Year: 2021

October 21st is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day!

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The 21st Annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day is Thursday, October 21, 2021!

The York Catholic District School Board takes this opportunity to recognize and thanks its many Early Childhood Educators (ECEs), Child Care Workers and Early Years’ staff who work in our Kindergarten classes, schools, and affiliated child care centres.

YCDSB recognizes that years of research ... Continue reading "October 21st is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day!"

Today is World Teachers’ Day!

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World Teachers’ Day is held annually on October 5th to celebrate all teachers around the world. Our York Catholic schools, as well as those right across the globe have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The support of teachers is essential to the worldwide recovery and that is why the theme for this year’s World Teachers Day is, “Teachers at the heart of ... Continue reading "Today is World Teachers’ Day!"

Orange Shirt Day

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AST will be marking Orange Shirt Day on Thursday September 30th, National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. On this day, we recognize Canada’s indigenous people, children, and families, impacted by Canada’s Indian Residential Schools. We will be joining schools throughout the Board in a special assembly. As Catholics, we often focus on reconciliation; this day marks our commitment to acknowledging that these wrongs should never ... Continue reading "Orange Shirt Day"

Terry Fox Run

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We are very happy to be continuing with our Terry Fox Run tradition this school year on Tuesday, September 28th. Thank you for helping us honour Terry’s legacy and, hopefully, helping us reach our school goal of $800. Over the last 15 years, our generous community has helped to raise over $85,000 for such an important cause. Please find attached a Terry Fox Flyer and ... Continue reading "Terry Fox Run"