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"
Students and staff of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy in Woodbridge did an extraordinary job participating in the “The Fabric of Our Being” quilt project to celebrate the International Decade for People of African Descent.
Community partner Nadine Williams guided the project, and much of the project was inspired by her poem, “The Fabric of Our Being” (found below). ... Continue reading "Black Excellence Celebrated by Quilt Project at YCDSB School"
Big or small, we all love to play with the parachute!
Bonjour parents! Give your child the gift of bilingualism by applying to the French Immersion program at the YCDSB. The program is open to Senior Kindergarten students entering Grade 1 in September 2024. The deadline for registration is January 19, 2024.
Apply onlineAccording to the latest results from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) students outpace their provincial peers in all areas of testing.
“We are very proud of our students and staff for the high level of achievement they consistently demonstrate throughout the school year,” says Domenic Scuglia, YCDSB ... Continue reading "York Catholic Students Continue to Beat Provincial Averages on EQAO and OSSLT Results"
