DCDSB News - May 2024Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers:
The May 2024 DCDSB News is now available! This issue of the newsletter offers families an overview of current news, upcoming events, and information on what’s happening across the DCDSB.
This newsletter includes:
Catholic Education Week and Mental Health Week
Indigenous Education in Action:
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2-Spirit People
Indigenous Education Highlights
Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation:
10th Annual Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation Gala
Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation 2023 Annual Report
#ForeTheKids Golf Classic in support of the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation
DCDSB Updates:
2024-2025 School Year Calendars
DCDSB Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee Invites Nominations for Vice-Chair
2024-2025 Spiritual Theme Design Day
Durham Region Health Department – Tick-Borne Diseases
Summer STEM Camp for Black Students
Mental Health and Well-Being:
How to Build a Coping Skills Tool Box
Join School Mental Health Ontario’s Parent & Caregiver Collaboration Group
School Spotlight:
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May 03, 2024
2024-2025 Spiritual Theme Design DayThe Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is excited to invite Grade 7 through 12 students across the school board to help design the poster for the 2024-2025 Spiritual Theme, ‘Living in Hope’. Each year, the spiritual theme encourages us to make real, meaningful, and faith-filled connections every day.
May 02, 2024
DCDSB Celebrates Catholic Education Week and Mental Health Week from May 6-10, 2024During the first week of May, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) celebrates Catholic Education Week, which recognizes the significant contribution that Catholic education has made to the community, the province and to Canada. This week is also designated as Mental Health Week, which aims to raise awareness and promote and protect mental health.
May 02, 2024
Special Board Meeting - May 6, 2024The Durham Catholic District School Board is holding a Special Board Meeting on Monday, May 6, 2024. The purpose of the meeting is to move in camera to discuss the following items:
Collective bargaining; and
A legal matter.
May 01, 2024
Life Promotion/Suicide Prevention - Prepare, Prevent and Respond Virtual WorkshopParents, guardians and caregivers are invited to join us for Prepare, Prevent and Respond, a virtual workshop presented by DCDSB Student Services Staff. This workshop will explore some frequently asked questions that will help you prepare, prevent, and respond if your child or adolescent is experiencing thoughts of suicide.
May 01, 2024
Durham Catholic Children's Foundation 2023 Annual ReportDear Partners and Donors,
I am pleased to share the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation 2023 Annual Report. This is an opportunity for us to reflect on the previous year, which was filled with the joy of community.
May 01, 2024
Ribbon Skirt Making with Indigenous Student CircleFrom Friday, April 18 to Friday, April 26, Grade 8 and Grade 12 students from the Indigenous Student Circle sewed their own ribbon skirts and shirts with community partner, Mel Roberts. Mel showed the students how to measure out their fabric, choose various colours and patterns, and sew the fabrics together to make their ribbon skirts and shirts.
St. John XXIII Catholic School Wellness DayA day to focus on positive mental and physical health
On April 10, St. John XXIII Catholic School came together with community partners to promote positive physical and mental wellness.
Apr 30, 2024
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