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2025-2026
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HOZA Performance in Celebration of Black History Month

Kevin Fell and Derek Thorne from HOZA will bring an interactive performance entitled, Peace of...

Sacrament of First Reconciliation – Grade 2’s on Jan 15 at 7:00 pm!

Please mark your calendars as the Sacrament of First Reconciliation for the Grade 2’s is...

Luke 4:18 – Shoebox Project is a Huge Success…Thank you!

Luke 4:18 has been busy this Advent Season sorting and packing boxes for The Shoebox...

All invited to Holy Name Advent Mass!

Holy Name celebrates our Advent Eucharistic mass led by Father John of Sacred Heart Parish...

School News

Week at a Glance

Dear HNE Families,

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome back our former families, as well as welcome our new families to the Holy Name CES community. Here you will find our Week at a Glance for the upcoming school year. We will continue to send out our Week at a Glance, at the end of every weekend, to ensure we ... Continue reading "Week at a Glance"

YCDSB Elementary P.A. Day: Friday, June 5, 2026

YCDSB Elementary P.A. Day: Friday, June 5, 2026

In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, June 5, 2026.

 

Elementary – Report Card Writing

Elementary teachers will write report cards, which will be available to

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2026 Registration for Kindergarten at YCDSB is Open

2026 Registration for Kindergarten at YCDSB is Open

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of learning and growth for your child? The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) offers a welcoming and nurturing Kindergarten program designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and inspire a love for learning rooted in faith.

At YCDSB, your child will benefit from:

  • A safe, inclusive and
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YCDSB PA Day – Elementary Schools: Friday, June 26, 2026

P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, June 26, 2026

In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, June 26, 2026. 

 

Friday, June 26, 2026 

Staff are engaged in closing operations for the end

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YCDSB Launches Student and Family Support Office

YCDSB Launches Student and Family Support Office

The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has launched a new resource to help families better navigate their child’s educational journey. This office is an additional point of contact that makes it easier for students and parents/guardians to access support, bring questions to the right person and receive timely updates.

Happy Easter

2026-Easter

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24

Dear York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) Students, Staff and Families,

As we approach the Easter season, we are invited to pause and reflect on the profound joy that faith brings to our lives. Easter is at

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