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Heat Safety at SGBS
With the summer season approaching, we may experience days with extremely hot weather. To maintain a healthy and safe learning and working environment during these conditions, we would like to review the procedures below:
- Students must monitor their level of activity and take water breaks to remain adequately hydrated, especially during the lunch hour- students can bring water bottles during the lunch ... Continue reading "Heat Safety at SGBS"
Catholic Education Week at SGBS
As we celebrate Catholic Education Week, we are filled with gratitude for the gift of Catholic education and the faith-filled community that supports our children every step of the way. This year’s theme, “Pilgrims of Hope,” invites us to journey together in faith, courage, and trust in God’s promise. Each day, our students will be invited to learnings to celebrate this theme of HOPE. ... Continue reading "Catholic Education Week at SGBS"
Skyhawk February 2025 News
Some Skyhawk news highlights to share with you:
Carnival at St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini
Please see the attached for daily happenings: carnaval
Pizza Days
There will be pizza tomorrow, Wednesday February 26, 2025 (Inclement make up day), and Thursday February 27th, 2025 (Regular Pizza Day).
Share Life Civvies ... Continue reading "Skyhawk February 2025 News"
Happy Thanksgiving to SGBS Families!
At St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini CES, we are thankful for having each other, for being blessed with God’s love, mercy, forgiveness, grace and the promise of everlasting life in God’s kingdom. Thank you Ms. Gravel, Ms. Facchini and intermediate students for a beautiful Thanksgiving liturgy, an intentional time set aside for prayer so that we can reflect and thank God for our many blessings! Thank ... Continue reading "Happy Thanksgiving to SGBS Families!"
York United Football Club Visit our Skyhawks!
St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini CES enthusiastically welcomed Evan Pandeirada (Manager of Community Engagement) and players, Riley, a fullback, and Sean, a striker, for York United FC, who play soccer professionally at the top tier in the Canadian Premier League.
Staff and students attentively listened to the personal stories of Evan, Riley and Sean, as they learned more about the challenges, sacrifices, and determination ... Continue reading "York United Football Club Visit our Skyhawks!"
St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini CES-Designated a York Region Public Health Healthy School for 2025-2026!
St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini CES is pleased to announce that our application for the York Regions Healthy School Program Action Plan and Grant 2025-2026 has been approved. Our school has officially been designated a York Region Public Health Healthy School for 2025-2026! We look forward to implementing a variety of programs and initiatives that will “effectively impact health behaviour.” At SGBS, we will “target initiatives, ... Continue reading "St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini CES-Designated a York Region Public Health Healthy School for 2025-2026!"
Cross Country at Bruce’s Mill-October 3, 2025
A BIG BIG Thank you and congratulations to all of St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini CES’ Cross Country team members and their coaches, Ms. I. Facchini and Ms. L. Gravel.
We are very proud of them for demonstrating excellent gamesmanship and perseverance today at the Cross Country meet at Bruce’s Mill. All of our runners ran a challenging course to the best of their ... Continue reading "Cross Country at Bruce’s Mill-October 3, 2025"
SGBS October 2025 Calendar of Events and Updates
Friendly greetings to all of our St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini CES Families!
It is hard to believe that this is the last day of September, as we ready ourselves for the transition to autumn days.
Please find attached a copy of our October 2025 Calendar and updates.
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Board News
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Fundraiser
On Friday, October 17, our schools will join people from around the world in marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. As a Catholic learning community, we are called to be the hands of Christ in our community.
To answer this call, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has started the annual tradition of fundraising on the
... Continue reading "International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Fundraiser"P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, October 24, 2025
Friday, October 24, 2025, will be a P.A. Day at York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools.
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities.
YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday, October 24, 2025
In the
... Continue reading "P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, October 24, 2025"2025 YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule
This fall, the York Catholic District School Board will host a series of in-person high school open houses for parents and graduating elementary school students starting secondary school next September. All Grade 8 students and their parents who reside in York Region, as well as Grade 6-8 students and their parents who reside in the towns of Georgina and Whitchurch-Stouffville,
... Continue reading "2025 YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule"