Month: November 2024

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,

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Starry Night Musical – FDK and Primary

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm, the FDK and Primary classes will be presenting a Christmas musical, “Starry Night, Noisy Night.”  This musical is filled with humorous references to modern distractions that prevent us from experiencing the true meaning of Christmas!  Please note that each family in the FDK and Primary divisions will be receiving 2 tickets that need to be presented on the ... Continue reading "Starry Night Musical – FDK and Primary"

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?
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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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Shoebox Project

The Luke 4:18 Committee will once again be creating beautiful gifts, in support of The Shoebox Project (York Region), for local women impacted by homelessness. To support this initiative, families may donate brand new everyday essential items, small gifts, or gift cards (i.e., $10.00 -$15.00 coffee, pharmacy, grocery stores). Please see the attached flyer with further details. The drive will run from November 11th to ... Continue reading "Shoebox Project"