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Secondary PA Days: Thursday, June 27 and 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 secondary level on Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28, 2024.
Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28, 2024 Staff are engaged in marking exams, participating in ... Continue reading "Secondary PA Days: Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28, 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"
2023 “THUNDERSTRUCK” Newsletter Archive
Please select your choice of Newsletter below:
September 2023 Newsletter
Dear Saint Joan of Arc Parents and Guardians,
I hope this message finds you well. Our goal this year is to strengthen the connection with our community and share the wonderful learning experiences happening daily at SJA. As we enter the fall season, we’re excited to present the September edition of our school newsletter, THUNDERSTRUCK. ... Continue reading "September 2023 Newsletter"
Meet the Members of the 2023/2024 SJA Catholic School Council
Dear Parents, Guardians, Teachers, and Students,
I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome to the members of the 2023/2024 Catholic School Council at Saint Joan of Arc. Your dedication to our school community is deeply appreciated, and we are excited to have you as part of our team for the upcoming academic year.
Meet the Members of the 2023/2024 ... Continue reading "Meet the Members of the 2023/2024 SJA Catholic School Council"
Board News
2024-2029 Long Term Accommodation Plan
We would like your input on the Draft 2024-2029 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) as presented at the Board meeting on April 30, 2024. A project page to provide you with information has been created on the YCDSB website for your reference.
The LTAP is a comprehensive, multi-year document that guides future accommodation planning
... Continue reading "2024-2029 Long Term Accommodation Plan"Summer assessments for secondary students who are new to Canada
Newcomer Secondary Student Assessments
Assessments for secondary students who are new to Canada need to be completed before a student can register for high school. Appointments for assessments can be booked by calling the Board’s head office (ext. 12433) or by emailing newcomer.reception@ycdsb.ca. Registrations for all secondary students will take place at local Catholic high schools starting Monday, August 19th. Complete the registration
... Continue reading "Summer assessments for secondary students who are new to Canada"Help Us Hire a New Director of Education
“Where there is no guidance, a nation falls, but in an abundance of counsellors there is safety.” –Proverbs 11:14
The connection of home, school, and parish is what makes Catholic education unique. This connection recognizes that the community matters and that everyone benefits when the community is involved in our schools.
With this in mind, the York ... Continue reading "Help Us Hire a New Director of Education"