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School Spotlight: St. Leo Catholic School This School Spotlight segment features St. Leo Catholic School.

Nov 13, 2023

DCDSB and ETFO Announce Tentative Agreement for the Board’s Designated Early Childhood Educators Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to announce that it has reached a tentative settlement for a renewed collective agreement with the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO). ETFO represents the Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECE) employed by the board.

Nov 13, 2023

Challenging Indigenous Stereotypes Students in the Grade 11 NBE (Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices) class at Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School recently challenged Indigenous stereotypes during a Gallery Walk. Using posters provided by Trent University's First Peoples House of Learning, the students engaged with images depicting positive representations of Indigenous identity that challenge racist labels and assumptions.

Nov 13, 2023

DCDSB Grade 9 Students Get to Work On November 1 Grade 9 students across the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) took part in Take Our Kids to Work Day, an annual career exploration event where participants experience a day in the life of a working professional. Linked with the career component of the Grade 9 curriculum, students had the opportunity to gather information on the realities of work, as well as employment opportunities and entry requirements, while also strengthening the link between home, school and the community.

Nov 09, 2023

DCDSB Travel for Credit Program - Summer 2024 DCDSB Travel for Credit Program – Summer 2024 Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre is offering four exciting Travel for Credit options in July 2024 in partnership with EF Educational Tours. Students will have a unique opportunity to earn a credit through a combination of classroom and experiential learning.

Nov 07, 2023

DCDSB News: November 2023 Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, The November 2023 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: Lest We Forget Living in Faith: Speaking With the Heart – Designing the 2023-2024 Spiritual Theme Poster When Faith Meets Pedagogy Educators Conference and Youth Forum Catholic Student Awards Dinner Indigenous Education In Action: Indigenous Veterans Day Treaties Recognition Week Indigenous Education Highlights DCDSB Updates: Equity Invitational Learning Series 2022-2023 EQAO and OSSLT Results Grade 1 French Immersion Registration Regional Arts & Media Program Registration Deadline Direction of School Support Elementary and Secondary PA Day – Friday, November 17, 2023 How to Understand and Support Your Child with Anxiety New Grade 7/8 Mental Health Literacy Modules Support Student Mental Health and Well-being Inclement Weather Reminder Student Spotlight: Mateo N.

Nov 06, 2023

Aspiring Black Students Led By Excellence (A.B.L.E.) visit Legislative Building Recently Coach/Advocate for Black Students (C.A.

Nov 02, 2023

Community Fair and Symposium Recap On October 25, DCDSB Student Services hosted a successful Community Resources Symposium and Fair, supporting pathways planning and the well-being of students with special education needs in Grades 7 – 12+. Featuring 35 local agencies and organizations from across Durham Region, the Symposium and Fair gave students and their families the opportunity to connect with valuable supports and resources.

Nov 02, 2023

Lest We Forget Dear Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers: As a nation, throughout the month of November we pause to pay 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 02, 2023

Friars Student Writing Contest The Friars Student Writing Contest will start from November 8, 2023, and close on January 15, 2024. As you may know, it is organized to commemorate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from January 18 to 25 each year.

Nov 02, 2023