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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.
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, or ... 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.
Computer Education Week at GNA
Computer Science Education Week takes place from December 5th to 9th. The Hour of Code occurs each year during Computer Science Education week and has become a worldwide initiative to celebrate computer science. . Hour of Code is one initiative that will help provide students an opportunity to be inspired to create through coding. Mrs. Mazza, our teacher librarian, will be continuing coding activities in ... Continue reading "Computer Education Week at GNA"
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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"
Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education
– St. Francis de Sales
February 12, 2024
Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,
I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express how delighted I am to return to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) as Interim Director of Education.
My career started ... Continue reading "Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education"