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YCDSB Elementary P.A. Day: Friday, June 5, 2026
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Elementary – Report Card Writing
Elementary teachers will write report cards, which will be available to
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On Tuesday, June 9, students at Father John Kelly will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart! Jump Rope for Heart is a movement to get kids active, have fun, practice healthy habits and teach the importance of giving back. Please click on the link to access the Father John Kelly Jump Rope for Heart Donation Page. The kickoff assembly will take ... Continue reading "Jump Rope for Heart Kickoff Assembly and School Event"
School Talent Show – Tuesday, May 26 at 1:00 p.m.
Please join us for the Father John Kelly Talent Show on Tuesday, May 26 at 1:00 p.m.! Come celebrate the creativity and talent of our community as we showcase a collection of inspiring performances from our students in the Primary, Junior and Intermediate Divisions. Kindly RSVP by Friday, May 15 using the Google Form (click the link). Please note that all students will ... Continue reading "School Talent Show – Tuesday, May 26 at 1:00 p.m."
Welcome to Kindergarten / First Impressions – Thursday, May 28
Father John Kelly will be hosting our annual Welcome to Kindergarten / First Impressions on Thursday, May 28 in the morning (four sessions). Families who registered their child for the Kindergarten program, beginning September 2026, have already been notified by email. The morning will include a presentation by the school principal and the Kindergarten team will meet with your child and complete activities. Once the ... Continue reading "Welcome to Kindergarten / First Impressions – Thursday, May 28"
Kindergarten Registration for September 2026
Father John Kelly C.E.S. offers Full Day Kindergarten for all of our Junior and Senior Kindergarten classes. This means the Junior and Senior Kindergarten Programs run every day, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This program is called the Full Day Kindergarten Program by the Ministry of Education. Registration is now open. Please click on the link to access the YCDSB ... Continue reading "Kindergarten Registration for September 2026"
Board News
YCDSB PA Day – Elementary Schools: Friday, June 26, 2026
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Friday, June 26, 2026
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The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has launched a new resource to help families better navigate their child’s educational journey. This office is an additional point of contact that makes it easier for students and parents/guardians to access support, bring questions to the right person and receive timely updates.
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Happy Easter
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24
Dear York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) Students, Staff and Families,
As we approach the Easter season, we are invited to pause and reflect on the profound joy that faith brings to our lives. Easter is at
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