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Learning About Treaties in NBE3U Recently Grade 11 students in the NBE3U class (Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices) at Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School engaged in multifaceted learning about treaties in Canada. They examined what treaties are, explored historic and modern treaties, and reviewed disagreements that have arisen over treaties.

Feb 21, 2024

Durham Catholic District School Board Presents Be You, Be Well: A Black Mental Health Day Event Monday, March 4, 2024, marks the fifth annual Black Mental Health Day, recognized by communities across Ontario. On Black Mental Health Day, we are called to recognize the ongoing impact on mental health that results from experiences of anti-Black racism and to raise awareness of the specific mental health needs of Black communities.

Feb 20, 2024

Indigenous Student Circles Embrace Woodburning Art with Vicky the Real Artist On February 7, 12 members of the Elementary and Secondary Indigenous Student Circles engaged in a woodburning art workshop with local Indigenous artist Vicky Grant, who is also known as Vicky the Real Artist. Every student had the freedom to design their own original artwork, and created a paddle unique to their interests.

Feb 20, 2024

Notre Dame Students Participate in Durham Action Community Group Forum Two of Notre Dame Catholic Secondary Schools student leaders, Trenyce and Domini, were invited to participate in a forum with the Durham Action Community Group. Titled “In Their Own Voices: Disrupting Anti-Black Racism & Hate Forum & Dialogue”, various community organizations from Durham Region presented information and statistics on anti-Black racism and ways to act against it as student leaders.

Feb 16, 2024

Lenten Message from the Chair of the Board and Director of Education This year Ash Wednesday, a holy day of prayer and fasting that is recognized by many Christian denominations, falls on February 14, 2024. On this day, members of the Catholic community gather for liturgical celebrations in which they receive ashes, marked on their forehead in the sign of the cross, as a call to repentance and as a reminder of our need for love and forgiveness.

Feb 14, 2024

St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School Gets in the Groove In recognition of Black History Month, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School welcomed Afiwi Groove School to explore the history of African dance with all students from Kindergarten to Grade 8.

Feb 13, 2024

DCDSB Black Excellence Newsletter (February 2024) Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: We are writing to you as you expressed interest in receiving communications for Black students and families on the student verification form this year. We are pleased to be sharing our second newsletter to Black families at the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB), and look forward to providing information, resources, and upcoming events that may be of interest to you.

Feb 09, 2024

DCDSB Professional Activity Day Rescheduled to Monday, April 8, 2024 The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) trustees have voted in favour of moving the Professional Activity (PA) Day previously scheduled for Friday, April 19, 2024, to Monday, April 8, 2024. The new PA Day of Monday, April 8, 2024, is in effect for elementary and secondary schools across the board.

Feb 06, 2024

DCDSB News - February 2024 The February 2024 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 DCDSB. This newsletter includes: Black History Month Living in Faith: Learning from Page to Palette for Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School World Religions Classes Lent Indigenous Education in Action: Indigenous Education Highlights DCDSB Updates: New Addition at St.

Feb 02, 2024

Special Board Meeting (1) The Durham Catholic District School Board is holding a Special Board Meeting on Monday, February 5, 2024. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a proposed amendment to the 2023-2024 school year calendar.

Jan 31, 2024