News

Subscribe
Select a Date Range
  • Challenging Indigenous Stereotypes Students in the Grade 11 NBE (Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices) class at Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School recently challenged Indigenous stereotypes during a Gallery Walk. Using posters provided by Trent University's First Peoples House of Learning, the students engaged with images depicting positive representations of Indigenous identity that challenge racist labels and assumptions.
    Nov 13, 2023
  • Equity Invitational Learning Series (3) DCDSB is hosting an Equity Invitational Learning Series, Deconstructing Anti-Black Racism: Providing Overdue Outcomes for our Kids, on November 23, 2023. Please see attached brochure for full details.
    Nov 10, 2023
  • DCDSB Grade 9 Students Get to Work On November 1 Grade 9 students across the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) took part in Take Our Kids to Work Day, an annual career exploration event where participants experience a day in the life of a working professional. Linked with the career component of the Grade 9 curriculum, students had the opportunity to gather information on the realities of work, as well as employment opportunities and entry requirements, while also strengthening the link between home, school and the community.
    Nov 09, 2023
  • BFCN Scholarship Application Workshop for Black Durham Region Students (Monday November 13th @06:30PM) Black students in the Durham Region and their families are invited to join us for a virtual edition of the BFCN Scholarship Application Workshop on Monday, November 13, 2023, from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST. Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN), in collaboration with the Durham Region Anti-Racism Taskforce (DRART), is providing a free online workshop to show Black students and their families how to search, prepare, and apply for scholarships and bursaries.
    Nov 08, 2023
  • DCDSB Travel for Credit Program - Summer 2024 DCDSB Travel for Credit Program – Summer 2024 Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre is offering four exciting Travel for Credit options in July 2024 in partnership with EF Educational Tours. Students will have a unique opportunity to earn a credit through a combination of classroom and experiential learning.
    Nov 07, 2023
  • DCDSB News: November 2023 Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, The November 2023 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:   Lest We Forget  Living in Faith:   Speaking With the Heart – Designing the 2023-2024 Spiritual Theme Poster  When Faith Meets Pedagogy Educators Conference and Youth Forum  Catholic Student Awards Dinner  Indigenous Education In Action:   Indigenous Veterans Day  Treaties Recognition Week  Indigenous Education Highlights  DCDSB Updates:   Equity Invitational Learning Series  2022-2023 EQAO and OSSLT Results  Grade 1 French Immersion Registration  Regional Arts & Media Program Registration Deadline  Direction of School Support  Elementary and Secondary PA Day – Friday, November 17, 2023  How to Understand and Support Your Child with Anxiety  New Grade 7/8 Mental Health Literacy Modules Support Student Mental Health and Well-being  Inclement Weather Reminder  Student Spotlight: Mateo N.
    Nov 06, 2023
  • Aspiring Black Students Led By Excellence (A.B.L.E.) visit Legislative Building Recently Coach/Advocate for Black Students (C.A.
    Nov 02, 2023
  • Community Fair and Symposium Recap On October 25, DCDSB Student Services hosted a successful Community Resources Symposium and Fair, supporting pathways planning and the well-being of students with special education needs in Grades 7 – 12+. Featuring 35 local agencies and organizations from across Durham Region, the Symposium and Fair gave students and their families the opportunity to connect with valuable supports and resources.
    Nov 02, 2023
  • Lest We Forget Dear Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers: As a nation, throughout the month of November we pause to pay our respects to the over 2.3 million Canadians who have served our country, and continue to serve, in times of war, conflict and peace.
    Nov 02, 2023
  • Friars Student Writing Contest The Friars Student Writing Contest will start from November 8, 2023, and close on January 15, 2024. As you may know, it is organized to commemorate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from January 18 to 25 each year.
    Nov 02, 2023