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2025 Transition to High School: Information Session
Transition to High School: In-Person Parent/Guardian Information Session
For parents/guardians of students in grades 7 and 8 who are currently accessing Special Education supports
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Event Details: Catholic Education Centre- 320 Bloomington Rd W, Aurora 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Wednesday, December 10,
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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
... Continue reading "Update on the YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan"Terry Fox Fundraiser 2025
Once again this year, Fr. Frederick McGinn CES will be fundraising for the Terry Fox Foundation. FFM has been a strong supporter of this worthy cause. Thanks to the generosity of the FFM community, over the past 17 years the lifetime FFM fundraising amount sits at an impressive $15 534! We have set a lofty goal of $1200 for this year’s fundraiser! Over the coming ... Continue reading "Terry Fox Fundraiser 2025"
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"
Luke 4:18 Annual Charitable Drive
Annual Father Frederick McGinn Christmas Drive
The holiday season is a time to enjoy the many blessings we have and give to those who have less. The Luke 4:18 committee invites the FFM school community to once again participate in our annual Christmas Charity Drive in support of St. Vincent de Paul, Rose of Sharon, and Holiday Heroes. These drives provide our “neighbours ... Continue reading "Luke 4:18 Annual Charitable Drive"
Board News
New Inclement Weather Zones
The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is sharing the letter below from Student Transportation Services of York Region (STSYTR).
This letter provides information on new zones for cancelling student transportation due to inclement weather. Starting in January 2026, there will be two inclement weather zones in the YCDSB:
- The Georgina Service Area
Inclement Weather: School buses cancelled. Schools are open.
Inclement Weather
Wednesday, December 10
School buses cancelled. Schools are open.
Due to inclement weather, all community use of schools permits are cancelled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Nominate Someone Special for the YCDSB 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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