Year: 2022

COVID-19 Health and Safety Measures

The York Catholic District School Board worked closely with its partners at the Ministry of Education, York Region Public Health, and with Board staff to prepare for the return to school in September. By aligning our practices with their guidance, we are confident our schools will continue to be safe, inclusive places to learn and work throughout the 2022-2023 school year.

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OSSLT Options for Unsuccessful Students

We hope you are enjoying your summer holidays.  As you are aware,  students in Grade 10 and Grade 11 wrote the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) in the spring. The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) evaluates key skills in reading and writing. Success on the test confirms that a student has met the minimum standard for literacy according to The Ontario Curriculum across ... Continue reading "OSSLT Options for Unsuccessful Students"

Happy Summer Black Bears!

It’s hard to believe that the school has come its official close and what a year it has been! We were so pleased to be able to welcome students and staff back to in-person learning and revitalize many of the much-loved activities that enrich the learning experience of students.

Please make note of the following dates:

Year in Review: YCDSB Board of Trustees

We thank the Board of Trustees for their continued support of our schools and ongoing advocacy of Catholic education. In particular, we extend our gratitude to Vice Chair and Trustee Marchese for her support of the St. Jean de Brebeuf community.

St. Jean de Brebeuf Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to share our school’s Land Acknowledgement. It will be recited at the beginning of each week, as well as special events. Please explore the various embedded links to learn more about the greater context of the statement. We extend our sincere thanks to Mim Harder who worked closely with our committee to develop this statement of our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. ... Continue reading "St. Jean de Brebeuf Land Acknowledgement"