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Posted On Thursday, May 02, 2024

CEW2024During the first week of May, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) celebrates Catholic Education Week , which recognizes the significant contribution that Catholic education has made to the community, the province and to Canada. This week is also designated as Mental Health Week, which aims to raise awareness and promote and protect mental health.
This year, the Ontario Catholic School Trustee’s Association (OCSTA) has chosen We are Called to Love as...

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Posted On Wednesday, May 01, 2024

The Durham Catholic District School Board is holding a Special Board Meeting on Monday, May 6, 2024. The purpose of the meeting is to move in camera to discuss the following items:
Collective bargaining; and
A legal matter.
The agenda for this meeting is available on the Board’s website at  dcdsb.ca . 

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Posted On Wednesday, May 01, 2024

Dear Partners and Donors, 
I am pleased to share the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation 2023 Annual Report. This is an opportunity for us to reflect on the previous year, which was filled with the joy of community. We invite you to view our report that highlights the Durham Catholic Children's Foundation priorities, fundraising initiatives, impact, people, stories, and financials.
We have adopted a stewardship for creation stance and have therefore...

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Posted On Wednesday, May 01, 2024

Ribbon Skirts From Friday, April 18 to Friday, April 26, Grade 8 and Grade 12 students from the Indigenous Student Circle sewed their own ribbon skirts and shirts with community partner, Mel Roberts. Mel showed the students how to measure out their fabric, choose various colours and patterns, and sew the fabrics together to make their ribbon skirts and shirts. The fabrics were from Creators Gifts, an organization that sells fabrics and materials designed by Indigenous designers. The students...
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Posted On Wednesday, May 01, 2024

May 2 - School SpotlightThis School Spotlight segment features St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School. Thank you to the St. Teresa staff for taking the time to gather and reflect on the past, present and future of the school.
Past: The establishment of St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School in 1999 marked a significant moment in the local community's history, as it honoured the legacy of Mother Teresa, whose global influence transcended boundaries. Dedicated to divine service and exemplifying...

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