​In December, Yorkdale Central students received a wonderful gift. Louis Dreyfus Company donated $5000 towards the new contstruction of its K-2 playground, which is in need of replacing. The YCS School Community Council is also actively putting together a raffle in support of this venture. If companies or families are wishing to assist through the raffle or cash donations, please contact our office.

UPDATE:​ Solonenko Farms Ltd. has also donated $5000 to our playground. Wow!

​Yorkdale Central School's " Living the Code" is woven into every fabric of the school. It represents all our actions within the school, and if our students are off campus, the Code follows them. Our staff members have been known to remind students off campus and on weekends as well. How a student is remember, or his or her legacy, is closely tied to Living the Code. Really, there is no "Pride in the Paw" without "Living the Code." Just do it!​

​On February 15 (1:30), Wide Open Theatre returns to YCS with an  unconventional "re-tailing" of "The Little Mermaid." YCS will also play host to Calder School, which is set to close in June 2019. Many of its students will be coming to YCS, so we can't wait to have them with us!

Little Mermaid: "Troubled by the pollution that plagues her undersea world, the little mermaid gives up her tail and her voice to find the creatures responsible for the destruction of her home. This life changing adventure introduces us to an ocean of marine life, a ship full of mariners and a passionate mermaid who wants to change the world. This 45-minute puppet escapade features giant puppets and rod puppets in an all ages adventure."

​In support of its curling program which runs weekly on Wednesdays, Yorkdale Central organized a curling bonspiel for January 25. The event only took hours to fill up with teams from other areas. It should be a great day, and our Royals will undoubtedly bring their best efforts. Watch annoucnements for schedules.

From January 8 through January 30, YCS will be promoting literacy and family engagement through a One Book One School reading of "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate. Daily reading, trivia and school wide activities will be organized to create excitement. However, we hope the real reward is sharing a good novel with family and friends. Mark your calendar! Our wrap-up event is Jan 30th!

If you wish a peek at the book trailer... Click below and check it out!

Wishtree Video​

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