News - Father Donald MacLellan CSS | Durham Catholic District School Board

Community Fair and Symposium Recap On October 25, DCDSB Student Services hosted a successful Community Resources Symposium and Fair, supporting pathways planning and the well-being of students with special education needs in Grades 7 – 12+. Featuring 35 local agencies and organizations from across Durham Region, the Symposium and Fair gave students and their families the opportunity to connect with valuable supports and resources.

Nov 02, 2023

Lest We Forget Dear Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers: As a nation, throughout the month of November we pause to pay 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 02, 2023

Friars Student Writing Contest The Friars Student Writing Contest will start from November 8, 2023, and close on January 15, 2024. As you may know, it is organized to commemorate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from January 18 to 25 each year.

Nov 02, 2023

When Faith Meets Pedagogy Educators Conference and Youth Forum Recently, the Catholic Curriculum Corporation hosted two special events for Catholic education students and staff. When Faith Meets Pedagogy Educators Conference From October 25 to the 27, 25 DCDSB staff attended the When Faith Meets Pedagogy Educators Conference.

Nov 01, 2023

Travel for Credit Program - Summer 2024 Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre is offering four exciting Travel for Credit options in July 2024 in partnership with EF Educational Tours. Students will have a unique opportunity to earn a credit through a combination of classroom and experiential 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

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