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Earth Day April 22, 2024
Why do we celebrate Earth Day?
Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970. Let’s support Earth Day by wearing Green and/or Blue on Monday, April 22, 2024.
First Communion April 21st, 2024
April 2nd, 2024, Autism Awareness Day
Autism Awareness Day this year is on April 2nd. April is also marked as World Autism Awareness Month. We encourage all students and staff to wear blue as a way of supporting and promoting the abilities of students with Autism and as part of a worldwide theme for loving differences. Wear blue to show your support for those with autism and the ones ... Continue reading "April 2nd, 2024, Autism Awareness Day"
Wishing you a Blessed Easter Season
Dear SSN Families,
On behalf of our family to yours, we want to wish you a very Blessed Easter. We hope you enjoy this long weekend that’s filled with the love of family and friends, as well as a renewed sense of hope and faith that’s inspired by the story of the resurrection.
Tuesday, March 26th is World Epilepsy Awareness Day
Board News
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"
Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education
“Never miss an opportunity to do good.”
– St. Francis de Sales
February 12, 2024
Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,
I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express how delighted I am to return to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) as Interim Director of Education.
My career started ... Continue reading "Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education"
YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career
York Catholic District School Board Director of Education Domenic Scuglia will retire after a 41-year career promoting equity, excellence and faith in two Canadian provinces.
“The Board of Trustees is grateful for Domenic Scuglia’s many contributions to the YCDSB, in particular for creating stability in our school board during the difficult days near the end of the pandemic,” said Chair of ... Continue reading "YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career"