Year: 2025

Anti-Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week—Babarinde Williams Presentation

Monday, November 17 to Friday, November 21 will be having Anti-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 Thursday, November 27, Father John Kelly welcomes back Mr. Babarinde Williams for a school presentation entitled “All Different All Equal” in support of Anti-Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. Mr. Williams ... Continue reading "Anti-Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week—Babarinde Williams Presentation"

French Immersion Parent Information Night at Blessed Trinity

A parent information night will be held on Monday, December 1 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 2026). 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 at Blessed Trinity"

Progress Reports (Grades 1 TO 8) and Communication of Learning (Initial Observations – FDK)

Our school will be delivering Progress Reports (Grades 1 to 8) and Communication of Learning (Initial Observations—FDK) on Tuesday, November 18. Due to unexpected technical issues with the vendor our school board uses for electronic report card delivery, we will not be able to provide Progress Reports electronically via the Parent Portal. As a result, all student progress reports will be sent home in hard ... Continue reading "Progress Reports (Grades 1 TO 8) and Communication of Learning (Initial Observations – FDK)"

Holiday Heroes Toy Drive

The 2025 Christmas season is quickly approaching and Father John Kelly will once again be supporting the Holiday Heroes Campaign. This year marks the 29th 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"

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Fundraiser

On Friday, October 17, our schools will join people from around the world in marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. As a Catholic learning community, we are called to be the hands of Christ in our community. 

To answer this call, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has started the annual tradition of fundraising on the

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P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, October 24, 2025

Friday, October 24, 2025, will be a P.A. Day at 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.

YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday, October 24, 2025 

In the

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