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Halloween Dance A Thon
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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"
Elementary YCDSB PA Day: Friday, June 28, 2024
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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.
SAVE THE DATE! June 11th BBQ and Carnival Night from 5pm- 7:30 pm
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Dear SBN Families,
On behalf of our Catholic School Council and all of our staff. We would like to invite you to our annual St. Brendan BBQ and Carnival night from
5:00pm -7:30 pm
We hope to see you all there!
Sincerely,
SBN CSC
SBN CES
Parent Volunteer Appreciation Tea, May 31st, 2024
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Dear SBN Families,
We would like to cordially invite you to our parent volunteer appreciation tea on May 31st, 2024 at 10:30 am in our school Library.
We are grateful for all that you do for our students.
Sincerely,
SBN CES
Wear a Red Shirt on May 29th, in Support of AccessAbilitity Day!
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Students are encouraged to wear a Red Shirt on May 29th to show their support for AccessAbility Day!
FIRST IMPRESSIONS FOR OUR NEW 2024 JK STUDENTS, Tuesday, May 28th.
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We welcome our new JK students who will be starting in September 2024 to visit the school for the very first time with their parents for First Impressions. It is an opportunity for parents/guardians to visit the school, meet the teachers, and establish ongoing communication channels. Our Kindergarten team looks forward to meeting you and the children. During these visits, teachers collect information, and parents/guardians ... Continue reading "FIRST IMPRESSIONS FOR OUR NEW 2024 JK STUDENTS, Tuesday, May 28th."
Board News
York Catholic to accept registrations for elementary students during the summer
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The York Catholic District School Board, which is one of the top-performing school boards in the province, welcomes New and Returning Students for the 2024-2025 school year! Registrations for students entering elementary school, as well as assessments for secondary students who are new to Canada, will take place at the Board’s head office, the Catholic Education Centre during the summer.
... Continue reading "York Catholic to accept registrations for elementary students during the summer"Help Us Hire a New Director of Education
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“Where there is no guidance, a nation falls, but in an abundance of counsellors there is safety.” –Proverbs 11:14
The connection of home, school, and parish is what makes Catholic education unique. This connection recognizes that the community matters and that everyone benefits when the community is involved in our schools.
With this in mind, the York ... Continue reading "Help Us Hire a New Director of Education"
Social Media Litigation
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Dear York Catholic District School Board families,
Today, the York Catholic District School Board announced that we are joining the lawsuit against tech giants Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok for disruption to student learning and the education system. We, alongside ten other Ontario schools and boards, allege that these companies have negligently designed and marketed addictive products that have disrupted our board’s ... Continue reading "Social Media Litigation"