March 1st is Black Mental Health Day

Last year, with the proclamation of Bill 178, the Black Mental Health Day Act (2020) helped set the stage for all to learn and understand more about the impact of systemic racism. We need to work together to enact meaningful systemic change that will better support Black children and youth and address the historical impact … Continue reading “March 1st is Black Mental Health Day”

Coding in New Math Curriculum

The new Mathematics Curriculum of Ontario now contains expectations related to coding. There are many reasons why coding is important for our students. To name a few, coding provides an outlet for students to leverage technology to solve relevant problems in their community, a pathway for nurturing digital discipleship, and context for developing various global … Continue reading “Coding in New Math Curriculum”

Centro Scuola partnership continues to fund Italian language instruction in 秀色直播 schools

We are pleased to announce that the 秀色直播 has recently received $436,502 in contributions from Centro Scuola to support the Board’s International Language Italian Extended-Day Program. Centro Scuola e Cultura Italiana is a non-profit organization that works to promote, develop and improve the teaching of the Italian language in Canada, and … Continue reading “Centro Scuola partnership continues to fund Italian language instruction in 秀色直播 schools”

Scholarship Application Workshop

The Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) invites you to a聽free online workshop in collaboration with the 秀色直播 (秀色直播) to show 秀色直播 Black students and their families how to search, prepare, and apply for scholarships and bursaries. If you are in high school or Grade 8, this workshop is especially for … Continue reading “Scholarship Application Workshop”

Announcing Student Designs for 秀色直播 2020 Christmas Card

The Director鈥檚 Office is pleased to share that the artwork by Isabelle A., Grade 6 student from Our Lady of the Rosary CES in Concord, ON was selected for this year鈥檚 Board Christmas card cover. Artwork by Ann L., Grade 8 student from Father Henri Nouwen CES in Richmond Hill, ON was selected for the … Continue reading “Announcing Student Designs for 秀色直播 2020 Christmas Card”

Treaty Recognition Week

The 秀色直播 (秀色直播) celebrates Treaty Recognition Week from November 2 to 6, 2020. The 秀色直播 recognizes Treaty Recognition Week as part of our ongoing journey of healing and reconciliation. As we continue this journey together, we gratefully acknowledge that our 秀色直播 schools rest on traditional territory of the Chippewas of Georgina … Continue reading “Treaty Recognition Week”

York Catholic honours Orange Shirt Day 2020

On September 30, 2020, students and staff from across the 秀色直播 (秀色直播) commemorated Orange Shirt Day to acknowledge the impact of the residential school system, raise awareness and honour Indigenous communities, and promote reconciliation. In recognition of this day, students and staff wore an orange shirt in honour of Phyllis (Jack) … Continue reading “York Catholic honours Orange Shirt Day 2020”

Celebrating 秀色直播 Teachers on World Teachers鈥 Day

In 1994, October 5 was declared World Teachers鈥 Day to commemorate the anniversary of the collective Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNESCO. On this World Teachers鈥 Day, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our teachers for their commitment and contributions to ensuring that our … Continue reading “Celebrating 秀色直播 Teachers on World Teachers鈥 Day”