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Posted On Thursday, December 12, 2024

On December 3, we celebrated Giving Tuesday in support of the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation. DCDSB families donated through School Cash Online and through the Foundation website, and together, we raised a total of $12,107!
Your generous donations will help ensure that DCDSB students have access to essential resources like food, clothing, shelter, and more. The funds raised will directly support students, enabling them to fully participate in school activities...

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Posted On Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Monsignor Paul Dwyer Saints On November 27, the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) Champion Monsignor Paul Dwyer Saints competed in the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Bowl Championship Series at St. Clair College, Windsor, against Barrie North Vikings. In a defensive battle, Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School prevailed 9-7 on the strength of a 37 yard field goal with six minutes remaining. The defence was able to hold the lead and secure the victory to come...
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Posted On Wednesday, December 11, 2024

The True Meaning of CHRISTmas Choir 2 On Tuesday, December 10, DCDSB students, families, staff and community members attended the True Meaning of CHRISTmas concert at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Whitby. Students from seven DCDSB school choirs sang Christmas and Advent songs. Attendees were encouraged to bring gift card donations of any value which were given to the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation to assist with needs in the community during Christmas. Thank you to the students and staff involved...
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Posted On Tuesday, December 10, 2024

A huge congratulations to the incredible students at St. Joseph Catholic School in Oshawa on being named a top 10 finalist in this year’s CBC Canadian Music Class Challenge! St. Joseph Catholic School is the only school in Durham Region to be named a top 10 finalist for 2024.
Listen to our very talented students live performance of " Everything Is Boring " by The Beaches in the Elementary Vocal (Grade 4-6) category.
A special thank you to Mr. Parker for his work...

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Posted On Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Stars and Angels Fundraiser The Student Council at St. Patrick Catholic School decorated their Christmas tree with ornaments for a good cause! Students purchased ornaments to support families in need during the Advent season through the school’s Stars and Angels fundraiser. The proceeds from each ornament sold will go directly to a family in need in the community. As the donations increase, so do the number of ornaments on the tree. St. Patrick Catholic School continues to show commitment to Catholic...
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