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Hearing Screening
St. Benedict’s Clinic Date is November 6th, 2024
School Screening Association will be visiting SBT to conduct their annual hearing screening clinics.
Your child’s hearing should be screened every year
Growing children are very susceptible to middle ear problems and one of the best ways to prevent hearing loss is early ... Continue reading "Hearing Screening"
Pediculosis (Head Lice)
The York Catholic District School Board recognizes concerns related to pediculosis (head lice) at the school and community level. Pediculosis (head lice) are not a public hazard, as they do not cause illness, but they are a nuisance. To prevent pediculosis (head lice) from becoming a problem at our school we all need to work together. Please check your child’s head on a regular basis ... Continue reading "Pediculosis (Head Lice)"
P.A. Day Disclosure: Monday, October 21, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024, will be a P.A. Day in York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools.
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day on Monday, October 21, 2024.
... Continue reading "P.A. Day Disclosure: Monday, October 21, 2024"Terry Fox Run/Walk
Terry Fox is not just a Canadian hero but an inspiration for all. On Friday, September 20, 2024, St. Benedict will be participating in our Annual Terry Fox Run/Walk. The students are asked to wear Red and White on this day. All monies raised through this event will be forwarded to the Terry Fox Foundation to further the cause of cancer research. We encourage all ... Continue reading "Terry Fox Run/Walk"
Catholic School Council – Calling on New Members
We are thankful to have a positive working relationship with our parent/guardian community. Being a part of the Catholic School Council (CSC) is a special commitment to the school. The Catholic School Council is an advisory body whose mission is to enhance the education of our children in a faith-centered environment in partnership with the school, parish, community and home.
At this time, ... Continue reading "Catholic School Council – Calling on New Members"
Board News
York Catholic to Stop Posting on X (Formerly Known as Twitter)
To all those who follow the York Catholic District School Board on social media, thank you.
We believe in social media’s promise to inform, inspire and spread joy to the world. Sadly, though, many social media platforms have strayed from this promise. This is why York Catholic joined school boards from across the province in suing Meta,
... Continue reading "York Catholic to Stop Posting on X (Formerly Known as Twitter)"Information for Parents about Artificial Intelligence
It seems like everyone is discussing Artificial Intelligence (AI) these days. But with this rapidly evolving technology, it is easy to feel uninformed about AI.The YCDSB Curriculum Department has created the following document that answers these questions:
- What is AI?
- Where is AI in the curriculum?
- How can AI be used at school?
New Video Series Shines Light on Stress Awareness for Students
At YCDSB, we are dedicated to the well-being of our students, staff, and their families. That is why we are excited to share a new video series that is now available on our YouTube channel (YorkCatholicTV). This series was developed to provide essential mental health resources and support for elementary and secondary students, staff and their
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