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Chad Solomon Visits DCDSB Elementary Schools Throughout the month of May, Indigenous author, Chad Solomon visited six DCDSB schools to enhance the learning that took place in elementary classrooms. Chad used puppets and different voices to engage students and lead three workshops.

Jun 10, 2024

2024 Oshawa Junior Fire Chief On June 6, Oshawa Fire Services announced their 2024 Junior Fire Chief at Sir Albert Love Catholic School! Grade 5 and 6 students submitted videos on smoke alarms and home escape planning. Gabriel, a Grade 6 student, earned the title of 2024 Junior Fire Chief! At a special assembly, Gabriel was award fantastic prizes and even got to leave in a firetruck for an exclusive tour of the Oshawa Fire headquarters! As Junior Fire Chief, Gabriel will promote fire safety at school, home and in the community.

Jun 10, 2024

DCDSB News - June 2024 Edition Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: The June 2024 edition of the 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: Faith June is Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish-Based Summer Camps Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation Gala June 2024 Student Walk for Hope Indigenous Education in Action National Indigenous History Month Indigenous Education Highlights DCDSB Updates 2024-2024 School Year Calendars Ontario Government Announces Funding to Provide New Catholic Elementary School and Additional Pupil Spaces in Oshawa 2023-2024 Board Awards Pride Month Mental Health and Well-Being Secondary Student Mental Health Leadership Summit How to Understand and Support Your child or Adolescent with their Screen Use DCDSB Student Spotlight Nathan, St.

Jun 07, 2024

Special Board Meeting - June 11, 2024 The Durham Catholic District School Board is holding a Special Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Jun 06, 2024

Durham College Partners with Durham Catholic District School Board on Dual Credit Program Promoting Sustainable Urban Agriculture Oshawa, Ont. – Durham College’s (DC) Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture and the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) have partnered on a unique dual credit program that is giving Ajax high school students a taste of life – and work – on the farm.

Jun 05, 2024

DCDSB and Student Services Staff Represented by APSSP Announce Tentative Agreement The Durham 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 professional student services staff represented by the Association of Professional Student Services Personnel (APSSP). The details of the Memorandum of Settlement remain confidential and are subject to local ratification by the APSSP professional student services membership and the DCDSB Board of Trustees.

Jun 04, 2024

St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Student Athletes Make U17 Canadian National Wrestling Team and Will Represent Canada at the 2024 Pan American Wrestling Championships Congratulations to Aaharen P. and Adsaya P.

Jun 04, 2024

Spots Still Available for Elementary and Secondary Summer Courses and Programs Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre offers a number of summer courses and programs for students in elementary and secondary school. Elementary Programs and Courses Are you a Grade 8 student starting high school in the fall? The Head Start Programis available to all Grade 8 students going into Grade 9 at one of our Durham Catholic District School Board high schools and will run August 19 - 22.

Jun 03, 2024

Grade 7 and 8 Students Participate in the Annual Young Women in Science, Technology and Trades Conference On April 24 and 25, Grade 7 and 8 students from Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School participated in the annual Young Women in Science, Technology and Trades Conference hosted by Durham College. The day started with an inspirational keynote speaker and welder, Promise Lafrance.

Jun 03, 2024

St. Leo Catholic School Craft Club Fundraiser in Support of the Whitby Hospice Students in the St. Leo Catholic School Craft Club made rainbow loom bracelets and sold them as a fundraiser in support of the Whitby Hospice - Roger Anderson House.

Jun 03, 2024