St. Jerome Catholic Elementary School
Knowledge, Faith, Courage
We welcome our school community to gather for our Easter Mass on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 at 10:15 a.m. in our gymnasium. Our celebrant, Father John, from Our Lady of Grace will lead the mass as we come together for this special gathering.
Now that Term 1 has come to an end and we are well into Term 2, we took time to acknowledge students who have set goals and made improvements in their Learning Skills. The six learning skills and work habits are responsibility, organization, independent work, collaboration, initiative, and self-regulation. According to the Ontario Ministry of Education and The Growing Success document, “The development of learning ... Continue reading "Learning Skills Achievement Awards TERM 1"
At St. Jerome we are proud to announce that we have activated a PLAY LEADERS program. PLAY training can help students learn about leadership, respect, conflict resolution, communication, bullying prevention, role modeling positive behaviour, and learn skills to promote physical literacy and physical activity at school. The program also promotes positive mental health and well-being through regular physical activity and an increased sense of community ... Continue reading "Play Leaders"
– St. Francis de Sales
February 12, 2024
Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,
I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express how delighted I am to return to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) as Interim Director of Education.
My career started ... Continue reading "Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education"
York Catholic District School Board Director of Education Domenic Scuglia will retire after a 41-year career promoting equity, excellence and faith in two Canadian provinces.
“The Board of Trustees is grateful for Domenic Scuglia’s many contributions to the YCDSB, in particular for creating stability in our school board during the difficult days near the end of the pandemic,” said Chair of ... Continue reading "YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career"
On January 23rd we celebrate our students receiving their Confirmation at Our Lady of Grace Parish.
Confirmation is an essential part of Christian Initiation. In Confirmation the bishop seals us, the baptized, with the Gift of the Holy Spirit. This sacrament is intended to:
