News Stories Archive

October is International Walk to School Month

The first Wednesday of October is I-Walk Day! October is International Walk to School (IWalk) Month and October 6th is International Walk to School Day! Schools across York Region are excited to celebrate IWalk Month again now that most students are back to in-person learning. IWalk Month officially kicks off the Active School Travel program. … Continue reading “October is International Walk to School Month”

Andre De Grasse presents Kids Help Phone with $25k cheque at Father Michael McGivney CA

Six-time Olympic medallist, Andre De Grasse returns to his former high school, Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy Six-time Olympic medallist, Andre De Grasse, returned to his former high school, Father Michael McGivney CA on September 23rd as part of a special event that recognized co-creators of his Race with Me Virtual Challenge, which many students … Continue reading “Andre De Grasse presents Kids Help Phone with $25k cheque at Father Michael McGivney CA”

Keswick Teacher Recognized for Excellence in Teaching by Queen’s University

Baillie Awards recognize the excellence and influence of high school educators The 91 congratulates Colin Archbell, Department Head of Canadian and World Studies at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Academy in Keswick for earning the Baillie Award for Excellence in Secondary School Teaching from Queens University. Archbell received the award … Continue reading “Keswick Teacher Recognized for Excellence in Teaching by Queen’s University”

Youth who are new to Canada are invited to attend school orientation programs

Virtual programs help newcomers adapt and learn about York Catholic schools The 91, in partnership with Catholic Community Services of York Region and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is proud to offer two school orientation programs for newcomers to Canada. Newcomer students and their parents who moved to Canada in 2021 … Continue reading “Youth who are new to Canada are invited to attend school orientation programs”

St. Robert CHS recognized by the Faculty of Mathematics of the University of Waterloo

The 91 congratulates the St. Robert CHS Math Department and their students on several recent achievements that led to them being recognized by the University of Waterloo! Ernest Wong, Grade 12 IB student at the Markham school received the Faculty of Mathematics National Scholarship worth $25,000. Ernest was also awarded with … Continue reading “St. Robert CHS recognized by the Faculty of Mathematics of the University of Waterloo”