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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Advent Mass

Advent marks the start of the liturgical year and occurs in the weeks leading up to Christmas. It is a time when we prepare our hearts and minds to welcome the birth of Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the world.

Please join us on December 6 @ 1:30pm as we celebrate Mass as a school community.  Father Ryan along ... Continue reading "Advent Mass"

Social Media & Online Safety Parent Presentation

Parents are invited to join our family of schools St Monica on December 12th @6:00pm for a presentation on social media and online safety.

Paul Davis will be discussing topics including social media, smartphones, digital trails, cyberbullying, snapchat and more.  This is a parent only event.  If you require more information please do not hesitate to contact the school.

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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Bullying Prevention Week Nov 18 – 22

We are excited to announce that November 18 – 22 will be Bullying Prevention Awareness week at SMW.  Throughout the week, students will engage in a variety of activities designed to foster empathy, respect and inclusivity within our community.