Year: 2026

Free Session for Families: The Future of AI in Education

March 11, 2026March 12, 2026 Board News, Featured

The York Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (YCPIC) invites the York Catholic community to learn more about the future of AI in education through an interactive training session on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 7-9 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre (320 Bloomington Road, Aurora).

The session led by Curtis Carmichael will help parents and guardians increase their digital literacy and build practical

We will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on Monday, March 23rd

March 11, 2026 General

World Down Syndrome Day is recognized each year on March 21st. As this falls during the March Break this year, our school will celebrate on Monday, March 23rd.

To show our support and raise awareness, we encourage our students and staff to wear bright, colourful socks. Colourful or mismatched socks are a ... Continue reading "We will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on Monday, March 23rd"

BCB Spirit Wear Spring Campaign

March 11, 2026 General

Blessed Chiara Badano CES is pleased to announce that Spirit Wear is available online for purchase.

Online store will be open from March 11-27, 2026. Orders placed during this period will be delivered to the school by May 5, 2026.

All orders can be made online on our dedicated E-store via this link: https://varsitycanada.com/schools/BCB/

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YCDSB Placed Under Supervision by Minister of Education

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Board News, Featured

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Minister of Education placed the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) under supervision. While under supervision, all decisions that would normally be made by trustees, with the exception of denominational matters, will now be made by the appointed Supervisor, Carrie Kormos.

You can read a letter from the Minister of Education by clicking

Updated History Curriculum for the 2026-27 School Year

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Board News, Featured

The Minister of Education has approved updates to the Grades 7, 8, and 10 History curriculum, which will take effect in the 2026-27 school year.

These updates are described by the Ministry of Education as:

Students will learn about significant contributions of Black individuals and communities to Canada’s foundation as a nation, and the obstacles they faced in

🍫 Purdy’s Easter Chocolate Fundraiser

February 19, 2026 General

Blessed Chiara Badano CES is excited to be participating in the Purdy’s Easter Chocolate Fundraiser!

Thank you to all families who have already supported this fundraiser — we are off to a great start!

All funds raised will go directly toward enhancing student learning through the purchase of Chromebooks, Blue-Bots, and other educational tools for classroom use.

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