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Heat Stress Awareness
With the summer season approaching, we may experience days with extremely hot weather, which may harm the health and safety of our staff and students. To maintain a healthy and safe learning and working environment during these conditions, we would like to review the policy and procedures. Heat stress can occur when the body cannot cool itself, leading to serious heat-related disorders. Heat stress refers ... Continue reading "Heat Stress Awareness"
Luke 4:18 Activities | 2024–2025 School Year
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Ms. Sottosanti and the entire Luke 4:18 student committee for their support of school initiatives that benefit the greater community. Below are some of the many ways they have worked to make our community thrive. October – Food Drive in support of the Newmarket Food Pantry – over 1500 items collected November ... Continue reading "Luke 4:18 Activities | 2024–2025 School Year"
After-School Social Communication Skills Development Programs
The YCDSB will continue to offer FREE After School Social Communication Programs for the 2025/26 school year. All programs will be offered in a face-to-face capacity as follows: ❖ Program groups will meet once a week for 12 weeks from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm. ❖ Two sessions of the program will be provided: Fall (Oct. to Feb.) and Spring (Mar. to June). ❖ Programs ... Continue reading "After-School Social Communication Skills Development Programs"
Ticks/Lyme disease
Now that the spring weather has arrived, it is a good time to review some tick safety and Lyme disease information. We have been notified that students have found ticks on their person. Ticks climb tall grasses or shrubs and wait for potential hosts to brush against them. They cannot jump or climb. As such, we ask that students, as much as possible, stay away ... Continue reading "Ticks/Lyme disease"
Thank you Toppers Pizza
We would like to acknowledge and thank Robbie Patel from Topper’s Pizza, a “Proudly Canadian company through and through!” for purchasing Hockey jerseys for St. Elizabeth Seton. Topper’s Pizza, located at 17480 Yonge St, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 8A8 (Chapter’s Plaza) is one of our hot lunch vendors. We value his partnership and support and thank him for his very generous donation. Should you have any ... Continue reading "Thank you Toppers Pizza"
Board News
The YCDSB Announces Its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners
In celebration of Catholic Education Week, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is proud to announce its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award winners. Distinguished Alumni are recognized for their significant contributions to their fields of work and communities
Announced each year at the beginning of Catholic Education Week (May 4 to May 9, 2025),
... Continue reading "The YCDSB Announces Its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners"We Remember Pope Francis
We pause to remember Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. As the leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis was a voice of peace, compassion and hope in our world.
Pope Francis was a great pastor who spoke from the heart and with tender affection, demonstrating compassion, care and respect for all,
... Continue reading "We Remember Pope Francis"Happy Easter! Alleluia! He is Risen!
Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,
Alleluia! He is Risen!
On behalf of the entire staff of the York Catholic District School Board, I wish you and your loved ones a very happy Easter. During this most sacred and joyful time in the Christian calendar, we celebrate Christ’s triumph over death and the promise of
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