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Halloween Party Fundraiser this Friday, October 25
Our Catholic School Council has been busy preparing the Halloween Party fundraiser which takes place this Friday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. This is a school community event which means that students must be accompanied by their parents or guardians. Highlights of the event include a haunted house, face painting, henna painting, a photobooth and more! This will be a great opportunity for ... Continue reading "Halloween Party Fundraiser this Friday, October 25"
Thanksgiving Food Drive until October 29
St. John Paul II has partnered with the Richmond Hill Food Bank to organize our Thanksgiving Food Drive. Families are invited to donate non-perishable items including canned beans, legumes and canned meats and fish. The food bank requests that all items be sealed in their original packaging and that no items have reached their best before date. Thank you for your generosity!
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P.A. Day Disclosure: Monday, October 21, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024, will be a P.A. Day in 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 for the P.A. Day on Monday, October 21, 2024.
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Students are gearing up for Terry Fox Day on September 18. Students are welcome to wear red and/or white on this day. Families can donate to the Terry Fox Foundation for cancer research by visiting the school’s Terry Fox day website at https://schools.terryfox.ca/StJohnPaulIICESRichmondHill
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Upcoming Events
There are a number of upcoming events at St. John Paul II! We’re looking forward to welcoming families to our Open House on Tuesday, September 17 from 7 to 8 pm. Families are invited to visit their child(ren)’s classroom from 7-7:20 and from 7:30-7:50. Teachers will be available to discuss routines, the year ahead and resources that are being used in the classroom. Please note ... Continue reading "Upcoming Events"
Board News
John De Faveri Accepts Director of Education and Foundation Chair Position With the YCDSB
Dear York Catholic District School Board Students, Staff, Families and Community Members,
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that John De Faveri has accepted the position of Director of Education and Foundation Chair with the York Catholic District School Board.
We thank Mr. De Faveri for being our Interim Director for the past 11 months
... Continue reading "John De Faveri Accepts Director of Education and Foundation Chair Position With the YCDSB"The 2023-24 Director’s Annual Report Is Now Available
The 2023-24 school year was an incredible time for the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB). To help our community relive some of the YCDSB’s many accomplishments from this school year, we are happy to share the 2023-24 Director’s Annual Report.
In this beautifully designed report, you will see that we opened two new schools
... Continue reading "The 2023-24 Director’s Annual Report Is Now Available"Nominate Someone Special for the Distinguished Alumni Award
York Catholic District School Board alumni are truly outstanding. Through their God-given talents and social conscience, they constantly make the world a better place.
York Catholic recognizes some of its incredible alumni every year with the Distinguished Alumni Awards. This is a celebration of Catholic education and the people who have benefited from it.
If you
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