Month: February 2026

Rare Disease Day – February 28, 2026

Rare Disease Day is observed every year on 28 February (or 29 in leap years)—the rarest day of the year. Over 6000 rare diseases are characterized by a broad diversity of disorders and symptoms that vary not only from disease to disease, but also from patient to patient suffering from the same disease.

Supports and Resources for Grade 7 & 8 Pathway Planning

All YCDSB students in Grades 7 – 12 use myBlueprint for high school planning, course selections and exploring pathway options. The myBlueprint platform helps students discover their interests, set goals, and plan for transitions from elementary to secondary school. Kindly link on the following resources for more information. Family myBlueprint Flyer and New YCDSB Family Resource Site

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Slips and Falls

Please exercise caution around the school. While the Board and school work to minimize icy patches or other hazardous conditions, please use great care when walking in and around the school. Although we plow, shovel, salt, sand and mop, winter weather in Canada comes with its challenges. Thank you for your cooperation in minimizing falls. Should you notice an unsafe condition, kindly let our office ... Continue reading "Slips and Falls"

Honouring Black Heritage Month: Celebrating Faith, Excellence and Community

February is Black Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich histories, contributions and achievements of Black communities in Canada and around the world. This month invites us to honour Black excellence, resilience, leadership, and creativity, while reflecting on the ongoing journey toward equity, inclusion and belonging.

In our Catholic school communities, Black Heritage Month is an opportunity

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Field Conditions

As weather conditions have been fluctuating recently, the state of our outdoor grass areas can turn into soft, muddy fields or frozen patches of ice. In order to maintain a safe learning and play environment for our students and to prevent excessive sediment from being trekked indoors causing a number of safety hazards in our classrooms and schools, sometimes we may: ❖ close all or ... Continue reading "Field Conditions"