Month: November 2024

York Catholic to Stop Posting on X (Formerly Known as Twitter)

 

To all those who follow the York Catholic District School Board on social media, thank you.

We believe in social media’s promise to inform, inspire and spread joy to the world. Sadly, though, many social media platforms have strayed from this promise. This is why York Catholic joined school boards from across the province in suing Meta,

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McGivney Student Wins Prestigious Rise Global Scholarship

Congratulations to Thivya Jeyapalan, a grade 12 student at Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy in Markham, Ont., who was named a Rise Global Winner.

Rise, a partner of the Rhodes Trust, gives promising young people aged 15-17 the opportunity to work together to make the world a better place. The organization provides

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Information for Parents about Artificial Intelligence

It seems like everyone is discussing Artificial Intelligence (AI) these days. But with this rapidly evolving technology, it is easy to feel uninformed about AI.The YCDSB Curriculum Department has created the following document that answers these questions:

  • What is AI?
  • Where is AI in the curriculum?
  • How can AI be used at school?
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New Video Series Shines Light on Stress Awareness for Students

At YCDSB, we are dedicated to the well-being of our students, staff, and their families. That is why we are excited to share a new video series that is now available on our YouTube channel (YorkCatholicTV). This series was developed to provide essential mental health resources and support for elementary and secondary students, staff and their

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Protecting York Region Youth: YCDSB & York Regional Police Host Information Evenings on Human Trafficking and Internet Exploitation

The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), in collaboration with York Regional Police, is hosting a series of important information evenings aimed at helping families protect York Region youth from the dangers of human trafficking and internet exploitation.

As our young people navigate the digital world, it is crucial for parents and guardians to stay informed about the

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Applications for FMM Gr. 9 IB Pre-Diploma Programme

Applications for the FMM Gr. 9 Pre-Diploma Programme are now open for the 2025-2026 academic year. For detailed instructions please click on the REGISTRATION TAB and follow Gr. 8 Registrations. The Gr. 9 Pre-Diploma Programme Admissions application is due by November 18, 2024 by 9am.

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