Month: October 2023

York Catholic Students Continue to Beat Provincial Averages on EQAO and OSSLT Results

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According to the latest results from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) students outpace their provincial peers in all areas of testing.

“We are very proud of our students and staff for the high level of achievement they consistently demonstrate throughout the school year,” says Domenic Scuglia, YCDSB ... Continue reading "York Catholic Students Continue to Beat Provincial Averages on EQAO and OSSLT Results"

YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule

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Secondary School Open House (PDF)

2024-2025 Secondary Registration Timeline

This fall, the York Catholic District School Board will host a series of in-person high school open houses for parents and graduating elementary school students starting secondary school next September. All Grade 8 students and their parents who reside in ... Continue reading "YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule"

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EQAO Webinar for Parents

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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"

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September Virtue Recipients

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Please join us in congratulating our September Virtue Recipients for the virtue of Courage.

VIRTUE OF THE MONTH: September

As part of York Region’s Character Community, the YCDSB celebrates a virtue or character attribute every month. This month we celebrate one of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit:  COURAGE.  We celebrate the courage students may need to trust themselves ... Continue reading "September Virtue Recipients"

CCAT Testing

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The York Catholic District School Board offers the opportunity for all grade four students to participate in a screening process for possible identification as a gifted student and participation in our Program for Academic and Creative Extension (PACE). The Screening Process for Entry into the PACE program is a three stage process.

Stage One:

Board-Wide Screening: will take place in Fall ... Continue reading "CCAT Testing"

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Friday Oct 6 – “Wear Purple”

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Friday Oct 6 – “Wear Purple”

Rett syndrome is a rare genetic neurological disorder that occurs almost exclusively in girls, more rarely in boys, and leads to severe impairments, affecting nearly every aspect of the child’s life: their ability to speak, walk, eat, and even breathe easily. 

Let’s all acknowledge and learn a little more about Rett Syndrome this month! ... Continue reading "Friday Oct 6 – “Wear Purple”"