Month: November 2021

Grade 8 Students: Registration for Grade 9 School Year 2022-2023

November 25, 2021 General

Dear Parents and Guardians of Grade 8 students,

Our York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) secondary schools are eager to welcome new Grade 9 students for the upcoming 2022-23 school year!

Grade 8 students currently attending a YCDSB elementary school are asked to complete and submit the Transitional Registration Form (S.1B) by December 9th. The form is available by clicking ... Continue reading "Grade 8 Students: Registration for Grade 9 School Year 2022-2023"

CHUM City Christmas Wish Charity

November 19, 2021November 21, 2021 General

This Christmas season, SRA’s Luke 4:18 will be supporting the 55th Annual CHUM Christmas Wish. The CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish program is one of the largest distributors of gifts to children and teenagers in need in the Greater Toronto Area. The program also provides financial assistance to hundreds of agencies, ensuring that hundreds of thousands of individuals across the GTA enjoy a holiday experience. ... Continue reading "CHUM City Christmas Wish Charity"

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

November 19, 2021November 21, 2021 General

The week of November 21-27th is Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week to help promote safe schools and a positive learning environment. During this month of November, students have been participating in Guest Speaker Presentations and teacher lead lessons around Bullying Prevention. We will renew our commitment to treat everyone with dignity, kindness and respect and promote a safe, welcoming and positive school environment for all. ... Continue reading "Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week"

PARENT WEBINAR: Surviving the Holidays

November 19, 2021November 21, 2021 General

YCDSB together with the York Catholic Parent Involvement Committee, are excited to co-host a webinar from Pine River Institute’s Center for Family Initiatives: Surviving the Holidays: The most wonderful stressful time of the year. The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, December 9 at 7 pm and is open to all YCDSB school communities. Please see the flyer link.

BRIGHTER DAYS: An Indigenous Wellness Program by KIDS HELP Phone

November 17, 2021November 21, 2021 General

As part of the YCDSB Mental Health and Well-Being Strategic plan, we are exploring different ways to meet the mental health needs of all our students. We are happy to share that we have partnered with Kids Help Phone to offer a unique opportunity for Indigenous students grades 4-8 and 9-12. Please see the flyer for details.

Families are invited to learn about York Catholic’s French Immersion Program

November 17, 2021December 2, 2022 Board News

Applications open December 3rd for children entering Grade 1 next September

The York Catholic District School Board offers the French Immersion program at 15 elementary schools, and five high schools throughout York Region. The program aims to provide non-francophone children with a high degree of proficiency in the French language. Although the curriculum is the same as in the English-language program, the language ... Continue reading "Families are invited to learn about York Catholic’s French Immersion Program"