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Posted On Monday, December 09, 2019

Male and female staff who played in volleyball match with studentsDuring lunchtime on December 6, 2019, the staff at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School faced off against the Intermediate students in a friendly game of volleyball. The students triumphed, but the real winner was Sharelife. Thanks to the Seton school community for raising $216.00 for ShareLife - your school spirit shone!

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Posted On Friday, December 06, 2019

Bulldozer demoing a school gymOn Thursday, December 5, 2019 Principal Assenza together with staff and students from St. Marguerite d’Youville Catholic School walked to their old school site on Michael Boulevard in Whitby to watch the demolition of their school building. The students and staff are currently sharing space at the board's St. John the Evangelist Catholic School site located just north of St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School. 
Students and staff cheered and watched in wonder...

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Posted On Friday, December 06, 2019

Group of students holding their letters and cards to Canadian Military around a Christmas TreeStudents at Good Shepherd Catholic School are supporting our Canadian Military Service men and women overseas during this Advent Season. Students wrote letters and Christmas cards to share hope and joy this holiday season.

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Posted On Thursday, December 05, 2019

Tracy BarillThe Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracy Barill as the new Director of Education and Secretary-Treasurer of the Board, effective January 1, 2020. Ms. Barill will replace retiring Director of Education, Anne O’Brien.
“On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I congratulate Tracy on her new appointment,” said Janice Oldman, Chair of the Board. “Her passion for Catholic education and service, along with...

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Posted On Tuesday, December 03, 2019

Five LCBO brown bags decorated with Holiday Don't Drink and Drive messagesSt. John Bosco Catholic School was host to the DRPS’ fourth annual “Think of Me” bag campaign today. The Durham Regional Police Services's (DRPS) annual holiday bag received more than 40,000 student-decorated bags which will be going to local LCBO stores. 
Each school picked their favourite bag and the best ten bags—five from elementary and five from secondary schools—were chosen by DRPS and the LCBO for display at today’s...

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