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Dress Code

In keeping with the distinctiveness 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, an appropriate dress code is ... Continue reading "Dress Code"

End of Year Family Fun Night

Our Catholic School Council has started the preparations for our end of Year School Family Fun Night. We have chosen a tentative date of Friday, June 6th with a rain date of Friday, June 13th. This year our goal is to hold a silent auction with funds to support fundraising for technology, our school library or mats for our gymnasium. We are asking out community’s ... Continue reading "End of Year Family Fun Night"

YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan

Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,

The Board of Trustees and Senior Team are dedicated to the sound financial management of the money entrusted to us by the public. Unfortunately, the York Catholic DSB has faced several financial challenges in recent years, including declining school enrolment in our elementary schools, inadequate funding for special education, and rising transportation and IT infrastructure costs. ... Continue reading "YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan"

St.Elizabeth Seton CES is a nut safe school

As part of our ongoing commitment to creating a safe and healthy environment for all our students, and in keeping with YCDSB Policy 206 and our efforts to create a risk-free environment, school staff and Parent(s)/Guardian(s) can take important steps to minimize potentially life-threatening situations to develop and implement strategies that reduce the risk of a medical incident for students with Prevalent Medical Conditions in ... Continue reading "St.Elizabeth Seton CES is a nut safe school"

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"

Learn About Ontario Politics First-Hand as Legislative Page

A heartfelt congratulations to Malcolm Y., one of St. Elizabeth Seton’s very own Grade 8 French Immersion students who has been selected to serve as a Legislative Page at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. The Program is open to students in grades 7 and 8 who have an interest in current affairs and is designed for “high-achieving, community-involved students who have demonstrated responsibility ... Continue reading "Learn About Ontario Politics First-Hand as Legislative Page"