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.

  • Elementary school offices are closed for the summer and will re-open on Monday, August 24, 2026. To register an elementary student for school during July or August, please visit our website for details.
  • Secondary school offices remain open during the summer from Monday to Thursday.
  • For information on summer programs offered through Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre, please visit con-ed.ca. 

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:

  • July 10, 17, 24 and 31
  • August 3 (Civic Holiday)
  • August 7, 14 and 21
  • September 7 (Labour Day)

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  • Mental Health & Well-Being: Navigating the End of the School Year (1) Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. Happy Wellness Wednesday! As the school year ends, stress and pressure can feel overwhelming.
    Jun 09, 2025
  • DCDSB News - June 2025 Dear Parents and Guardians,     The June 2025 issue of the DCDSB News is now available. This newsletter offers families an overview of current news, upcoming events, and information on what’s happening across the Durham Catholic District School Board.
    Jun 06, 2025
  • Leading Through Legacy: A Tribute to Black Excellence DCDSB secondary students are invited to attend Leading Through Legacy: A Tribute to Black Excellence, a powerful evening celebrating the voices, talents, and stories of Black students.   This student-led event is designed by students, for students, and offers a unique opportunity to collaborate, network, and learn from one another.
    Jun 05, 2025
  • June is National Indigenous History Month Throughout the year, we are dedicated to continuous learning, relationship-building, and supporting the National Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. We strive to strengthen our connections with Indigenous community partners and local organizations.
    Jun 05, 2025
  • Mental Health & Well-Being: Pride Month Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. As we begin the month of June, we take a moment to reflect on the importance of Pride Month—a time dedicated to recognizing the dignity, worth, and contributions of members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
    Jun 03, 2025
  • Spots Still Available for Summer Languages Programs The Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre is offering a wide selection of 27 International and Heritage Language courses for elementary students currently enrolled in Kindergarten to Grade 8. These classes run daily from 9:30 a.
    Jun 03, 2025
  • Pride Month at DCDSB As we celebrate our spiritual theme of Living in Hope, we are focused on how we can be beacons of hope for those around us. As Catholics, we are called to love one another as every human being is created in the image and likeness of God.
    Jun 01, 2025
  • Home-School-Parish Symposium 2025 On Thursday, May 29, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) welcomed local clergy, parish staff, parents, school administrators, and school staff for a special symposium with the goal to nurture collaborative relationships between families, parishes, and school staff who share a strong commitment to Catholic education.  The DCDSB would like to acknowledge and thank all those who contributed to the success of the Home-School-Parish Symposium 2025.
    May 30, 2025
  • Good Shepherd Catholic School Celebrates 25 Years of Catholic Education On May 23, 2025, students, families, staff, government officials, and community members came together at Good Shepherd Catholic School to celebrate the school’s 25th anniversary. Good Shepherd Catholic School opened in October 1999 and was originally built to relieve Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Port Perry.
    May 30, 2025
  • DCDSB Students Participate in Ubuntu Celebration

    On Wednesday, May 28, Grade 7 students celebrated the final session of the Created in the Image of God: I Am Because We Are (Ubuntu) engagement series. This event brought approximately 325 students together from across the DCDSB and was led by Tanika Riley featuring guest speaker Matthew Jones.
    May 30, 2025