NEWS RELEASE
YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
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The York Catholic District School Board (“YCDSB”, “York Catholic”) is proud to announce the official start of the 2019-2020 school year, and extend a warm welcome to its approximately 53,000 students across 101 schools:
- Elementary K-8: Classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 3
- Secondary: Grade 9 Orientation Day Tuesday, Sept. 3
- Secondary: Classes begin Wednesday, Sept. 4
Serving one of Ontario’s fastest growing municipalities for more than 50 years, York Catholic is committed to fostering the academic, spiritual and personal growth of a remarkable student community. Guided by Gospel values and inspired by achievement including competitive extracurricular engagement, experiential learning, and academic leadership, the year ahead represents boundless possibility and a new time to shine.
“Together with our Board of Trustees and Board staff, I am thrilled to welcome our new, and returning students for the 2019-2020 school year,” said YCDSB Director of Education Ab Falconi. “With diverse program offerings that promote lifelong learning and investment in personal well-being, our students are building the faith-based values and critical thinking skills to interpret the world in a meaningful way. I wish everyone great success in the year ahead.”
Active School Travel (AST)
YCDSB encourages healthy habits for getting to school with its eco-friendly Active School Travel (AST) program. AST is the use of any form of human-powered transport, such as walking or wheeling (includes cycling, rollerblading, skateboarding, etc.) to get to and from school, or to the bus stop, wherever and whenever possible. YCDSB promotes a mindful approach to AST for all students and their families. The many benefits include:
- Improved physical and mental health
- Greater social development and higher academic performance
- Reduced traffic congestion
- Reduced air pollution and greenhouse gases
Distinguished Alumni
In the weeks to come, York Catholic will publish its annual list of Distinguished Alumni, recognizing the achievements and contributions of a wide range of York Catholic success stories from the worlds of business, performing arts, science, broadcasting and more. Visit ycdsb.ca/ distinguished-alumni/ for more information, and a list of past honourees.
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