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Posted On Thursday, March 23, 2023

Register for this webinar and learn about EQAO assessment results and Ontario’s large-scale assessment program at the elementary-school level. EQAO will review highlights from the 2021–2022 assessment results. The session will also highlight how the primary-division (Grade 3) and junior-division (Grade 6) assessments have been modernized. The presentation will be approximately 45 minutes and will be followed by a live Q & A session with EQAO staff. 
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Posted On Thursday, March 23, 2023

March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day and an opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada to recognize and celebrate Indigenous languages and work together towards language revitalization and collective understanding
DCDSB's Indigenous Education department has compiled resources for further learning about Indigenous languages. These include:
Fort Eerie Native Friendship Centre is offering online language learning classes  for Haudenosaunee...

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Posted On Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers:
We wanted to send a reminder about the upcoming public meetings for the Durham Catholic District School Board’s  Oshawa Program and Boundary Study . Further information on the Oshawa Program and Boundary Study can be found on our website at  www.dcdsb.ca/boundaryreviews .  We also wanted to draw your attention to the new  interactive boundary map  that was created for the Oshawa and Program Boundary...

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Posted On Friday, March 17, 2023

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. This day is dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down Syndrome. This year, Down Syndrome International has chose the theme 'With Us, Not For Us'. A reminder to the entire community that people with Down syndrome need to be a part of the work being done to secure them the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. DCDSB schools will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by...
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Posted On Friday, March 17, 2023

Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers:
We are looking forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, March 20, 2023, following the March Break. We have included a reminder of how to report a student absence, and how to subscribe to receive bus route alerts below.
Reporting a Student Absence If your child is going to be absent, we ask that you please notify the school through one of the following:
Access the safe arrival portal login website:  go.schoolmessenger.ca...

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