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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

Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year (1) Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I extend a heartfelt greeting to students and families who are new to the Durham Catholic District School Board, and a warm ‘welcome back’ to returning students and families. I am excited to begin this year as the new Director of Education for the DCDSB and look forward to connecting with students and families in this new role.

Aug 29, 2024

2024 Walk for Hope A heartfelt thank you to our Durham Catholic learning community! Throughout May and June, our amazing 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 $13,035! These funds will help to provide essential services to DCDSB students and families in need.

Jun 21, 2024

DCDSB Black Excellence Newsletter (May 2024) Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: We are pleased to be sharing our third and final Black Excellence newsletter for the 2023-2024 school year, with information, resources, and events that may be of interest to Black students and families at the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB). Register Now for CABS Multi-Sport Summer Camp DCDSB's Coach/Advocates for Black Students (CABS), together with Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Educaton Centre, presents the Multi-Sport Camp for DCDSB students who have completed Grade 6, 7, 8 or 9.

May 27, 2024

DCPIC Parent/Guardian Survey (1) Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers. The Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (DCPIC) is a parent-led advisory committee working within the Durham Catholic District School Board.

May 13, 2024

Durham Catholic District School Board Recognizes the 2023-2024 Distinguished Catholic Leader The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to recognize Elementary Principal, Mike Goff, as the recipient of the 2023-2024 Distinguished Catholic Leader Award. The award was announced following a System- Wide Mass on Monday, May 6, 2024, which also recognized Durham Catholic Distinguished Educators from each school and department across the board.

May 07, 2024

Durham Catholic Children's Foundation 2023 Annual Report Dear Partners and Donors, I am pleased to share the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation 2023 Annual Report. This is an opportunity for us to reflect on the previous year, which was filled with the joy of community.

May 01, 2024

Letter from Minister of Education Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, Please see the attached letter from the Minister of Education regarding cellphone usage and anti-vaping policies in schools. Sincerely, Durham Catholic District School Board

Apr 29, 2024

Exploring the Papal Visit Durham Catholic District School Board invites families and community members to attend an evening with Niigaan Sinclair. This session will be an opportunity to examine four key moments from the Papal Visit to Canada in 2022 and reflect on our work in Catholic Education as we journey toward Truth and Reconciliation.

Apr 05, 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