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Posted On Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Individual shots of a group of studentsCongratulations to the Regional Arts & Media Program (AMP) students and Mr. Parker’s class at St. Joseph Catholic School for their outstanding accomplishments and achievements in the 2020 CBC Music Class Challenge. 
The AMP students at All Saints Catholic Secondary School won Top Virtual Video in this year’s contest, with their entry of Alanis Morissette’s “Hand in My Pocket” and Mr. Steven Parker's class at St. Joseph Catholic School,...

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Posted On Wednesday, December 09, 2020

Advent “For unto us a child is born.” (Isaiah 9:6)
During the season of Advent in the Year of Love, we pray and prepare with anticipation for the celebration of our Saviour’s birth. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis encourages all of us to adopt the prayer – “Come Lord Jesus, Come” as we open our hearts and invite the saving grace of our Lord to enter into our lives. 
Given the unique circumstances of 2020, we recognize now more than ever,...

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Posted On Tuesday, December 08, 2020

Students presenting their coding projects in class On December 7, 2020, Mrs. Dyment's 7 and 8 class at St. Bernard Catholic School showcased their 21st Century Learning skills by presenting their incredible coding projects. The students worked with the teacher-librarian Ms. Gardin to learn Scratch code. In creative ways, the students developed animated projects which included trivia and tutorials about mental health awareness. Their entire presentations were coded. Students had to incorporate information and knowledge they received......
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Posted On Monday, December 07, 2020

We Walk the Path Together   The Student Indigenous Education Advisory Circle is an opportunity for DCDSB Indigenous students to share their voice and culture with students across our board. The Circle meets in February, April, June, September and November where members of the Indigenous Education Advisory Circle invite you to discuss what you would like to see happen or initiative implemented in Indigenous Education within our board. You will meet other Indigenous youth in DCDSB and community members......
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Posted On Monday, November 30, 2020

Advent wreath and prayer table The Advent season has arrived and as a Catholic community our schools and offices are alive with hope, love, joy and peace . Students and staff are busy decorating their classrooms, offices and homes to brighten their spaces for Christmas. Advent is a time for reflection, prayer and acts of charity as we prepare our hearts and minds for the birth of Jesus Christ.
We invite you to follow our Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee on Twitter @DCPIC and Facebook as...

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