News - St. Andre Bessette Catholic School

As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your trust and support throughout the year. Your partnership is a blessing that strengthens our shared mission of inspiring every student to achieve their full potential through faith and education.

We are pleased to inform you that the revised boundaries for the new Seaton #1 Catholic Elementary School and changes to select school boundaries in Ajax and Pickering were approved by the Durham Catholic District School Board of Trustees at the December 15, 2025, Regular Board Meeting.

It is with gratitude and appreciation for all in our Durham Catholic learning community, that I share my 2024-2025 Director’s Annual Report: Living in Hope. This past year has been filled with many successes as we live out our mission to be an inclusive Catholic learning community that inspires every student to achieve their full potential through faith and education.

We are excited to announce that Joshua C., a Grade 6 student at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School, is the winner of the Durham Catholic District School Board’s Pink Shirt Day T-Shirt Design Contest!

Please be advised that on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, school buses are cancelled in all zones due to inclement weather. All DCDSB schools remain open.

Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB), in partnership with its Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee, is pleased to present the Equity Invitational Learning Series, focused on identifying and removing barriers, and improving student outcomes.

Ms. Zuccaro's Grade 3/4 class at St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School has been selected as a finalist in the OCSTA Short-Video Contest! Please click here to vote.

Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) has received the latest reports from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), which provide valuable insights into student achievement across the province. The 2024-2025 results include data from Primary and Junior assessments, Grade 9 Mathematics, and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). These reports, alongside report card grades, learning skills, and classroom evaluations, help educators, students, and families celebrate successes and identify areas for growth to support student achievement.

As we prepare to enter the holy season of Advent this Sunday, November 30, we are invited to reflect on its profound significance within our Catholic faith. In this sacred time, we ready our hearts to once again celebrate the birth of Christ, remembering the humble circumstances of a child born in a manger, bringing light to the world. This holy season calls us to prepare with prayer and openness, embracing the virtues of hope, peace, joy, and love.