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Support Durham Catholic Students This Giving Tuesday Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, This Giving Tuesday, we invite families to make a positive impact within our own Durham Catholic learning community. Giving Tuesday is a Global Day of Giving, and this year it falls on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Nov 26, 2024

DCDSB Black Excellence Newsletter (November 2024) Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: We are pleased to share the November 2024 edition of the Durham Catholic District School Board’s Black Excellence newsletter! This newsletter includes information, resources, and events that may be of interest to Black students and families at the DCDSB. Please click here to view the newsletter.

Nov 25, 2024

DCDSB Staff Participate in VTRA Training with Kevin Cameron On November 13 and 14, DCDSB staff were joined by colleagues from neighbouring school boards to participate in Violent Risk Threat Assessment (VTRA) Level 2 Training with Kevin Cameron, Executive Director, Center for Trauma Informed Practices. The VTRA model is a trauma-informed framework that serves as the foundation to Community Threat Assessment and Intervention Protocol, that is in place in Durham region.

Nov 21, 2024

Students Shine in Mathletes Competition at St. Joseph Catholic School in Uxbridge On Friday, November 8, St. Joseph Catholic School in Uxbridge hosted its inaugural Mathletes competition, with enthusiastic participation from Grade 3-8 students.

Nov 20, 2024

Observing National Indigenous Veterans Day at Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School On November 8, Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School observed National Indigenous Veterans Day by showcasing different stories of Indigenous Veterans throughout the school. Some of these tributes included stories from soldiers who fought on the frontlines, stories from nurses who treated the soldiers, stories from the home-front, and stories surrounding language and how the Cree Code Talkers shaped the war.

Nov 20, 2024

Students Explore their Relationship with the Land at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School On November 18, Grade 7 and 8 students at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School participated in learning with members of the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) Indigenous Education team.

Nov 20, 2024

Treaties Recognition Week and Rock Your Mocs at St. Paul Catholic School Ms. McAvoy's Grade 6 and 7 students at St.

Nov 19, 2024

DCDSB Staff Reflects on How We Are Living in Hope Pope Francis has declared 2025 a Jubilee Year with the theme, Pilgrims of Hope. The DCDSB is reflecting upon how we are Living in Hope as we journey towards the upcoming Jubilee.

Nov 18, 2024

DCDSB Receives Three Awards for Outstanding Efforts to Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Initatives! On November 13, 2024, the Region of Durham hosted the Durham Greener Buildings Awards. Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) was recognized with not one, not two, but THREE awards for outstanding efforts to environmental sustainability and climate change initiatives! DCDSB received the following awards: Best Energy Performing K - 12 School Award - Received by Father Leo J.

Nov 15, 2024

HIGH FIVE Certification The City of Pickering partnered with St. Mary Non-Profit, Education & Childcare SHSM program to facilitate HIGH FIVE® training in the school on November 14th.

Nov 15, 2024