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Halloween Dance A Thon
St. Brendan will be hosting a Halloween Dance-A-Thon Fundraiser from October 10 – November 3, 2023. We will celebrate this fundraiser on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 during our school’s Halloween Dance. Funds raised from this Fundraiser will be put towards enhancing learning for our students, and provide an opportunity for students to enjoy being dressed up in their halloween costumes. We thank you in advance ... Continue reading "Halloween Dance A Thon"
St. Brendan Catholic School Council Meeting on April 10th @ 6:30 P.M.
We invite all Parents and Guardians to come to join the St. Brendan’s Catholic School Council on Wednesday, April 10th @ 6:30 p.m. in our School Library.
The education of our children is a shared responsibility that involves the schools, students and their families, and the Church. The main goal of the Catholic School Council is to “promote the best ... Continue reading "St. Brendan Catholic School Council Meeting on April 10th @ 6:30 P.M."
Spring Dance: May 2, 2024
St. Brendan’s Spring Dance is our greatest opportunity to raise funds to support curriculum focused programs, guest speakers, technology upgrades, as well as various school initiatives, such as literacy, numeracy, equity and mental health programs for our students! Help up by collecting donations for a chance to win some amazing prizes!
April 2nd, 2024, Autism Awareness Day
Autism Awareness Day this year is on April 2nd. April is also marked as World Autism Awareness Month. We encourage all students and staff to wear blue as a way of supporting and promoting the abilities of students with Autism and as part of a worldwide theme for loving differences. Wear blue to show your support for those with autism and the
... Continue reading "April 2nd, 2024, Autism Awareness Day"Wishing you a Blessed Easter
Dear SBN Families,
On behalf of our family to yours, we want to wish you a very Blessed Easter. We hope you enjoy this long weekend that’s filled with the love of family and friends, as well as a renewed sense of hope and faith that’s inspired by the story of the resurrection.
Epilepsy Awareness Day, March 26th, 2024
Tomorrow, March 26th, is Epilepsy Awareness Day!
Students are invited to wear purple to show their support.
Board News
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"
YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career
York Catholic District School Board Director of Education Domenic Scuglia will retire after a 41-year career promoting equity, excellence and faith in two Canadian provinces.
“The Board of Trustees is grateful for Domenic Scuglia’s many contributions to the YCDSB, in particular for creating stability in our school board during the difficult days near the end of the pandemic,” said Chair of ... Continue reading "YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career"