DCDSB Black Excellence Newsletter (February 2024)Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers:
We are writing to you as you expressed interest in receiving communications for Black students and families on the student verification form this year. We are pleased to be sharing our second newsletter to Black families at the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB), and look forward to providing information, resources, and upcoming events that may be of interest to you.
Feb 09, 2024
Multicultural Night (Tuesday February 13th)Hey Monarchs, St. Mary International Outreach is excited to announce that Multicultural Night is here!
Students and their families are invited to join us on Tuesday February 13th from 5 - 8pm for an entertaining evening full of food, fun and culture!
Entrance is $8.
Feb 08, 2024
DCDSB Professional Activity Day Rescheduled to Monday, April 8, 2024The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) trustees have voted in favour of moving the Professional Activity (PA) Day previously scheduled for Friday, April 19, 2024, to Monday, April 8, 2024. The new PA Day of Monday, April 8, 2024, is in effect for elementary and secondary schools across the board.
Feb 06, 2024
DCDSB News - February 2024The February 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:
Black History Month
Living in Faith:
Learning from Page to Palette for Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School World Religions Classes
Lent
Indigenous Education in Action:
Indigenous Education Highlights
DCDSB Updates:
New Addition at St.
Feb 02, 2024
Special Board Meeting (1)The Durham Catholic District School Board is holding a Special Board Meeting on Monday, February 5, 2024.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a proposed amendment to the 2023-2024 school year calendar.
Learning from Page to Palette for Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School World Religions ClassesGrade 11 students at Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School (DO'C) have been learning in partnership throughout their first semester in both authentic and artistic ways.
Students from the DO'C World Religions courses were able to present their inquiries and grow in knowledge regarding Indigenous Spirituality with author, storyteller, former educator, and current DCDSB Indigenous Advisory Circle member, Mr.
