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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

DCDSB Celebrates Inaugural Black Student Excellence Awards On Thursday, November 7, 2024, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) hosted the inaugural Black Student Excellence Awards. A collaboration between the DCDSB and the board's Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee, the awards honour Grade 11 and Grade 12 students who self-identify as Black and have demonstrated leadership and/or commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.

Nov 12, 2024

St. Bernard Catholic School Makes the Environment Greener On Saturday, October 19, 2024, St. Bernard Catholic School students, families, and staff came together to make their school yard and the environment greener.

Nov 05, 2024

Taste of the Trades Day at Durham College Grade 9 and 10 students from Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School participated in the Taste of the Trades activity at the Durham College Whitby Campus on Monday, October 21. This activity provided students the opportunity to be inspired and engaged through stimulating workshops associated with skilled trades and apprenticeships.

Nov 05, 2024

DCDSB News - November 2024 Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, The November 2024 issue 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 Durham Catholic District School Board.

Nov 04, 2024

Exploring the Land at All Saints Catholic Secondary School On Wednesday, October 23, Ms. McClosky's World Religions class at All Saints Catholic Secondary School participated in on the land learning with the DCDSB Indigenous Education Team.

Nov 01, 2024

Honouring our Veterans: A DCDSB Community Tribute Throughout the month of November, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) pays our respects to the over 2.3 million Canadians who have served our country, and continue to serve, in times of war, conflict and peace.

Nov 01, 2024

DCDSB Students get a 'Taste' of Apprenticeship Program On Wednesday, October 23, Grade 11 and 12 students across the Durham Catholic District School Board attended an Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) Cook Information and Experience Day at the Durham College Whitby Campus. Students met the faculty, went on a tour of the culinary labs and facilities, and participated in hands-on cooking sessions and prepared 75 meals for lunch.

Oct 31, 2024