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Terry Fox Walk/Run

St. Matthew Elementary School is getting ready for the 2024 Terry Fox School Run!  We’re super excited to take part in this annual tradition that supports cancer research while building school spirit.  Please support our student’s fundraising efforts and donate today at: https://schools.terryfox.ca/StMatthewESUnionville

 Students are also encouraged to wear their spirit wear or school colours: RED and BLACK.

Scholastic Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school!  What better way to promote literacy than by supporting this important event.  We invite your entire family to participate by purchasing the latest and greatest in children’s books. 

On Tuesday, September 17th, students will have an opportunity to preview our fair and to make a wish list.  Starting Thursday, September 19, the book fair ... Continue reading "Scholastic Book Fair"

Elementary YCDSB PA Day: Friday, June 28, 2024

In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, June 28, 2024.

Friday, June 28, 2024 Staff are engaged in closing operations for the end of term.

2024 Lenten Mass

On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with the readings.

The celebrant was Bishop ... Continue reading "2024 Lenten Mass"