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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

Durham Catholic District School Board is Open for Rentals During March Break For the first time Durham Catholic District School Board is open for rentals during March Break. Gyms will be available for use between the hours of 7:30 a.

Jan 30, 2024

School Spotlight - St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School This School Spotlight segment features St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School.

Jan 30, 2024

Learning from Page to Palette for Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School World Religions Classes Grade 11 students at Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School (DO'C) have been learning in partnership throughout their first semester in both authentic and artistic ways. Students from the DO'C World Religions courses were able to present their inquiries and grow in knowledge regarding Indigenous Spirituality with author, storyteller, former educator, and current DCDSB Indigenous Advisory Circle member, Mr.

Jan 29, 2024

Nominations Now Open for Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award and Rev. John Markle Home-School Communications Award Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, It's awards season at the Durham Catholic District School Board! We are inviting our Durham Catholic learning community to submit nominations for the Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award and the Reverend John Markle Home-School Communications Award. The Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award recognizes former students of the Durham Catholic District School Board who have achieved significant success in their chosen pathway.

Jan 24, 2024

Durham Catholic District School Board Recognized by Forbes as One of Canada’s Best Employers in 2024 The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is proud to announce that it has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers in 2024 and is the highest-ranking school board in Ontario. “It is an honour to lead a board that employs so many talented and dedicated individuals at every level of the organization,” said Tracy Barill, DCDSB Director of Education.

Jan 23, 2024

17th Annual Durham Black History Month Celebration Durham Catholic District School Board is continuing our partnership with Cultural Expressions Art Gallery Inc., who is presenting the 17th Annual Durham Black History Month Celebration on February 3 and 4, 2024.

Jan 23, 2024