St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School
Home of the Panthers
The week September 25 – 29, 2023 has been designated as “Safety Awareness Week” for the YCDSB. During this week, we will be rehearsing a variety of emergency school procedures to acquaint students and staff with the precautionary steps to take in the event of such things as a warning of severe weather, or an intruder. In addition, throughout the year we will hold practice ... Continue reading "Safety Week – Sept. 25 to 29"
On September 29, 2023, students and staff from across the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) will commemorate Orange Shirt Day. Staff and students are encouraged to wear orange to acknowledge the impact of the residential school system, raise awareness and honour Indigenous communities, to promote reconciliation.
The last Wednesday in September is Rowan’s Law Day – a day to engage the general public, students, staff, coaches, athletes, as well as parents/guardians in activities that increase awareness about concussions and to share Rowan Stringer’s story.
Students will be learning about Concussion awareness and safety in their classes this week. Students may wear a purple shirt on Wednesday, September 27. ... Continue reading "Rowan’s Law"
As we start a new school year, we hope you will take some time to review the SafeArrival information below.
When your child is sick, we understand that informing their school can be easily forgotten. But when absent students are not reported and office staff are unable to contact their parent/guardian, schools must assume the child is lost ... Continue reading "SafeArrival Information: Keeping Our Kids Safe"
Please click HERE to read the Weekly Update for September 15, 2023.
The days that we celebrate help us remember what is most important to us.
But there are so many days to celebrate throughout the school year – faith days, holidays and social dedications – that it can be easy to lose track of them all.
To help the entire York Catholic District School Board community celebrate together, we have ... Continue reading "Celebrate Throughout the Year with the YCDSB"
