Year: 2021

October 21st is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day!

October 20, 2021October 26, 2021 Board News

The 21st Annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day is Thursday, October 21, 2021!

The York Catholic District School Board takes this opportunity to recognize and thanks its many Early Childhood Educators (ECEs), Child Care Workers and Early Years’ staff who work in our Kindergarten classes, schools, and affiliated child care centres.

YCDSB recognizes that years of research ... Continue reading "October 21st is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day!"

Halloween

October 8, 2021 General

As we approach Halloween we anticipate the joy of those who will wish to celebrate this time with great joy, and also those who would offer caution and consideration.

It is important to note that we must discourage cultural misappropriation in costumes, and the appropriateness of costumes to be worn in our Catholic schools. Some suggestions to bring to your attention include: ... Continue reading "Halloween"

The SANKOFA Mentoring Program

October 6, 2021 General

The Sankofa Mentoring Program is rooted in an African Rites of Passage framework that highlights the principles of Unity, Self- Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economica, Purpose, Creativity, Faith, and Self- Respect.

Pre-Register at: https://yorkregionaacc.ca/sankofa-mentoring-program

Updated COVID-19 School and Child Care Screening Tool

October 5, 2021 General

YRPH Updated Screening Tool

Thanksgiving Mass

October 5, 2021 General

Please join us as we celebrate the season of gratitude for all of God’s blessings with Father Jojo on Thursday, October 7 at 12:45 pm.

Our Lady Queen of the World Parish Livestream link: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9lj9qPj6GMkn1dpxH_GrVg

Today is World Teachers’ Day!

October 5, 2021October 7, 2021 Board News

World Teachers’ Day is held annually on October 5th to celebrate all teachers around the world. Our York Catholic schools, as well as those right across the globe have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The support of teachers is essential to the worldwide recovery and that is why the theme for this year’s World Teachers Day is, “Teachers at the heart of ... Continue reading "Today is World Teachers’ Day!"