Scott Yake

The official account of YRDSB Interim Director of Education, Scott Yake

[Scott Yake @YRDSBDirector]

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.

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

Today we recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day & celebrate the cultures, contributions & resiliency of the First Nations, Inuit & Métis peoples of Turtle Island.

NIPD falls on June 21 because of the significance of the summer solstice, which is the longest day of the year.

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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. https://t.co/8mOhSstDIF

#InspirePrideYRDSB
#PRIDE
#PRIDEMonth

[Scott Yake @YRDSBDirector]

To all those who celebrate Ridván, I would like to wish you and your families a very happy celebration.

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

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. https://t.co/lWwmySmf3q

[Scott Yake @YRDSBDirector]

To all those who celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, I would like to wish you and your families a very safe and happy celebration.

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

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. https://t.co/RD7TE1DcVs

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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.

[Scott Yake @YRDSBDirector]

To all those who celebrate Pesach/Passover, I would like to wish you and your families a very happy celebration.

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

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.
https://t.co/mABEXXdkkz

[Scott Yake @YRDSBDirector]

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.

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

Ramadan Mubarak to all our students, staff, families & community members beginning their observance this evening.

Wishing you and your loved ones peace, harmony and joy.

[Scott Yake @YRDSBDirector]

To all those who celebrate Naw-Rúz or Nowruz, I would like to wish you and your families a very happy celebration.

[Scott Yake @YRDSBDirector]

To all those who celebrate Lunar New Year, I would like to wish you and your families a very happy and healthy celebration.

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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. https://t.co/h8DjwIl5dS

[Scott Yake @YRDSBDirector]

To all those celebrating Orthodox Christmas, I would like to wish you and your families a happy and healthy celebration.

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

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). https://t.co/8rBSF1IVUF

[Scott Yake @YRDSBDirector]

Happy New Year to all those celebrating!

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Happy New Year everyone!

Wishing all those celebrating a safe and wonderful beginning to #2023! #HappyNewYear

[Scott Yake @YRDSBDirector]

To all those celebrating Kwanzaa, I would like to wish you and your families a happy and healthy celebration.

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

To all those who celebrate #Kwanzaa, we wish you and your families a happy celebration with many joyous blessings!

[Scott Yake @YRDSBDirector]

To all those celebrating Christmas, I would like to wish you and your families a happy and healthy celebration.

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

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. https://t.co/8rBSF1JtKd

[Scott Yake @YRDSBDirector]

To all those celebrating Chanukah, I would like to wish you and your families safe and happy celebrations.

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

Chanukah Sameach to all those beginning celebrations tonight.

Wishing everyone a safe and joy-filled festival of lights!

[Ahsén:nase @Ahsennase]

Progress at @afpsyr in @yrdsb @YRDSBArts

Grade 8 canvas work. Can you see the stories?

Student work inspired by a traditional Mohawk oral story that I told 8 weeks ago

Final project will create a permanent art installation within the school

Our stories live!

[Scott Yake @YRDSBDirector]

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.

[Scott Yake @YRDSBDirector]

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. ⬇️⬇️

[Scott Yake @YRDSBDirector]

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

[Scott Yake @YRDSBDirector]

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. ⬇️⬇️

[Scott Yake @YRDSBDirector]

@ZackTeitel A pretty special way to start the year Zack!