News

Subscribe to one of our news feeds for the latest information on our Durham Catholic students and schools. 

To receive instant notifications via email, please subscribe to our news feed

Contact Us

For media inquiries, email the Communications department.

Posted On Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Murphy "May God fill you with joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in  hope ." (Romans 15:13)
St. John Bosco Catholic School's Grade 1 and 2 students certainly abound in  HOPE  and have recently brought much  HOPE  to a senior citizen. Who could have imagined that an unassuming papier-mâché dachshund dog named Murphy would be the vehicle of so much HOPE and LOVE? As it happened, Murphy, originally...

Read More...

Posted On Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Student looking at a cell phone with Bell Let's Talk website visibleIn celebration of Bell Let’s Talk Day, Grade 6 students at St. Christopher Catholic School took time to talk about mental health and what stigma means today. “Mental health is a lot like our physical health,” said Mrs. Pelosi, Teacher. “We need to find strategies to help us stay healthy.” 
The students talked about healing and hurtful words and the impact these words have on people. Students also shared positive messages of hope that they...

Read More...

Posted On Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Male and female students in a classroom using laptopsIntermediate students at Good Shepherd Catholic School are exploring their Individual Pathway Plans using the new web-based program called My Blueprint Education Planner with their Intermediate Guidance Teacher. Students are able to explore learning styles surveys; explore various career path opportunities as they prepare and plan for secondary school.

Read More...

Posted On Tuesday, January 28, 2020

CE_GS_Reading BuddiesGrade 6/ 7 students and Kindergarten Reading Buddies at Good Shepherd Catholic School set aside time to cuddle up and read in their PJs as a part of their commitment to literacy.  It's wonderful to see our older students encouraging our younger students to enjoy reading.

Read More...

Posted On Monday, January 27, 2020

Dear Parents and Guardians, 
The health and safety of our students and staff is a high priority for the Durham Catholic District School Board. With recent reports regarding the Novel Coronavirus, we wanted to share some important information with you. 
We are working with our partners at the Durham Region Health Department and the Ministry of Health as we continue to monitor the situation closely. 
Please be aware that we continue to follow standard...

Read More...