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Wishing our AST Community a Blessed Christmas
Dear AST Families,
From our Advent Mass to the parade, gingerbread decorating to concert performances, and crafting to spirit days, it’s clear that Operation St. Nick week has been another wonderful success. We are truly grateful for your participation, support, kind words, and the sentiments you’ve shared over the past few days. Thank you to everyone who has supported our Gift Card campaign. ... Continue reading "Wishing our AST Community a Blessed Christmas"
Save the Date: Fostering Resilience in Our Children Parent Engagement Evening
We are excited to announce a special Parent Engagement Series in partnership with four neighbouring schools. On February 6, 2025 we will be hosting Dr. Alex Russell at St. Joseph CES in Markham, a renowned expert in child psychology and resilience. Dr. Russell’s work focuses on building resilience in children, helping them navigate challenges and develop emotional strength. ... Continue reading "Save the Date: Fostering Resilience in Our Children Parent Engagement Evening"
Christmas Fair Reminder
This is a reminder that the deadline to order your custom ceramic ornaments for the Christmas Fair is this Friday, November 29th. These beautiful ornaments, created through Crock-a-Doodle, are available for $10 each on School-Day. The price includes paint, glazing, and kiln firing, with ornaments returned just in time for Christmas.
Also, don’t forget to join us for the Christmas ... Continue reading "Christmas Fair Reminder"
Primary Christmas Concert
We are excited to announce that our Primary Christmas Concert is just around the corner! Please mark your calendars for Monday, December 16th and join us for a festive celebration of music and joy. For more details, see the attached flyer.
Advent Mass
Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Advent Mass—details are on the flyer. Advent, a time of anticipation and hope, reminds us of the joy and light brought into the world through Christ’s birth. Let’s come together, with Father Szymon, as a faith-filled community to celebrate this sacred season.
Board News
John De Faveri Accepts Director of Education and Foundation Chair Position With the YCDSB
Dear York Catholic District School Board Students, Staff, Families and Community Members,
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that John De Faveri has accepted the position of Director of Education and Foundation Chair with the York Catholic District School Board.
We thank Mr. De Faveri for being our Interim Director for the past 11 months
... Continue reading "John De Faveri Accepts Director of Education and Foundation Chair Position With the YCDSB"The 2023-24 Director’s Annual Report Is Now Available
The 2023-24 school year was an incredible time for the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB). To help our community relive some of the YCDSB’s many accomplishments from this school year, we are happy to share the 2023-24 Director’s Annual Report.
In this beautifully designed report, you will see that we opened two new schools
... Continue reading "The 2023-24 Director’s Annual Report Is Now Available"Nominate Someone Special for the Distinguished Alumni Award
York Catholic District School Board alumni are truly outstanding. Through their God-given talents and social conscience, they constantly make the world a better place.
York Catholic recognizes some of its incredible alumni every year with the Distinguished Alumni Awards. This is a celebration of Catholic education and the people who have benefited from it.
If you
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