Welcome to February!
February is Black Heritage Month. Throughout this month we celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians both past and present. We recognize the courage of those forced to fight for freedom and equality. May their example inspire us to build a community of justice in our school, community, and throughout the world.
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"
This Wednesday, January 29th is the beginning of the Lunar New Year 2025, and will mark the beginning of the Year of the Snake. The Lunar New Year as a celebration is observed by numerous cultures. This festival means the beginning of spring and the arrival of the new year.
Let us pray this prayer for the Lunar ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: January 27-31, 2025"
I hope you enjoyed this cold and frosty weekend!
Tomorrow, January 20th, is the day of recognition of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., the American leader of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s. His dream was focused on unity, inclusion, equity and justice for all.
I have a dream that one day, all people will ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: January 20-24, 2025"
Today is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, a day when we celebrate the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan by his cousin John the Baptist. As soon as Jesus was baptised, he came up out of the water. The heaven was opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God coming down like a dove. Then a voice said from ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: January 13-17, 2024"
Happy New Year! I hope you and your family enjoyed a blessed Christmas, filled with plenty of family time and wonderful memories.
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. This day celebrates that Jesus was revealed as the son of God. Just as the Wise Men brought gifts, all of us are called to reflect the light ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: January 6-10, 2025"
