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BWell Student Mental Health Leadership Summit On September 20, approximately 36 students representing all of DCDSB’s secondary schools came together for BWell, a student mental health leadership summit. The BWell group formed last year and they are working to bring student voices to the discussion around student mental health and well-being.

Sep 23, 2024

DCDSB Recognizes Truth and Reconciliation Week From September 23 to September 27, 2024, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) recognizes Truth and Reconciliation Week. During this significant week students and staff are encouraged to engage in reflection and learning of the history and current realities of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

Sep 23, 2024

DCDSB Black Excellence Newsletter: Fall 2024 Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: We are pleased to be sharing the first Black Excellence newsletter of the 2024-2025 school year! This newsletter includes information, resources, and events that may be of interest to Black students and families at the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB). Please click here to view the newsletter.

Sep 19, 2024

DCDSB Black Excellence Newsletter (September 2024) Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: We are pleased to be sharing the first Black Excellence newsletter of the 2024-2025 school year! This newsletter includes information, resources, and events that may be of interest to Black students and families at the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB). Please click here to view the newsletter.

Sep 19, 2024

APSIP Visits at DCDSB Secondary Schools The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) will be hosting the Aboriginal Post-Secondary Information Program (APSIP) at DCDSB secondary schools beginning September 23, 2024. Students are invited to participate and to learn more about this opportunity.

Sep 17, 2024

DCDSB News - September 2024 Issue Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, The September 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.

Sep 13, 2024

Empowering Our Community Through Mathematics - CABS Parent Night DCDSB's Coach/Advocate for Black Students (CABS) invite families to attend Empowering Our Community Through Mathematics. This event will include an interactive networking opportunity, a panel discussion, and will feature keynote speakers Alexander Coleman and Carl E.

Sep 12, 2024

TRAILS to Wellness: Coping with Anxiety Virtual Group for Grade 3-6 Students Does this sound like your child? Avoiding situations or places because of fears Constant Worrying Clinging, crying and\or tantrums when you separate Complaints of frequent stomach or headaches with no medical explanation Difficulties sleeping or sleeping independently due to fears or worries (checklist courtesy of Anxiety Canada) If you answered yes to any of these questions, your child may be dealing with feelings of anxiety or sensitivity and may benefit from the TRAILS to Wellness: Coping with Anxiety Virtual group, which is an evidenced based group intervention aimed to reduce anxiety in children. Join us for a virtual parent information session to learn about anxiety and sensitivity in children, how you can support your child and to learn if the TRAILS to Wellness: Coping with Anxiety Virtual group may be right for your child.

Sep 12, 2024

Register for Adult Education Programs with Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre Register for Adult Education Programs with Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre! Our Adult Education sites in Ajax, Whitby and our new Oshawa location offer Adult Education, Mature Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (mPLAR) and Specialized Training Programs for Pathways to Employment and Post-Secondary Education. Adults who are 18 years of age or older and out of a regular secondary school can register for a variety of programs including: • Adult Day School and Correspondence to earn credits for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or to upgrade courses for entrance to college, university or apprenticeship; • Adult Dual Credit Program with Durham College; • Adult Upgrading program focused on Literacy and Basic Skills; • Child Care Assistant Training Program; • Custodial Services Training Program; • English as a Second Language courses for adults (non-credit); • Microsoft Office Specialist Training Program; • Personal Support Worker Program; • Work-4-Credits Program (Cooperative Education); and • Young Parent School Program at the Rose of Durham (Oshawa).

Sep 10, 2024

International Languages Program Registration is now open for the International Languages program! The International Languages program offered through Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre is designed for students from Year 1 Kindergarten (Junior Kindergarten) to Grade 12 and adult learners. The programs provide students with the opportunity to speak, listen, write, and read in an international language and to learn about the culture and heritage associated with that language.

Sep 10, 2024