Dear Families of the 91ΧΤΕΔ, York Catholic schools will reopen to students for in-person learning tomorrow morning (Tuesday, November 8, 2022). This is possible because of development in the talks between CUPE and the Government of Ontario, which happened this morning. Student transportation will be available tomorrow morning for those who … Continue reading “Return to In-person Learning on Tuesday, Nov. 8”
Dear Families of the 91ΧΤΕΔ, We hope that you had an excellent weekend and had an opportunity to spend some quality time with your loved ones. At this time, CUPE and the Government of Ontario do not seem to be close to an agreement that will allow for the return of … Continue reading “Reminder: Virtual Learning Starts Monday, Nov. 7”
Dear Families of 91ΧΤΕΔ, Thank you for your support and understanding as we respond to the provincial CUPE labour negotiations. The health, safety and well-being of our students and staff will always be our greatest priority. At this time, it is uncertain how long the labour negotiations between CUPE and the … Continue reading “York Catholic Moves to Synchronous Virtual Learning”
Dear Families of 91ΧΤΕΔ, The situation with provincial bargaining remains fluid, but we want our families to have enough time to plan for alternative childcare arrangements for tomorrow. For that reason, and for the health, safety and well-being of our students and staff, York Catholic DSB schools will be closed to … Continue reading “York Catholic Schools Are Closed on Friday, November 4”
Will there be communications to parents regarding the CUPE job action? Yes, via the Communications and HR Departments. Collective bargaining updates can also be found on the Board’s website front page. I assume central communications to parents/guardians will come from the Board. Please address if schools need to send out supplementary communication. Yes. Central communications … Continue reading “FAQs from Families about Possible Job Action”
Dear Families of the 91ΧΤΕΔ, On Sunday, October 30, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) – Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSCBU) provided notice of its intent to start legal strike action through a full withdrawal of services as of Friday, November 4, 2022. Yesterday, the provincial government introduced … Continue reading “Update on Provincial Bargaining and Possible Job Action”
“We learn about the devastation of colonization and we recognize the difference between knowing about and understanding.” – Jo Chorona, βThe Power of Tension and Hopβ Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Orange Shirt Day.Β Β Founder of Orange Shirt Day explains that when she went to Residential School at … Continue reading “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Every Child Matters”
The 91ΧΤΕΔ will welcome about 80 Ukrainian families and students into our schools for the 2022β2023 school year. We are grateful to our 91ΧΤΕΔ students, staff, and families for fundraising more than $88,000, with the support of the Archdiocese of Toronto, to help those impacted by the … Continue reading “Ukrainian Students Are Welcomed by 91ΧΤΕΔ and York Region Community Partners”
The 91ΧΤΕΔ worked closely with its partners at the Ministry of Education, York Region Public Health, and with Board staff to prepare for the return to school in September. By aligning our practices with their guidance, we are confident our schools will continue to be safe, inclusive places to learn and … Continue reading “COVID-19 Health and Safety Measures”
The 91ΧΤΕΔ is proud to share its list of the Top Scholars from each of its secondary schools. This year, the top spot is a four-way tie between students who earned a perfect 100 percent average in their graduating year. Congratulations to: Giuseppe Carito, Rachel Gaspar, Maya Paladino and Sarvnaz Ale … Continue reading “91ΧΤΕΔ announces 2022 Top Scholars”
