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Safe Arrival & Dismissal

The safety of all of our students is paramount.  Please review the following procedures to ensure Safe Arrival and Dismissal.  We are asking all parents and family members who use our designated parking to proceed with caution and care.

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Welcome Prayer

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, which is the first day of school for students.

As we embark on this journey together:

Gracious God, as we come to you at the beginning of this academic year with our many feelings, expectations, and hopes help us to remember and be comforted that you will always be with ... Continue reading "Welcome Prayer"

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SRWS Cell Phone Policy

Dear Parents/Guardians,

In alignment with the recently introduced Ministry of Education policy memorandum, the Provincial Code of Conduct has been updated to address the use of cellphones and other personal mobile devices as outlined in PPM 128. These revisions are designed to restrict the use of all personal mobile devices during instructional time in both elementary and secondary classrooms in ... Continue reading "SRWS Cell Phone Policy"

Update on the YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan

Update on the YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan

Dear Members of the YCDSB Catholic learning community, 

The Board of Trustees and the Senior Staff Team are writing to thank you for your ongoing support and input into the YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan (MYFRP) and to provide an update on its implementation. 

The MYFRP report recently presented at our August Board meeting, communicated that the

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SIR RICHARD W. SCOTT CATHOLIC SCHOOL LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

SIR RICHARD W. SCOTT CATHOLIC SCHOOL LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Our school sits upon the shared territories of the Anishinabe, the Hodinohso:ni, and the Wendat, who continue to live among us. We recognize the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island as our closest neighbours.

We acknowledge the hardships that settlers have brought upon First Peoples and Land we all call home. We aspire to live in

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YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan

Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,

The Board of Trustees and Senior Team are dedicated to the sound financial management of the money entrusted to us by the public. Unfortunately, the York Catholic DSB has faced several financial challenges in recent years, including declining school enrolment in our elementary schools, inadequate funding for special education, and rising transportation and IT infrastructure costs. ... Continue reading "YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan"

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P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, November 21, 2025

P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, November 21, 2025

Friday, November 21, 2025, will be a P.A. Day in York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools. The YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day.

At elementary and secondary schools, parent-teacher interviews will be available in the morning. Schools will provide information on booking an interview.

Educators

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2025 COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS

BOARDCOMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS

YCDSB is inviting members of the school community, including students,parents/guardians, staff, and community organizations, to engage in consultations to help us better understand the students and communities we serve and to identify any potential gaps and/or barriers to student success, as per YCDSB’s Student Census.

The session(s) will focus on hearing directly from students, parents/guardians, staff,and community organizations

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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Fundraiser

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

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