Board News | Durham Catholic District School Board

2023-2024 Elementary Student Demographic Survey Dear Parents and Guardians, It is the mission of the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) to be an inclusive Catholic learning community that inspires every student to achieve their full potential through faith and education. To assist in making evidence-based and informed decisions about supports and resource allocation, we will be conducting a Student Demographic Survey from April 22-26, 2024.

Apr 19, 2024

2023-2024 Distinguished Catholic Volunteer Awards Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Distinguished Catholic Volunteer Award recipients. We love our volunteers! Thank you to the dedicated volunteers who contribute to the success of our schools and committees each and every day.

Apr 19, 2024

Cooking with the Elementary Indigenous Student Circle On Friday, April 12, Grade 6-8 students from the Indigenous Student Circle gathered at Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School for a cooking class led by Chef Keri-Ann. The students made Three Sisters soup and bannock.

Apr 17, 2024

Wood Burning with Indigenous Artist at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School On Wednesday, March 27, Indigenous artist, Vicky Grant, visited Grade 11 students at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School.

Apr 09, 2024

Indigenous Author Visits Grades 6, 7 and 8 Students On March 21, 22 and 25, author Christy Jordan-Fenton visited Grades 6, 7 and 8 classes from St. John Paul II Catholic School, St.

Apr 09, 2024

DCDSB News - April 2024 Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: The April 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:   Living in Faith: DCDSB Secondary Students Attend Ordinandi Lunch Community Care and Commitment to ShareLife Fundraising Indigenous Education in Action: National Indigenous Languages Day Indigenous Education Resources and Ancestry Self-Identification Indigenous Education Highlights DCDSB Updates: Summer School Facilities Rental Request Reminder: Elementary and Secondary PA Day is on April 8, 2024 Kindergarten Resource Fair St.

Apr 05, 2024

DCDSB and OECTA Durham Secondary Teachers’ Unit Announce Tentative Agreement Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to announce that it has reached a tentative settlement for a renewed collective agreement with the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) Durham Secondary Unit. OECTA Durham Secondary represents the board's secondary and continuing education teachers.

Apr 05, 2024

Exploring the Papal Visit Durham Catholic District School Board invites families and community members to attend an evening with Niigaan Sinclair. This session will be an opportunity to examine four key moments from the Papal Visit to Canada in 2022 and reflect on our work in Catholic Education as we journey toward Truth and Reconciliation.

Apr 05, 2024

St. Anne Catholic School Addition Opening and Blessing On Tuesday, March 5, students, families, staff, Trustees, community members and government officials came together to celebrate the official opening and blessing of the addition at St. Anne Catholic School in Oshawa.

Apr 03, 2024

Community Care and Commitment to ShareLife Fundraising at St. James Catholic School St. James Catholic School knows the meaning of community care! Vice-Principal, Ms.

Apr 03, 2024