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Carnaval/Carnevale 2026
Father John Kelly’s Carnaval/Carnevale Week will take place from Monday, February 9 to Friday, February 13. The week will be filled with fun activities for all students. Please see below for a list of activities expected during this week:
Monday, February 9
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Pajama/Comfy Clothing Day!
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Kickoff Assembly and the Crowning of
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Term 1 Report Cards
Father John Kelly will be delivering Term 1 Report Cards electronically on Tuesday, February 10 (after 4:00 p.m.) via the Parent Portal. Parents are encouraged to sign-on to the Parent Portal in advance of February 11 to ensure your username and password will allow access. To access this portal, please visit our school’s website (fjk.ycdsb.ca), and click on the “Parents” link ... Continue reading "Term 1 Report Cards"
Black Heritage Month Liturgy
We will celebrate Black Heritage Month with a school liturgy lead by our Intermediate students on Wednesday, February 25 at 1:00 p.m. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend.
Ash Wednesday Liturgy
We will celebrate Ash Wednesday with a school liturgy lead by students in the Primary, Junior and Intermediate divisions on Wednesday, February 18 at 10:40 a.m. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend.
Shrove (Pancake) Tuesday
Shrove (Pancake) Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday. Though named for its former religious significance, it is chiefly marked by feasting and celebration which traditionally preceded the observance of the Lenten fast. Shrove (Pancake) Tuesday is February 17. This year, our Catholic School will be making pancakes. We thank Sunset Grill for the donation of the pancake mix. The pancakes contain the following ingredients: ... Continue reading "Shrove (Pancake) Tuesday"
Board News
YCDSB Placed Under Supervision by Minister of Education
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Minister of Education placed the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) under supervision. While under supervision, all decisions that would normally be made by trustees, with the exception of denominational matters, will now be made by the appointed Supervisor, Carrie Kormos.
You can read a letter from the Minister of Education by clicking
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The Minister of Education has approved updates to the Grades 7, 8, and 10 History curriculum, which will take effect in the 2026-27 school year.
These updates are described by the Ministry of Education as:
Students will learn about significant contributions of Black individuals and communities to Canada’s foundation as a nation, and the obstacles they faced in
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Dear York Catholic DSB Families,
Due to inclement weather expected later in the day, student transportation is cancelled for today (Wednesday, February 18, 2026) for all of York Region. Schools remain open.
Please note that Ash Wednesday liturgies are cancelled. Schools will organize a “Beginning of Lent” liturgy at a
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