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Jump Rope for Heart kick off – Hop to it!
Our Jump Rope for Heart day fundraiser will be on March 27. The kick-off for this worthy cause will be on Friday, March 13. On this day, students will learn about why we are raising money for Jump Rope for Heart, what we will be doing and what PRIZES will be available to win! Staff may also get some students up to jump, so they ... Continue reading "Jump Rope for Heart kick off – Hop to it!"
Active School Travel
Active School Travel is the use of any form of human-powered travel, such as walking, rolling and wheeling (cycling, scootering, rollerblading, skateboarding), to get to and from school or to and from bus stops (for students eligible for bussing). School buses, public transit or carpooling are also encouraged as part of the AST initiatives as they are considered sustainable forms of transportation. AST has many ... Continue reading "Active School Travel"
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"
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.
We invite families to bring along ... Continue reading "Family Game Night – It’s Back!"
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
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"Updated History Curriculum for the 2026-27 School Year
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
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