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Welcome Back and First Day of School Information
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I hope this email finds you and your family well, and you enjoyed a wonderful summer filled with many joyful and memorable moments.
As we anticipate the start of the school year, let us pray for students, staff and families, as they prepare for the first day of school.
God of love, Jesus the teacher, and Spirit of wisdom:
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End of Year Message
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Tomorrow, we celebrate Canada Day. It is with pride and gratitude that we reflect on what it means to be Canadian, and all the wonderful blessings that we enjoy as a country.
Let us offer this prayer in thanksgiving:
We thank You, O God for the many blessings You have bestowed on the people of Canada. We thank You ... Continue reading "End of Year Message"
Weekly Update: June 24-28, 2024
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Thursday, June 27th is Multiculturalism Day in Canada. This day honours the many cultural communities that help build a strong and vibrant Canadian society. We celebrate our diversity and appreciate the contributions of the various multicultural groups and communities to Canadian society.
O God, You created all people in your image. We thank you for the astonishing variety of races and ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: June 24-28, 2024"
Weekly Update: June 17-21, 2024
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Today is Father’s Day!
We give thanks for all fathers: soon-to-be fathers, birth fathers, adoptive fathers, foster fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, those who fill in for fathers and those who play fathering roles in our lives.
Heavenly Father, you entrusted your Son Jesus, the child of Mary, to the care of Joseph, an earthly father. Bless all fathers as they ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: June 17-21, 2024"
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.
Board News
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
... 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"