Building Capacity in Structured Literacy: Success from Our After School Book ClubAs part of ongoing efforts to support the implementation of the new language curriculum with a focus on structured literacy, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) held a professional learning initiative focused on foundational literacy skills, evidence-based instructional strategies, and strengthening Tier 1 instruction. Educators dove into the powerful book 7 Mighty Moves, which provides full or practical strategies to strengthen structured literacy approaches and create engaging, supportive classroom environments.
May 14, 2024
Guidance Teacher-Counsellors Explore the TradesThe Ministry of Education is funding Experiential Learning for Guidance Teacher-Counsellors in the 2023-2024 school year to provide professional learning opportunities for all Guidance Teacher-Counsellors to develop an enhanced understanding of the skilled trades and apprenticeship pathway, as well as the benefits of the skilled trades as a career.
It is the expectation that all guidance staff in schools become knowledgeable about the skilled trades and the apprenticeship pathway so that they can be better informed and positioned to promote this pathway as viable and valuable to all students.
May 14, 2024
DCDSB Students Participate in the Forest of Reading CelebrationOn Monday, May 13, over 600 elementary students across the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) and Durham District School Board (DDSB) gathered together in-person at the Ontario Tech University and Durham College Wellness Centre for the Durham Forest of Reading Celebration! This is the first time in five years that the students from Grades 2-8 were able to be together as a group for this exciting day.
The participating schools started the day off with an author parade, where their favourite authors entered the event space with excitement roaring from all corners of the room.
DCPIC Parent/Guardian Survey (1)Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers.
The Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (DCPIC) is a parent-led advisory committee working within the Durham Catholic District School Board.
May 13, 2024
St. Mary Athletic Banquet (Wednesday June 12th)Attention Monarchs!
Our athletes are invited to a dinner & awards ceremony on Wednesday June 12th from 6:00-8:00pm in the cafetorium.
All students that participated on any sports team in the 2023-2024 school year are asked to to pick up your FREE ticket in the atrium during your lunch during the week of May 6-10th.
May 11, 2024
2023-2024 Distinguished Catholic Educator Award RecipientsCongratulations to the Durham Catholic District School Board 2023-2024 Distinguished Catholic Educator Award Recipients!
Please see below for a list of all recipients:
Ajax Family of Schools
Alexia Hughes, Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School
Krista Zupan, Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Secondary School
Rose Booker, Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Sean Molony, St. Andre Bessette Catholic School
Alison Walo, St.
May 10, 2024
DCDSB and OECTA Durham Elementary Teachers’ Unit Announce Tentative Agreement Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to announce that it has reached a tentative settlement for a renewed collective agreement with the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) Durham Elementary Unit. OECTA Durham Elementary represents the board’s permanent elementary teachers.
May 10, 2024
DCDSB Math Hub Professional Learning SeriesDuring the 2023-2024 school year, priority schools participated in the “Math Hub” professional learning series. These hands-on sessions brought together educators from multiple schools to collaborate on addressing common student misconceptions, exploring new math resources, and sharing best practices.
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