Indigenous bursary furthers reconciliation’s path
A new bursary is helping to defray the cost of post-secondary education for Indigenous students within the Toronto Catholic District School Board.
Chimney swifts occupy TCDSB property
A pristine white tower that sits in the empty lot of the now demolished St. Raymond’s Catholic School in Toronto has had passersby scratching their heads trying to figure out its purpose.
Toronto board to mark Indigenous Veterans Day
The Toronto Catholic District School Board is opening the eyes of its students to Indigenous veterans and their role in Canada’s past war efforts.
Parent’s comments taken out of context, says archdiocese
The Archdiocese of Toronto has come to the defence of a man who drew complaints to police for comments he made concerning a proposal to fly the gay pride flag to recognize June’s “Pride Month” at Toronto Catholic schools.
African Heritage Month launched at TCDSB
The Toronto Catholic District School Board has kicked off February with celebrations recognizing the contributions of Black people to Canada and to the world.
Schools utilizing tents as learning spaces
Tents are being used to expand classroom space in the outdoors at a number of Toronto Catholic schools as they work to ensure staff and student safety while preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Student’s fight for justice continues at Yale
Former Toronto Catholic District School Board student trustee Taylor Dallin has taken her fight for social justice to the halls of Yale University.
TCDSB student trustee puts focus on mental health
Student mental health will be the top priority for 15-year-old Keith Baybayon in his new role as Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) student trustee this fall.
Speaking Out: Words don’t alter Catholic teaching
Months of heated debate ended at a recent Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) meeting when trustees voted to include new terms into the board’s code of conduct.
Program offers ‘a sense of belonging’
At 18, Joshua Bujold is about to return to high school. It’s been a few years since he’s been surrounded by classmates and he hopes this time things will be different when he attends Toronto’s Msgr. Fraser High School.
Board warns of nutrition cuts
Catholic parents have been put on notice that their child’s breakfast is under threat from provincial budget cuts.
Education budget cuts catch Ontario school boards by surprise
The rumours have been swirling through the halls of the Toronto Catholic District School Board that a more lean fiscal future will be the new reality, and a late Friday afternoon e-mail from the provincial government Dec. 14 did nothing to allay those fears.
Toronto Catholic board offers city a school to house refugees
A Catholic school in downtown Toronto that has set empty for most of the past 15 years has been offered for free to the city, with one caveat: that it be used as a shelter.
A mix of emotions as students begin first year of high school
Dorina Vadasz frankly admits, “I’m nervous. I don’t know anybody.” Mireya Salas’s older sister told her that high school is “horrible.” Dante Dominguez figures he will be happy with a B, but claims he will “try for the A.” Marie Attica is looking forward to starting a high school athletic career in soccer.