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March Break
The March Break will take place this year from March 16th to the 20th. We hope that this week affords you an opportunity to spend some quality time with your children and find some pause from these long winter months. If you will be absent on vacation beyond these dates, please ensure that you communicate the dates to both your child’s teacher and the main ... Continue reading "March Break"
March 8 – International Women’s Day
March 8th is International Women’s Day. The Government of Canada’s theme for International Women’s Day 2026 is Give to Gain. “This year’s theme highlights and encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration. It emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it’s intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we ... Continue reading "March 8 – International Women’s Day"
Family Game Night – It’s Back!
Get ready for an evening of strategy, laughter, and community! Please join us on Friday, March 27th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in our school gym for our Family Game Night! We are thrilled to invite you to our Family Game Night, where we look forward to seeing our school families connect and share some friendly competition.
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St. Elizabeth Seton Dance Team
St. Elizabeth Seton is excited to share that we will once again have our Intermediate Dance Team, participate in the for The Love of Dance Showcase, which will be held at St. Elizabeth High School on March 3rd. The Dance Team will have an emphasis on expressing and interpreting Catholic virtues through the art of dance. Each performance or practice can reflect these core values, ... Continue reading "St. Elizabeth Seton Dance Team"
Taste Budds Cooking Program – Grades 1 – 6
We are excited to share with you that the Taste Budds cooking program will once again run at St. Elizabeth Seton. Please see the attached for more information regarding the session which will run from April 9th – June 2nd.
Board News
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
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The Minister of Education has approved updates to the Grades 7, 8, and 10 History curriculum, which will take effect in the 2026-27 school year.
These updates are described by the Ministry of Education as:
Students will learn about significant contributions of Black individuals and communities to Canada’s foundation as a nation, and the obstacles they faced in
... Continue reading "Updated History Curriculum for the 2026-27 School Year"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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