Year: 2024

Fundraiser: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

board-wide Fundraiser day!

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Dear York Catholic District School Board families,

As a Catholic learning community, we are dedicated to living out Gospel values by supporting those in

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2024 YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule

This fall, the York Catholic District School Board will host a series of in-person high school open houses for parents and graduating elementary school students starting secondary school next September. All Grade 8 students and their parents who reside in York Region, as well as Grade 6-8 students and their parents who reside in the towns of Georgina and Whitchurch-Stouffville, are encouraged

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Updated Joint Police Protocol

September 19, 2024

 Dear York Catholic District School Board families and staff, 

Today, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), the York Region District School Board (YRDSB), and the York Regional Police (YRP) announced an updated joint police protocol that will ensure a consistent approach to police involvement in York Region schools.

As a Catholic learning

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DRESS CODE

In keeping with the distinction of our Catholic schools, the York Catholic District School Board believes that a student dress code fosters: a sense of belonging and pride; a safe and respectful environment for learning and teaching; and a confident and positive sense of self and respect for the dignity and welfare of others.

At St. Elizabeth Seton, appropriate dress code is in ... Continue reading "DRESS CODE"

STUDENTS WITH ASTHMA

In accordance with the Act to Protect Pupils with Asthma (Ryan’s Law: Ensuring Asthma Friendly Schools, 2015) the YCDSB recognized that asthma management is a shared responsibility among students, parents, caregivers and the entire school community.

It is the responsibility of parents(s)/guardian(s) to advise the school immediately upon registration and/or when in receipt of a diagnosis of asthma. It is also the responsibility ... Continue reading "STUDENTS WITH ASTHMA"

ST. ELIZABETH SCHOOL IS A NUT SAFE SCHOOL

ANAPHALYXSIS-LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES

The York Catholic District School Board has a policy in place to help protect anaphylactic students and staff with life threatening allergies. Protecting anaphylactic students and staff from exposure to life threatening substances creates a major challenge for all elementary schools.

As outlined in the policy, parents are asked to inform the school of such allergies and are ... Continue reading "ST. ELIZABETH SCHOOL IS A NUT SAFE SCHOOL"