Year: 2022

Monday, March 21-World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate people with Down Syndrome around the globe. In 2012, the United Nations declared March 21st, the 21st day of the 3rd month of the year, as WDSD. This signifies the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. This day was also declared Ontario Down Syndrome Day by ... Continue reading "Monday, March 21-World Down Syndrome Day"

Loonie/Toonie Day for Ukraine-March 9

On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the Archdiocese of Toronto announced it would be accepting donations for humanitarian relief in response to the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine. Funds collected by the Archdiocese will be channeled to the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) and the Office for Refugees, Archdiocese of Toronto (ORAT).

As a Catholic faith community, the York Catholic District School Board will ... Continue reading "Loonie/Toonie Day for Ukraine-March 9"

Black Heritage Month – Reading Rainbow Live Stream Event

Reading Rainbow live-streamed readings are back!

Thanks to the Reading Rainbow Team, all York Catholic elementary schools are once again invited to participate in a live-streamed book reading event in celebration of Black Heritage Month.

On February 24th, student leaders from St. Joan of Arc CHS in Maple, St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS in Richmond Hill and Father Michael ... Continue reading "Black Heritage Month – Reading Rainbow Live Stream Event"

CSC Meeting Postponed

The CSC meeting scheduled for this evening (Thursday, February 17) has been postponed to a later date. The parent community will be advised when an alternate date has been scheduled.

Carnaval / Carnevale at SGG

February 14th to 18th, 2022, SGG will celebrate Carnaval/Carnevale! This time of joy and celebration comes before the solemnity of the Lenten season, when we prepare ourselves for Jesus’ resurrection.

Thank you to our French and Italian teachers for all their work preparing for the week’s festivities which include themed days, movies, bingo and mask making! Check out all the ... Continue reading "Carnaval / Carnevale at SGG"