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TCDSB’s top scholars in tune in their studies

TCDSB’s top scholars in tune in their studies

Quinton Amundson · August 28, 2025

Personal traits that catapulted Iain So and Junia Friesen to recognition as two of the Toronto Catholic District School Board’s (TCDSB) 2024-25 Top Scholars have also empowered them to notable successes as instrumentalists.
Holistic education attracts non-Catholics

Holistic education attracts non-Catholics

Quinton Amundson · August 27, 2025

Holy Spirit Catholic School Division is in ascent mode. The district serving the southern Alberta communities of Lethbridge, Bow Island, Coaldale, Pincher Creek, Picture Butte and Taber boasted a student body of 5,515 students in 2024-25, representing an increase of 600 pupils in three years.
AI poised to transform Catholic classrooms

AI poised to transform Catholic classrooms

Kimberley Heatherington · August 27, 2025

Reading, writing, arithmetic — and AI. The modern educational toolkit, of both teachers and students, now includes the use of artificial intelligence and is poised to transform Catholic education.
In praise of our Catholic schools

In praise of our Catholic schools

August 27, 2025

With just days to go until the start of the new school year, two Catholic school boards find themselves heading into a year of anxiety as Ontario’s Ministry of Education has placed them under provincial supervision.
Teachers promise normal classroom despite supervision

Teachers promise normal classroom despite supervision

Luke Mandato · August 26, 2025

For staff at four school boards across Ontario, back-to-school season is one shrouded in confusion and uncertainty as they return to work under the supervision of government-appointed supervisors.
Order of St. Michael's honours four school alumni

Order of St. Michael's honours four school alumni

Catholic Register Staff · August 14, 2025

St. Michael’s College School will induct its latest distinguished members into the Order of St. Michael Sept. 17.
Toronto, Dufferin-Peel Catholic school boards placed under provincial supervision

Toronto, Dufferin-Peel Catholic school boards placed under provincial supervision

Mickey Conlon · June 30, 2025

The Toronto and Dufferin-Peel Catholic school boards are among four school districts that are now under Ontario government supervision over financial mismanagement concerns.
St. Paul's new playground sits above Irish famine victim remains

St. Paul's new playground sits above Irish famine victim remains

Luke Mandato · June 23, 2025

It is always an emotional, somewhat eerie experience for Kevin Morrison, the Toronto Catholic District School Board’s vice chair and trustee, when he drives past St. Paul Catholic Elementary School in the city's downtown.
Parents fear powers of Ontario education bill

Parents fear powers of Ontario education bill

Local voice could be lost under new law, parent advocates say

Luke Mandato · June 12, 2025

Ontario's Bill 33: the Supporting Children and Students Act has raised concerns among parent groups, some fearing it may undermine parental input in their children's education and local accountability.
Jays make Stratford school's dreams come true

Jays make Stratford school's dreams come true

St. Aloysius gets new ball diamond

Luke Mandato · June 9, 2025

As the Toronto Blue Jays defended their home turf in style with a dominant 9-1 win for a series victory over the Philadelphia Phillies June 5, the team’s charity arm achieved a unique victory of its own just two hours east of the Rogers Centre in Stratford, Ont.