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12/10/2023

This week we light the candle that symbolizes peace. As we work to better ourselves each day with the help of God’s grace, we know that Jesus is the Prince of Peace, bringing the hope of peace into our world and into our lives.

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St. John the Baptist student heads to Queen’s Park

10/26/2023

River Almanzor has left no page unturned. The Grade 8 St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School student had an opportunity to learn firsthand about provincial politics as a Legislative Page at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario during a two-week term.

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Knights of Columbus provide “Coats for Kids” in HWCDSB schools

10/26/2023

A total of 840 students across the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board will be protected from the winter elements, thanks to a Coats for Kids initiative run by the Knights of Columbus. At an official blessing and kickoff event on October 12, principals were invited to ‘shop’ from an assortment of new coats for students in their schools.

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GHAC cross country event produces wins across HWCDSB

10/25/2023

By Larry Moko. Runners from Bishop Tonnos finished 1-2 in the senior girls’ race at the Golden Horseshoe Athletic Conference high school cross-country championships Tuesday. Chloe Seiler won the 6-kilometre event at Campbellville’s Hilton Falls Conservation Area in 26 minutes, 2 seconds. And seven seconds behind in second place was her Titans teammate, Clara Fava.

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Potential Transit Disruptions – Hamilton Street Railway Service – Potential Labour Action

10/25/2023

Dear HWCDSB families and staff, We wanted to inform you of a potential disruption to the Hamilton Street Railway Service. As you may be aware, as part of the collective bargaining process the members of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) will be voting on the City of Hamilton’s final offer on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Subject to the outcome of the vote, there exists the possibility of a disruption to public transit (HSR) services.

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Knights honour one of their own in Friday Night Football action

10/24/2023

By Larry Moko. The St. Thomas More Knights paid tribute to the memory of Mark Bistoyong by playing their senior high school football game in his honour Friday. Bistoyong was tragically killed last July 2 at the age of 16. He had been a member of More’s junior team in previous years and was in training to join the senior squad.

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STM defeats BR in volleyball action

10/24/2023

By Larry Moko. The Knights are on a quest. The St. Thomas More Knights volleyball team continues to pursue an elusive Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic high school senior boys’ championship – one they haven’t captured since 1999.

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Classic Sunday Sermon: Does It Matter What You Believe?

10/22/2023

Friends, a great theme of the Bible is that of God’s chosen people. At the same time, we also see that God’s salvific plan has to do with all of humanity—and indeed with all of creation.

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Prayer for the People of Israel

10/21/2023

“We remain united in our prayer for the people of Israel, offering our heartfelt support in the wake of the recent horrific terrorist attacks. Let us come together as a community, and as a global family, to send our thoughts, prayers, and unwavering support to those affected." Chair Patrick Daly

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CHS continue undefeated streak in girls’ senior basketball

10/20/2023

By Larry Moko. The Daly twins from Cathedral High School say they’ve improved significantly as basketball players in the past eight months. And that’s bad news for opposing teams. With Keira and Nicole Daly leading the way, the Cathedral Gaels captured back-to-back Ontario AAA girls’ high school basketball championships in 2021 and ’22.

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Mary’s girls take field hockey championship on home turf

10/19/2023

By Larry Moko. It’s 8 seconds that the St. Mary Crusaders and St. Thomas More Knights will probably remember for a lifetime. That’s how long each of the two sudden-death penalty shootouts lasted during the 2023 Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic girls’ field hockey championship Wednesday.

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Ontario Physical Literacy Summit organizers Helen Downey (left), John Madalena and Sonia Macaluso stand in front of STM.

Learning about movement at St. Thomas More

10/19/2023

By Mark Newman. Promoting the positive effects from staying active at any age is among the goals of the 15th annual Ontario Physical Literacy Summit slated for Oct. 20 at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School. That Friday is a professional activity day at the school.

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Student leaders called to love

10/18/2023

A recent overnight retreat for all seven secondary school councils at Camp Brébeuf helped unlock leadership potential. Established by the board’s Religion and Family Life Department, the annual trip focuses on enabling student council members to strengthen their relationships with student leaders from other Catholic secondary schools and to build a support network for the coming school year.

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Bishop Tonnos students make mud kitchens for elementary schools

10/18/2023

A cross-curricular project involving Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School and elementary schools continues to build new play-based learning opportunities. Under the direction of past Technological Department Head John Ivkovic at Bishop Tonnos, senior students enrolled in the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) construction class were involved in designing and constructing outdoor mud kitchens.

