Year: 2024

Education Week 2024: We Are Called to Love

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Each year during Catholic Education Week, Ontario’s Catholic community engages in a week-long celebration of the unique identity and distinctive contributions of publicly-funded Catholic education. This year, Catholic Education Week occurs on May 5-11 with the theme, “We Are Called to Love.” 

The theme was inspired by many aspects of our faith community, including our ongoing efforts to promote equity and ... Continue reading "Education Week 2024: We Are Called to Love"

Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse

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On Monday, April 8, 2024, a full solar eclipse will occur in southern Ontario, which will block the sun’s light in some areas.

In York Region, we will experience the effects of the eclipse between roughly 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., which coincides with the scheduled dismissal times for our schools. Looking at the sun during this time period has the ... Continue reading "Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse"

Congratulations Alumni Joseph!

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🌟🎓Way to go Joseph!🌟🎓
Graduated from SJDB with honors in 2021 & pursuing his passion for baseball at the US college level after earning a scholarship at Bay College. Currently excelling at Muskegon College.⚾
🍁 Let’s cheer on our very own as he conquers new heights🎉 @ycdsb

Congratulations Alex!

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🌟🎓 Exciting News! 🎓🌟

We are thrilled to announce that one of our exceptional former students, Alex Capolongo, has been awarded the prestigious 2023-24 Laurier Scholars Award at the University of Laurier! 🎉💸

This esteemed undergraduate scholarship comes with a remarkable $40,000 in financial support, faculty and peer mentorship, and incredible experiential learning opportunities. 🌟📚

Alex has

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2024 Lenten Mass

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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"