DCDSB Summer Hours

During July and August, the Durham Catholic District School Board's Catholic Education Centre (650 Rossland Rd. W., Oshawa) is open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  • Elementary school offices are closed for the summer and will re-open on Monday, August 24, 2026. To register an elementary student for school during July or August, please visit our website for details.
  • Secondary school offices remain open during the summer from Monday to Thursday.
  • For information on summer programs offered through Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre, please visit con-ed.ca. 

The first day of school for elementary and secondary students is Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Visit our website to view the 2026-2027 school year calendars.

Catholic Education Centre Summer Closures:

  • July 10, 17, 24 and 31
  • August 3 (Civic Holiday)
  • August 7, 14 and 21
  • September 7 (Labour Day)

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  • Growing in Excitement: White Pine Celebration at All Saints Catholic Secondary School On Tuesday, April 30, secondary students from across Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) came together to critically buzz about books for the annual White Pine Celebration. Taking place in the All Saints Catholic Secondary School Learning Commons, the event was a student-facilitated celebration of books in the White Pine category of the Forest of Reading Program, organized by Teacher-Librarian Monica Dion and Program Support teacher Amanda Duncan.
    May 07, 2024
  • Learning with Lorrie Gallant On Thursday, May 2, several secondary Religion and Family Life and Arts educators had the opportunity for professional development guided by artist, author, curator, professor and Expressive Arts Practitioner, Lorrie Gallant of Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. Honored guest speaker Lorrie Gallant spoke on “Indigenous Art as Pedagogy” which included her own history and the histories and truths she experienced during her time as curator and coordinator for the Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford.
    May 07, 2024
  • DCDSB News - May 2024 Dear 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: St.
    May 03, 2024
  • 2024-2025 Spiritual Theme Design Day The 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, 2024

    During 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, 2024 The 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 Workshop Parents, 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 Report Dear 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 Circle From 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.
    May 01, 2024
  • School Spotlight - St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School This School Spotlight segment features St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School.
    May 01, 2024