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FLS Students Celebrated at Vaughan Culture Days

FLS Students Celebrated at Vaughan Culture Days

Students of the Functional Life Skills Program (FLS) of St. Elizabeth CHS and St. Jean de Brebeuf CHS were recognized for their art skills on October 8, 2024, at Vellore Village Community Centre in Woodbridge, Ontario.

As part of the Vaughan Culture Days festivities, the FLS students created two murals using the theme “Unity in Diversity.” Those murals were unveiled

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P.A. Day Disclosure: Monday, October 21, 2024

P.A. Day Disclosure: Monday, October 21, 2024

 

Monday, October 21, 2024, will be a P.A. Day in York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools. 

In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day on Monday, October 21, 2024.  

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Secondary PA Days: Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28, 2024

Secondary PA Days: Thursday, June 27 and 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 secondary level on Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28, 2024.

Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28, 2024 Staff are engaged in marking exams, participating in ... Continue reading "Secondary PA Days: Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28, 2024"

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.

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Information for Parents about Artificial Intelligence

Information for Parents about Artificial Intelligence

It seems like everyone is discussing Artificial Intelligence (AI) these days. But with this rapidly evolving technology, it is easy to feel uninformed about AI.The YCDSB Curriculum Department has created the following document that answers these questions:

  • What is AI?
  • Where is AI in the curriculum?
  • How can AI be used at school?
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New Video Series Shines Light on Stress Awareness for Students

New Videos Support Students with Stress Awareness and Mental Health

At YCDSB, we are dedicated to the well-being of our students, staff, and their families. That is why we are excited to share a new video series that is now available on our YouTube channel (YorkCatholicTV). This series was developed to provide essential mental health resources and support for elementary and secondary students, staff and their

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Protecting York Region Youth: YCDSB & York Regional Police Host Information Evenings on Human Trafficking and Internet Exploitation

Protecting York Region Youth: YCDSB & York Regional Police Host Information Evenings on Human Trafficking and Internet Exploitation

The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), in collaboration with York Regional Police, is hosting a series of important information evenings aimed at helping families protect York Region youth from the dangers of human trafficking and internet exploitation.

As our young people navigate the digital world, it is crucial for parents and guardians to stay informed about the

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