Make the Season Kind

We are grateful to everyone who submitted an entry to the 2025 CBC School Challenge. 

Congratulations to the following classrooms for their outstanding submissions. They will be celebrated in the coming weeks with a pizza lunch courtesy of Pizza Pizza. 

PRIMARY

Barb Gordon. Grade 2. Arran-Tara Public School, Tara. 

Christine Kim. Grade 2. Dunlace Public School, North York. 

Katherine Sprigg. Grade 2.  Harry Bowes Public School, Stouffville. 

JUNIOR

Kelsey Douglas. Grade 5. CD Howe, Thunder Bay.

Kristen Fawdry. Grade 6. Mount Carmel-Blytheswood, Leamington. 

Meagan Ocholik. Grade 6.  Clinton Public School, Clinton. 

INTERMEDIATE

Amanda Allen. Grade 7/8.  Fisher Park / Summit Alternative Public School, Ottawa. 

Lindsay Denomme. Grade 8. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Windsor. 

Marianna Passafiume. Grade 7. Pine Grove Public School, Woodbridge. 

Click here to read more about the winners submissions.

Interested in participating next year? Explore this year’s materials below to see how easy it is to take part and get inspired by our toolkit.

Calling all classroom changemakers!

As part of CBC’s annual heartwarming Make the Season Kind holiday campaign in support of food banks, Daily Bread Food Bank, Feed Ontario, and food banks across the province have joined forces with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario to create an impactful learning experience for your students: the CBC School Challenge.

The CBC School Challenge welcomes entries from all publicly funded elementary schools across Ontario. Don’t let your class miss out on this powerful learning opportunity!

Why your students will love this challenge: 

• Connect curriculum to real community issues they can see and understand 

• Develop empathy while building critical-thinking skills 

• Create projects they’ll be genuinely proud to share 

• Experience the joy of making a real difference in their community 

After last year’s incredible launch, we’ve designed year 2 to spark even deeper conversations about food security, community care, and social action—all while aligning perfectly with your curriculum goals. 

Your class could win BIG! 

Three outstanding classroom submissions per division will be: 

• Announced on December 5, 2025! 

• Celebrated with a classroom pizza party courtesy of Pizza Pizza!* 

• Featured on social media platforms for the whole community to see! 

Plus, EVERY participating classroom will receive an official certificate of recognition from CBC, ETFO, and their local food bank—perfect for display in your classroom. 

Getting started is as easy as 1-2-3:

1. Register your class to participate TODAY (it takes just 2 minutes)
2. Access ready-to-teach lesson plans and activities in the ETFO-created Food Insecurity Educator Resource.
3. Submit your class project by 4:00pm EST on November 7, 2025.
4. See if your class project is named an outstanding submission by December 5, 2025!

Bring learning to life! 

This is more than just another classroom activity—it’s a chance for your students to see how their learning translates into real community impact. But don’t take our word for it. Teachers who participated in last year’s Challenge shared that this was an incredible opportunity, with students enthusiastically engaging with concepts of food security, community responsibility, and social action. 

Have questions? We’re here to help! Email us at [email protected]

_{* There are a total of nine (9) Pizza Lunches to be awarded courtesy of Pizza Pizza – three per division. [Primary (Grades 1-3); Junior (Grades 4-6); Intermediate (Grades 7-8)] The Pizza Lunch includes: two slices of pizza and one juice or water per student and teacher(s). The Pizza Lunch must be coordinated with Pizza Pizza and Daily Bread Food Bank at least two weeks prior. Pizza selection is limited to two toppings per pizza. Pizza lunch must be redeemed by February 28, 2026.}

Thank you for your leadership, curiosity and care about food insecurity and its impact on our communities.