Year: 2021

Keswick Teacher Recognized for Excellence in Teaching by Queen’s University

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Baillie Awards recognize the excellence and influence of high school educators

The York Catholic District School Board congratulates Colin Archbell, Department Head of Canadian and World Studies at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Academy in Keswick for earning the Baillie Award for Excellence in Secondary School Teaching from Queens University.

Archbell received the award as part of Queens University’s Class ... Continue reading "Keswick Teacher Recognized for Excellence in Teaching by Queen’s University"

Youth who are new to Canada are invited to attend school orientation programs

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Virtual programs help newcomers adapt and learn about York Catholic schools

The York Catholic District School Board, in partnership with Catholic Community Services of York Region and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is proud to offer two school orientation programs for newcomers to Canada. Newcomer students and their parents who moved to Canada in 2021 or 2020, as well as ESL/ELL  students are strongly encouraged ... Continue reading "Youth who are new to Canada are invited to attend school orientation programs"

ORANGE SHIRT DAY

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Orange Shirt Day (September 30th) is a day when we honour the Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools in Canada and learn more about the history of those schools. September 30th falls during the time of year when Indigenous children were taken away to residential schools.