News

Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers:
The May 2024 DCDSB News is now available! This issue of the newsletter offers families an overview of current news, upcoming events, and information on what’s happening across the DCDSB.
This newsletter includes:
Catholic Education Week and Mental Health Week
Indigenous Education in Action: National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2-Spirit People
Indigenous Education...
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On Monday, March 4, DCDSB held its fourth annual Black Mental Health Day event to recognize the ongoing impact on mental health that results from experiences of anti-Black racism and to raise awareness of the specific mental health needs of Black communities. The event was a success thanks to our keynote speaker, Roxanne Francis and panelists Trudy Stone, Joy Lapps and Karrianne Edwards from the Women’s Multicultural Counselling Centre. 
A big thank you goes...
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In recognition of Black History Month, the St. Mary Catholic Secondary School’s student-led Unity Committee hosted two special events to promote Black culture and excellence.
First was the Taste of Black Culture Food Festival . Held during the school’s two lunch periods, food items from across the African Diaspora, which were prepared by students and staff, were available for purchase. Dishes included jerk chicken, jollof rice, chin chin, patties and toto (coconut...
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At the Regular Board Meeting on February 26, 2024, Tracy Barill, Director of Education, announced her retirement after a 36-year career in Catholic education.
Director Barill began her career with DCDSB in 1988 as an Educational Assistant. Over the years, Ms. Barill went on to hold positions as a classroom teacher, Vice Principal, Principal and Superintendent of Education. A valued member of the DCDSB Senior Administrative team since 2007, Ms. Barill was appointed to the position...
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Monday, March 4, 2024, marks the fifth annual Black Mental Health Day, recognized by communities across Ontario. On Black Mental Health Day, we are called to recognize the ongoing impact on mental health that results from experiences of anti-Black racism and to raise awareness of the specific mental health needs of Black communities.
Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) invites students, families, and community members to join us as we examine these impacts and needs...
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