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Congratulations SPR’s Intermediate Boys’ Basketball Team on a Successful Season
The team demonstrated hard work and commitment at all practices and games. Determination, perseverance, and great sportsmanship ensured every play was a factor in this team’s success. The team achieved 1st Place at the Local Basketball Tournament on March 11, 2020 at St. Catherine of Siena CES. We look forward to displaying the Champions banner on our gymnasium wall. Congratulations to each team player. Also, ... Continue reading "Congratulations SPR’s Intermediate Boys’ Basketball Team on a Successful Season"
2024 Lenten Mass
On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with the readings.
The celebrant was Bishop ... Continue reading "2024 Lenten Mass"
St. Peter Students Participate at the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Events
This year, St. Peter’s students presented great skill and enthusiasm at the annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Basketball Tournament. We are proud to announce that Samantha C (Gr. 5), Luz Antonella C (Gr. 6), Melita M (Gr. 4), and Gianluca R (Gr. 4) advanced to the second level. At the Region Final Regional Free Throw Competition, Melita received 1st Place, and Luz Antonella received ... Continue reading "St. Peter Students Participate at the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Events"
Important Message From YCDSB Trustees
Dear Supporters of Catholic Education,
In November, the Ontario Liberal Party launched their “Common Ground” website: http://commonground.ontarioliberal.ca.
This website invites the public to put forward proposals that address particular provincial needs and priorities. One of ... Continue reading "Important Message From YCDSB Trustees"
Our Intermediates Learn Leadership Skills from Our Trustee D. Giuliani
Dino Giuliani, our YCDSB Area 3 Trustee, visited St. Peter’s today to answer our intermediate students’ hard questions about leadership and schooling. One grade 7 student, M.G. asked him about the controversy in the media about air conditioning in the schools; a grade 8 student asked him about his role as a trustee, and L.C. asked him how does he balance competing interests of parents, ... Continue reading "Our Intermediates Learn Leadership Skills from Our Trustee D. Giuliani"
Healthy Schools: Fresh from the Farm
We are excited to announce our Healthy Schools first fundraising initiative Fresh From the Farm!
Fresh from the Farm is the ONLY fundraiser featuring Ontario-grown fruit and vegetables. It supports Ontario’s Well-being Strategy for Education and the School Food and Beverage Policy. It is a fundraiser that is not only educational but also exciting and profitable, as 40% of all sales will go ... Continue reading "Healthy Schools: Fresh from the Farm"
Board News
Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a full solar eclipse will occur in southern Ontario, which will block the sun’s light in some areas.
In York Region, we will experience the effects of the eclipse between roughly 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., which coincides with the scheduled dismissal times for our schools. Looking at the sun during this time period has the ... Continue reading "Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse"
Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education
“Never miss an opportunity to do good.”
– St. Francis de Sales
February 12, 2024
Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,
I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express how delighted I am to return to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) as Interim Director of Education.
My career started ... Continue reading "Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education"
YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career
York Catholic District School Board Director of Education Domenic Scuglia will retire after a 41-year career promoting equity, excellence and faith in two Canadian provinces.
“The Board of Trustees is grateful for Domenic Scuglia’s many contributions to the YCDSB, in particular for creating stability in our school board during the difficult days near the end of the pandemic,” said Chair of ... Continue reading "YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career"