder the tournaments may end closer to 4:30. As such, students who take the bus to go home, will need to make alternate arrangements for pickup. Go Spitfires Go! ... Continue reading "Intermediate basketball tournaments"

ShareLife Week: March 18 – 22

ShareLife is the official charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Toronto, raising funds to support more than 40 Catholic agencies and grant recipients serving the poor and marginalized in the Archdiocese of Toronto and beyond. ShareLife-funded agencies serve the entire community, regardless of religious affiliation. This year, our school will once again raise funds to support ShareLife with classroom activities and our St. Elizabeth Seton ... Continue reading "ShareLife Week: March 18 – 22"

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Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education

“Never miss an opportunity to do good.”

– St. Francis de Sales

February 12, 2024

Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,

I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express how delighted I am to return to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) as Interim Director of Education.

My career started ... Continue reading "Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education"

YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career

York Catholic District School Board Director of Education Domenic Scuglia will retire after a 41-year career promoting equity, excellence and faith in two Canadian provinces.

“The Board of Trustees is grateful for Domenic Scuglia’s many contributions to the YCDSB, in particular for creating stability in our school board during the difficult days near the end of the pandemic,” said Chair of ... Continue reading "YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career"

Kindergarten Registration for September 2024 (Starting January 8, 2024)

— Starting Kindergarten is an exciting time in a young child’s life, filled with new experiences and opportunities to learn and grow. Kindergarten registration at the York Catholic District School Board begins on January 8th for the 2024-25 school year that begins in September, 2024.  Children must be four years old by December 31, 2024 and born in 2020 to register in Junior Kindergarten, or ... Continue reading "Kindergarten Registration for September 2024 (Starting January 8, 2024)"

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