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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"
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"
Grade 6 Visit to the McMichael Art Gallery
Our Grade 6 students from St. Justin Martyr School enjoyed an inspiring and creative day at the McMichael Art Gallery!
Through exploring and analyzing artwork, students deepened their understanding of Indigenous communities and the importance of land recognition.
They also had the exciting opportunity to create their own mixed media art, expressing innovative ideas for solving environmental challenges in ... Continue reading "Grade 6 Visit to the McMichael Art Gallery"
SJN Junior Robotics Team Shines at YCDSB Competition!
The St. Justin Martyr Junior Robotics Team proudly represented our school at the first-ever YCDSB Robotics Competition. Students showcased outstanding teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving skills while tackling exciting challenges throughout the day.
The competition featured two rounds: programming robots to complete a task-based course, and designing a catapult launcher, highlighting both coding and engineering creativity.
We are incredibly proud of our ... Continue reading "SJN Junior Robotics Team Shines at YCDSB Competition!"
Lenten Promise 2026 – St. Justin Martyr School
This April, our school community came together in the spirit of Lent to support those in need through our annual Lenten Promise initiative.
With the help of dedicated students and staff, 300 potted daffodils were sold, raising a total of $1,265.51. The proceeds were equally donated to ShareLife and the Canadian Cancer ... Continue reading "Lenten Promise 2026 – St. Justin Martyr School"
🎉 Congratulations to Julian Ali!
St. Justin Martyr School is proud to celebrate one of our Grade 8 P.A.C.E. students, Julian Ali, for his outstanding achievement in the Canadian Geography Contest.
After earning first place at the school level, Julian advanced to the Provincial/Territorial competition, where he continued to excel—ranking among the top 20 finalists in Canada.
Celebrating Our Future Innovators! 🎉
St. Justin Martyr School is proud of our Intermediate PACE students who participated in the York Region Tech and Science Fair at York University.
Their creativity and innovation were on full display—from exploring new ways to charge pacemakers to redesigning aircraft turbines to reduce noise pollution.
👏 Congratulations to our award winners:
- 🥈 Julian Ali ... Continue reading "Celebrating Our Future Innovators! 🎉"
Board News
Happy Easter
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24
Dear York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) Students, Staff and Families,
As we approach the Easter season, we are invited to pause and reflect on the profound joy that faith brings to our lives. Easter is at
... Continue reading "Happy Easter"Free Session for Families: The Future of AI in Education
The York Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (YCPIC) invites the York Catholic community to learn more about the future of AI in education through an interactive training session on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 7-9 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre (320 Bloomington Road, Aurora).
The session led by Curtis Carmichael will help parents and guardians increase their digital literacy and build practical
... Continue reading "Free Session for Families: The Future of AI in Education"YCDSB Placed Under Supervision by Minister of Education
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Minister of Education placed the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) under supervision. While under supervision, all decisions that would normally be made by trustees, with the exception of denominational matters, will now be made by the appointed Supervisor, Carrie Kormos.
You can read a letter from the Minister of Education by clicking
... Continue reading "YCDSB Placed Under Supervision by Minister of Education"