News - Archbishop Denis O'Connor CHS | Durham Catholic District School Board

DCDSB 2024-2025 Year-End Message Dear Families, As the 2024-2025 school year comes to a close, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our students, staff, families, parish and community partners for your unwavering support and collaboration. Over the past year we have come together as a Catholic learning community to embrace and celebrate our spiritual theme, Living in Hope.

Jun 26, 2025

2025 Student Walk for Hope in Support of the Durham Catholic Children's Foundation A heartfelt thank you to our Durham Catholic learning community! Throughout June 2025, our incredible students, families, and staff participated in the Walk for Hope in support of the Durham Catholic Children's Foundation. Donations for the Walk for Hope have raised $12,075! These funds will help to provide essential services to DCDSB students and families in need.

Jun 25, 2025

Heat Warning Issued for Durham Region Dear Families, Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Durham Region, with high temperatures anticipated in the coming days. We want to assure you that our schools are prepared and will be taking steps to keep students and staff safe.

Jun 22, 2025

Ministry of Education: Year-End Messages to Families and Students Dear Parents and Guardians, Please find the following messages to families and students in Ontario from the Ministry of Education: Year-End Letter from the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education Graduation Letter to the Class of 2025 and video message from the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Sincerely, Durham Catholic District School Board

Jun 18, 2025

DCDSB Announces 2024-2025 Certified Canada EcoSchools Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is excited to announce the 2024-2025 Certified Canada EcoSchools! As of June 10, 2025, DCDSB celebrates 32 EcoSchools, including 3 Platinum schools, 20 Gold schools, 2 Silver schools, 2 Bronze schools, and 5 participant schools. Special congratulations to St.

Jun 16, 2025

DCDSB News - June 2025 Dear Parents and Guardians, The June 2025 issue of the DCDSB News is now available. This newsletter offers families an overview of current news, upcoming events, and information on what’s happening across the Durham Catholic District School Board.

Jun 06, 2025

Leading Through Legacy: A Tribute to Black Excellence DCDSB secondary students are invited to attend Leading Through Legacy: A Tribute to Black Excellence, a powerful evening celebrating the voices, talents, and stories of Black students. This student-led event is designed by students, for students, and offers a unique opportunity to collaborate, network, and learn from one another.

Jun 05, 2025

Black Foundation of Community Networks Scholarship Application Workshop Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) is hosting a virtual BFCN Scholarship Application Workshop. This free workshop will be held on Friday, June 6, from 7-9 p.

May 27, 2025

Celebrating Black Excellence: DCDSB Hosts “Leading Through Legacy” Event The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is proud to present Leading Through Legacy: A Tribute to Black Excellence, an empowering evening dedicated to celebrating the voices, talents, and stories of Black students across its secondary schools. This student-led initiative will take place on Monday, June 9, 2025, from 6:00 p.

May 26, 2025

Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School Plants Trees On Thursday, May 22, students in Grade 9-12 from Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School came together to plant trees in Ajax. The Faith in Motion group organized this tree planting event with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) Conservation Youth Corps.

May 23, 2025