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"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!"
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"
“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"
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"In 2024, the Board introduced the Active School Travel Strategy, which outlines its dedication to supporting AST in all school communities. The strategy provides tools, resources, and guidelines to help schools communicate and implement AST initiatives effectively.
Why Promote Active School Travel?
