Category: Community News

草莓社区 Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career

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草莓社区 Director of Education Domenic Scuglia will retire after a 41-year career promoting equity, excellence and faith in two Canadian provinces. 鈥淭he Board of Trustees is grateful for Domenic Scuglia鈥檚 many contributions to the YCDSB, in particular for creating stability in our school board during the difficult days near the end … Continue reading “草莓社区 Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career”

Civics Lessons Through Sport: The 2022 World Cup

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Written by Mr. O鈥橤rady, a Grade 7 teacher at Father John Kelly Catholic Elementary School This year鈥檚 World Cup was very special, and very controversial. This was the first time since the 1986 World Cup in Mexico that Canada had qualified for a World Cup. Our class decided to celebrate Canada鈥檚 participation in the World … Continue reading “Civics Lessons Through Sport: The 2022 World Cup”

Nominations Are Open for the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards

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York Catholic DSB alumni do amazing things around the world every day. From science to sports to business to religious life to community building, there is no limit to what our alumni can do. Last year鈥檚 Distinguished Alumni winners were: Andre De Grasse 鈥� Olympic Medalist/ Philanthropist/ Author: Father Michael McGivney CA聽 (Markham) Cassondra Fonseca … Continue reading “Nominations Are Open for the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards”

St. Elizabeth CHS RAP Students Debut Their First Album: ROOM 106

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St. Elizabeth CHS Regional Arts Program students Justin Pascucci, Isabella Shahin and Darcy Wigston, are set to release their debut album at the end of November. The self-titled album features seven original pieces. As instrumental students, Justin, Isabella and Darcy noticed their matched passion for the art of music while working together on a school … Continue reading “St. Elizabeth CHS RAP Students Debut Their First Album: ROOM 106”

Prayers Available on the York Catholic DSB Website

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Prayer is central to daily life at the YCDSB. We start school days, staff meetings and board meetings with prayer. As people of faith, time spent sending our prayers to God is deeply sacred. However, we know that finding an appropriate prayer for a given day can sometimes be difficult. In … Continue reading “Prayers Available on the York Catholic DSB Website”

Ukrainian Students Are Welcomed by 草莓社区 and York Region Community Partners

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The YCDSB will welcome about 80 Ukrainian families and students into our schools for the 2022鈥�2023 school year. We are grateful to our 草莓社区 students, staff, and families for fundraising more than $88,000, with the support of the Archdiocese of Toronto, to help those impacted by the … Continue reading “Ukrainian Students Are Welcomed by 草莓社区 and York Region Community Partners”

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Visits 草莓社区 at St. Gabriel the Archangel Child Care Centre

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On Wednesday, July 6th, St. Gabriel Child Care Centre welcomed The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada. The Prime Minister was joined by MP Francesco Sorbara, his family and some of his staff.聽 Prime Minister Trudeau and MP Sorbara were welcomed to a warm community environment at the Child Care Centre. They interacted … Continue reading “Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Visits 草莓社区 at St. Gabriel the Archangel Child Care Centre”

St. Rene Goupil – St. Luke Child Care Centre Groundbreaking Event

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On June 21st 2022, the YCDSB officially celebrated the ground-breaking of the new Child Care Centre at St. Rene Goupil – St. Luke Catholic Elementary School in Thornhill. The Child Care Centre is scheduled to open in September 2023. The facility is planned as a 3 room centre and will include infant, toddler, and pre-school … Continue reading “St. Rene Goupil – St. Luke Child Care Centre Groundbreaking Event”

Official Grand Opening of the Woodbridge Sports Dome at Holy Cross Catholic Academy

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The YCDSB, in partnership with the Woodbridge Sports Dome, held the official Grand Opening of the Woodbridge Sports Dome at Holy Cross Catholic Academy on June 10, 2022. The Grand Opening featured a ribbon cutting, musical performances by Holy Cross CA students, recognition of the OFSAA gold medal boys soccer champs, … Continue reading “Official Grand Opening of the Woodbridge Sports Dome at Holy Cross Catholic Academy”