This week our school will have the opportunity to gather virtually to celebrate Black Heritage Month led by our Gr. 4 class. This will provide our students an opportunity to further their learning of the contributions of Black Canadians both past and present. This virtual presentation will continue to build on the shared learning that we have done daily in February and will continue to ... Continue reading ""
Month: February 2022
It’s time to double check your School Support Designation!
Protect and promote Catholic education – Ensure you are registered as a Catholic Separate School Supporter
Did you know?
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- That you need to be registered as an English Separate School Supporter to attend a York Catholic elementary school?
- That you need to be
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Black Heritage Month – Reading Rainbow Live Stream Event
Reading Rainbow live-streamed readings are back!
Thanks to the Reading Rainbow Team, all York Catholic elementary schools are once again invited to participate in a live-streamed book reading event in celebration of Black Heritage Month.
On February 24th, student leaders from St. Joan of Arc CHS in Maple, St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS in Richmond Hill and Father Michael ... Continue reading "Black Heritage Month – Reading Rainbow Live Stream Event"
This Week at St. Kateri Tekakwitha (Feb. 14 to18)
Wear Red,Pink or Purple on Monday, February 14, 2022
Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to once show our school spirit. We encourage everyone to wear red, pink or purple to show love for one another. It is believed that St. Valentine was a priest and doctor in Rome who lived in the early days of the Church when Christians were being persecuted. During ... Continue reading "This Week at St. Kateri Tekakwitha (Feb. 14 to18)"
This week at SKTA (Feb. 6 to 11)
Black Heritage Month Activities
This month at school we have several activities designed to engage and foster conversation among our students, staff and families about the significant contribution of Black Canadians both past and present to Canada. These include daily announcements, Twitter challenges to investigate further Black Canadians that are the focus of our daily announcements. Our classes will engage in a Livestream ... Continue reading "This week at SKTA (Feb. 6 to 11)"
2022 YCDSB Distinguished Alumni Awards
Nominations Open! The YCDSB Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the return of its Distinguished Alumni Awards.