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"
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/
Please review the ... Continue reading "BCB Spirit Wear Spring Campaign"
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
... Continue reading "YCDSB Placed Under Supervision by Minister of Education"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
... Continue reading "Updated History Curriculum for the 2026-27 School Year"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.
📌 Order ... Continue reading "🍫 Purdy’s Easter Chocolate Fundraiser"
Dear York Catholic DSB Families,
Due to inclement weather expected later in the day, student transportation is cancelled for today (Wednesday, February 18, 2026) for all of York Region. Schools remain open.
Please note that Ash Wednesday liturgies are cancelled. Schools will organize a “Beginning of Lent” liturgy at a
... Continue reading "Inclement Weather Day: February 18, 2026"
