Year: 2023

SJC’s Luke 4:18 and The Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The Christmas season is a time to enjoy the many blessings we have and to give to those less fortunate.  We invite you to participate in our Annual St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Drive.  The donations received provide our neighbours in need in the Newmarket area with gift cards and necessities to make their holidays brighter.  The St. Vincent de Paul Organization will purchase food ... Continue reading "SJC’s Luke 4:18 and The Society of St. Vincent de Paul"

Advent Mass

December is about slowing down and preparing our hearts and souls for the coming of Christ.  We begin our Church liturgical year on Sunday, December 3rd, the first Sunday of Advent.  During the month of December, we celebrate the virtue of HOPE, which is strongly associated with the Advent Season.  We invite our SJC families to join us Tuesday, December 5 at 1:30pm,  for our ... Continue reading "Advent Mass"

Nominations Are Open for the 20th Anniversary Distinguished Alumni Awards

York Catholic DSB alumni do amazing things around the world every day. From science to sports to business to religious life to community building, there is no limit to what our alumni can do.

To celebrate our amazing York Catholic graduates, every year, our school board asks the community for nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Awards. This is a special way ... Continue reading "Nominations Are Open for the 20th Anniversary Distinguished Alumni Awards"

Treaty Recognition Week Nov. 6-10

The York Catholic District School Board celebrates Treaty Recognition Week, November 6-10, 2023.  The YCDSB recognizes Treaty Recognition Week as part of our ongoing journey of healing and reconciliation.  As we continue this journey together, we gratefully acknowledge that our York Catholic schools rest on traditional territory of Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Huron-Wendat.

The York Catholic District School Board celebrates Treaty Recognition Week, November ... Continue reading "Treaty Recognition Week Nov. 6-10"

Halloween Danceathon Fundraiser

On Tuesday, October 31,  students in JK-Grade 8 will be participating in a school dance-a-thon.  We will be fundraising for various school needs and initiatives such as,  school technology, school-wide presentations, and/or musical instruments.

Students have  received an envelope/pledge form.  Individual student pledge forms are due to the classroom teacher on  October 30, 2023.  For every $5 pledged, students will receive one ballot ... Continue reading "Halloween Danceathon Fundraiser"

York Catholic Students Continue to Beat Provincial Averages on EQAO and OSSLT Results

According to the latest results from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) students outpace their provincial peers in all areas of testing.

“We are very proud of our students and staff for the high level of achievement they consistently demonstrate throughout the school year,” says Domenic Scuglia, YCDSB ... Continue reading "York Catholic Students Continue to Beat Provincial Averages on EQAO and OSSLT Results"