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Posted On Friday, May 08, 2020

P. MocklerThe Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to recognize Patrick Mockler as the recipient of the 2020 Community Service Award. A retired TTC Bus driver, and a champion in community service, Mr. Mockler’s giving spirit has made a lasting impact during his time volunteering in Durham Catholic schools, the broader Catholic community, and beyond. He joyfully recalls delivering enormous amounts of popcorn to the school where his wife worked, contributing to the...
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Posted On Friday, May 08, 2020

In recognition of Catholic Education Week, the Durham Catholic District School Board is honoured to announce the 2020 Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award and Community Service Award recipients. The Distinguished Catholic Alumni award  recognizes former Durham Catholic students who have achieved significant success in their chosen pathway.
“This year’s Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award recipients are exemplary role models of the Ontario Catholic School...

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Posted On Friday, May 08, 2020

Faces of men, women and children on a computer screen meeting virtually Over 50 St. Francis de Sales Catholic School families and staff came together virtually on Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate Catholic Education, Hope, Community and student work in STEM career challenge . The event started by a short Hope liturgy led by the staff, followed by the STEM career presentations by a few students. Neurobiologist, Director, Hazardous Materials Specialist, Doctor, Veterinarian, Geologist are a few careers that the Flames wanted to pursue. During......
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Posted On Monday, May 04, 2020

Jim RaperThe Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to recognize Jim Raper, Elementary Principal, as the recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Catholic Leader Award . The board will celebrate The Distinguished Leader during an online virtual presentation on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, which also recognizes Durham Catholic Distinguished Educators from each school and department across the board.
“There is no greater recognition than to be nominated by your own colleagues...

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