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Durham Catholic District School Board Director of Education Announces Retirement At the Regular Board Meeting on February 26, 2024, Tracy Barill, Director of Education, announced her retirement after a 36-year career in Catholic education. Director Barill began her career with DCDSB in 1988 as an Educational Assistant.

Feb 27, 2024

10th Annual Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation Gala Dear Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers, We are writing on behalf of Durham Catholic Children's Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing hope to students in need in our community. The Foundation has been actively working towards this mission for the past 10 years, and we have made significant strides in providing essential services and support to children and families in need.

Feb 21, 2024

Durham Catholic District School Board Presents Be You, Be Well: A Black Mental Health Day Event Monday, March 4, 2024, marks the fifth annual Black Mental Health Day, recognized by communities across Ontario. On Black Mental Health Day, we are called to recognize the ongoing impact on mental health that results from experiences of anti-Black racism and to raise awareness of the specific mental health needs of Black communities.

Feb 20, 2024

Lenten Message from the Chair of the Board and Director of Education This year Ash Wednesday, a holy day of prayer and fasting that is recognized by many Christian denominations, falls on February 14, 2024. On this day, members of the Catholic community gather for liturgical celebrations in which they receive ashes, marked on their forehead in the sign of the cross, as a call to repentance and as a reminder of our need for love and forgiveness.

Feb 14, 2024

DCDSB Professional Activity Day Rescheduled to Monday, April 8, 2024 The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) trustees have voted in favour of moving the Professional Activity (PA) Day previously scheduled for Friday, April 19, 2024, to Monday, April 8, 2024. The new PA Day of Monday, April 8, 2024, is in effect for elementary and secondary schools across the board.

Feb 06, 2024

Durham Catholic District School Board is Open for Rentals During March Break For the first time Durham Catholic District School Board is open for rentals during March Break. Gyms will be available for use between the hours of 7:30 a.

Jan 30, 2024

Nominations Now Open for Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award and Rev. John Markle Home-School Communications Award Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, It's awards season at the Durham Catholic District School Board! We are inviting our Durham Catholic learning community to submit nominations for the Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award and the Reverend John Markle Home-School Communications Award. The Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award recognizes former students of the Durham Catholic District School Board who have achieved significant success in their chosen pathway.

Jan 24, 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

17th Annual Durham Black History Month Celebration Durham Catholic District School Board is continuing our partnership with Cultural Expressions Art Gallery Inc., who is presenting the 17th Annual Durham Black History Month Celebration on February 3 and 4, 2024.

Jan 23, 2024

2024-2025 School Year Calendar Survey Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) invites parents, guardians and caregivers to provide their input on the 2024-2025 school year calendar. If you would like to submit your preference regarding the options provided, we invite you to do so by completing this brief survey.

Jan 12, 2024