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DCPIC Commissioning Mass On Thursday, October 17, the Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (DCPIC) held its annual Commissioning Mass to welcome new and returning Catholic School Council Chairs, Co-Chairs and Principals, as well as the committee's new Parent Representatives. Congratulations to all those who were commissioned today! We thank you for your continued support and the pivotal role that you all play in our Catholic learning community.

Oct 17, 2024

Grade 8 Girls Learn to Weld On October 16, Grade 8 girls and their caregivers were invited to attend welding workshops at Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School and St.

Oct 17, 2024

Super 60 Cross Country Championship On Thursday, October 10, more than 660 students participated in the Durham Elementary Catholic Athletics (DECA) Super 60 Cross Country Championship Meet. Held as the culmination of the DCDSB 2024 Cross-Country season, the Super 60 Championships were open to elementary school runners in Grades 3 to 8 that placed in the top 15 at one of DCDSB’s four Regional Meets.

Oct 11, 2024

Ajax Fire Chief for the Day at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School On October 10, a Grade 3 student at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School was thrilled to learn that he had won the Ajax Fire Chief for the Day contest! Evan’s creative submission, a comic strip showcasing his ideas to enhance community safety and well-being as Fire Chief, was selected from over 600 entries from elementary schools across Ajax.

Oct 11, 2024

Good Shepherd Catholic School Thanksgiving Luncheon Students, staff, families, and guests gathered for a Thanksgiving luncheon in early October. Thank you to Fr.

Oct 10, 2024

Hope and Harvest Message Dear Families, I hope that the first month of the 2024-2025 school year has been filled with joy, community, faith and learning. I have had the opportunity to visit our schools and meet with students, staff, families, and parish and community partners, and am filled with gratitude for our Durham Catholic learning community.

Oct 10, 2024

Travel for Credit 2025 This year, as part of Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre's night school and summer school programming for the 2024-2025 school year, and in partnership with EF Educational Tours, we will be making Travel for Credit courses available to secondary school students across the board. When enrolling in a Travel for Credit course, students in the Durham Catholic District School Board will have the unique opportunity to earn academic credits through a combination of traditional and experiential learning.

Oct 09, 2024

DCDSB System-Wide Commissioning Mass On Monday, October 7, board employees, family members and guests gathered at St. Mary of the People Parish in Oshawa for this year's System-Wide Mass in recognition of all new permanent staff that were hired over the past 12 months.

Oct 08, 2024

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month By educating and encouraging ourselves to moderate our own use of digital technology, we reinforce our power as cyberheroes over potential threats. Check out the following videos to enhance your online safety: https://vimeo.

Oct 06, 2024

DCDSB Regional Cross Country Meets From October 1 – 7, students in Grades 3-8 are competing in regional cross country meets at Hy-Hope Farm. It has been a great way to promote sportsmanship, participation, being active, and having fun! Our appreciation goes to staff, volunteers, students and families for making cross country such a success.

Oct 04, 2024