News

Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: 
The  June 2023 issue of the DCDSB News  is now available!  Please click here to view the newsletter .   
This issue of the newsletter offers families an overview of current news, upcoming events, and information on what's happening across the Durham Catholic District School Board. 
Highlights include: 
Faith
Mother Mary Gardens at St....
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June is dedicated to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Our Catholic learning community is invited to reflect on the profound and consoling meaning of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in our lives and walk of faith. The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a symbol that helps us dive more deeply into the personal love that Jesus has for each one of us. The heart is often considered the universal sign of love and there is no greater love than that which Jesus has given to each one of us. The Most Reverend...
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Grade 11 students from Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School spent the day visiting various places of worship (Three different Faith groups in Durham Region).  This retreat is an extension of the grade 11 world religion curriculum.  These visits allow our students to see first-hand some of the things they have learned in class and provides them with a deeper understanding of the faith traditions of their neighbours.
The hope for the day is twofold. ...
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On May 31, Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School students and staff traveled to the Four Seasons Centre in Toronto for the Canadian Opera Company's Showcase Series for Asian Heritage Month. Students learned about South Asian Women and Music, hearing live performances in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre. The Showcase Series featured artists from the Asian, African, Caribbean, and Latin American diasporas, to celebrate and honour these many cultures and histories......
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The Asian Heritage Committee at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School organized a culinary event to celebrate Asian and South Asian heritage Month. Led by teachers Dayana Tharshan, Jeremy Talag, Diana Ladrillo, and Melanie L. Crayford, the committee represented the cultural diversity of India and the Philippines by selling samosas and lumpias. The initiative aimed to showcase the vibrant flavors and traditions of these countries while promoting inclusivity and understanding.
Various...
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