DCDSB Black Excellence Newsletter (May 2024)Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers:
We are pleased to be sharing our third and final Black Excellence newsletter for the 2023-2024 school year, with information, resources, and events that may be of interest to Black students and families at the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB).
Register Now for CABS Multi-Sport Summer Camp
DCDSB's Coach/Advocates for Black Students (CABS), together with Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Educaton Centre, presents the Multi-Sport Camp for DCDSB students who have completed Grade 6, 7, 8 or 9.
May 27, 2024
DCDSB and Chaplains Represented by APSSP Announce Tentative AgreementDurham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to announce that it has reached a tentative settlement for a renewed collective agreement with the school board Chaplains represented by the Association of Professional Student Services Personnel (APSSP). APSSP represents the board's professional student services staff, which includes chaplaincy staff, in their employment.
May 27, 2024
Used Uniform Sale (Thursday July 4 from 4-7pm)Parent-Guardians and Students are invited to attend the Used Uniform Sale!
School Council thanks our graduating students for donating their uniforms for this initiative.
Date: Thursday July 4th
Time: 4-7pm
Location: St.
May 25, 2024
Fred Fox Visits All Saints Catholic Secondary SchoolOn Thursday, May 23, All Saints Catholic Secondary School welcomed Fred Fox, brother of Terry Fox. Students, staff and community members celebrated the school’s long-standing commitment to the Terry Fox Foundation with an assembly and inspirational presentation by Fred Fox and the All Saints Student Council.
Exploring the Skilled Trades through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program and Indigenous EducationThroughout the spring, Grade 10 students enrolled in the Food and Nutrition course at Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School participated in an exciting Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) and Indigenous Education initiative. Students took part in several workshops led by Indigenous community partners where they learned about food sustainability, Indigenous food, customs and culture.