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2026-2027 Student Handbook
Please review our 2026-2027 Student Handbook at SJA
The YCDSB’s 2026-27 Budget
The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has released its 2026-27 budget, which focuses on putting students first and starting the process of returning the board to financial stability.
This budget takes a measured approach to addressing the YCDSB’s deficit. There are several small operational adjustments that respond to declining enrolment and the current needs in our classrooms.
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,
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Dear Members of the YCDSB Catholic learning community,
The Board of Trustees and the Senior Staff Team are writing to thank you for your ongoing support and input into the YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan (MYFRP) and to provide an update on its implementation.
The MYFRP report recently presented at our August Board meeting, communicated that the
... Continue reading "Update on the YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan"St. Joan of Arc’s Burger Wars: A Culinary Showdown That Serves Up Learning and Leadership
At St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School, one of the most anticipated events of the semester isn’t found on the stage or the field, but in the kitchen.
For over a decade, the Grade 12 Burger Wars has been a beloved and delicious tradition that continues to bring flavour, fun and formation to our senior Nutrition and Health
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You Belong Here: 2026 Secondary School Open Houses
Finding the right Secondary School is important for a student’s academic success and well-being. This fall, York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) secondary schools will open their doors so students and families can explore, ask questions and feel confident about the transition to Grade 9.
Who Should Attend?Grade 8 students and their families are invited to attend the open
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In an effort to support students with Special Education needs as they transition from elementary to secondary school, we are inviting Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of students in Grade 7 and 8 who are currently receiving Special Education supports to attend an in-person information session to learn more about the following topics:
- the transition process from elementary to secondary;
- the nature of Special ... Continue reading "Special Education Transition to High School"
Thank You for Supporting Terry Fox Day
Across YCDSB, students and staff have been coming together to celebrate Terry Fox Day with Walk, Run and Roll events at our schools. Thank you to everyone who has taken part so far, and best wishes to the schools getting ready to hold their events in the coming weeks!
Every year, these events give our school communities a chance
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