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Luke 4:18 Pencil Case Project May 21st-June 14th
RE. The Pencil Case Project May 21st – June 14th -We Need your HELP!
The Luke:4:18 will be leading The Pencil Case Project starting Tuesday, May 21st. Please send in new or gently used items
For the past nine years, Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Youth in Ontario, with support from the International Council General, have ... Continue reading "Luke 4:18 Pencil Case Project May 21st-June 14th"
End of Year BBQ – Save the DATE
SAVE THE DATE-YEAR END BBQ HOSTED BY YOUR CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL
Our Year End BBQ will take place on Friday, June 21st at 5:30pm. We will have food, treats, games, vendors, and a few fun surprises for families, so come join us to celebrate the end of this school year. Our year–end BBQ is always a great time to come ... Continue reading "End of Year BBQ – Save the DATE"
Parent Engagement Keynote Speaker -ALL SAA Families WELCOME!!
SUPPORTING WELLNESS AT HOME
DATE: TUESDAY APRIL 30, 2024 TIME: 7:00- 9 :00PM LOCATION: @ ST. JEAN DE BREBEUF CHS 2 DAVOS RD WOODBRIDGE
Dear SAA CES Families,
St. Agnes of Assisi CES (in collaboration with other associate elementary schools and SJB CHS) are inviting you to attend a parent engagement evening @ St. Jean de Brebeuf ... Continue reading "Parent Engagement Keynote Speaker -ALL SAA Families WELCOME!!"
Keynote Speaker – Saidat Friday April 26th A.M. -All SAA Families Welcome!
On April 26th 2024 Students JK-Grade 8 will be treated to the SAIDAT Show!!! Students will learn the importance of kindness, empathy, and politeness as they participate in engaging activities led by Saidat. Through music and relatable examples, students will learn how important it is to create a caring environment in order to nurture personal growth and form positive habits. Our older students ... Continue reading "Keynote Speaker – Saidat Friday April 26th A.M. -All SAA Families Welcome!"
2024 Lenten Mass
On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with the readings.
The celebrant was Bishop ... Continue reading "2024 Lenten Mass"
Board News
Social Media Litigation
Dear York Catholic District School Board families,
Today, the York Catholic District School Board announced that we are joining the lawsuit against tech giants Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok for disruption to student learning and the education system. We, alongside ten other Ontario schools and boards, allege that these companies have negligently designed and marketed addictive products that have disrupted our board’s ... Continue reading "Social Media Litigation"
Education Week 2024: We Are Called to Love
Each year during Catholic Education Week, Ontario’s Catholic community engages in a week-long celebration of the unique identity and distinctive contributions of publicly-funded Catholic education. This year, Catholic Education Week occurs on May 5-11 with the theme, “We Are Called to Love.”
The theme was inspired by many aspects of our faith community, including our ongoing efforts to promote equity and ... Continue reading "Education Week 2024: We Are Called to Love"
Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a full solar eclipse will occur in southern Ontario, which will block the sun’s light in some areas.
In York Region, we will experience the effects of the eclipse between roughly 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., which coincides with the scheduled dismissal times for our schools. Looking at the sun during this time period has the ... Continue reading "Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse"