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91ÁÔÆæ WOW! Dr. Anna Garito

Congratulations and a great big WOW! goes out to Dr. Anna Garito. Dr. Garito is the Board Leadership Development Strategy Specialist and Additional Qualifications Program Officer at 91ÁÔÆæ. Over the summer, Dr. Garito was the official keynote speaker at the Dyslexia Intervention Conference for Professionals: International Perspectives, hosted by Peking University … Continue reading “91ÁÔÆæ WOW! Dr. Anna Garito”

Winners Announced for the 2023 Christmas Card Contest

Every year, one of the most difficult decisions at the 91ÁÔÆæ (91ÁÔÆæ) is who will win the 91ÁÔÆæâ€™s annual Christmas Card Contest. This year was no exception. Dozens of incredibly talented students in grades 6-8 submitted beautiful handmade pictures that could be featured on the 91ÁÔÆæâ€™s 2023 Christmas Card. After a … Continue reading “Winners Announced for the 2023 Christmas Card Contest”

91ÁÔÆæâ€™s Italian Language Program Receives Extra Support

On November 9, senior members of the provincial government gathered in Vaughan to announce new one-time funding for the 91ÁÔÆæâ€™s (91ÁÔÆæ) International Language Extended Day Program. On hand from the government were Minister of Education Stephen Lecce, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Michael Parsa, Associate Minister of Mental Health … Continue reading “91ÁÔÆæâ€™s Italian Language Program Receives Extra Support”

Tim Horton’s Smile Campaign Helps 91ÁÔÆæ Students

From November 13-19, Tim Horton’s locations in Richmond Hill and Vaughan will be selling Smile Cookies and half of the proceeds will go to York Region Food for Learning, which helps many 91ÁÔÆæ (91ÁÔÆæ) students. Children cannot learn when they are hungry, so York Region Food for Learning provides funding, nutrition … Continue reading “Tim Horton’s Smile Campaign Helps 91ÁÔÆæ Students”

P.A. Day Disclosure: November 17, 2023

In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,â€� the 91ÁÔÆæ (91ÁÔÆæ) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities for Friday, November 17, 2023. Elementary – Parent/Guardian-Teacher Interviews In the morning at elementary schools, parents/guardians will have an opportunity to meet with … Continue reading “P.A. Day Disclosure: November 17, 2023”

Tips for Staying Cyber Safe

October is Cyber Awareness Month, which aims to promote safer and more secure online and digital technology practices. With the constantly changing digital world, there is always something new to learn about digital security. Our friends at the Educational Computing Network of Ontario (ECON) have created a campaign to promote cyber awareness, “Together we rise: Cyberheroes unite for … Continue reading “Tips for Staying Cyber Safe”

York Catholic Students Continue to Beat Provincial Averages on EQAO and OSSLT Results

According to the latest results from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), 91ÁÔÆæ (91ÁÔÆæ) students outpace their provincial peers in all areas of testing. “We are very proud of our students and staff for the high level of achievement they consistently demonstrate … Continue reading “York Catholic Students Continue to Beat Provincial Averages on EQAO and OSSLT Results”

91ÁÔÆæ P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, October 20, 2023

In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,â€� the 91ÁÔÆæ (91ÁÔÆæ) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities for Friday, October 20, 2023. 91ÁÔÆæ P.A. Day: Friday, October 20, 2023 We would like to inform you that the next Professional Activity … Continue reading “91ÁÔÆæ P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, October 20, 2023”