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First Day Procedures

On the evening of Monday September 1st after 4pm you will receive communication stating who your child’s(ren) teacher will be through school messenger. 

On the morning of Tuesday September 2nd:

Please proceed directly to the school yard where a sign with the teachers name will be at the following locations:

Kindergarten- Kindergarten Pen area

Grades ... Continue reading "First Day Procedures"

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School Bus Information 2025

If your child takes the school bus to and/or from school, please take a moment to visit www.schoolbuscity.com to confirm pick up and drop off times.

Eligibility for transportation to and/or from a student’s designated home school is a function of the distance from their residence to their home school and grade level as follows:

i) Junior Kindergarten to ... Continue reading "School Bus Information 2025"

St. Justin Martyr CES Celebrates Black Excellence with Art, Community and Inspiration

St. Justin Martyr CES Celebrates Black Excellence with Art, Community and Inspiration

St. Justin Martyr Catholic Elementary School students and staff came together this Black Heritage Month to celebrate and honour Black excellence.

Students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 in this Unionville, Ont., school had the privilege of hearing from guest artist Duane Gibson, whose engaging and uplifting presentation delivered a powerful message: Stay Driven. His visit sparked meaningful conversations

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ASH Wednesday at SJN

Our Lenten Season will begin with our Ash Wednesday Service on Wednesday, February 18th.  Father Marko of St. Justin Martyr Parish will join us in prayer, reflection and distribution of ashes.

Family are invited to attend.

We wish everyone a blessed Lenten Season as we journey through Lent to Easter.

PANCAKE TUESDAY at SJN

It’s that time of year again.

Pancake Tuesday is just days away!  Students and Staff are excited to share a pancake treat at school.

A special thank you to our Catholic School Council and all of our volunteers who have organized and will be offering the pancakes to our students and staff.

 

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Inclement Weather Day: February 18, 2026

Dear York Catholic DSB Families, 

Due to inclement weather expected later in the day, student transportation is cancelled for today (Wednesday, February 18, 2026) for all of York RegionSchools remain open.

Please note that Ash Wednesday liturgies are cancelled. Schools will organize a “Beginning of Lent” liturgy at a

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The YCDSB Responds to the Minister of Education

The YCDSB Responds to the Minister of Education

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Board of Trustees and the Senior Team held a Special Board Meeting to share information about their response to the Minister of Education regarding his financial and governance questions of the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB).

At the Special Board Meeting, YCDSB trustees and staff explained that we are on

... Continue reading "The YCDSB Responds to the Minister of Education"

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