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Posted On Friday, May 28, 2021

Read the latest issue of the Student Success Newsletter. This month’s issue features stories on:   
Exploring Pathways: Build a Dream Trades Week Event; DCDSB Announces Introduction of New Grade 12 Course: Deconstructing Anti-Black Racism in the Canadian and North American Context.
Experiential Learning: Reflection on a Cooperative Education Experience Job Task; DCDSB Students Participate in National Future City Showcase.
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Posted On Thursday, May 20, 2021

Dear Parents and Guardians,  
The latest issue of the  Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee's (DCPIC) newsletter   is now available.
This issue of the  newsletter  includes:
A message from the Chair;
2021 DCPIC Parent/Guardian Survey ;
2020/2021 Distinguished Catholic Volunteer Awards;
DCPIC Parent/Guardian Workshop with Aubrey Noronha “Hello Hope: Battling Loneliness + Isolation Before, During and After...

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Posted On Thursday, May 20, 2021

The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to announce the addition of a new pilot course at three DCDSB secondary schools. Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School, Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School and St. Mary Catholic Secondary School will be offering Deconstructing Anti-Black Racism in the Canadian and North American Context beginning in the 2021-2022 school year.  
Deconstructing Anti-Black Racism in the Canadian and North American Context...

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Posted On Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students   
While mental health and student learning have always been important in Ontario schools, there has never been a time when uniting these two priorities has been more essential. To be ready to learn, students need to feel a strong sense of safety, belonging and well-being at school.  
As part of the Durham Catholic District School Board’s ongoing commitment to mental health and well-being, we are consulting with...

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Posted On Tuesday, May 18, 2021

The Governments of Canada and Ontario are funding upgrades to Durham Catholic District School Board schools through the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream. 
This funding allows DCDSB schools to receive important improvements to help schools adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Improvements vary at each school, and include items such as:
Ventilation Upgrades
Window Replacements and Upgrades
Boiler Replacements
Chiller Replacements
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