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Spreading Love Through Service
As a school community, we were proud to create Valentine’s Day cards for a local retirement home as a way of celebrating kindness and generosity in the spirit of our patron, Blessed Chiara Badano.
Through this initiative, our students shared messages of hope, joy, and love with members of our wider community, reminding us
2026 Registration for Kindergarten at YCDSB is Open
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of learning and growth for your child? The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) offers a welcoming and nurturing Kindergarten program designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and inspire a love for learning rooted in faith.
At YCDSB, your child will benefit from:
- A safe, inclusive and
BCB Family Literacy Week Jan. 26th – Jan. 30th
Blessed Chiara Badano CES will be celebrating and acknowledging Family Literacy Day – January 27, 2026
Carnaval Week at Blessed Chiara Badano
Carnaval Week at Blessed Chiara Badano
February 9–13 – Five Days of Fun!
Blessed Chiara Badano is excited to celebrate Carnaval Week from February 9–13 with five days of fun-filled activities and new initiatives for our students.
Our celebrations will kick off with a special visit from Bonhomme and a special opening song ... Continue reading "Carnaval Week at Blessed Chiara Badano"
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!
Board News
Honouring Black Heritage Month: Celebrating Faith, Excellence and Community
February is Black Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich histories, contributions and achievements of Black communities in Canada and around the world. This month invites us to honour Black excellence, resilience, leadership, and creativity, while reflecting on the ongoing journey toward equity, inclusion and belonging.
In our Catholic school communities, Black Heritage Month is an opportunity
... Continue reading "Honouring Black Heritage Month: Celebrating Faith, Excellence and Community"Trustees and Senior Team Working Together to Respond to Minister’s Request
Dear York Catholic District School Board Students, Staff and Families,
We want you to be aware that yesterday, the Minister of Education requested that the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) submit a plan outlining how we will provide effective governance and financial management.
The Board of Trustees and the Senior Team are working
... Continue reading "Trustees and Senior Team Working Together to Respond to Minister’s Request"Inclement Weather Day: Monday, January 26, 2026
Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,
Due to inclement weather conditions, all YCDSB schools are closed for tomorrow (Monday, January 26, 2026).
Please do not bring your children to school, because there will be no one there to supervise them.
Child care operators will also be unable to operate tomorrow.
... Continue reading "Inclement Weather Day: Monday, January 26, 2026"