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World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate people with Down Syndrome around the globe. This signifies the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. This day was also declared Ontario Down Syndrome Day by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 2016.

Students & staff are encouraged to wear mismatched socks on March ... Continue reading "World Down Syndrome Day"

Archdiocese Fundraising for Ukraine

On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the Archdiocese of Toronto announced it would be accepting donations for humanitarian relief in response to the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine. Funds collected by the Archdiocese will be channeled to the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) and the Office for Refugees, Archdiocese of Toronto (ORAT). 

As a Catholic faith community, the York Catholic District School Board will ... Continue reading "Archdiocese Fundraising for Ukraine"

Kindness Week

To kick off the week, students will participate in a kindness activity in their classroom where they will write on a paper heart how they show kindness. Once completed, the hearts will be placed on the Kindness Trees in the front foyer of the school. We look forward to a week celebrating kindness while engaging in school-wide and classroom activities. Please see the link below ... Continue reading "Kindness Week"