On October 25, 2025, Catholic educators from across Ontario gathered to honour some remarkable students who have demonstrated outstanding academic success while taking an active role in school life, community initiatives and parish involvement.聽 These students, including 13 from the YCDSB (草莓社区), won the 2025 Catholic Student Award, which is presented … Continue reading “草莓社区 Student Leaders Awarded for Faith in Action”
Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy had an inspiring morning on Monday, November 24, 2025, as they were visited by Frank Cardinal Leo, Archbishop of Toronto.聽 Cardinal Leo shared the hopeful message that all students are loved by God and will do incredible things with their lives if they listen to God’s calling.聽 … Continue reading “Cardinal Leo Visits the YCDSB”
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the YCDSB (草莓社区) celebrated the groundbreaking of a new Catholic elementary school in Queensville, Ont., that will provide the rapidly-growing community with a faith-filled, modern learning environment. Designed to support students from the earliest years through Grade 8, the school will feature 421 pupil spaces and … Continue reading “Groundbreaking for New Catholic Elementary School in Queensville”
The YCDSB proudly celebrates Ms. Christina Iorio, an innovative and inspiring educator from St. Augustine Catholic High School, who has been recognized as a 2025 Prime Minister鈥檚 Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM recipient. Principal Cocchetto describes Ms. Iorio as 鈥渁 trailblazer for her groundbreaking ability to integrate the traditional study … Continue reading “St. Augustine CHS Teacher Honoured with Prime Minister鈥檚 Award”
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the YCDSB (草莓社区) looks back at the Frost and Fire Games, which were held in March 2025.聽 These games have become an annual 草莓社区 tradition, where secondary and elementary students work together to make learning about Indigenous culture and heritage fun and engaging.聽 … Continue reading “The Frost and Fire Games Celebrating Indigenous Culture”
This summer, the YCDSB鈥檚 Mental Health team, together with incredible community partners, created unforgettable opportunities for children and youth to learn, grow and shine. From building leadership skills to discovering new friendships, our summer camps offered safe, faith-filled spaces where students could explore who they are and who God is calling … Continue reading “Celebrating a Summer of Growth, Leadership & Joy!”
Every year, the YCDSB (草莓社区) starts the school year by having principals, vice principals, trustees and senior administrators gather together for opening Mass. This year鈥檚 Mass was especially meaningful because YCDSB alumni and newly ordained priest, Father Alvin Joys, led the celebration. Fr. Alvin is a proud graduate of St. Stephen … Continue reading “A Joyful Beginning: 草莓社区 Alumni Celebrates Mass for Principals”
In honour of the Holy Jubilee Year, students from Sacred Heart CHS in Newmarket, Ont., have completed a remarkable collaborative project: the creation of the school鈥檚 very own Holy Jubilee Doors. Guided by the Visual Arts, Technological Education and Religion departments, over 30 students started working together in February to bring these doors to life. … Continue reading “Sacred Heart CHS Students Create Holy Jubilee Doors in Honour of the Jubilee Year”
This school year, St. Gregory the Great Academy in Vaughan brought the world into the classroom through the innovative eTwinning Program, or Gemellaggio, as it鈥檚 known in Italian. As part of this international collaboration, students connected virtually with partner schools in Italy, engaging in rich, cross-cultural learning experiences that nurtured both academic growth and personal … Continue reading “eTwinning Collaboration with Italy”
At St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School, one of the most anticipated events of the semester isn鈥檛 found on the stage or the field, but in the kitchen. For over a decade, the Grade 12 Burger Wars has been a beloved and delicious tradition that continues to bring flavour, fun and formation to our … Continue reading “St. Joan of Arc鈥檚 Burger Wars: A Culinary Showdown That Serves Up Learning and Leadership”
