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Lenten Message from the Chair of the Board and Director of Education This year Ash Wednesday, a holy day of prayer and fasting that is recognized by many Christian denominations, falls on February 14, 2024. On this day, members of the Catholic community gather for liturgical celebrations in which they receive ashes, marked on their forehead in the sign of the cross, as a call to repentance and as a reminder of our need for love and forgiveness.

Feb 14, 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

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

2024-2025 School Year Calendar Survey Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) invites parents, guardians and caregivers to provide their input on the 2024-2025 school year calendar. If you would like to submit your preference regarding the options provided, we invite you to do so by completing this brief survey.

Jan 12, 2024

Christmas Message from the Chair of the Board and Director of Education (1) Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, As we approach the final days of the Advent season, we look forward with joy to the coming of the Lord. Over the past four weeks, we have been invited to engage in a journey of reflection, gratitude, and preparation.

Dec 21, 2023

DCPIC Parent Resource Conference – Registration Now Open Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, The Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (DCPIC) is pleased to present its Parent Resource Conference – Registration is now open! Parents, guardians and caregivers of students within the Durham Catholic District School Board are invited to attend this free event, featuring Keynote Speaker Michael Way Skinner and breakout room sessions led by subject-matter experts, discussing a variety of topics related to child and youth education, development, wellness and more. Complimentary child-minding is also available during the conference.

Dec 19, 2023

2022-2023 Director’s Annual Report: Listening With the Ear of the Heart Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, I am pleased to present my 2022-2023 Director’s Annual Report: Listening With the Ear of the Heart. The past school year was filled with learning, excitement and the joy of community.

Dec 19, 2023

Summer 2024 Travel for Credit Information Session Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, As we enter the holiday season, we want to remind you that this summer, we will be providing students with the opportunity to take a Travel for Credit course as part of our summer school offering. Travel for Credit courses are run in partnership with EF Educational Tours.

Dec 05, 2023

Giving Tuesday in Support of the Durham Catholic Children's Foundation Giving Tuesday In support of the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation This Giving Tuesday, we are encouraging families to help make a difference right here in our own Durham Catholic learning community. Giving Tuesday takes place around the world on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

Nov 21, 2023