Year: 2025

Pink Shirt Day

The founding principles of PINK Shirt Day is important because children were responsible for making a difference.  On Wednesday, February 26th we are encouraged to practice kindness and wear PINK to show that we do not tolerate any form of bullying.  The message of KINDNESS will be strong!

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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CARNAVAL!

It’s that time of year! Once again St. Matthew CES will be celebrating Carnaval! 

This year’s Carnival events will be held during the week of Tuesday, February 18 to Friday, February 21, 2025.  To ensure our students have an exciting week, many fun-filled activities and events have been planned.

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Father Ryan Visits St Matthew

We want to welcome Father Ryan to our St Matthew Community!  He will be visiting and speaking to our students this Friday, May 7th.

Thank you for your commitment and love for our students and everyone you serve, we are looking forward to seeing you!

Jeff A.D Black Heritage Month Presentation

We are excited to have Jeff A.D. Martin visit and speak to our grade 3-8 students on February 4th.

Mr Martin is a soul-stirring, thought-provoking, highly requested transformational speaker, who has been using his platform to inspire people from around the world.  Much of Jeff’s love for people can be attributed to his years of involvement as a community advocate, a mentor and ... Continue reading "Jeff A.D Black Heritage Month Presentation"

YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan

Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,

The Board of Trustees and Senior Team are dedicated to the sound financial management of the money entrusted to us by the public. Unfortunately, the York Catholic DSB has faced several financial challenges in recent years, including declining school enrolment in our elementary schools, inadequate funding for special education, and rising transportation and IT infrastructure costs. ... Continue reading "YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan"