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“For unto us a child is born.” (Isaiah 9:6)
During the season of Advent in the Year of Love, we pray and prepare with anticipation for the celebration of our Saviour’s birth. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis encourages all of us to adopt the prayer – “Come Lord Jesus, Come” as we open our hearts and invite the saving grace of our Lord to enter into our lives. 
Given the unique circumstances of 2020, we recognize now more than ever,...
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On December 7, 2020, Mrs. Dyment's 7 and 8 class at St. Bernard Catholic School showcased their 21st Century Learning skills by presenting their incredible coding projects. The students worked with the teacher-librarian Ms. Gardin to learn Scratch code. In creative ways, the students developed animated projects which included trivia and tutorials about mental health awareness. Their entire presentations were coded. Students had to incorporate information and knowledge they received......
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Durham Catholic District School Board Chair and Vice-Chair for 2021
At the Inaugural Board Meeting on December 7, 2020, led by Our Most Reverend Bishop Vincent Nguyen as Honorary Chair, Durham Catholic District School Board Trustees were guided in their Rite of Renewal of the Roman Catholic Trustee, followed by the selection of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board.
Morgan Ste. Marie, Trustee for the City of Oshawa, was acclaimed for the position of Chair of the Board.
“As...
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Transformative investments will also build career possibilities for high-school students
December 7, 2020
For immediate release 
Milton, ON: The CWB Welding Foundation, Ontario Power Generation (OPG), Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB), UA Canada and Black & McDonald are announcing an innovative collaboration to build career possibilities for local youth. This partnership will enhance welding education at four DCDSB secondary schools, help students...
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  The Student Indigenous Education Advisory Circle is an opportunity for DCDSB Indigenous students to share their voice and culture with students across our board. The Circle meets in February, April, June, September and November where members of the Indigenous Education Advisory Circle invite you to discuss what you would like to see happen or initiative implemented in Indigenous Education within our board. You will meet other Indigenous youth in DCDSB and community members......
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