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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"
Elementary YCDSB PA Day: Friday, June 28, 2024
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In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, June 28, 2024.
Friday, June 28, 2024 Staff are engaged in closing operations for the end of term.
2024 Lenten Mass
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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
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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"
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2024-2029 Long Term Accommodation Plan
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We would like your input on the Draft 2024-2029 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) as presented at the Board meeting on April 30, 2024. A project page to provide you with information has been created on the YCDSB website for your reference.
The LTAP is a comprehensive, multi-year document that guides future accommodation planning
... Continue reading "2024-2029 Long Term Accommodation Plan"York Catholic to accept registrations for elementary students during the summer
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The York Catholic District School Board, which is one of the top-performing school boards in the province, welcomes New and Returning Students for the 2024-2025 school year! Registrations for students entering elementary school, as well as assessments for secondary students who are new to Canada, will take place at the Board’s head office, the Catholic Education Centre during the summer.
... Continue reading "York Catholic to accept registrations for elementary students during the summer"Help Us Hire a New Director of Education
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“Where there is no guidance, a nation falls, but in an abundance of counsellors there is safety.” –Proverbs 11:14
The connection of home, school, and parish is what makes Catholic education unique. This connection recognizes that the community matters and that everyone benefits when the community is involved in our schools.
With this in mind, the York ... Continue reading "Help Us Hire a New Director of Education"