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Upcoming Public Meetings for Seaton #1 and Changes to Ajax and Pickering Schools Study Dear Parents and Guardians: We want to share a reminder of upcoming public consultation sessions for the Seaton #1 and Changes to Ajax and Pickering Schools Study. As previously shared with families on September 26, 2025, there are three recommendations that are being considered in this boundary study as a result of the new Seaton #1 Catholic School construction.

Oct 17, 2025

French Immersion Parent Literacy Night As part of DCDSB's ongoing efforts to strengthen home-school connections in French Immersion, we’ve launched a series of French Immersion Primary Parent Literacy Nights for families with students in Grades 1 to 3. These evenings are designed to build parent understanding of how children learn to read, the recent shifts in literacy instruction, and how families can support literacy development at home—regardless of the language spoken.

Oct 17, 2025

Honouring our Veterans: A DCDSB Community Tribute 2025

Dear Parents and Guardians, Throughout the month of November, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) pays 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.

Oct 16, 2025

The Giving Tree Read Aloud Kindergarten students at St. Christopher Catholic School had the opportunity to gather together and listen to a read aloud of The Giving Tree by Leah Marie Dorion and Norman Fleury.

Oct 14, 2025

Peace and Gratitude Dear Families, I hope that you have had a wonderful start to the 2025-2026 school year and have had the opportunity to connect with both new and familiar faces among students, staff and families. It has certainly been a blessing to witness the vibrant spirit of faith and academic excellence that defines our Durham Catholic learning community.

Oct 10, 2025

DCDSB Black Excellence Newsletter: Fall 2025 Dear Parents and Guardians, We are pleased to share the Fall 2025 edition of the Durham Catholic District School Board’s Black Excellence newsletter. This newsletter features information, resources, and events that may be of interest to Black and Black-identifying students and families at the DCDSB.

Oct 09, 2025

Peacemaker Puzzle Pieces at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School Students and staff at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School created puzzle pieces based on the spiritual theme, “Blessed are the Peacemakers.

Oct 06, 2025

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School Peacemakers This year’s theme in the DCDSB is “Blessed are the Peacemakers”. To celebrate and live out this message, our Empowerment Club has launched the “Siena Peacemakers” Campaign.

Oct 06, 2025

Travel for Credit Information Session Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students: Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre is excited to share that we're heading to Europe in Summer 2026! If your child is interested in seeing France, Germany, Austria, Czechia, and Poland while earning a Grade 12 University credit (CPW4U - Canadian and International Politics), join us on Wednesday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m.

Oct 06, 2025

DCDSB News - October 2025 Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: The October 2025 issue of the DCDSB News is now available. Please read the newsletter below.

Oct 03, 2025