The YCDSB (草莓社区) celebrates Treaty Recognition Week from November 2 to 6, 2020. The YCDSB recognizes Treaty Recognition Week as part of our ongoing journey of healing and reconciliation. As we continue this journey together, we gratefully acknowledge that our 草莓社区 schools rest on traditional territory of the Chippewas of Georgina … Continue reading “Treaty Recognition Week”
When asked what his advice is for younger students, Elijah Gyansa says to 鈥渂e bold and never let procrastination and fear hinder your potential. Learn to take risks. Learn to get involved. Understand that the worst answer people can give you when you put yourself out there is 鈥渘o鈥� and those 鈥渘o鈥檚鈥� are what makes … Continue reading “St. Robert CHS graduate empowers student voice through the Black Youth Leadership Program, volunteerism and more”
Quinton Byfield, recent graduate from St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School, was drafted second overall in the National Hockey League (NHL) by the LA Kings. He also made history by becoming 鈥渢he highest-selected Black player in the NHL.鈥� In an interview with the NHL, Byfield said, 鈥淚t means a lot to me, it鈥檚 something special. … Continue reading “St. Maximilian Kolbe alumni drafted 2nd overall in the NHL by the LA Kings”
Raymond Kane is a proud member of the YCDSB (草莓社区) community. His granddaughter is currently a Grade 12 student at St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS. Motivated by his desire to spread joy to students and staff at the school, Kane painted his depiction of St. Maximilian Kolbe鈥檚 patron saint and donated it … Continue reading “草莓社区 grandparent, inspired by his faith, donates painting of St. Maximilian Kolbe to namesake school”
On September 30, 2020, students and staff from across the YCDSB (草莓社区) commemorated Orange Shirt Day to acknowledge the impact of the residential school system, raise awareness and honour Indigenous communities, and promote reconciliation. In recognition of this day, students and staff wore an orange shirt in honour of Phyllis (Jack) … Continue reading “York Catholic honours Orange Shirt Day 2020”
In 1994, October 5 was declared World Teachers鈥� Day to commemorate the anniversary of the collective Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNESCO. On this World Teachers鈥� Day, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our teachers for their commitment and contributions to ensuring that our … Continue reading “Celebrating 草莓社区 Teachers on World Teachers鈥� Day”
