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September’s Active School Travel Message:Make A Commitment TO WALK, CYCLE OR RIDE THE BUS This School Year!
It’s the start of the 2025/2026 school year! We want all of our students and families to take a positive step and encourage all families to incorporate active school travel in their children’s daily routines. There are many benefits to walking and cycling and riding the bus to and from school including: ● Improves student academic performance by making children more alert and better prepared ... Continue reading "September’s Active School Travel Message:Make A Commitment TO WALK, CYCLE OR RIDE THE BUS This School Year!"
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April’s Active School Travel News
Dear Families,
Active school travel (AST) is the use of any form of human-powered travel, such as walking or wheeling (cycling, scootering, rollerblading, skateboarding) to get to and from school. Within this definition, riding the school bus is also considered a sustainable form of transportation.
AST supports improved visibility within school zones, reduces the number of vehicles entering school zones, and ... Continue reading "April’s Active School Travel News"
March 2025 Active School Travel Information
“The wheels on the bus go round and round…” Walking to the school bus stop and riding the bus to school are considered important forms of active school travel. Students who live outside of the Non-Transportation Zone for their home school qualify for school bus service. Walking to the bus stop and riding the bus provides a number of benefits including: ● Teaching children the ... Continue reading "March 2025 Active School Travel Information"
Active School Travel: February 2025
WINTER WALK DAY
The snow has fallen and the winter season is now in full swing! Celebrate the colder months of the year by staying active alongside your peers and school community with Winter Walk Day on February 5.
Enjoy the beauty of the snowflakes and snow-covered trees on your journey walking to and from school. Walking
... Continue reading "Active School Travel: February 2025"Board News
Elementary PA Day: Friday, June 27, 2025
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 elementary level on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Friday, June 27, 2025 Staff are engaged in closing operations for the end of term.
... Continue reading "Elementary PA Day: Friday, June 27, 2025"YCDSB Elementary P.A. Day: Monday, June 9, 2025
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s 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 elementary level on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Elementary – Report Card Writing
Elementary teachers will write report cards, which will
... Continue reading "YCDSB Elementary P.A. Day: Monday, June 9, 2025"The YCDSB Announces Its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners
In celebration of Catholic Education Week, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is proud to announce its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award winners. Distinguished Alumni are recognized for their significant contributions to their fields of work and communities
Announced each year at the beginning of Catholic Education Week (May 4 to May 9, 2025),
... Continue reading "The YCDSB Announces Its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners"