Year: 2024

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"

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"

Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education

“Never miss an opportunity to do good.”

– 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"

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"

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"