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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"

VIVE LE CARNAVAL at SJN

Thank you to our SJN FSL Team – Madame Ortiz, Madame Majdalani, Monsieur Nazar and Madame Pardatscher for une semaine formidable! Vive Le Carnaval. What a fun week planned at SJN. The students and staff enjoyed the theme days, the crafts, the treats and the ventriloquist. Oh what fun at SJN. MERCI!

2026 Registration for Kindergarten at YCDSB is Open

2026 Registration for Kindergarten at YCDSB is Open

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of learning and growth for your child? The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) offers a welcoming and nurturing Kindergarten program designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and inspire a love for learning rooted in faith.

At YCDSB, your child will benefit from:

  • A safe, inclusive and
... Continue reading "2026 Registration for Kindergarten at YCDSB is Open"

Mental Health & Wellness @ SJN and Bell Let’s Talk Day Jan.21/26

Great opportunity to take a PAUSE and focus on our Mental Health and Wellness.

Staff enjoyed a lunch and learn with YCDSB’s Renee Jordan, while Intermediate students creatively crafted BELL Let’s Talk Posters. The focus of many lessons from k-8 were around the theme of taking time for US and learning strategies that help exercise our minds for great mental health.

... Continue reading "Mental Health & Wellness @ SJN and Bell Let’s Talk Day Jan.21/26"

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Trustees and Senior Team Working Together to Respond to Minister’s Request

Trustees and Senior Team Working Together to Respond to Minister's Request

Dear York Catholic District School Board Students, Staff and Families,

We want you to be aware that yesterday, the Minister of Education requested that the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) submit a plan outlining how we will provide effective governance and financial management.

The Board of Trustees and the Senior Team are working

... Continue reading "Trustees and Senior Team Working Together to Respond to Minister’s Request"

Inclement Weather Day: Monday, January 26, 2026

all YCDSB schools are closed for tomorrow (Monday, January 26, 2026).

Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,

Due to inclement weather conditions, all YCDSB schools are closed for tomorrow (Monday, January 26, 2026).

Please do not bring your children to school, because there will be no one there to supervise them.

Child care operators will also be unable to operate tomorrow.

... Continue reading "Inclement Weather Day: Monday, January 26, 2026"

Local Radio Personality Visits YCDSB Elementary School

Local Radio Personality Visits YCDSB Elementary School

St. Justin Martyr CES in Unionville, Ont., was thrilled to welcome David Corey, co-host of the Marilyn Denis Show on 104.5 CHUM FM, into their Grade 1 class on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

David was there to meet Ms. Noronha’s class, read them a book about virtues and answer their questions. With the next day being Let’s Talk

... Continue reading "Local Radio Personality Visits YCDSB Elementary School"

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