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Rowan's Law Day
09/26/2023
Wednesday, September 27 is Rowan’s Law Day. The day is named in memory of Rowan Stringer, the 17-year-old rugby player whose death resulted after sustaining multiple concussions.
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Truth and Reconciliation Week – September 25-30
09/25/2023
This year’s Catholic Education Week theme, “We Are Called to Love,” was inspired by several events, including Renewing the Promise, Pope Francis’ recent papal visit to Canada. To support this “call to love” for Truth and Reconciliation Week, Orange Shirt Day, and beyond, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is focused on...
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BR debutes first female football coach in HWCDSB history
09/25/2023
By Larry Moko. It was a significant day for women in football when the Bishop Ryan Celtics played host to the St. Jean de Brébeuf Braves Friday. For the first time in Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic high school football history, the head referee was a female – Taylor Mickleboro...
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His Excellency Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI to receive the 2023 Award for Distinguished Service to Catholic Education
09/25/2023
“On behalf of the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board, I am honoured to announce that at its September 5, 2023, Board meeting, with much joy the Board of Trustees selected the Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, OMI, Bishop of Hamilton as the recipient of the Board’s 2023 Award for Distinguished Service to Catholic Education,” said Chairperson of the Board Patrick Daly.
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St. Matthew students paint derby car for Binbrook Fair
09/25/2023
While September marks the start of school, it also marks a special tradition for the grade 7 students at St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School. Since 2016, the school has been asked to paint a car for the Binbrook Fair Derby.
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How Not to Think About Heaven - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon
09/24/2023
Friends, the parable at the heart of our Gospel today from Matthew 20 is one of those passages in the New Testament that really bothers people.
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Sacred Heart celebrates 100 years
09/21/2023
Save the date. 2024 marks Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School's 100th anniversary.
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STM steps up to plate against St. Mary in baseball action
09/20/2023
By Larry Moko. The St. Thomas More Knights are looking good in their brand new pinstripe baseball uniforms. And their overall performance on the diamond Tuesday wasn’t too shabby, either. More topped the St. Mary Crusaders 11-0 in Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic high school action at Alexander Park.
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St. Charles instructor in desperate need of kidney transplant
09/19/2023
Are you a match? My name is Paulette and here is my story. I am 61 years old, a single mother of 3 fantastic sons and 1 great greyhound dog, Jethro.
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Keynote speaker shares story of hope and resiliency for Stoney Creek Terry Fox Run
09/19/2023
By Mike Pearson Stoney Creek News (August 31, 2023). A surprise cancer diagnosis taught Claudia Sambuco everything she needed to know about the power of hope, strength and resiliency.
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Titans defeat Knights in football opener
09/18/2023
By Larry Moko. The St. Thomas More Knights and the Bishop Tonnos Titans are senior high school football teams with a lot in common. Both neighbouring schools recently captured a Hamilton-Wentwoth Catholic league championship (Tonnos last season and More in 2021).
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Routine Vaccine Clinics
09/18/2023
Book an appointment for routine school and childhood vaccinations. Appointments available for Students in grade 7 and 8 who are unable to receive their vaccinations ...
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U SPORTS and NCAA recruitment information session
09/18/2023
Students interested in post-secondary varsity athletics are invited to attend a U SPORTS and NCAA recruitment information session on October 11, 2023.
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Enter the Adventure - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon
09/17/2023
Friends, today in our second reading, St. Paul says, “None of us lives for oneself, and no one dies for oneself.
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Sts. Peter and Paul hosts 75th anniversary open house
09/14/2023
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School students, staff and friends, both past and present, are invited to take a walk down memory lane for the school’s 75th anniversary.
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St. Bernadette students raise funds for McMaster Children’s Hospital
09/14/2023
On Labour Day, a lemonade stand run by a group of St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School students provided not only a sweet treat to customers, but support to sick children in the city.
