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St. Robert CHS graduate empowers student voice through the Black Youth Leadership Program, volunteerism and more

When asked what his advice is for younger students, Elijah Gyansa says to 鈥渂e bold and never let procrastination and fear hinder your potential. Learn to take risks. Learn to get involved. Understand that the worst answer people can give you when you put yourself out there is 鈥渘o鈥 and those 鈥渘o鈥檚鈥 are what makes … Continue reading “St. Robert CHS graduate empowers student voice through the Black Youth Leadership Program, volunteerism and more”

St. Maximilian Kolbe alumni drafted 2nd overall in the NHL by the LA Kings

Quinton Byfield, recent graduate from St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School, was drafted second overall in the National Hockey League (NHL) by the LA Kings. He also made history by becoming 鈥渢he highest-selected Black player in the NHL.鈥 In an interview with the NHL, Byfield said, 鈥淚t means a lot to me, it鈥檚 something special. … Continue reading “St. Maximilian Kolbe alumni drafted 2nd overall in the NHL by the LA Kings”

秀色直播 grandparent, inspired by his faith, donates painting of St. Maximilian Kolbe to namesake school

Raymond Kane is a proud member of the 秀色直播 (秀色直播) community. His granddaughter is currently a Grade 12 student at St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS. Motivated by his desire to spread joy to students and staff at the school, Kane painted his depiction of St. Maximilian Kolbe鈥檚 patron saint and donated it … Continue reading “秀色直播 grandparent, inspired by his faith, donates painting of St. Maximilian Kolbe to namesake school”

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”

York Catholic to commemorate Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters

Orange Shirt Day is commemorated across Canada every September 30th, to acknowledge the impact of the residential school system, raise awareness and honour Indigenous communities, and promote reconciliation. Orange Shirt Day started in the spring of 2013, when a commemoration event was held in Williams Lake, BC to honour those who attended the St. Joseph … Continue reading “York Catholic to commemorate Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters”

St. Robert CHS student creates non-profit organization to engage youth in STEM literacy and opportunities

Aditya Ohri, is a Grade 12 student from St. Robert Catholic High School enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Inspired by his passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), Aditya founded the non-profit organization, Court Science, which aims to make engaging in STEM education and data science accessible to youth worldwide through his … Continue reading “St. Robert CHS student creates non-profit organization to engage youth in STEM literacy and opportunities”

Students overcome challenges caused by COVID-19 to embrace distance learning and achieve academic excellence. Top scholars at all 秀色直播 high schools average outstanding 96.85 per cent

Cardinal Carter CHS student receives prestigious Schulich Leadership Scholarship worth $100,000

Emanuel Piccininni, Cardinal Carter Catholic High School student, is one of 100 students from across Canada to be named a Schulich Leadership Scholar. Emanuel was awarded the Schulich Leadership Scholarship worth $100,000 for demonstrating academic excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This also makes him the first Cardinal Carter student to receive the … Continue reading “Cardinal Carter CHS student receives prestigious Schulich Leadership Scholarship worth $100,000”

ABR Programs and Resources

Updated: October 5, 2020 Parents of Black Children鈥檚聽United Parents Project The United Parents (UP) Project is designed to support parents of Black children as they navigate the education system. The project consists of three core streams. Capacity Building Workshops Parents of Black Children will deliver a series of workshops covering topics that disproportionately impact Black … Continue reading “ABR Programs and Resources”