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Community Resources Symposium and Fair Durham Catholic District School Board Student Services is hosting a Community Resources Symposium and Fair. Attend to learn about services and programs offered by community organizations and agencies that support pathways planning and the well-being of students with special education needs in Grades 7 – 12+.

Oct 12, 2023

Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee Seeking Parent Representatives The Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee is currently seeking five parent representatives - one person representing each municipality (Ajax, Oshawa, Pickering, Whitby and Brock/Scugog/Uxbridge). The committee’s mandate provides a medium for effectively addressing and dismantling disadvantages and discrimination, historical or otherwise, experienced by Black students, staff and families in our Board.

Oct 11, 2023

DCDSB News - October 2023 Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, The October 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: Autumn Harvest Living in Faith: Faith in Action! DCDSB Updates: Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee Seeking Parent Representatives New DCDSB Math Webpages and Resources for Families Regional Arts & Media Program Open House and Audition Workshop Ventilation Measures Report PA Day – October 6, 2023 Policy Input Page Student Spotlight: DCDB Student Spotlight – 2023-2024 Student Trustees Parent, Guardian and Caregiver Resources: Accessing Support for Your Child’s Mental Health DCDSB Students: Orange Shirt Day – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Franco-Ontarian Day St.

Oct 06, 2023

Autumn Harvest Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, With its connection to the summer harvest, autumn is a season in which we often reflect on our many blessings. During the coming long weekend, families may have a tradition of gathering to share food and company and to give thanks.

Oct 05, 2023

School Spotlight - Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School The School Spotlight segment highlights schools within the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB). Monsignor Paul Dwyer, the first Catholic high school in DCDSB, is featured in this first School Spotlight segment.

Oct 05, 2023

Pop Tab Collection Contest The Durham Regional Police Children's Games, along with Durham Catholic District School Boards Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee, are inviting elementary and secondary classes from across our learning community to participate in a Pop Tab Collection Contest. Pop tabs are made from aluminum and can be redeemed for money.

Sep 28, 2023

DCDSB Ventilation Measures Report Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is optimizing air quality in schools through improved ventilation and filtration. Ventilation measures include increasing the flow of outdoor/fresh air for diluting the concentration of any infectious particles.

Sep 28, 2023

Welding Workshop for Grade 8 Girls (2) Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to offer a new Welding Workshop for Grade 8 Girls. Open to females currently in Grade 8, along with a family member (parent, guardian, caregiver etc.

Sep 27, 2023

Literacy Intervention Teachers at Durham Catholic District School Board Recently, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) introduced six Literacy Intervention Teachers. These educators took on the critical task of assessing Year 2 Kindergarten to Grade 2 students to establish baseline early reading screening data.

Sep 27, 2023

Regional Arts & Media Program Now Accepting Applications The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is now accepting applications to the Regional Arts & Media Program, located at All Saints Catholic Secondary School in Whitby. This program serves students in Grade 7 - 12 and offers additional specialized instruction in the arts or media program area of their choice.

Sep 25, 2023