Catholic Education
Graduating with stellar grades isn’t easy but it also doesn’t mean having your head in a book all day. Just ask some of the York Catholic District School Board’s 2022 top scholars.
Br. André named board’s patron saint
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterSt. André Bessette has been named patron saint of Ontario’s Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) in recognition of the special place he has in the hearts of those in the region.
School athletics set for big fall comeback
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterChad Falk and his team at the Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association (MHSAA) were hard at work during the summer preparing for a 2022-23 school year slated to be chockful of provincial competitions.
Chaplain: just say no to violent sports
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterFor the past decade, high school chaplain Tony Whelan has been raising the moral and ethical question as to whether violent sports should have a place in Catholic schools.
St. Michael’s principal returns to his roots
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterFor Pat Daly, new principal of St. Michael’s College School, walking the halls of the prestigious all-boys Catholic school in Toronto feels like coming back to his roots.
Thank you, Bill Davis
By JOHN KOSTOFF, Catholic Register SpecialWith the passing of Bill Davis on Aug. 8, education and Ontario lost one of the last voices of reasonableness and optimism in an otherwise adversarial and tribal approach to problem solving.
Ontario schools navigate vaccine landscape
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe Government of Ontario has not tipped its hand yet if it will institute mandatory vaccinations for teachers and staff, but education unions are trying to persuade Premier Doug Ford to make that choice.
Romeo at home with London Catholic school board
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterVince Romeo, the London Catholic District School Board’s new director of education, has a connection to the southwestern Ontario city — and the board — that runs deep.
The great outdoors: where class gets gritty
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterEducator and environmental advocate Anne Corkery believes there’s no greater learning environment for children than in the great outdoors.
Border issue makes for a tough choice
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterWith the United States extending its non-essential travel restrictions at land border crossings until at least Sept. 21, Windsor, Ont.’s Avery Comartin finds herself in a difficult bind.
Prestigious Schulich Scholarship awarded to two Catholic grads
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterKiara Mavalwala is heading to York University this fall to study engineering in hopes of one day being able to ensure all people living in Canada have access to clean drinking water.