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DCDSB Students Receive Catholic Student Award at the 38th Annual Father Patrick Fogarty Awards Dinner

On October 25, 2025, DCDSB Trustees and staff proudly attended the 38th Annual Father Patrick Fogarty Awards Dinner, a celebration of excellence in Catholic education across Ontario.

Oct 29, 2025

Reminder - Upcoming Public Meetings for Seaton #1 and Changes to Ajax and Pickering Schools Study

We want to share a reminder of upcoming public consultation sessions for the Seaton #1 and Changes to Ajax and Pickering Schools Study. As previously shared with families on September 26, 2025, there are three recommendations that are being considered in this boundary study as a result of the new Seaton #1 Catholic School construction.

Oct 27, 2025

Traumatic Events Systems Training

Oct 22, 2025

Kindergarten Students Decorate Pumpkins for Fall Ms. Catterall’s Kindergarten students at Holy Family Catholic School in Beaverton celebrated the autumn season with a fun and creative pumpkin decorating activity.

Oct 17, 2025

Jubilee Cross at St. Patrick Catholic School On Tuesday, October 14, St. Patrick Catholic School received the Jubilee Cross from St.

Oct 17, 2025

Upcoming Public Meetings for Seaton #1 and Changes to Ajax and Pickering Schools Study Dear Parents and Guardians: We want to share a reminder of upcoming public consultation sessions for the Seaton #1 and Changes to Ajax and Pickering Schools Study. As previously shared with families on September 26, 2025, there are three recommendations that are being considered in this boundary study as a result of the new Seaton #1 Catholic School construction.

Oct 17, 2025

French Immersion Parent Literacy Night As part of DCDSB's ongoing efforts to strengthen home-school connections in French Immersion, we’ve launched a series of French Immersion Primary Parent Literacy Nights for families with students in Grades 1 to 3. These evenings are designed to build parent understanding of how children learn to read, the recent shifts in literacy instruction, and how families can support literacy development at home—regardless of the language spoken.

Oct 17, 2025

Honouring our Veterans: A DCDSB Community Tribute 2025

Dear Parents and Guardians, Throughout the month of November, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) pays our respects to the over 2.3 million Canadians who have served our country, and continue to serve, in times of war, conflict and peace.

Oct 16, 2025

Mental Health & Well-Being: Gratitude Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. For more information please visit DCDSB Mental Health and Well-Being Thanksgiving might be over, but gratitude doesn’t have to be.

Oct 15, 2025

Parent-Teacher Interviews (Thursday October 16th - 6:00 - 8:30pm) Dear Parent/Guardians/Caregivers, Parent Teacher Interviews are being held in person on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. You will receive a link in your EDSBY Messages on Monday October 13, 2025 in order to book an appointment with your student’s teachers.

Oct 15, 2025