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French Immersion Parent Information Night – Blessed Trinity
A parent information night will be held on Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Blessed Trinity C.E.S. for parents/guardians of students currently in Year 2 of Kindergarten interested in the French Immersion Program. The program begins in Grade 1 (September 2025). French Immersion programs are designed to provide non-francophone children with a high degree of proficiency in the French language. While any exposure to ... Continue reading "French Immersion Parent Information Night – Blessed Trinity"
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – Karl Subban Presentation
Monday, November 18 to Friday, November 22 will be Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week at Father John Kelly. During this week, students and staff will highlight the importance of bullying, prevention and intervention. On Wednesday, November 13, Father John Kelly welcomes Mr. Karl Subban for a school presentation in support of Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. In his thirty years of coaching, teaching, parenting and ... Continue reading "Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – Karl Subban Presentation"
Progress Reports and Parent-Teacher Interviews
Our school will be delivering Progress Reports (Grades 1 to 8) and Communication of Learning (Initial Observations—FDK) electronically on Tuesday, November 12 (after 4:00 p.m.) via the Parent Portal. Parents are encouraged to sign-on to the Parent Portal in advance of November 12 to ensure your username and password will allow access. To access this portal, please visit our school’s website and click on the ... Continue reading "Progress Reports and Parent-Teacher Interviews"
Holiday Heroes Toy Drive
The 2024 Christmas season is quickly approaching and Father John Kelly will once again be supporting the Holiday Heroes Campaign. This year marks the 28th time the Holiday Heroes Campaign has been able to change the lives of families who have come into hard times. We are asking families, if possible, to donate a new, unwrapped toy for children of all ages, gift cards or ... Continue reading "Holiday Heroes Toy Drive"
Remembrance Day Liturgy
We will celebrate Remembrance Day with a school liturgy lead by our Primary Division students and teachers on Monday, November 11, at 10:40 a.m. Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend.
Board News
New Video Series Shines Light on Stress Awareness for Students
At YCDSB, we are dedicated to the well-being of our students, staff, and their families. That is why we are excited to share a new video series that is now available on our YouTube channel (YorkCatholicTV). This series was developed to provide essential mental health resources and support for elementary and secondary students, staff and their
... Continue reading "New Video Series Shines Light on Stress Awareness for Students"Early Reading Screening
Beginning the 2024-2025 school year, all students in Year 2 of Kindergarten through Grade 2 in Ontario will participate in early reading screenings (ERS). This requirement by the Ministry of Education was in response to the Right to Read report and is endorsed by the Canadian Pediatric Society.
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P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, November 15, 2024
Friday, November 15, 2024, will be a P.A. Day in York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools.
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day on Friday, November 15, 2024.
Parent-Teacher Interviews At the
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