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2024 Lenten Mass
On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with the readings.
The celebrant was Bishop ... Continue reading "2024 Lenten Mass"
Ash Wednesday
We mark the the first day of Lent on Wednesday February 14, 2024. We will be celebrating Ash Wednesday in the gym at 10:30am. Thank you to the choir, instrumentalists, and Faith Ambassadors for preparing for this holy day.
All families from our community are welcome to attend the liturgy and receive ashes.
Term 1 Report Cards
On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 (after 4:00 PM), the electronic version of student’s Term One Report Card will be available via the Parent Portal. Parents are encouraged to sign-on to the Parent Portal in advance to ensure your username and password will allow access. Please note that the Multimedia area of the Parent Portal is not visible until report cards ... Continue reading "Term 1 Report Cards"
January 24 Catholic School Council Meeting
The St. Benedict CSC will be meeting on Wednesday January 24, 2024 at 5:00pm in the school library.
All are welcome to attend.
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registrations for the 2024-2025 school year begins on January 8, 2024. Please see the attached flyer and open the link in the QR code for further information and registration process.
Board News
Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a full solar eclipse will occur in southern Ontario, which will block the sun’s light in some areas.
In York Region, we will experience the effects of the eclipse between roughly 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., which coincides with the scheduled dismissal times for our schools. Looking at the sun during this time period has the ... Continue reading "Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse"
Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education
– St. Francis de Sales
February 12, 2024
Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,
I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express how delighted I am to return to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) as Interim Director of Education.
My career started ... Continue reading "Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education"
YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career
York Catholic District School Board Director of Education Domenic Scuglia will retire after a 41-year career promoting equity, excellence and faith in two Canadian provinces.
“The Board of Trustees is grateful for Domenic Scuglia’s many contributions to the YCDSB, in particular for creating stability in our school board during the difficult days near the end of the pandemic,” said Chair of ... Continue reading "YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career"