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EQAO 2024
The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) is an independent provincial agency funded by the Government of Ontario. Every year, EQAO conducts province-wide assessments at key points in each student’s education and reports the results to school boards, schools, families and the public. These assessments measure achievement of the Ontario Curriculum expectations in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics. This year our students will ... Continue reading "EQAO 2024"
Welcome to Kindergarten
We are excited to welcome our future St Justin, Martyr students this month! On Friday, May 31st our FDK teachers & Early Childhood Educators will welcome our new Year One students and their parents! We look forward to seeing their beautiful faces, making them feel welcome, and helping them transition into the two-year FDK Program.
Intermediate Hip Hop Dance
James Meltz, from “Stars For The Stage” has been working with our Intermediate students over the past few weeks and on Wednesday, May 15th at 1:00 p.m., they will be showcasing their talents! Details will be shared with our Intermediate parents via School Messenger.
Living the Gospel through SHARELIFE
ShareLife is the official charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Toronto, raising funds to support more than 40 Catholic agencies and grant recipients serving the poor and marginalized in the Archdiocese of Toronto and beyond. ShareLife- funded agencies serve the entire community, regardless of religious affiliation. This year, we ask that all visitors make a donation of $5 when visiting our Arts Cafe on Friday, ... Continue reading "Living the Gospel through SHARELIFE"
An EASTER Blessing….
May the glory and the promise of this joyous time of year bring peace and happiness to you and those you hold most dear. And may Christ, Our Risen Savior, always be there by your side to bless you most abundantly and be your loving guide.
Board News
Social Media Litigation
Dear York Catholic District School Board families,
Today, the York Catholic District School Board announced that we are joining the lawsuit against tech giants Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok for disruption to student learning and the education system. We, alongside ten other Ontario schools and boards, allege that these companies have negligently designed and marketed addictive products that have disrupted our board’s ... Continue reading "Social Media Litigation"
Education Week 2024: We Are Called to Love
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
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"