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The St. Joseph Catholic School Talent Show and Artist’s Café was a heartwarming celebration of creativity, talent, and community spirit. From the moment guests stepped into the school, they were greeted by a vibrant display of student artwork that transformed the halls into a living gallery. The variety of styles and mediums—ranging from bold abstract paintings to delicate pencil sketches—showcased the incredible range of artistic expression nurtured within...
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On Wednesday, April 30 and Thursday, May 1, Durham Catholic elementary schools hosted the annual Folk Dance Jamboree at Iroquois Park Sports Arena in Whitby. 27 schools participated in this event!
The Jamboree featured 10 dances with each school having the option to participate in some, or all of them. All participating schools performed the same dance simultaneously, adding their unique touches to each performance.
The evening concluded with a fun activity, inviting families...
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All Saints Catholic Secondary School has once again secured the top spot in fundraising for the Terry Fox Foundation during the 2024 Terry Fox School Run! The school community raised over $90,000, placing first among the top 25 secondary schools in Ontario. This achievement is not a first for All Saints Catholic Secondary School. Their commitment to fundraising and the Terry Fox Foundation have seen them repeatedly at the top of the leaderboard in this fundraising initiative. They...
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On April 24, Indigenous students in Grades 6-12 across Durham Catholic District School Board joined together for a fun filled day at Claremont Nature Centre in Pickering. This day is one of the outings offered to members of the Indigenous Student Circle (ISC). Students took part in a series of outdoor activities that were led by the amazing team at Claremont Nature Centre with some help from DCDSB Indigenous Graduation Coaches and Indigenous Education Team.
During the...
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DCDSB Indigenous Education in partnership with the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) hosted a project for students to experience learning on the land, cooking Indigenous dishes and exploring skilled trades.
Grade 10 students at Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School had the opportunity to work with Indigenous Knowledge Holder, Beedahbin Peltier and Indigenous chef, Keri-Ann Peacock. Beedhabin shared land learning of plants and the gift...
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