Catholic Schools

Durham students' art blends 'Into the Horizon'

Luke Mandato · March 8, 2025

The walls of Oshawa, Ont.'s Robert McLaughlin Art Gallery are lined with close to 200 pieces of artwork created by students from across the Durham Catholic District School Board as part of this year’s Into the Horizon exhibit.

York board tackles $10.5 million deficit

Luke Mandato · February 18, 2025

The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has approved a Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan as it looks to return to a balanced budget.

Pride flag won't fly at Dufferin-Peel board

Quinton Amundson · January 23, 2025

In a 10-1 vote, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) trustees upheld its policy of not flying the Progress Pride flag outside school facilities with three flagpoles during June.

Pride flag affixed to crucifix in classroom

Board had offending flag removed as per policy

Quinton Amundson · January 21, 2025

Campaign Life Coalition is sounding the alarm after learning that the Progress Pride flag was displayed affixed to a crucifix in a Catholic elementary school in December.

Students embrace generosity of the season

Prairie schools spreading good cheer

Quinton Amundson · December 22, 2024

A spirit of altruism is shining brightly in Catholic schools on the Prairies this Christmas.

Hidden mural unmasked for Neil McNeil chapel

Luke Mandato · December 14, 2024

Students from Toronto's Neil McNeil High School have brought their school’s long-lost chapel back to life, completing the story of a sacred space that has been woven into the very identity of the all-boys' Catholic school for decades.

Top scholars commend TCDSB support

Quinton Amundson · August 24, 2024

Brevan Dias and Kelly Liang, two of the 14 Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) Top Scholars for 2023-24, while pleased with their own scholarly performance expressed gratitude for the support they received from their respective learning communities.

Student project gives back with art

Luke Mandato · August 22, 2024

As the new school year beckons, the incoming Grade 6 students at St. John XXIII Catholic School in Oshawa, Ont., are getting set to take the reins of the class's newly founded charitable e-commerce website.

St. Mary's taking learning outdoors this fall

Luke Mandato · August 22, 2024

Students at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Pickering, Ont., are looking forward to the launch this fall of the school's long-awaited unique outdoor classroom.

Edmonton principal never feared change

Over 39 years, Theresa Antonakis embraced new experiences for her students

Quinton Amundson · August 22, 2024

Throughout her 39 years as a Catholic educator, Theresa Antonakis has never felt daunted by the idea of embracing change.