2026-2027 News Summary

New Catholic Teachers Called to Teach, Called to Witness

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:07:00 GMT

Twenty-five newly hired permanent Catholic teachers were officially welcomed to the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board on October 5, 2026, World Teachers’ Day, during a commissioning ceremony celebrating the unique mission and vocation of Catholic education.

Former BR student Receives Nobel Prize

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:53:00 GMT

Author Anne Carson, a former Bishop Ryan Secondary School student has earned one of the highest honours in literature for her bold and innovative body of work: The 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature.

Happy Thanksgiving

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:28:00 GMT

We wish students, staff, families and parish communities all of God’s Blessings for a Happy Thanksgiving.

Golfers Advance to OFSAA

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:13:00 GMT

Two players from Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School carded the lowest overall scores at the Golden Horseshoe Athletic Conference golf championships Tuesday.

OYAP Applications Now Open

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:55:00 GMT

Are you interested in a career in the skilled trades? Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) Level 1 applications are now open!

Cyber Awareness Month - Digital Me - Week 1

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:40:00 GMT

October is Cyber Awareness Month, and throughout the month, HWCDSB will share simple ways our students, families and staff can build safer, smarter digital habits.

BT Girls Dominate Court

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:55:00 GMT

When the Bishop Tonnos Titans are playing senior girls' high school basketball this season, chances are one of the Turkstra sisters will be on the court.

HWCDSB Connects with Future Educators

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:08:00 GMT

The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board was proud to participate in the Brock University Teacher Recruitment Fair on October 1, 2026, connecting with teacher candidates and future educators from across the region.