Dear 扒哥吃瓜 Students, Staff, Families and Community Members, The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that John De Faveri has accepted the position of Director of Education and Foundation Chair with the 扒哥吃瓜. We thank Mr. De Faveri for being our Interim Director for the past … Continue reading “John De Faveri Accepts Director of Education and Foundation Chair Position With the YCDSB”
The Grade 6 students of St. Margaret Mary CES in Vaughan, Ont., and Boom 97.3 radio station teamed up to help make Christmas a little brighter for the Make-A-Wish Canada, which creates special moments that boost the spirits of critically ill children. These students made 鈥淩ainbow Loom鈥� bracelets and sold them at the school鈥檚 Christmas … Continue reading “Boom 97.3 Boosts Grade 6 Fundraiser”
The 2023-24 school year was an incredible time for the 扒哥吃瓜 (YCDSB). To help our community relive some of the YCDSB鈥檚 many accomplishments from this school year, we are happy to share the 2023-24 Director鈥檚 Annual Report. In this beautifully designed report, you will see that we opened two new schools … Continue reading “The 2023-24 Director鈥檚 Annual Report Is Now Available”
The Functional Life Skills (FLS) students at Father Bressani Catholic High School in Woodbridge, Ont. have been busy helping their classmates get into the Christmas spirit with handmade festive gifts, while also developing important skills. Thanks to a partnership between the school鈥檚 FLS program and the Construction Technology Department, these students with exceptionalities were gifted … Continue reading “FLS Students Spread Christmas Joy, Learn New Skills”
Congratulations to St. Brother Andr茅 Catholic High School in Markham, Ont., and St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School in Aurora, Ont., for being named finalists in the CBC Music Challenge 2024. The CBC Music Challenge celebrates Canadian music education. Entries submitted by schools from across the country were judged by the CBC, and on December … Continue reading “YCDSB Schools Recognized by CBC Music Challenge 2024”
Nicole Sinclair was honoured with the 2024 Council for Exceptional Children (Ontario CEC) Teacher of the Year Award at a ceremony held at the Marriott Eaton Centre on December 1, 2024. This prestigious honour recognizes Ms. Sinclair鈥檚 unwavering dedication and exceptional contributions to the field of special education. Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy (FMM) is … Continue reading “Nicole Sinclair Named 2024 Ontario CEC Teacher of the Year”
Twelve-year-old Ira Nabong is living his dream by starring as young Simba in the Toronto production of Disney鈥檚 鈥淭he Lion King.鈥� The Good Shepherd CES student discovered his love of acting two years ago when he entered an after-school performing arts program and quickly found his way to the big stage at the Princess of … Continue reading “YCDSB Student Stars in 鈥淭he Lion King鈥�”
扒哥吃瓜 alumni are truly outstanding. Through their God-given talents and social conscience, they constantly make the world a better place.聽 York Catholic recognizes some of its incredible alumni every year with the Distinguished Alumni Awards. This is a celebration of Catholic education and the people who have benefited from it.聽聽聽 If … Continue reading “Nominate Someone Special for the Distinguished Alumni Award”
To all those who follow the 扒哥吃瓜 on social media, thank you. We believe in social media’s promise to inform, inspire and spread joy to the world. Sadly, though, many social media platforms have strayed from this promise. This is why York Catholic joined school boards from across the province … Continue reading “York Catholic to Stop Posting on X (Formerly Known as Twitter)”
YCDSB Volunteer Recognized for Decades of Service Mrs. Anna Alvarez, a longtime volunteer at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy in Vaughan, has been recognized for her decades of service. For 25 years, she has given back to the St. Gregory the Great community as a crossing guard, a lunchtime supervisor and a volunteer. St. … Continue reading “YCDSB Volunteer Recognized for Decades of Service”
