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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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Update on the YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan

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

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Keeping Kids Safe Online – Paul Davis Presentation

We are excited to invite you to an engaging and informative presentation on Wednesday, September 24th at 7 pm at St. John 23rd CES in Markham by Paul Davis, a recognized expert on social media, digital footprints, smartphones, cyberbullying, sexting, online gaming, and much more. Paul has spoken to parents, students, and educators across the country, equipping families with the ... Continue reading "Keeping Kids Safe Online – Paul Davis Presentation"

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!"

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"