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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 Inspire 2026 Survey - We Want to Hear from You! The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is committed to transparent and ongoing engagement with students, staff, families, and members of the Durham Catholic learning community. As we enter the third year of implementing our multi-year strategic plan, Inspire 2026, we are seeking your input to help guide current implementation efforts and future planning.

Oct 01, 2025

Apply to the Regional Arts & Media Program (AMP) DCDSB's Regional Arts & Media Program (AMP), which is located at All Saints Catholic Secondary School in Whitby, is now accepting applications! AMP offers specialized instruction in Dance, Media Arts (Grade 9 entry only), Instrumental Music, Performing Arts (Drama and Vocal Music), and Visual Arts, in addition to the existing curriculum. Be sure to check out the AMP Information Night at 7:00 p.

Sep 24, 2025

DCDSB Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee Invites Nominations for Chair and Parent Representatives The Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee is currently seeking a new Chair and five Parent Area Representatives - one person representing each municipality (Ajax, Oshawa, Pickering, Whitby and Beaverton/Port Perry/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.

Sep 09, 2025

Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year! Dear Parents and Guardians, Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! Whether you are joining the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) for the first time or returning for another year, we are delighted to have you as part of our Catholic learning community. Each new school year brings an exciting sense of renewal and possibility.

Aug 28, 2025

DSTS - 2025-2026 Bus Transportation Information Now Available Durham Student Transportation Services (DSTS) is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient transportation to and from schools for eligible students. Transportation and route information for the 2025-2026 School year is now available.

Aug 21, 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

Share Your Thoughts on our Multi-Year Plan Implementation Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is committed to open and ongoing engagement with students, families, employees, and members of the DCDSB community. We are concluding the second year of our multi-year plan, Inspire 2026, and we want to hear your thoughts and suggestions on implementation and what we should consider for future planning.

May 01, 2025

DCDSB 2025-2026 School Year Calendars Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: The Durham Catholic District School Board 2025-2026 school year calendars have been approved by the Ministry of Education. Please click here to view the 2025-2026 School Year Calendars which can be found on our website.

Apr 30, 2025

DCDSB Budget Consultation - One Week Left to Share Your Thoughts! Dear Parents and Guardians: The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) 2025-2026 Budget Consultation survey is open until 4:00 p.m.

Mar 24, 2025