Graduates who have made their mark in sportscasting, broadcasting, the National Basketball Association, education, nursing and cartoons are this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award honorees of the York Catholic District School Board.
Academic supports help spread the faith
By Mary French, Register CorrespondentAs another school year nears its end, education partners are sharing a message of hope to educators and students while continuing to spread the spirit of the faith in Ontario’s Catholic schools.
Rock star’s reconciliation legacy a hit
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterThe legacies of late Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack, an Anishnawbe boy who never came home from residential school, are helping to transform Catholic education for the better.
A faith filled way of seeing the world
By John B. KostoffThis month we will celebrate Catholic Education Week, a time for the community to recognize the importance of Catholic education in our province, where more than 500,000 students attend 1,135 elementary schools and 219 secondary schools encompassing 29 Catholic school boards.
School steps up for Ukrainian refugees
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterAs First Communion approaches for the St. Demetrius Catholic School community, many members who had fled Ukraine and its war found themselves in need of more than sacramental nourishment.
Full STEAM ahead for girls
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterA predominantly female robotics team from Toronto’s St. Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School is helping to expand the face of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM).
Speaker to share tips on raising happy kids
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterWhile many are emerging to a sense of normalcy after two years years of dark clouds and closures due to the pandemic, many parents have been left with ongoing concerns for their children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Students take ‘Chance’ on music contest
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterMusic composed by students at St. Brother André Catholic High School in Markham, Ont., is the official theme song for this year’s Catholic Education Week festivities across the province.
Stars are born: students put talents on film
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterThe Mississauga East family of Catholic schools is holding its first annual student film festival, celebrating talent and providing a forum to share youth creativity during Catholic Education Week.