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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"
YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan
Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,
The Board of Trustees and Senior Team are dedicated to the sound financial management of the money entrusted to us by the public. Unfortunately, the York Catholic DSB has faced several financial challenges in recent years, including declining school enrolment in our elementary schools, inadequate funding for special education, and rising transportation and IT infrastructure costs. ... Continue reading "YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan"
P.A. Day Disclosure: Monday, October 21, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024, will be a P.A. Day in York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools.
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day on Monday, October 21, 2024.
... Continue reading "P.A. Day Disclosure: Monday, October 21, 2024"Thanksgiving Food Drive
Dear Parents & Guardians,
St. Brendan is once again participating in the Fall Food Drive in support of the Stouffville Food Bank. We are collecting non-perishable food items from Monday, September 30th to Wednesday, October 9th, 2024. Students can drop off donations in the bins located in the front foyer. All students are encouraged to participate in the Food Drive to help those ... Continue reading "Thanksgiving Food Drive"
Curriculum Night at St. Brendan
St. Brendan will be hosting Curriculum Night on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 between 6:00-7:00 P.M. Parents are invited to visit their child’s classroom, meet the teacher and learn more about their child’s classroom expectations and curriculum. There will be two sessions, each containing the same information, from 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. and then from 6:30-7:00 p.m. We look forward to welcoming our parent community on ... Continue reading "Curriculum Night at St. Brendan"
Elementary YCDSB PA Day: Friday, June 28, 2024
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new 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 28, 2024.
Friday, June 28, 2024 Staff are engaged in closing operations for the end of term.
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We Remember Pope Francis
We pause to remember Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. As the leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis was a voice of peace, compassion and hope in our world.
Pope Francis was a great pastor who spoke from the heart and with tender affection, demonstrating compassion, care and respect for all,
... Continue reading "We Remember Pope Francis"Happy Easter! Alleluia! He is Risen!
Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,
Alleluia! He is Risen!
On behalf of the entire staff of the York Catholic District School Board, I wish you and your loved ones a very happy Easter. During this most sacred and joyful time in the Christian calendar, we celebrate Christ’s triumph over death and the promise of
... Continue reading "Happy Easter! Alleluia! He is Risen!"Recognizing the Significance of Holy Week
As we enter Holy Week, the most sacred time in our Catholic liturgical calendar, we pause to reflect on the depth of Christ’s love and the profound meaning of His passion, death and resurrection.
This week marks the culmination of our Lenten journey, a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, through which we have drawn closer to God and prepared
... Continue reading "Recognizing the Significance of Holy Week"