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Jump Rope for Heart Kickoff Assembly and School Event
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"
Paul Davis Guest Speaker – Friday, May 22
On Friday, May 22, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., we are pleased to welcome Paul Davis, a leading expert in social media and online safety, who has spent over 30 years in the IT field and has spoken to more than a million parents/guardians across North America. Paul Davis’ work focuses on helping families understand the realities of the digital ... Continue reading "Paul Davis Guest Speaker – Friday, May 22"
Board News
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
... Continue reading "Happy Easter"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
... Continue reading "Free Session for Families: The Future of AI in Education"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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