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SJC CELEBRATES CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK: “We Are Called To Love”
During the week of May 6-10, St. John Chrysostom school will be celebrating Catholic Education Week from May 6-10. (click here for the week at a glance: SJC CEW 2024. )
During this week we have many events planned:
To begin our celebration of Catholic Education Week, we ... Continue reading "SJC CELEBRATES CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK"
2024 Lenten Mass
On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with the readings.
The celebrant was Bishop ... Continue reading "2024 Lenten Mass"
Holy Week
Holy Week is the most sacred week in the liturgical year in Christianity. It begins with Palm Sunday, March 24, and ends Saturday, Mar 30. We invite our SJC families to join us Thursday, March 28 for our Stations of the Cross liturgy which will take place at 10:45am and will be led by our Junior students and teachers. Good Friday takes place ... Continue reading "Holy Week"
LENTEN FOOD DRIVE
Dear St. John Chrysostom CES Families,
As we prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter Morning, the community of St. John Chrysostom will be partnering with the Newmarket Food Pantry to assist families in need during this season of Lent and almsgiving. We will be participating in a Lenten Food Drive from March 20th-28th. Those who participate, can have a jersey/sport shirt ... Continue reading "LENTEN FOOD DRIVE"
SJC’s ShareLife Fun Day!
In support of our annual ShareLife fundraiser, on Thursday, March 7th, students will dress in their best Tropical/Sunny/Beach/Summer wear while participating in a ρschool-wide MOVIE day! Treats will be available to be purchased and Gift Baskets to be won!
- WIN AMAZING Gift Baskets!!
- Movie Day Snack Bar!!
Students will be given ... Continue reading ""
Board News
Education Week 2024: We Are Called to Love
Each year during Catholic Education Week, Ontario’s Catholic community engages in a week-long celebration of the unique identity and distinctive contributions of publicly-funded Catholic education. This year, Catholic Education Week occurs on May 5-11 with the theme, “We Are Called to Love.”
The theme was inspired by many aspects of our faith community, including our ongoing efforts to promote equity and ... Continue reading "Education Week 2024: We Are Called to Love"
Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a full solar eclipse will occur in southern Ontario, which will block the sun’s light in some areas.
In York Region, we will experience the effects of the eclipse between roughly 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., which coincides with the scheduled dismissal times for our schools. Looking at the sun during this time period has the ... Continue reading "Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse"
Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education
– St. Francis de Sales
February 12, 2024
Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,
I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express how delighted I am to return to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) as Interim Director of Education.
My career started ... Continue reading "Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education"