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DCDSB 2025-2026 School Year Calendar Consultation Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) invites parents, guardians and caregivers to provide their input on the 2025-2026 school year calendar. If you would like to submit your preference and/or provide comments on the draft calendars, we invite you to do so by completing a brief survey.

Jan 24, 2025

Jubilee 2025 Mass at St. Gregory the Great Parish On December 24, 2024, Pope Francis launched the Jubilee Year under the theme of “Pilgrims of Hope” by opening the Holy Doors at St. Peter’s Basilica in The Vatican.

Jan 24, 2025

Durham Catholic District School Board Named One of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025 by Forbes The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is proud to announce that it has been included on the Forbes list of Canada's Best Employers in 2025. This is the second consecutive year DCDSB has received this recognition.

Jan 23, 2025

Webinar: EQAO Math Night for Parents and Guardians Parents, guardians and caregivers are invited to join a free live webinar hosted by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). In this session, EQAO staff will discuss math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario's large-scale assessments.

Jan 21, 2025

Nominate Your School for Outstanding Communications! Nominations are being accepted for the DCDSB Reverend John Markle Home to School Communications Award. Is your school delivering outstanding communications? Durham Catholic schools are committed to engaging with our communities by delivering timely, effective, and open communication.

Jan 15, 2025

Family Literacy Night The Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee and the Durham Catholic District School Board Literacy Team have partnered to offer a Family Literacy Night for parents and caregivers. This presentation will cover: Key changes to reading and writing instruction in OntarioThe purpose of early reading screeningWays parents and caregivers can support strong reading outcomes at homeThe presentation will be available on three different dates and locations to ensure accessibility for families.

Jan 13, 2025

DCDSB News - January 2025 Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, The January 2025 issue of the 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 Durham Catholic District School Board. Highlights include: Faith Living in Hope Student ReflectionJubilee 2025Durham Catholic Children's Foundation Thank You for Participating in Giving TuesdayDurham Catholic Children's Foundation Dart TournamentDCDSB Updates DCDSB Kindergarten Registration is Now OpenGrade 1 French Immersion Closes January 17Nominations Open for DCDSB's 2025 Distinguished Catholic Alumni AwardsSubmit Nominations for February Beacons of HopeParent, Guardian, and Caregiver Resources Family Literacy NightGrade 9 Provincial EQAO AssessmentUpcoming ASAD Information SessionsDCDSB Students St.

Jan 10, 2025

Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation Dart Tournament We are excited to announce the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation 1st Annual Dart Tournament! Funds raised will go to the Durham Catholic Children's Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing hope to the students of the Durham Catholic District School Board through fundraising efforts and your support. Please see below for the event details: Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025 Time: Social: 6:00 – 6:45 p.

Jan 09, 2025

DCDSB - School Resumes on January 6! Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: Happy New Year! We hope you had a blessed Christmas filled with joy and time spent with loved ones. We are looking forward to welcoming students and staff back to our schools on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Jan 03, 2025

2023-2024 Director's Annual Report Dear DCDSB Community, It is with great pride and gratitude that I present the 2023-2024 Director’s Annual Report: Speaking With the Heart. This past year has been an incredible journey of growth, achievement, and commitment to our renewed mission to be an inclusive Catholic learning community that inspires every student to achieve their full potential through faith and education.

Dec 17, 2024