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Bishop Nguyen Visits DCDSB Schools in Brooklin On Friday, January 17, students from St. Leo Catholic School, St.

Jan 27, 2025

DCDSB 2025-2026 School Year Calendar Consultation Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) invites parents, guardians and caregivers to provide their input on the 2025-2026 school year calendar. If you would like to submit your preference and/or provide comments on the draft calendars, we invite you to do so by completing a brief survey.

Jan 24, 2025

Vicky the Real Artist Visits Grade 1 Students at St. Paul Catholic School Vicky the Real Artist led an interactive art session with Grade 1 students at St. Paul Catholic School.

Jan 24, 2025

Making Miniature Drum Shakers with the Elementary Indigenous Student Circle On January 16, First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students from the Elementary Indigenous Student Circle met to learn some drum teachings and how to make miniature drum shakers. After sharing a meal and opening circle, students set to work painting their drum frames.

Jan 24, 2025

Jubilee 2025 Mass at St. Gregory the Great Parish On December 24, 2024, Pope Francis launched the Jubilee Year under the theme of “Pilgrims of Hope” by opening the Holy Doors at St. Peter’s Basilica in The Vatican.

Jan 24, 2025

Durham Catholic District School Board Named One of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025 by Forbes The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is proud to announce that it has been included on the Forbes list of Canada's Best Employers in 2025. This is the second consecutive year DCDSB has received this recognition.

Jan 23, 2025

Webinar: EQAO Math Night for Parents and Guardians Parents, guardians and caregivers are invited to join a free live webinar hosted by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). In this session, EQAO staff will discuss math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario's large-scale assessments.

Jan 21, 2025

Nominate Your School for Outstanding Communications! Nominations are being accepted for the DCDSB Reverend John Markle Home to School Communications Award. Is your school delivering outstanding communications? Durham Catholic schools are committed to engaging with our communities by delivering timely, effective, and open communication.

Jan 15, 2025

2025 Travel for Credit Information Session Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, As part of Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre’s 2025 summer school programming, in partnership with EF Educational Tours, Travel for Credit courses are available to secondary school students across the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB). When enrolling in a Travel for Credit course, students in the DCDSB will have the unique opportunity to earn academic credits through a combination of traditional and experiential learning.

Jan 13, 2025

Coding Quest Projects at St. Patrick Catholic School Grade 5 students at St. Patrick Catholic School showcased their creativity, critical thinking and collaboration skills through Coding Quest projects! Students used Scratch and Makey Makeys to create interactive French video games while integrating skills across three subjects: French, Science, and Math.

Jan 13, 2025