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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

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