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Kimberly With An E

Grade 12 student Ananiya Narmathan wrote and published the book,   Kimberley With An E, which was recently included in our school library collection by our teacher librarian Heather Chalmers. The book describes the challenges faced by a girl named Kimberley who struggles to help others understand how to correctly pronounce her name and why that is important.

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Vimy Pilgrimage Award Winner

Congratulations to grade 11 student Jocelyn Wong, who was one of 22 students from across Canada to receive the prestigious Vimy Pilgrimage Award for 2023. Jocelyn received the award for her research project on the important contribution of nurses during the First World War. One lasting impression from her work was the “willingness of nurses to sacrifice their lives for soldiers they did ... Continue reading "Vimy Pilgrimage Award Winner"

2024 Lenten Mass

On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with the readings.

The celebrant was Bishop ... Continue reading "2024 Lenten Mass"

Grade 9 Muskoka Woods Orientation

Our grade 9 students participated in the annual orientation experience at Muskoka Woods. The students had many opportunities to develop new friendships, try exciting activities, and create a sense of community. They were assisted by more than 100 Titan Leaders who helped with many of the experiential and team building activities. More importantly, they served as role models, instilling the values and expectations that all ... Continue reading "Grade 9 Muskoka Woods Orientation"

Awards Night at St. Augustine

At our Awards Nights on October 18th and 19th, we acknowledged students in special categories such as the Perseverance Awards, Father Fogarty Catholic Education Award, and the University of Waterloo math and science competitions. The school also recognized those students who earned honour roll certificates and the top marks in courses taught last year. The proficiency Awards for the top overall mark went to: ... Continue reading "Awards Night at St. Augustine"