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WINTER IS UPON US…
Winter weather conditions require students to be prepared for the outdoors. As articulated in Board Policy 221, normal outdoor routine will continue until the temperature of wind chill reaches that which was determined by the parent council. At St. Joseph the Worker, the extreme cold set temperature with wind chill was set at a range from -15 degrees Celsius to -20 degrees Celsius. When the ... Continue reading "WINTER IS UPON US…"
VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL
The safety of your children is of utmost importance to us. It is imperative that the staff know the identity of all visitors to the school and the purpose of their visits. All parents, visitors and/or volunteers must sign in at the office and pick up a visitor’s tag.
Rosary Apostolate at SJW
It is truly a privilege to have volunteers from the Rosary Apostolate visit St. Joseph the Worker. Volunteers are called “Rosary Visitors”. They will bear witness to their faith by teaching children to love Jesus with the Heart of Mary by praying the Rosary. They will follow the themes and meditations as outlined by the Rosary Apostolate. The Rosary visitors will visit our school once ... Continue reading "Rosary Apostolate at SJW"
2025 YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule
This fall, the York Catholic District School Board will host a series of in-person high school open houses for parents and graduating elementary school students starting secondary school next September. All Grade 8 students and their parents who reside in York Region, as well as Grade 6-8 students and their parents who reside in the towns of Georgina and Whitchurch-Stouffville,
... Continue reading "2025 YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule"Update on the YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan
Dear Members of the YCDSB Catholic learning community,
The Board of Trustees and the Senior Staff Team are writing to thank you for your ongoing support and input into the YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan (MYFRP) and to provide an update on its implementation.
The MYFRP report recently presented at our August Board meeting, communicated that the
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The September newsletter/calendar is now available! We encourage all parents to take a moment to read through it for important information, dates and upcoming events. The newsletter provides valuable information to help keep you informed and engaged with what’s happening at St. Joseph the Worker CES. Visit the “Newsletter” section of our website to view our September newsletter or select the link below. Stay connected! ... Continue reading "Our September Newsletter is Now Available!"
World Vision Donation – Thank you!
Thank you to all the families who made donations to the Luke 4:18 initiatives over the years. Because of your generosity, the Luke 4:18 committee purchased medicine, clean water, goats, hens and roosters through World Vision.
SJW Celebrates Excellence During Black Heritage Month
SJW classes learned about the Black Canadians & Americans who have contributed to Canadian culture and identity. They honoured various figures through visual representations.
Board News
Statement from the York Catholic District School Board re: September 30, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
At the September 30, 2025, Regular Board Meeting, a member of the public presented a delegation criticizing the York Catholic District School Board’s (YCDSB) approach to forming advisory committees to guide the work of an upcoming student equity audit. As a democratic institution, the Board of Trustees has a duty to hear from members of our community. However, the comments
... Continue reading "Statement from the York Catholic District School Board re: September 30, 2025 Regular Board Meeting"Apply Today: Community Representative Positions on YCPIC
Dear York Region Residents,
We are writing to inform you that two voting community representative positions are currently available on the York Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (YCPIC).
YCPIC’s mission is to support and encourage parent involvement at the Board level, support student achievement and well-being, communicate with and support Catholic School Councils, and undertake activities to help parents
... Continue reading "Apply Today: Community Representative Positions on YCPIC"P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, September 26, 2025
Friday, September 26, 2025, will be a P.A. Day at York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools.
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day on Friday, September 26, 2025.
YCDSB
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