Year: 2025

YCDSB PA Day: Friday, January 31, 2025

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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, January 31, 2025.

Elementary Mathematics Teachers will deepen their understanding of the K-8 Mathematics curriculum by exploring assessment FOR learning,

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Extreme Cold Weather Information

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We wanted to share some information to help you prepare your child for school on cold days.

The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has an Extreme Weather Policy that puts in place steps to minimize, to the greatest extent possible, risks associated with extreme temperatures while supporting the Ministry of Education’s directive for daily physical

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Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee Invites all Applicants Interested in Joining the Advisory Committee to contact The Office of the Human Rights & Equity Advisor by the end of January 2025.

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The York Catholic District School Board recognizes that an equitable, inclusive education system will always be fundamental to achieving its mission and evolving core priorities. The Board recognizes that any form of overt or covert racism and discrimination is incompatible with Catholic values and is in violation of the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Cultivating an authentically safe and

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YCDSB & York Regional Police: Human Trafficking and Internet Exploitation

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Join us at St. Brother André CHS on Tuesday February 11, 2025 from 7:00-8:30pm for an important information session aimed at helping families protect York Region youth from the dangers of human trafficking and internet exploitation. As our young people navigate the digital world, it is crucial for parents and guardians to stay informed about the risks they may encounter

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“STARS FOR THE STAGE” Junior Dance Program

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We are excited to announce that beginning January 2025, the Markham School of Dance will be working with our SJN Junior students (grades 4 through 6) Beginning this month, these students will participate in a 6-week long Hip-Hop Dance workshop, where they will be instructed by choreography teachers on the proper techniques and skills of this artistic dance form. In February, our Junior students will ... Continue reading "“STARS FOR THE STAGE” Junior Dance Program"