The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) Communications department is responsible for strategic internal and external communications, issues management, crisis communications, and supporting plans that promote the board and our schools. We work in collaboration with our internal and external stakeholders to ensure messaging is effective while supporting meaningful relationships and engagement.
Our committed team ensures students, staff, families and communities are well-informed about the initiatives, programs, and faith-based values that inspire our work.
Communications Services
Our services include:
- Public relations
- Media/news releases
- Media requests
- Special events
- Social media
- Advertising and promotions
- Strategic communication plans
- Crisis communications and issues management
- Graphic design and video production
- Branding and visual identity guidelines
- Community engagement support
- Creation of accessible communication materials
Media Inquires
All media requests for the DCDSB must be made through the Communications team. This is to ensure the accuracy of information and contact with the appropriate spokesperson. Please direct all media requests to: communications@dcdsb.ca.
Social Media
The DCDSB social media accounts are maintained by the Communications Department, Monday to Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Follow us on social media for information on school and board events, board news, emerging issues, and information from our community partners.
Social Media Acceptable Use Guidelines
Social media is an important part of how we communicate with the students, families and communities that we serve.
As a Catholic learning community, we are committed to creating a positive climate where all members of our community feel safe, valued and accepted. Please review the DCDSB Social Media Acceptable Use Guidelines to help us create and maintain safe online spaces.
Social Media Guidelines:
- As a Catholic learning community, we are committed to creating a positive climate where all members of our community feel safe, valued and accepted.
- Our social media channels are used to promote communication and transparency with our community.
- As a Catholic community, our faith calls us to recognize the dignity of each person. As such, we will remove or block comments, content, and users that are discriminatory, harassing, offensive, inappropriate, or otherwise in violation of:
Distribution of Materials
We recognize that local community groups, associations, and organizations have purposes and activities which are of social and educational value to the communities we serve. Our board and schools are approached by many organizations requesting approval to facilitate information sharing and/or to distribute materials to students, staff, and parents/guardians.
Beyond school and Board information, we will only distribute critical, community information from municipal, provincial, or federal government agencies, or community non-profit organizations connected to these agencies. We do not permit solicitation or advertising of products, services, or corporations in the schools or on Board Property as per Policy #P0421 – Advertising, Announcements, Postings & Distribution of Materials.
All requests for advertising, announcements, postings and distribution of materials on Board premises or to students, parents and staff under the jurisdiction of the Board, shall be approved by the appropriate supervisor or principal.
To request approval to distribute your information outlining your organization’s request please visit our School Listing webpage for relevant school contact information.
Latest News
Visit the Latest News section of our website for information and current stories. Please subscribe to the news section of our website to receive notifications to your email.
Newsletters
Communicating with Schools
We believe that open, respectful, two-way communication builds relationships and enhances student success.
DCDSB requests that questions or concerns be directed to the level closest to the issue. We have compiled information on our website to assist parents, guardians, caregivers and community members know who to contact with questions and/or concerns.
Communications Department Contacts
- Faeron Pileggi, Senior Manager of Communications
- Emily McCall, Communications Officer
- Ursula Hiltz, Digital Communications Coordinator
- Trea Lawson, Communications Assistant
General Inquires: communications@dcdsb.ca