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November Virtue Recipients
Please join us in congratulating our November Virtue Recipients for the virtue of Justice.
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH: November – Justice
As part of York Region’s Character Community, the YCDSB celebrates a virtue or character attribute every month. In November we celebrated the virtue of Justice. This is one of the virtues that Jesus modeled through his words and deeds. ... Continue reading "November Virtue Recipients"
October – Virtue Recipients
Please join us in congratulating our October Virtue Recipients for the virtue of Compassion.
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH: October
As part of York Region’s Character Community, the YCDSB celebrates a virtue or character attribute every month. In October we celebrated the virtue of compassion. In Luke’s Gospel we read, “Be compassionate as God is compassionate.” (Luke 6:17) Although we might first ... Continue reading "October – Virtue Recipients"
EQAO Webinar for Parents
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"
2026 Registration for Kindergarten at YCDSB is Open
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of learning and growth for your child? The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) offers a welcoming and nurturing Kindergarten program designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and inspire a love for learning rooted in faith.
At YCDSB, your child will benefit from:
- A safe, inclusive and
Sharing & Caring Drive
St. Matthew’s is proud to continue our annual Caring and Sharing Drive assisting many seniors in our community. We are kindly asking families for essential items to fill gift bags for local seniors. Thank you to all our students, teachers, and families for your continued support of this important initiative. Your kindness and generosity exemplify the spirit of giving that defines our school community. A ... Continue reading "Sharing & Caring Drive"
Advent Mass
Please join us for our school Advent Mass Thursday, December 4th @ 1:30pm. Father Marko will lead us in prayer along with Ms Lee’s class.
2025 Transition to High School: Information Session
Transition to High School: In-Person Parent/Guardian Information Session
For parents/guardians of students in grades 7 and 8 who are currently accessing Special Education supports
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Event Details: Catholic Education Centre- 320 Bloomington Rd W, Aurora 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Wednesday, December 10,
... Continue reading "2025 Transition to High School: Information Session"Eradication of Poverty Fundraiser
Our Second Annual Loonie/Toonie Day Fundraiser in support of International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, takes place on Thursday, October 17. We encourage students to participate in this initiative by having a Pajama Day in exchange for a donation.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support of this initiative. Together, we can make a meaningful contribution to raising awareness and ... Continue reading "Eradication of Poverty Fundraiser"
Board News
Free Session for Families: The Future of AI in Education
The York Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (YCPIC) invites the York Catholic community to learn more about the future of AI in education through an interactive training session on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 7-9 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre (320 Bloomington Road, Aurora).
The session led by Curtis Carmichael will help parents and guardians increase their digital literacy and build practical
... Continue reading "Free Session for Families: The Future of AI in Education"YCDSB Placed Under Supervision by Minister of Education
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Minister of Education placed the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) under supervision. While under supervision, all decisions that would normally be made by trustees, with the exception of denominational matters, will now be made by the appointed Supervisor, Carrie Kormos.
You can read a letter from the Minister of Education by clicking
... Continue reading "YCDSB Placed Under Supervision by Minister of Education"Updated History Curriculum for the 2026-27 School Year
The Minister of Education has approved updates to the Grades 7, 8, and 10 History curriculum, which will take effect in the 2026-27 school year.
These updates are described by the Ministry of Education as:
Students will learn about significant contributions of Black individuals and communities to Canada’s foundation as a nation, and the obstacles they faced in
... Continue reading "Updated History Curriculum for the 2026-27 School Year"