News - Good Shepherd Catholic School

Join the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) for free live webinars for parents and guardians. 

We are pleased to share the November 2026 edition of the Durham Catholic District School Board’s Black Excellence newsletter. This issue highlights information, resources, and events that may be of interest to Black and Black-identifying students and families within DCDSB.

The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is inviting students in Grades 3-8 to participate in our 2026 Digital Christmas Card Design Contest. This is an opportunity for students to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas through creativity, faith, and artistic expression.

Throughout November, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) honours the more than 2.3 million Canadians who have served, and continue to serve, our country in times of war, conflict, and peace. 

We are pleased to present the DCDSB's 2026-2027 Student Achievement Plan. Developed in accordance with the Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023, the Student Achievement Plan reflects the alignment of mandatory Ministry of Education priorities with the DCDSB's strategic priorities. The plan outlines the goals and key strategies that will guide our work throughout the school year.

We would like to share a final reminder to complete the Durham Catholic District School Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan Survey before it closes on Friday, October 16, 2026.

On October 7, the Catholic School Council at Good Shepherd Catholic School welcomed students, staff, families, parish and community partners to its annual Thanksgiving Lunch, a beloved tradition that has brought the school community together for more than 25 years.

Today, more than 700 student athletes from across the Durham Catholic District School Board took to the trails for the DECA Super 60 Cross Country Championship Meet!