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Weekly Update: May 25-29, 2026
Today is Pentecost Sunday, which takes place 50 days after Easter Sunday. At Pentecost we celebrate how the disciples and other early Christians received the Holy Spirit. Pentecost is often called the birthday of the Church.
Let us pray that we all may be open to the Holy Spirit:
God of all, You sent Your Spirit to be with ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: May 25-29, 2026"
YCDSB Elementary P.A. Day: Friday, June 5, 2026
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s 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 5, 2026.
Elementary – Report Card Writing
Elementary teachers will write report cards, which will be available to
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Happy Victoria Day long weekend!
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension, which takes place every year on the Seventh Sunday after Easter Sunday. It is a day when we remember how Jesus ascended into heaven. Before he ascended, Jesus told his apostles that he would send the Holy Spirit to help them tell everyone about God’s ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: May 18-22, 2026"
Weekly Update: May 11-15, 2026
Happy Mother’s Day!
Let us take a moment to give thanks for all mothers: expectant mothers, birth mothers, adoptive mothers, foster mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, those who fill in for mothers, and those who play mothering roles in our lives.
Loving God, we thank you for the love of the mothers you have given us, whose love is so precious ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: May 11-15, 2026"
Weekly Update: May 4-8, 2026
Welcome to the month of May! Today is the Fifth Sunday of Easter.
May is Asian Heritage Month, an opportunity for all Canadians to learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian descent who, throughout our history, have done so much to make Canada the wonderful country we all share today. We look forward to students learning ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: May 4-8, 2026"
Board News
YCDSB Launches Student and Family Support Office
The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has launched a new resource to help families better navigate their child’s educational journey. This office is an additional point of contact that makes it easier for students and parents/guardians to access support, bring questions to the right person and receive timely updates.
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Happy Easter
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24
Dear York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) Students, Staff and Families,
As we approach the Easter season, we are invited to pause and reflect on the profound joy that faith brings to our lives. Easter is at
... Continue reading "Happy Easter"Free Session for Families: The Future of AI in Education
The York Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (YCPIC) invites the York Catholic community to learn more about the future of AI in education through an interactive training session on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 7-9 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre (320 Bloomington Road, Aurora).
The session led by Curtis Carmichael will help parents and guardians increase their digital literacy and build practical
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