Rajini Nelson Appointed CFO at HWDSB
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2026 - BRANTFORD, Ont. – The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) announces that Superintendent of Business Rajini Nelson has accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with the...
Message from the Minister of Education
Message to Families and Students from the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education I want to welcome students and families back to school and wish you a successful year ahead. Read full message...
Welcome Message to Families and Staff
Dear Families and Staff, As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, we are excited to welcome everyone back to our Catholic school communities. A new school year brings with it renewed energy, new possibilities, and another opportunity to grow together in faith, learning...
Holy Trinity student presents quantum research at international conference in Denmark
Amitav Krishna, who will begin Grade 11 this fall at Holy Trinity Catholic High School, recently presented his quantum computing research at the 2026 IEEE International Conference on Quantum Control, Computing, and Learning (qCCL) in Aalborg, Denmark. His trip was...
BHNCDSB Approves 2026-27 Balanced Budget that Invests in Students
POSTED JUNE 29, 2026 BRANTFORD, ON – The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) has approved a balanced 2026-2027 operating budget of $207.2 million and a capital budget of $61.9 million, investing in student success through learning,...
Statement from Chair of the Board, Carol Luciani
On June 23, 2026, Trustees of the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board approved a motion to rename the new Catholic secondary school currently under construction on Powerline Road in Brantford, presently named Padre Pio Catholic Secondary School. In...
Indigenous Education Conference Held in Partnership with BHNCDSB
June 8, 2026 – Brantford In partnership with the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board, the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association (OCSTA) hosted a three‑day Indigenous Education Conference grounded in the...
Statement Against Anti-Black Racism
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) acknowledges the reality of systemic anti-Black racism and discrimination that persist within society and continue to impact educational spaces. We recognize that Black students, staff, and families...
BHNCDSB Appoints New Superintendent of Education
May 27, 2026 (Brantford, ON) – The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Varnam as Superintendent of Education, effective July 6, 2026. Jennifer joins BHNCDSB from the Dufferin-Peel Catholic...
Canvas Cybersecurity Incident – No Impact to BHNCDSB
You may have seen recent news regarding a cybersecurity incident involving Canvas, a platform used by some schools and organizations around the globe. BHNCDSB does not use Canvas. This incident does not affect our schools, student information, or Board systems. The...