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Indigenous Education in Action - Student Land Promises Students in Grade 1 and 2 at St. Wilfrid Catholic School read the book "Be a Good Ancestor" and discussed how their actions affect nature and what type of earth they want to leave for the future.

Oct 31, 2023

Indigenous Student Circle - Métis DJ Visit It was two days filled with bass, mixing and beats as DCDSB's Elementary and Secondary Indigenous Student Circles (ISC) learned DJ skills from Métis disc jockey Ken Lindsay of Big Event Entertainment. Created to give Indigenous students the opportunity to share their voice and culture, while meeting with other students from across the board, the ISC's also help members share and extend their learning.

Oct 31, 2023

Equity Invitational Learning Series - Session One - November 23, 2023 Durham Catholic District School Board, in partnership with its Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee, is pleased to present the Equity Invitational Learning Series, focused on identifying and removing barriers, and improving student outcomes. The first session is taking place on Thursday, November 23, 2023, and features D.

Oct 27, 2023

Save the Date - DCPIC Parent Resource Conference Mark your calendars and save the date because the Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (DCPIC) Parent Resource Conference is coming soon! Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023 Time: 8:30 a.m.

Oct 26, 2023

Phenomenal DECA Football Finishes On October 18, over 400 Grade 7 and 8 student athletes from 29 Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) elementary schools demonstrated their Football prowess during the Durham Elementary Catholic Athletics (DECA) divisional tournaments. In the end, the following seven school teams were victorious: St.

Oct 26, 2023

ABLE Group Visits Queen's Park On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, the Aspiring Black Students Led By Excellence (ABLE) group from Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School visited the Legislative Building at Queen's Park. The students were greeted by MPP Raymond Cho, Minister of Seniors and Accessibility, and Patrice Barnes, Assistant Minister of Education.

Oct 25, 2023

DCDSB 2022-2023 EQAO and OSSLT Results Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to report on results from the 2022-2023 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) assessments, including the Primary and Junior assessment, Grade 9 Mathematics, and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). DCDSB meets or exceeds the provincial average in all EQAO and OSSLT assessment areas.

Oct 13, 2023

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