Year: 2021

Hallowe’en Pumpkin Contest

It was great this year to celebrate Hallowe’en in a more traditional way with our annual pumpkin contest. There were many creative entries by each of the classrooms. Congratulations to Ms. Pellegrino’s kindergarten class, Mrs. Weldon’s Frankenstein Class, Mrs. Vella’s “The Leviathan” and Mr. Arbour’s class with Monster Inc. Please see photos below. Thank you to the 19th Avenue Farmer’s Market for the donation of ... Continue reading "Hallowe’en Pumpkin Contest"

York Catholic Remembers…

This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the poppy as the official symbol of Remembrance in Canada

On November 11th the York Catholic District School Board will pay tribute to fallen Canadian veterans and all those who serve our country as a member of the Canadian Forces, past and present. Schools across the region will mark Remembrance Day with tributes and special events ... Continue reading "York Catholic Remembers…"

October 21st is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day!

The 21st Annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day is Thursday, October 21, 2021!

The York Catholic District School Board takes this opportunity to recognize and thanks its many Early Childhood Educators (ECEs), Child Care Workers and Early Years’ staff who work in our Kindergarten classes, schools, and affiliated child care centres.

YCDSB recognizes that years of research ... Continue reading "October 21st is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day!"

Today is World Teachers’ Day!

World Teachers’ Day is held annually on October 5th to celebrate all teachers around the world. Our York Catholic schools, as well as those right across the globe have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The support of teachers is essential to the worldwide recovery and that is why the theme for this year’s World Teachers Day is, “Teachers at the heart of ... Continue reading "Today is World Teachers’ Day!"