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Open House: November 27th, 6:30pm
SKD will be hosting its grade 6 and 8 Open House on November 27th.
We are very excited to welcome you into our building and to showcase the many wonderful things happening at St Katharine Drexel CHS.
Grade 6 Open House Presentation
Dear families, please review our Grade 6 Open House Presentation at your convenience!
Can’t wait to see our future SKD Dragons in September!
Parent Engagement Evening – Supporting Wellness at Home
Supporting Our Wellness At Home – February 24th, 2026 from 6:30-7:30 PM.
An interactive seminar for ALL SKD FAMILIES on how to support mental wellness at home for ourselves and our children. Our home environment plays a crucial role in shaping our mental state, and as parents, it is essential that we create a nurturing and supportive environment for our children’s mental well ... Continue reading "Parent Engagement Evening – Supporting Wellness at Home"
Grade 8-11 Pathways Planning Evening
Hello SKD families,
We wanted to invite you to our St. Katharine Drexel’s Pathway Evening taking place on February 12, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. This event is open to students in Grades 8 to 11 and their families, and is designed to support their exploration of post-secondary planning.
Throughout the evening, we will explore how course ... Continue reading "Grade 8-11 Pathways Planning Evening"
Grade 8 Registration Information for 2026-27 School Year!
Registration Process for all Grade 8 families:
Grade 8 students currently attending a YCDSB elementary school are asked to complete and submit Form S.1B – YCDSB Registration Form: Grade 8 to 9 by December 3rd, 2025 regardless of the high school you choose. This deadline supports secondary schools with planning, and the form will close after this date. ... Continue reading "Grade 8 Registration Information for 2026-27 School Year!"
Grade 9 (AP) Advanced Placement Information @SKD 2026-27
Grade 8 students/families:
If you are interested in applying for our Grade 9 Advanced Placement (AP) Program for 2026-27, please click on this LINK to apply
Applications are due December 3rd, 2025 by 3:30pm
Please CLICK on the AP LOGO on the right side for more information about our AP program! ... Continue reading "Grade 9 (AP) Advanced Placement Information @SKD 2026-27"
Board News
Free Session for Families: The Future of AI in Education
The York Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (YCPIC) invites the York Catholic community to learn more about the future of AI in education through an interactive training session on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 7-9 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre (320 Bloomington Road, Aurora).
The session led by Curtis Carmichael will help parents and guardians increase their digital literacy and build practical
... Continue reading "Free Session for Families: The Future of AI in Education"YCDSB Placed Under Supervision by Minister of Education
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Minister of Education placed the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) under supervision. While under supervision, all decisions that would normally be made by trustees, with the exception of denominational matters, will now be made by the appointed Supervisor, Carrie Kormos.
You can read a letter from the Minister of Education by clicking
... Continue reading "YCDSB Placed Under Supervision by Minister of Education"Updated History Curriculum for the 2026-27 School Year
The Minister of Education has approved updates to the Grades 7, 8, and 10 History curriculum, which will take effect in the 2026-27 school year.
These updates are described by the Ministry of Education as:
Students will learn about significant contributions of Black individuals and communities to Canada’s foundation as a nation, and the obstacles they faced in
... Continue reading "Updated History Curriculum for the 2026-27 School Year"