Year: 2024

2024 YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule

October 10, 2024October 11, 2024 Board News, Featured

This fall, the York Catholic District School Board will host a series of in-person high school open houses for parents and graduating elementary school students starting secondary school next September. All Grade 8 students and their parents who reside in York Region, as well as Grade 6-8 students and their parents who reside in the towns of Georgina and Whitchurch-Stouffville, are encouraged

SJN Coat Drive

October 7, 2024 General

This Fall, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is collecting coats for those in need. We hope that you can help by looking through your closets and donating any coats and snow pants, in good condition, for adults or children. Coats will be accepted from October 15-18th. Please send all coats tied up in plastic bags labeled with the type and size of coat ... Continue reading "SJN Coat Drive"

P.A. Day Disclosure: Monday, October 21, 2024

October 7, 2024October 22, 2024 School News

Monday, October 21, 2024, will be a P.A. Day in York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools.

In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day on Monday, October 21, 2024.

Thanksgiving Toonie Drive

September 30, 2024 General

St. Justin, Martyr’s Thanksgiving Toonie Drive will begin on Monday, October 7th and will run until October 11th. Luke 4:18 will be collecting a toonie from each student and funds raised will be donated to the Markham Food Bank. Our goal is to raise $1000. If we meet our goal, we will have a Pajama & Hat Day!

Feel the Spirit, Get Involved, ... Continue reading

Every Child Matters- Orange Shirt Day

September 27, 2024September 20, 2024 General

September 30th is Orange Shirt Day, a significant occasion that honors the strength of Indigenous children who were forced to attend residential schools. This day serves as a reminder of our commitment to reconciliation and our responsibility to combat racism, hate, and discrimination.

The date marks the time when Indigenous children were taken from their families to residential schools. The term “orange shirt” ... Continue reading "Every Child Matters- Orange Shirt Day"

Safety Awareness Week at SJN

September 25, 2024September 24, 2024 General

As part of our safety initiative St. Justin, Martyr CES, along with all other schools in the York Catholic District School Board, will be practicing a variety of safety procedures with students and staff.

The week September 30th – October 4th, 2024 has been designated as “Safety Awareness Week” for the YCDSB. During this week, we will be rehearsing a variety of emergency ... Continue reading "Safety Awareness Week at SJN"