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Bishop Tonnos students shine in auto detailing venture
09/11/2023
A few years ago, Nathan Leon and William Youngberg were going door-to-door with a wagon full of equipment trying to find someone who would let them clean their car. Any car. Now, their roster of clients includes some high-end luxury vehicles, like the Aston Martin DBX707 and the Porshe 992 GT3.
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Are We Saved by Faith Alone? - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon
09/10/2023
Friends, they say that fools rush in where angels fear to tread. Well, today I’m going to rush in to some stormy waters ...
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SJB celebrates 50 years
09/07/2023
Save the date. 2024 marks St. Jean de Brébeuf Catholic Secondary School's 50th anniversary.
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St. Patrick school welcomes new De Mazenod Door kitchen
09/07/2023
“You pray for the hungry. Then you feed them. This is how prayer works.” ~ Pope Francis On September 1, St. Patrick Church officially opened its doors to the new De Mazenod kitchen located just steps away at St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School.
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Follow us on social media
09/06/2023
The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is on social media.
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Ontario Begins the 2023-24 School Year with a Back to Basics Focus
09/06/2023
As we welcome students back for another school year, our priority is to deliver a normal, stable and enjoyable year of learning. I’m proud to say ...
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A Fire in the Heart - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon
09/03/2023
Friends, our first reading for this weekend is from the twentieth chapter of Jeremiah. There is so much spiritual wisdom in Jeremiah...
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Welcome to a new school year
08/31/2023
This week approximately thirty thousand elementary and secondary students return to class.
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Telling Tales 2023
08/30/2023
The 15th annual Telling Tales Festival will run over two days at RBG’s world-renowned Hendrie Park. Join Canada’s finest children’s authors ...
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Are you interested in part-time work as a school crossing guard?
08/28/2023
Looking for a rewarding job that gives back to the community? Apply to become a school crossing guard.
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Canada takes on the world
08/24/2023
Two former HWCDSB students will represent Canada on the world stage as the Canadian men’s senior team is set to open the FIBA World Cup against Team France in Jakarta, Indonesia on Friday.
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When God’s Ways Are Confusing – Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermon
08/20/2023
Friends, I do a lot of debating and dialoguing with agnostics and atheists, and very often, when they attack the faith,
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STM graduate's art on display in Toronto library
07/10/2023
For the month of July, St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School recent graduate Sofia Pimenta’s artwork will be on display at the library as a finalist in a teen art contest.
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Corpus Christi's Healthy Schools Approach focused on Physical Activity and Mental Health. The school was awarded gold Healthy Schools certification for the second consecutive year. Photo: Corpus Christi
HWCDSB schools are OPHEA certified Healthy Schools
06/30/2023
HWCDSB schools are Healthy Schools according to the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (OPHEA) which annually awards Healthy Schools Certification to participating schools in Ontario.
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Darnell Nurse Excellence Scholarship makes undeniable impact on recipients
06/30/2023
He may represent Edmonton on the ice, but he was formed in Hamilton. Giving back to the city – more specifically the school – that helped shape him, NHL star Darnell Nurse returned to St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School to help inspire the next generation of dreamers.
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St. Mary student awarded Canada’s largest undergraduate scholarship
06/28/2023
Total shock. When you just find out you’ve been awarded a Schulich Leader Scholarship worth $100,000, shock seems like the appropriate response.
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School Registration
06/28/2023
All elementary schools of the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board will be open for registration from 9am to 12pm on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
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Are you registered as a Catholic school supporter?
06/27/2023
Make sure you’re counted. Your “English Separate” (Catholic) school support designation on the municipal property assessment roll not only entitles you to vote for the Catholic school trustee in your ward, but ensures that the education portion of your property taxes is directed to the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School.
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3rd World Day of Grandparents and Elderly
With a call to honour and never abandon grandparents, Pope Francis issues Message for 3rd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on 23 July. The 86-year-old Pope instituted the Day in 2021.
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FOY Camp
FOY explores digital world at Virtual Venture camp
A Focus on Youth camp focused on digital technology is building STEM knowledge for elementary students. Made possible through a Ministry of Education grant ...
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