Month: November 2021

Inclement Weather procedure for the 2021/2022 school year.

Once again this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Inclement Weather procedures will be based on direction from York Region Public Health. 

 

Public Health has advised that class cohorts cannot be combined for any reason. During inclement weather days in the past, it was necessary to combine classes due to reduced staffing levels. This practice is not permitted under ... Continue reading "Inclement Weather procedure for the 2021/2022 school year."

Families are invited to learn about York Catholic’s French Immersion Program

Applications open December 3rd for children entering Grade 1 next September

The York Catholic District School Board offers the French Immersion program at 15 elementary schools, and five high schools throughout York Region. The program aims to provide non-francophone children with a high degree of proficiency in the French language. Although the curriculum is the same as in the English-language program, the language ... Continue reading "Families are invited to learn about York Catholic’s French Immersion Program"

This Week at St. Kateri Tekakwitha CES

 

Indigineous Veterans Day

Indigenous Veteran’s Day Prayer Nov. 8th – Final.pdf

 

Virtual Remembrance Day Presentation

On Thursday, November 11, the staff and students will gather virtually to recognize Remembrance Day, originally called Armistice Day, this liturgy will be led by our intermediate division. Remembrance Day marks the end of hostilities during ... Continue reading "This Week at St. Kateri Tekakwitha CES"

York Catholic Remembers…

This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the poppy as the official symbol of Remembrance in Canada

On November 11th the York Catholic District School Board will pay tribute to fallen Canadian veterans and all those who serve our country as a member of the Canadian Forces, past and present. Schools across the region will mark Remembrance Day with tributes and special events ... Continue reading "York Catholic Remembers…"

This week at St. Kateri Tekakwitha CES

Treaties Recognition Week  (November 1 to 7)

This is the first week of November every year. It was introduced in 2016 to honour the importance of treaties and to help Ontarians learn more about treaty rights and treaty relationships. Ontario is covered by 46 treaties and other agreements.  The Journey Together plan outlines Ontario’s commitment to changing the future by rebuilding ... Continue reading "This week at St. Kateri Tekakwitha CES"