News - Monsignor Paul Dwyer CHS | Durham Catholic District School Board

DCDSB Announces the 2024 Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award Recipients On Thursday, May 16, 2024, the Durham Catholic District School Board recognized seven graduates at the Durham Catholic Children's Foundation gala. A graduate from each Durham Catholic secondary school received the Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award.

May 17, 2024

Student Walk for Hope Schools across Durham Catholic District School Board will be participating in the Student Walk for Hope in support of the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation in June 2024. Students and staff will be invited to donate “virtual” toonies to support Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation initiatives.

May 16, 2024

Registration is still open for DCDSB’s Summer High School Programs Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: Registration is available for the following secondary summer school programs through Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre. Secondary School Courses (for Credit) The links below will take you to course lists and program dates: Accelerated Courses (Grade 9 to Grade 12) Grade 9 and 10 Credit Recovery Courses Grade 11 and 12 Credit Recovery Courses Summer Cooperative Education Registration forms for summer school credit courses are available through the school guidance office.

May 15, 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

Secondary Student Mental Health Leadership Summit On Thursday, May 9, 2024, secondary students across the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) gathered at the Pope Francis Centre for the Secondary Student Mental Health Leadership Summit. As part of the board’s Mental Health Strategy, Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday, DCDSB has committed to increasing student engagement and leadership regarding mental health promotion.

May 10, 2024

DCDSB and OECTA Durham Secondary Teachers’ Unit Announce New Agreement Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) and the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) Durham Secondary Unit are pleased to announce they have ratified a new collective agreement. OECTA Durham Secondary represents the board's secondary and continuing education teachers.

May 07, 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

DCDSB News - May 2024 Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: The May 2024 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: Catholic Education Week and Mental Health Week Indigenous Education in Action: National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2-Spirit People Indigenous Education Highlights Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation: 10th Annual Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation Gala Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation 2023 Annual Report #ForeTheKids Golf Classic in support of the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation DCDSB Updates: 2024-2025 School Year Calendars DCDSB Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee Invites Nominations for Vice-Chair 2024-2025 Spiritual Theme Design Day Durham Region Health Department – Tick-Borne Diseases Summer STEM Camp for Black Students Mental Health and Well-Being: How to Build a Coping Skills Tool Box Join School Mental Health Ontario’s Parent & Caregiver Collaboration Group School Spotlight: St.

May 03, 2024

2024-2025 Spiritual Theme Design Day The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is excited to invite Grade 7 through 12 students across the school board to help design the poster for the 2024-2025 Spiritual Theme, ‘Living in Hope’. Each year, the spiritual theme encourages us to make real, meaningful, and faith-filled connections every day.

May 02, 2024

DCDSB Celebrates Catholic Education Week and Mental Health Week from May 6-10, 2024 During the first week of May, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) celebrates Catholic Education Week, which recognizes the significant contribution that Catholic education has made to the community, the province and to Canada. This week is also designated as Mental Health Week, which aims to raise awareness and promote and protect mental health.

May 02, 2024