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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"
First Holy Communion, May 5th, 2024
Dental Screening April 23rd and April 25th, 2024
St. Brendan is happy to announce that the Dental Screening Clinic will be visiting our school on April 23rd and April 25th, 2024.
Earth Day April 22/24
Why do we celebrate Earth Day?
Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970. Let’s support Earth Day by wearing Green and/or Blue on Monday, April 22, 2024.
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
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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"