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Reminder: PA Day Friday, February 2nd, 2024
Please be advised that Friday, February 2nd, 2024 is a scheduled PA Day and therefore there is no school for students.
Scent Safe School Procedures
Effective immediately, all YCDSB schools and Board offices will be designated as Fragrance/Scent Safe.
Exposure to fragrances and scented products can trigger severe health reactions in individuals with asthma, allergies, migraines, or chemical sensitivities. Fragrances and scents are found in a wide range of products, including but not limited to perfume/cologne, body spray, aftershave, deodorant, soap, shampoo and conditioners, lotions/creams, essential oils, fabric ... Continue reading "Scent Safe School Procedures"
Celebrating Black History Month at GNA
We are pleased to share some of the exciting events we have planned to celebrate Black History Month at Guardian Angels CES.
Updates, dates and information will be included in the Parent’s Week-at-a-Glance.
Elementary YCDSB PA Day: Friday, June 28, 2024
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, June 28, 2024.
Friday, June 28, 2024 Staff are engaged in closing operations for the end of term.
2024 Lenten Mass
On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with the readings.
The celebrant was Bishop ... Continue reading "2024 Lenten Mass"
Kindergarten Registration for September 2024 (Starting January 8, 2024)
— Starting Kindergarten is an exciting time in a young child’s life, filled with new experiences and opportunities to learn and grow. Kindergarten registration at the York Catholic District School Board begins on January 8th for the 2024-25 school year that begins in September, 2024. Children must be four years old by December 31, 2024 and born in 2020 to register in Junior Kindergarten,
... Continue reading "Kindergarten Registration for September 2024 (Starting January 8, 2024)"Director’s Annual Report for the 2021-2022 School Year
The York Catholic District School Board proudly presents its Director’s Annual Report for the 2021-2022 school year. The YCDSB is proud of its continued commitment to student success and academic excellence guided by Catholic virtues.
Social Media and Online Safety for Parents
Please join us for an informative evening with Mr. Paul Davis in the Guardian Angels gym on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. He will be reviewing privacy, online safety, Snapchat, Tik Tok, digital trails, cyberbullying, and image sharing. As technology is constantly evolving and changing, this helpful presentation will assist us in protecting children and teens online.
Board News
York Catholic to accept registrations for elementary students during the summer
The York Catholic District School Board, which is one of the top-performing school boards in the province, welcomes New and Returning Students for the 2024-2025 school year! Registrations for students entering elementary school, as well as assessments for secondary students who are new to Canada, will take place at the Board’s head office, the Catholic Education Centre during the summer.
... Continue reading "York Catholic to accept registrations for elementary students during the summer"Help Us Hire a New Director of Education
“Where there is no guidance, a nation falls, but in an abundance of counsellors there is safety.” –Proverbs 11:14
The connection of home, school, and parish is what makes Catholic education unique. This connection recognizes that the community matters and that everyone benefits when the community is involved in our schools.
With this in mind, the York ... Continue reading "Help Us Hire a New Director of Education"
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"