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  • St. Mary Athletic Banquet (Thursday June 12th) Attention Monarchs! Our athletes are invited to a dinner & awards ceremony on Thursday June 12th from 6:00-8:00pm in the cafetorium. Dress is semi-formal (no jeans or shorts) and colour theme is gold, black and white! All students that participated on any sports team in the 2024-2025 school year are asked to to pick up your FREE ticket in the atrium during your lunch starting May 28th.
  • Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Hosts its Inaugural Math Wars Competition On Friday, May 23, Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School hosted their inaugural Math Wars event! Students from St. André Bessette Catholic School, St.
  • Black Foundation of Community Networks Scholarship Application Workshop Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) is hosting a virtual BFCN Scholarship Application Workshop. This free workshop will be held on Friday, June 6, from 7-9 p.
  • Celebrating Black Excellence: DCDSB Hosts “Leading Through Legacy” Event The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is proud to present Leading Through Legacy: A Tribute to Black Excellence, an empowering evening dedicated to celebrating the voices, talents, and stories of Black students across its secondary schools. This student-led initiative will take place on Monday, June 9, 2025, from 6:00 p.
  • "Welcome to the Jam!" Dance Showcase (Thursday June 5th) St. Mary Dance Department proudly presents “Welcome to the Jam!” on Thursday June 5th at 7pm featuring Gr 9 - 12 Dance students.
  • Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School Plants Trees On Thursday, May 22, students in Grade 9-12 from Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School came together to plant trees in Ajax. The Faith in Motion group organized this tree planting event with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) Conservation Youth Corps.
  • DCPIC - May 2025 Newsletter Dear Parents and Guardians,    The latest issue of the Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (DCPIC) newsletter is now available. This issue of the newsletter includes:   A Message from the Chair;   DCPIC Parent/Guardian Survey; A recap of Youth and Mental Health Night;  2024-2025 Distinguished Catholic Volunteer Award Recipients; and  Follow DCPIC on Instagram!  As a friendly reminder, the DCPIC is conducting a parent/guardian survey that will assist in setting the committee’s direction for the 2025-2026 school year.
  • Scholarship and Bursary Resource A new resource has been developed by Archbishop Anthony Meagher CCEC Guidance.  Click on the PDF to learn about various financial aid opportunities for post-secondary, including scholarships and bursaries.
  • A Day of Learning with Dr. Niigaan Sinclair On Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16, Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) staff and educators had the opportunity to gather at the Pope Francis Centre for a day of learning led by Dr. Niigaan Sinclair.
  • Mental Health & Well-Being: Recognizing Your Feelings and Seeking Help Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.