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School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

10/17/2023

October 18, 2023 is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, a day in which we recognize and thank our dedicated school bus drivers for safely getting our students to and from school each day. School bus drivers are often the first and last smile that students see at the start and end of each school day. Caring and kind, school bus drivers are role models for the children on their routes and a voice of welcome to parents in our community.

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October 16-20 is Local Government Week

10/16/2023

October 16-20, 2023 has been designated by the province as Local Government Week, and was established to increase youth and public awareness about the role local government plays in our communities. This week is a wonderful opportunity for the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board to promote and celebrate the distinct and crucial service provided by locally elected Catholic School Trustees/Boards. 

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STM captures big win in senior football

10/16/2023

By Larry Moko. The St. Thomas More Knights never looked back after striking for a long touchdown on their first play from scrimmage. The visitors from More opened the scoring with a 95-yard pass-and-run TD en route to a 38-0 victory over the St. Jean de Brébeuf Braves Friday.

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Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day  

10/16/2023

In appreciation of the important contributions our Child Care Workers and DECEs provide to our students and to our schools throughout the year, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is proud to recognize October 17 as Child Care Worker & Designated Early Childhood Educators Appreciation Day.

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Classic Sunday Sermon: The Summit of the Christian Life

10/15/2023

Friends, the mountain is a great image throughout the Bible. It is the place where we go up and where God comes down to meet us. Today’s first reading from Isaiah orients us to three holy mountains of the Lord...

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National School Bus Safety Week

10/13/2023

October 16-22, 2023 is National School Bus Safety Week. Held each year during the third full week of October, National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program, and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators and other interested parties to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety.

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BT takes home baseball championship

10/13/2023

By Larry Moko. Hats off to Julian Sabourin and the Bishop Tonnos Titans. Powered by a pitcher – Sabourin – whose hat fell off or needed readjusting nearly every time he made a delivery, Tonnos defeated the St. Jean de Brébeuf Braves 7-2 at Bernie Arbour Stadium Thursday to capture its second consecutive Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic high school baseball championship.

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Lower Your Flu and COVID risk

10/13/2023

Hamilton Public Health Services is urging Hamiltonians to remain vigilant and take a multi-layered approach to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, using multiple measures in addition to vaccines.

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Bishop Tonnos’ Richard White awarded Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM

10/12/2023

Congratulations to Richard (Rene) White, the embodiment of excellence in the teaching profession. White’s dedication and transformative approach to education have earned him the well-deserved 2023 Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM.

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We pray that Our Lord Jesus Christ showers the Holy Land with all of His Blessings and a lasting peace

10/12/2023

We pray that Our Lord Jesus Christ showers the Holy Land with all of His Blessings and a lasting peace

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Be a Roots of Empathy family

10/11/2023

Are you a proud parent with a new baby? Will your baby be 2-4 months old in October? You and your baby could be a Roots of Empathy Family.

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Titans advance to baseball championship

10/11/2023

By Larry Moko. Jack Bar of the Bishop Tonnos Titans displayed impressive pitching versatility in helping his high school team to its latest playoff baseball win. Instead of appearing in the game as a late-inning relief specialist as he usually does, the Grade 11 right hander got the starting mound assignment Tuesday against the St. John Henry Newman Cardinals.

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2023 HWCDSB Pathways Night

10/10/2023

On Thursday, November 2, 2023, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is hosting Pathways Night, an annual event for all students in Grades 8-12+, and their parents.

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Titans take Cardinals in senior football

10/10/2023

By Larry Moko. The only two teams with undefeated records in Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic senior high school football treated a capacity crowd at St. John Henry Newman to a Friday Night Lights thriller. The Bishop Tonnos Titans (4-0) led all the way against the Cardinals but were hard pressed to hang on for a 7-6 victory at Newman’s homecoming.

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Sts. Peter and Paul anniversary mass

10/10/2023

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School invites students, staff and friends, both past and present, to join in a 75th anniversary mass on November 5.

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Fire Prevention Week

10/08/2023

This week is Fire Prevention Week. Did you know cooking fires remain a leading cause of home fires and injuries? It is essential for everyone to be informed about proactive safety measures. This year's theme, "Cooking Safety Starts with You," emphasizes the crucial role that individuals play in preventing kitchen fires and promoting safe cooking practices.