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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"
40 Cans for Lent Food Drive
Our Luke 4:18 Club is leading a Lenten Food Drive for the Aurora Food Pantry. Non-perishable food donations will be collected until February 28th. Thank you for your generosity.
Carnaval @OLG
Carnaval at OLG begins Monday! We have planned a fun-filled week of theme days and activities to celebrate this festive occasion. The week will begin on Monday, with a “Sports” day, where students are encouraged to wear their favourite sportswear. On that day, students will be treated to a special Canadian treat. Thanks to the CSC for covering the cost of having “la tire” – ... Continue reading "Carnaval @OLG"
OLG Christmas Concert
Our Christmas Concert is quickly approaching. The students and teachers have been very hard at work practising their songs for this Friday’s performance. Just a few important reminders to parents before the big event:
PARKING
Weather permitting, the parking gate at the back of the school near the kiss and ride will be open. Parents can use ... Continue reading "OLG Christmas Concert"
Journey to Bethlehem Movie Trip
On Wednesday December 20, 2023 students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 will be going to the Aurora Cineplex Odeon to watch the film Journey to Bethlehem. Students will depart the school via school bus at approximately 9:45 am and will leave the cinema for a return of approximately 12:15pm. The students will have lunch upon their return to school. We recommend your child bring a ... Continue reading "Journey to Bethlehem Movie Trip"
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Education Week 2024: We Are Called to Love
Each year during Catholic Education Week, Ontario’s Catholic community engages in a week-long celebration of the unique identity and distinctive contributions of publicly-funded Catholic education. This year, Catholic Education Week occurs on May 5-11 with the theme, “We Are Called to Love.”
The theme was inspired by many aspects of our faith community, including our ongoing efforts to promote equity and ... Continue reading "Education Week 2024: We Are Called to Love"
Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a full solar eclipse will occur in southern Ontario, which will block the sun’s light in some areas.
In York Region, we will experience the effects of the eclipse between roughly 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., which coincides with the scheduled dismissal times for our schools. Looking at the sun during this time period has the ... Continue reading "Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse"
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"