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Weekly Update: March 25-29, 2024
Today is Palm Sunday, the final Sunday of Lent. This day begins the sacred time of Holy Week, when we prayerfully remember the events of Jesus’ Passion and death. It is a holy time in which we pray reverently and reflect on our faith and on our love for Christ.
Loving God,
We praise you in a special way ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: March 25-29, 2024"
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"
Weekly Update: March 18-22, 2024
I hope that you and your family enjoyed a wonderful March break!
Today is the fourth Sunday of Lent, sometimes called Laetare Sunday. Laetare is a Latin word that means “rejoice.” Even as we observe our Lenten sacrifices, we rejoice in anticipation of the joy that will be ours at Easter.
Today is ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: March 18-22, 2024"
Happy March Break!
Wishing all of our families a wonderful March break!
We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, March 18th!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal
Weekly Update: March 4-8, 2024
Welcome to the month of March! This month we celebrate the virtue of perseverance, which is linked with the moral virtue of fortitude. Perseverance is the quality that allows someone to keep going and continue trying even when faced with difficulties or obstacles. It is this virtue that helps us through the dark and difficult days. It gives us the discipline that not only leads ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: March 4-8, 2024"
Board News
Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education
– 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"
Kindergarten Registration for September 2024 (Starting January 8, 2024)
— Starting Kindergarten is an exciting time in a young child’s life, filled with new experiences and opportunities to learn and grow. Kindergarten registration at the York Catholic District School Board begins on January 8th for the 2024-25 school year that begins in September, 2024. Children must be four years old by December 31, 2024 and born in 2020 to register in Junior Kindergarten, or ... Continue reading "Kindergarten Registration for September 2024 (Starting January 8, 2024)"