Month: January 2025

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"

EQAO

EQAO is offering a free live webinar for parents/guardians on math questions in the Primary, Junior, and Secondary Assessments of Mathematics.  Register for a free live webinar and learn about the EQAO math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario’s large-scale assessments.  These assessments are taken by all Ontario students in Grades 3, 6 and 9. 

During the webinar, EQAO ... Continue reading "EQAO"

Family Literacy Day

Family Literacy Day is held every January 27th to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Since 1999, schools, libraries, literacy organizations, and other community groups nationwide have participated in the initiative.

The Family Literacy Day 2025 theme is Learn to be Green, Together! Make a pledge as a family to learn ways to ... Continue reading "Family Literacy Day"