Month: April 2025

The YCDSB Announces Its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners

In celebration of Catholic Education Week, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is proud to announce its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award winners. Distinguished Alumni are recognized for their significant contributions to their fields of work and communities 

Announced each year at the beginning of Catholic Education Week (May 4 to May 9, 2025),

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Recognizing the Significance of Holy Week

As we enter Holy Week, the most sacred time in our Catholic liturgical calendar, we pause to reflect on the depth of Christ’s love and the profound meaning of His passion, death and resurrection. 

This week marks the culmination of our Lenten journey, a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, through which we have drawn closer to God and prepared

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Babarinde Williams – Drums Alive Presentation

On Tuesday, April 8, we welcome Mr. Babarinde Williams to Father John Kelly. Students in FDK to Grade 8 will have the opportunity to experience interactive workshops with a focus on traditional African drumming and rhythms in a series of interactive sessions. Mr. Williams will teach students hand drumming, African chants (ante-phonal calls and responses) and a short tutorial on origins of drums and drumming ... Continue reading "Babarinde Williams – Drums Alive Presentation"

Scholastic Book Fair

From Monday, April 28 to Friday, May 2, the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Father John Kelly! We invite your entire family to participate by purchasing the latest and greatest in children’s books. Your support of this vital literary event is a key part of helping us obtain new books and resources for our library and classrooms. Don’t forget to mark the Book Fair ... Continue reading "Scholastic Book Fair"