Year: 2026

Autism Awareness Week

From Monday, March 30 to Thursday, April 2, Father John Kelly will be celebrating Autism Acceptance and Awareness Week. Each day, we will be sharing facts about autism and we will learn more about Neurodiversity. Please see below for a list of theme days:

Monday, March 30—How wonderful is it that our brains work in different and unique ways? Celebrate by wearing a ... Continue reading "Autism Awareness Week"

Vaughan in Motion

On Friday, May 1, we will be having our end of the month Civvies Day! We are asking students to bring in a loonie/toonie drive in support of Vaughan in Motion for Cancer Care. Vaughan in Motion for Cancer Care is a 100% volunteer-staffed, registered charity dedicated to families and friends fighting cancer by funding a $1 million dollar gift to a ‘Medical Surgical Inpatient ... Continue reading "Vaughan in Motion"

Stations of the Cross – Thursday, April 2 at 2:30 p.m.

On Thursday, April 2 at 2:30 p.m., we are excited to invite parents/guardians to experience the Stations of the Cross, which will be presented in tableau format. This powerful presentation will bring to life the journey of Jesus through visual storytelling, offering a reflective and meaningful way for us all to enter into the spirit of the Lenten season. The tableau-style presentation will involve our ... Continue reading "Stations of the Cross – Thursday, April 2 at 2:30 p.m."

Free Session for Families: The Future of AI in Education

The York Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (YCPIC) invites the York Catholic community to learn more about the future of AI in education through an interactive training session on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 7-9 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre (320 Bloomington Road, Aurora).

The session led by Curtis Carmichael will help parents and guardians increase their digital literacy and build practical

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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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Updated History Curriculum for the 2026-27 School Year

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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