The official account of YRDSB Interim Director of Education, Scott Yake
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Today, we honour & celebrate the role of First Nations, Métis, & Inuit in Canada.
Please take time today to recognize & learn more about the many languages, cultures & contributions of First Nations, Inuit & Métis peoples.
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Please read this message from @YRDSBDirector Yake regarding the raising of the progressive Pride flag and the need to embrace and affirm 2SLGBTQI+ visibility, diversity and inclusion. ow.ly/TWhz50OmSyo
#InspirePrideYRDSB
#PRIDE
#PRIDEMonth
To all those who celebrate Ridván, I would like to wish you and your families a very happy celebration.
To all those beginning #Ridvan celebrations this evening, we wish you and your families a joyous festival.
Please take a few moments to watch this video that provides learning about Ridván. youtu.be/dJSeZjEqU8s
To all those who celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, I would like to wish you and your families a very safe and happy celebration.
To all those beginning celebrations for Eid-ul-Fitr this evening, we wish you and your loved ones a very happy celebration.
Please take a few moments to watch this video that provides learning about Eid-ul-Fitr. youtu.be/A2wAKHrb8Lg
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Today we join millions around the world as we commemorate #YomHashoah and the approximately 6 million Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust.
We are united in our remembrance & through education & collective actions we continue to build a more inclusive & tolerant world.
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To all those celebrating Easter, we would like to wish you and your loved ones a very happy celebration.
To all those who celebrate Pesach/Passover, I would like to wish you and your families a very happy celebration.
Chag Pesach Same'ach to all our families beginning celebrations this evening.
Please take a moment to watch this video that provides learning about Passover.
youtu.be/BTJcPtPfDqk
As the holy month of Ramadan begins this evening, we think of our Muslim students, staff and community. We wish that you continue to remain safe and healthy during your time of fasting, prayer and reflection.
To all those who celebrate Naw-Rúz or Nowruz, I would like to wish you and your families a very happy celebration.
To all those who celebrate Lunar New Year, I would like to wish you and your families a very happy and healthy celebration.
Wishing all those celebrating Lunar New Year a wonderful celebration with friends and family as well as a prosperous and healthy year ahead!
Please watch this video that provides learning about Lunar New Year. youtu.be/EFquH36Ebwc
To all those celebrating Orthodox Christmas, I would like to wish you and your families a happy and healthy celebration.
To all those who celebrate Orthodox Christmas, we would like to wish you and your loved ones a safe and joyous celebration.
Please take a moment to watch this video about Christmas (East and West). youtu.be/1kRHsfNAHyo
Happy New Year to all those celebrating!
Happy New Year everyone!
Wishing all those celebrating a safe and wonderful beginning to #2023! #HappyNewYear
To all those celebrating Kwanzaa, I would like to wish you and your families a happy and healthy celebration.
To all those who celebrate #Kwanzaa, we wish you and your families a happy celebration with many joyous blessings!
To all those celebrating Christmas, I would like to wish you and your families a happy and healthy celebration.
To all those celebrating Christmas, we would like to wish you and your loved ones a safe and joyous celebration.
Please take a moment to watch this video that provides learning about Christmas. youtu.be/1kRHsfNAHyo
I’d also like to extend my sincere thanks to the convenors, coaches, students, staff & volunteers that make these events possible for our students.
I know how much time and effort goes into coordinating these competitions & I thank you all for your dedication to our students.
A huge congratulations to the senior boys volleyball team from @ArmadalePS and the senior girls volleyball team from @ParkviewPS1 on their championship wins last week! 🥇🏐
I’d also like to extend congratulations to our other finalists for their outstanding performances. ⬇️⬇️
A huge congratulations to the senior boys volleyball team from @ArmadalePS and the senior girls volleyball team from @ParkviewPS1 on their championship wins last week! 🥇🏐
I’d also like to extend congratulations to our other finalists for their outstanding performances. ⬇️⬇️
Senior Boys
1. @ArmadalePS
2. @ReesorPs
3. L.H. Frechette PS
4. @SamChapmanPS
Senior Girls
1.@ParkviewPS1
2.@PierreBertonPS
3.@FranklinStPS
4.L.H. Frechette PS