Humbled by the hospitality Fr. John Kelly CES! Great things happening thanks to the awesome principal, support staff, teachers and of course the students who are fully engaged in their learning!

March 8 is International Women’s Day. IWD serves as an opportunity to highlight and reflect upon the status of progress made towards achieving gender equality. This year, the United Nations (UN) Women’s theme for IWD is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.”

St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, brought to the Emerald Isle when he was kidnapped and enslaved. Though he eventually escaped, he returned and advanced Christianity throughout the island. He is celebrated on March 17, the day he is believed to have died.

Seventy five years ago, the international community agreed on a set of common values and acknowledged that rights are inherent to every single human being. These rights are enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a blueprint for international human rights norms.

Can't tell you how blessed I feel to be working with such an outstanding @ycdsb group of leaders and school communities! FMM-IB World School Sir Richard W. Scott CES St. Benedict CES St. Francis Xavier St. Joan of Arc CHS @bty_ycdsb @dmy_ycdsb St. David CES, Maple @sjs_ycdsb St. Raphael the Archangel C.E.S. Father Henri Nouwen @SCG_YCDSB St. Mary Immaculate CES

Palm Sunday is the final Sunday of Lent, the beginning of Holy Week, & commemorates the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem. Jesus entered Jerusalem riding a donkey, and to the praise of the townspeople who threw palms or small branches, in front of him as a sign of homage.

Holy Week is a string of eight days that allow us an opportunity to reflect upon Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. It starts with Palm Sunday when Jesus enters the city of Jerusalem & leads us through the Last Supper, His crucifixion, & ends on Easter Sunday with His resurrection.

April is Autism Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to learn more about how we can support people living with autism, their families & their caregivers. It is estimated 1 in 66 children & youth has been diagnosed with autism in Canada, yet it remains misunderstood by many.

‘We Adore You, O Christ, and We Bless You, Because by Your Cross You Have Redeemed the World.’ Have a blessed Good Friday.

Handmade kites are flown in Bermuda on Good Friday to symbolize the cross that Jesus died on, as well as his ascension into heaven. Churches in countries, such as Belgium and Mexico, are draped in black on Good Friday. Fasting and egg decorating is part of Easter prep in Poland.

Good Friday celebrates the most momentous event in the history of the world. St. Paul considered it “of first importance” that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and was raised to life on the third day, following what God had promised in the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3)

We are Many, We are One. Congratulations to all the schools, administrators, staff and students for all of the amazing work they do to demonstrate their faith and dedication to academic excellence!

Good leadership is a key to success. Happy #SchoolPrincipalsDay! Today, make sure you say a special thanks to all the amazing principals who support the good work happening in @ycdsb schools. Good leadership is a key to success.

“Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you? Hmm? And well you should not. For my ally is the Force, and a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. Its energy surrounds us and binds us. Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter.”

Students Cardinal Carter CHS participated in a Walk of Remembrance inspired by the art of Métis artist Jamie Black. This #RedDress walk honours and brings awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-spirited, and Gender-diverse people. #MMIWG #MMIWG2S York Catholic District School Board

Domenic Scuglia, Director of Education for the York Catholic District School Board, makes the following statement regarding the bullying and harassment of 2SLGBTQIA+ students in our schools: youtu.be/uj5IPlAAXgQ

Wishing a very happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and mother figures, who model strength, kindness, dedication and devotion. Thanks to those who sacrifice so much and expect so little and demonstrate unconditional love everyday.

World Teachers' Day is celebrated annually on Oct. 5th as a global tribute to the dedicated educators who shape the future of our societies and to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of teachers who inspire, educate and empower students of all ages.