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Lenten Food Drive in Support of the Richmond Hill Food Bank
In support of the Richmond Hill Food Bank, St. Marguerite d’Youville will once again be participating in its annual Lenten Food Drive to provide temporary emergency food assistance to individuals and families in need. The Richmond Hill Food Bank serves over 1,300 individuals each month and past donations have greatly assisted them in meeting this need. From Monday, March 18 to Monday, March 25, we ... Continue reading "Lenten Food Drive in Support of the Richmond Hill Food Bank"
ShareLife Loonie/Toonie Drive
During the week of March 18 to 22, St. Marguerite d’Youville will host a loonie/toonie drive in support of ShareLife. ShareLife is the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Toronto. It supports more than 40 Catholic agencies that serve people who are poor and marginalized in the Archdiocese of Toronto and beyond. ShareLife-funded agencies serve the entire community, regardless of religious affiliation. There are so ... Continue reading "ShareLife Loonie/Toonie Drive"
Brave Education – FDK to Grade 4 Classes – Tuesday, February 13
On Tuesday, February 13, St. Marguerite d’Youville will welcome Brave Education in our FDK to Grade 4 classes. Each class will receive a 60 minute presentation entitled, “Setting Healthy Boundaries”. The workshop will focus on: a) Students being able to identify the importance of body language and tone of voice in communication; b) Students learning to set boundaries through role playing their Walk Away, Talk ... Continue reading "Brave Education – FDK to Grade 4 Classes – Tuesday, February 13"
Carnaval at SMD! – February 5 to February 9
St. Marguerite d’Youville’s Carnaval Week will take place from Monday, February 5 to Friday, February 9. The week will be filled with fun activities for all students. Please see below for a list of activities expected during this week:
Monday, February 5:
- Red, White and Blue Day!
- Carnaval BINGO Begins (Monday to Friday)
- Bonhomme ... Continue reading "Carnaval at SMD! – February 5 to February 9"
Black Heritage Month Speakers
Every year York Catholic schools are invited to honor the legacy of Canadians of African Ancestry, past and present, during Black Heritage Month in February. During this month, our classes will take the time to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of individuals of African Ancestry to the development and culture of Canada.
On Wednesday, January 24, we welcomed Mr. Babarinde Williams to ... Continue reading "Black Heritage Month Speakers"
Board News
Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education
– St. Francis de Sales
February 12, 2024
Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,
I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express how delighted I am to return to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) as Interim Director of Education.
My career started ... Continue reading "Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education"
YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career
York Catholic District School Board Director of Education Domenic Scuglia will retire after a 41-year career promoting equity, excellence and faith in two Canadian provinces.
“The Board of Trustees is grateful for Domenic Scuglia’s many contributions to the YCDSB, in particular for creating stability in our school board during the difficult days near the end of the pandemic,” said Chair of ... Continue reading "YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career"
Kindergarten Registration for September 2024 (Starting January 8, 2024)
— Starting Kindergarten is an exciting time in a young child’s life, filled with new experiences and opportunities to learn and grow. Kindergarten registration at the York Catholic District School Board begins on January 8th for the 2024-25 school year that begins in September, 2024. Children must be four years old by December 31, 2024 and born in 2020 to register in Junior Kindergarten, or ... Continue reading "Kindergarten Registration for September 2024 (Starting January 8, 2024)"