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BCB Christmas Concert – Friday Dec. 12th
We are looking forward to welcoming parents and grandparents to our Annual Christmas Concert on Friday, December 12th. The concert will begin at 12:30 p.m., with doors opening at 12:15 p.m. We can’t wait to celebrate the season together and enjoy the wonderful performances our students have been preparing!
🌟 Bullying Awareness & Kindness Week at BCB November 17-21! 🌟
Next week, we will be celebrating Bullying Awareness and Kindness Week at BCB! Throughout the week, students and staff will participate in a variety of activities and discussions focused on building empathy, showing kindness, and promoting inclusion. Together, we’ll continue to make BCB a safe, caring, and welcoming community for everyone. 💙
Lest We Forget
We pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives so we could live in peace and freedom. Their courage and sacrifice remind us that freedom is never free. This year, we invite our families to contribute a loonie or toonie to support our local Royal Canadian Legion and honour our veterans. Every small act of giving helps keep their memory — ... Continue reading "Lest We Forget"
Gingerbread House Decorating Night – Dec. 9th @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
We’re so excited to share that our Catholic School Council will be hosting Blessed Chiara Badano’s very first Gingerbread House Decorating Night on Tuesday, December 9th, from
6:00 pm -8:00 pm. It promises to be a wonderful evening of fun, creativity, and family time as we kick off the Christmas season together.
Families are invited to pre-order their Gingerbread Decorating Kits ... Continue reading "Gingerbread House Decorating Night – Dec. 9th @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm"
FlipGive Campaign
Our CSC is also launching a FlipGive campaign — an easy way to support BCB just by shopping for things you already buy!
🛍️ How It Works: Shop online for gift cards, groceries, clothing, and more — and a portion of each purchase automatically supports our school.
👉 Join our team here: https://shop.flipgive.com/onboarding/join?joincode=K67BQT
📅 Campaign Runs Until: ... Continue reading "FlipGive Campaign"
Board News
Jennifer Sarna Appointed Interim Director of Education
January 9, 2026
Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am pleased to announce that Jennifer Sarna has agreed to serve in the position of Interim Director of Education, effective immediately, while Director of Education John De Faveri is on a leave of absence.
Most recently,
... Continue reading "Jennifer Sarna Appointed Interim Director of Education"Inclement Weather Day: January 6, 2026
Dear York Catholic DSB Families,
Due to expected freezing rain this afternoon, student transportation is cancelled for today (Tuesday, January 6, 2026) in all York Region student transportation zones. As a result:
- Schools remain open
- For Parent(s)/Guardian(s) with children in Elementary Schools:
- Please use
YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday, January 16, 2026
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Elementary – Report Card Writing
Elementary teachers will write report cards, which will
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