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2023-2024 Director's Annual Report Dear DCDSB Community, It is with great pride and gratitude that I present the 2023-2024 Director’s Annual Report: Speaking With the Heart. This past year has been an incredible journey of growth, achievement, and commitment to our renewed mission to be an inclusive Catholic learning community that inspires every student to achieve their full potential through faith and education.

Dec 17, 2024

Thank You for Participating in Giving Tuesday in Support of the Durham Catholic Children's Foundation On December 3, we celebrated Giving Tuesday in support of the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation. DCDSB families donated through School Cash Online and through the Foundation website, and together, we raised a total of $12,107! Your generous donations will help ensure that DCDSB students have access to essential resources like food, clothing, shelter, and more.

Dec 12, 2024

Advent Message Dear Families, As the season of Advent begins this Sunday, December 1, we are reminded of the profound meaning this time holds within our Catholic faith. Advent is a time of spiritual preparation and reflection as we anticipate the celebration of the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Nov 29, 2024

DCDSB Let's Talk Day - November 28 Today is DCDSB Let’s Talk Day, a day for us to talk about mental health and the ways that anyone can reach out for help! In Ontario, schools are the most common place where children and youth access mental health supports. You can work with your school to help make sure your child gets the support they need.

Nov 28, 2024

Durham Catholic District School Board Trustees Elect Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025 The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to share the results of the election of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees, which took place at the Annual Board Meeting on November 25, 2024. Monique Forster, Trustee for the Town of Ajax, was re-elected to the position of Chair of the Board.

Nov 26, 2024

Support Durham Catholic Students This Giving Tuesday Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, This Giving Tuesday, we invite families to make a positive impact within our own Durham Catholic learning community. Giving Tuesday is a Global Day of Giving, and this year it falls on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Nov 26, 2024

DCDSB Celebrates Inaugural Black Student Excellence Awards On Thursday, November 7, 2024, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) hosted the inaugural Black Student Excellence Awards. A collaboration between the DCDSB and the board's Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee, the awards honour Grade 11 and Grade 12 students who self-identify as Black and have demonstrated leadership and/or commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.

Nov 12, 2024

Honouring our Veterans: A DCDSB Community Tribute 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.

Nov 01, 2024

2024-2025 DCDSB Student Achievement Plan Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to present the 2024-2025 Student Achievement Plan. In accordance with the Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act (2023), the DCDSB Student Achievement Plan was developed to include the following mandatory provincial priorities and goals: Priority 1 – Achievement of Learning Outcomes in Core Academic Skills Goal #1 (a) - Improve students’ literacy learning and achievement Goal #1 (b) - Improve students’ math learning and achievement Priority 2 – Preparation of Students for Future Success Goal #2 (a) - Improve graduation rates and preparedness for future success Priority 3 – Student Engagement and Well-Being Goal #3 (a) - Improve students’ participation in class time and learning Goal #3 (b) - Improve student well-being Please click here to view the 2024-2025 Student Achievement Plan.

Oct 29, 2024

Hope and Harvest Message Dear Families, I hope that the first month of the 2024-2025 school year has been filled with joy, community, faith and learning. I have had the opportunity to visit our schools and meet with students, staff, families, and parish and community partners, and am filled with gratitude for our Durham Catholic learning community.

Oct 10, 2024