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November Virtue Recipients
Please join us in congratulating our November Virtue Recipients for the virtue of Justice.
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH: November – Justice
As part of York Region’s Character Community, the YCDSB celebrates a virtue or character attribute every month. In November we celebrated the virtue of Justice. This is one of the virtues that Jesus modeled through his words and deeds. ... Continue reading "November Virtue Recipients"
October – Virtue Recipients
Please join us in congratulating our October Virtue Recipients for the virtue of Compassion.
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH: October
As part of York Region’s Character Community, the YCDSB celebrates a virtue or character attribute every month. In October we celebrated the virtue of compassion. In Luke’s Gospel we read, “Be compassionate as God is compassionate.” (Luke 6:17) Although we might first ... Continue reading "October – Virtue Recipients"
EQAO Webinar for Parents
EQAO is offering a live webinar where they will present the results of the 2022-2023 Primary (Grade 3) and Junior (Grade 6) Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. The session will also explain how Ontario’s large-scale assessments are administered. Parents will also learn about the latest research and resources available on eqao.com. The session is approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO ... Continue reading "EQAO Webinar for Parents"
Grade 7 Immunization Clinic at St Matthew CES
York Region Public Health is hosting an immunization clinic at St Matthew CES for Hepatitis B, HPV & Meningococcal vaccines.
Vaccines are available for free to students in grade 7. A new consent submission IS NOT required for students who received vaccines at school in fall of 2024 as consent remains valid for 2nd doses of the same ... Continue reading "Grade 7 Immunization Clinic at St Matthew CES"
GIRLS’ & BOYS’ BASKETBALL SEASON
We are all very proud of the way the girls and boys basketball teams played this season! Your dedication and teamwork are truly inspiring.
A special thank you to the coach Mr Chase for your guidance and encouragement. We all appreciate all the time and work you put in with our intermediates. And lastly, thank you to all the parents and fans who ... Continue reading "GIRLS’ & BOYS’ BASKETBALL SEASON"
World Autism Awareness Day – April 2
The United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. This year marks the 18th annual World Autism Awareness Day.
At St Matthew’s, we focus on sharing stories and providing opportunities to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism and fostering support. We can learn so much from hearing about life experiences which fosters openness and inclusivity which are key to achieving ... Continue reading "World Autism Awareness Day – April 2"
Webinar: EQAO Math Night for Parents and Guardians – April 2 @ 6:30pm
Due to high demand, the YCDSB requested that EQAO offer additional webinars after the initial sessions reached capacity. As a result, EQAO is now providing a free live webinar specifically for YCDSB parents and guardians of elementary and secondary school students participating in the Grades 3, 6, and 9 EQAO Mathematics Assessments.
Register for a free live webinar where EQAO staff will discuss ... Continue reading "Webinar: EQAO Math Night for Parents and Guardians – April 2 @ 6:30pm"
World Down Syndrome Day – March 21st
Every day at St. Matthew CES, we are focused on being a kind, accepting and inclusive community. March 21st is a day the global Down Syndrome community creates a single voice advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down syndrome. The idea was created because chromosomes are shaped “like socks” and people with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome.
Today ... Continue reading "World Down Syndrome Day – March 21st"
Board News
PUBLIC INPUT INTO THE 2025-2026 YCDSB OPERATING BUDGET
York Catholic District School Board invites all members of our Catholic school communities to provide input into the budget process either through participating in the Board’s stakeholders’ consultation survey or via a presentation/delegation at a Board meeting.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. OR Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: YCDSB, ... Continue reading "PUBLIC INPUT INTO THE 2025-2026 YCDSB OPERATING BUDGET"Join Us in Prayer for Pope Francis
As a Catholic community, we are united in faith and prayer, especially in times of need. Frank Cardinal Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, has asked the faithful to join him in prayer for Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital in Rome since February 14, 2025. His Holiness is currently suffering from pneumonia and mild kidney failure.
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... Continue reading "Join Us in Prayer for Pope Francis"Schools and the CEC Are Closed for Thursday, February 13, 2025
Due to worsening weather conditions, all YCDSB schools and the Catholic Education Centre are closed for Thursday, February 13, 2025. Childcare facilities are also closed.
Please do not bring your child to school, as there will be no adults there to care for them.
Community Use of School permits are also cancelled for this
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