“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24
Dear York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) Students, Staff and Families,
As we approach the Easter season, we are invited to pause and reflect on the profound joy that faith brings to our lives. Easter is at
... Continue reading "Happy Easter"Warm April Greetings to all of our St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini CES families!
As we ready our hearts and minds and continue our Lenten walk with Jesus during Holy Week, I would like to provide you with the following April 2026 updates and Calendar of School Events for your reference:
The Stations of the Cross prayer service at St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School will be taking place on Holy Thursday (Thursday, April 2, 2026) in the morning. Our service is not a show or spectacle, but aims to be an earnest and humble Lenten devotion that focuses on active listening, reflection and prayer, helping students walk with Jesus during his Passion. This reflective, ... Continue reading "The Stations of the Cross Prayer Service 2026 at St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini CES"
The York Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (YCPIC) invites the York Catholic community to learn more about the future of AI in education through an interactive training session on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 7-9 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre (320 Bloomington Road, Aurora).
The session led by Curtis Carmichael will help parents and guardians increase their digital literacy and build practical
... Continue reading "Free Session for Families: The Future of AI in Education"On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Minister of Education placed the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) under supervision. While under supervision, all decisions that would normally be made by trustees, with the exception of denominational matters, will now be made by the appointed Supervisor, Carrie Kormos.
You can read a letter from the Minister of Education by clicking
... Continue reading "YCDSB Placed Under Supervision by Minister of Education"The Minister of Education has approved updates to the Grades 7, 8, and 10 History curriculum, which will take effect in the 2026-27 school year.
These updates are described by the Ministry of Education as:
Students will learn about significant contributions of Black individuals and communities to Canada’s foundation as a nation, and the obstacles they faced in
... Continue reading "Updated History Curriculum for the 2026-27 School Year"
