News - St. Andre Bessette Catholic School | Durham Catholic District School Board

Upcoming PA Day - April 8, 2024 Dear Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers: Monday, April 8, 2024, is a Professional Activity (PA) Day for all Durham Catholic District School Board elementary and secondary students. As you may be aware, a total solar eclipse is taking place on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Apr 03, 2024

Holy Week Message Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, As we journey through Holy Week, we are humbled by the profound act of love and sacrifice that Jesus made for our salvation and joyfully celebrate the promise of His resurrection. Holy Week has always been a special time in our Catholic schools as we gather together in prayer to reflect on Jesus’ journey to the cross.

Mar 25, 2024

DCDSB Supervised Alternative Learning Committee Seeks Community Representative The Supervised Alternative Learning Committee (SAL) of the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is seeking a community representative to join the team for a one-year term (with a possibility of renewing the term for one more year). SAL is a regulatory committee of DCDSB comprised of a Board Trustee and representatives of local community associations.

Mar 25, 2024

DCDSB Elementary Summer School Programs (1) Elementary Summer School Programs Registration will open for the following summer school programs at 9:00 a.m.

Mar 22, 2024

2023-2024 Student Demographic Survey Dear Parents and Guardians, It is the mission of the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) to be an inclusive Catholic learning community that inspires every student to achieve their full potential through faith and education. In order to effectively support every student in reaching their full potential, resources and supports need to be aligned with student needs.

Mar 20, 2024

DCDSB 2024-2025 Virtual Program Update Dear Parents and Guardians, As we look ahead to the 2024-2025 school year, I want to provide an update to families enrolled in the virtual program at St. André Bessette Catholic School.

Mar 19, 2024

DCPIC Winter/Spring 2024 Newsletter The Winter/Spring 2024 editionof the Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (DCPIC) newsletteris now available! This issue includes: Message from the DCPIC Chair DCPIC Events: Parent Resource Conference Faith Formation: Lenten Season Sacramental Celebrations Information for Sharing: Reminder: Kindergarten Registration Register Now for the Equity Invitational Learning Series - Session 3 Meeting Dates Yours in faith, DCPIC

Mar 07, 2024

DCDSB 2024-2025 Budget Consultation Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, School and board planning for the 2024-2025 school year is underway and we want to hear from you! As a member of our Durham Catholic learning community, your feedback on what we are currently doing well, and ways we can improve, is important to us. Listening, Learning and Living in Faith are foundational processes that form the core of DCDSB's Multi-Year Plan, Inspire 2026.

Mar 04, 2024

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