DCDSB Summer Hours
During July and August, the Durham Catholic District School Board's Catholic Education Centre (650 Rossland Rd. W., Oshawa) is open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The first day of school for elementary and secondary students is Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Visit our website to view the 2026-2027 school year calendars.
Catholic Education Centre Summer Closures:
The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) recognizes Bullying Prevention and Intervention Week, which takes place from November 17-24, 2025.
As part of its plan to protect Ontario and prepare students for success in our workforce, the Ontario government has provided the Durham Catholic District School Board with approval to issue the tender for the new replacement Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School to create more student spaces.
This Halloween season, the St. Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School community reminded us that the truest joy comes not from receiving but from sharing. In a time of abundance — when our children’s treat bags overflowed with sweets — students chose to give.
On November 6, 2025, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) hosted the Second Annual Black Student Excellence Awards, continuing its commitment to celebrating the achievements of Black students across the board.
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School is thrilled to announce the success of our annual chocolate bar fundraiser! Thanks to the incredible efforts of our students, staff, and Catholic School Council, we raised an amazing $20,470 to support school initiatives.
Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre is excited to share that we’re heading to Europe in Summer 2026.
In October, the Monsignor John Pereyma Social Justice Club organized their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.
We want to share a friendly reminder of the upcoming final public meeting for the Seaton #1 and Boundary Changes to Ajax and Pickering Schools Study.
