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March 31 is Indigenous Languages Day March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day and an opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada to recognize and celebrate Indigenous languages and work together towards language revitalization and collective understanding DCDSB's Indigenous Education department has compiled resources for further learning about Indigenous languages. These include: Fort Eerie Native Friendship Centre is offering online language learning classes for Haudenosaunee languages including Cayuga, Tuscarora, Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca and Mohawk.

Mar 23, 2023

DCDSB - Student Absence and Transportation Reminders Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: We are looking forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, March 20, 2023, following the March Break. We have included a reminder of how to report a student absence, and how to subscribe to receive bus route alerts below.

Mar 17, 2023

DCPIC Winter Newsletter Dear Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers: The latest issue of the Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (DCPIC) newsletter is now available. This issue includes: Message from DCPIC Chair DCPIC Events Family STEM Workshops DCPIC Volunteer Awards Faith Formation Lenten Activities Sacramental Preparation and Youth Ministries DCPIC Parishes Information for Sharing DCDSB Accepting Nominations for the Reverend John Markle Home-School Communications Award Nominations are Open for the DCDSB’s Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award Engage with DCDSB Ways to Give Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation Dates for upcoming DCPIC meetings For more information about the committee, visit dcpic.

Mar 09, 2023

DCDSB News: March 2023 Dear Parents and Guardians, The March 2023 issue of the DCDSB News is now available! Please click here to view the newsletter. This issue of the newsletter offers families an overview of current news, upcoming events, and information on what's happening across the Durham Catholic District School Board.

Mar 03, 2023

DSTS Buses Cancelled in All Zones Durham Student Transportation Services has cancelled buses in all Zones today (Thursday, February 23) due to road conditions resulting from inclement weather. All DCDSB schools remain open.

Feb 23, 2023

Lenten Message from the Chair of the Board and Director of Education (1) Today we embark on the Liturgical season of Lent marked by the distribution of ashes to remind us of the Gospel and our call to turn away from sin. Lent is a period of 40 days of repentance and preparation leading up to the most holy time of year, culminating in the resurrection of Jesus Christ at Easter.

Feb 22, 2023

Durham Catholic District School Board Student Art Exhibit at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to announce the 2023 student art exhibit at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery (RMG). DCDSB’s student art show, Kaleidoscope, will be available for the public to view free-of-charge from February 24, 2023, until March 12, 2023.

Feb 21, 2023

Now Accepting Nominations for the DCDSB Board Award of Merit Each year the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) accepts nominations for the Board Award of Merit. This award is open to all members of the community and is presented annually at the May Board of Trustees meeting.

Feb 13, 2023

Share Your Thoughts on DCDSB’s 2023-2024 Budget and Strategic Priorities Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is currently in the process of gathering feedback to assist with our 2023-2024 strategic priorities and budget development. Students, families, staff, and community partners each play an important role in the success and support of our students and we want to hear from you.

Feb 07, 2023

DCDSB News: February 2023 Dear Parents and Guardians, The February 2023 issue of the DCDSB News is now available! Please click here to view the newsletter. This issue of the newsletter offers families an overview of current news, upcoming events, and information on what's happening across the Durham Catholic District School Board.

Feb 03, 2023