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DCDSB 2024-2025 Year-End Message Dear Families, As the 2024-2025 school year comes to a close, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our students, staff, families, parish and community partners for your unwavering support and collaboration. Over the past year we have come together as a Catholic learning community to embrace and celebrate our spiritual theme, Living in Hope.

Jun 26, 2025

2025 Student Walk for Hope in Support of the Durham Catholic Children's Foundation A heartfelt thank you to our Durham Catholic learning community! Throughout June 2025, our incredible students, families, and staff participated in the Walk for Hope in support of the Durham Catholic Children's Foundation. Donations for the Walk for Hope have raised $12,075! These funds will help to provide essential services to DCDSB students and families in need.

Jun 25, 2025

Heat Warning Issued for Durham Region Dear Families, Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Durham Region, with high temperatures anticipated in the coming days. We want to assure you that our schools are prepared and will be taking steps to keep students and staff safe.

Jun 22, 2025

Ministry of Education: Year-End Messages to Families and Students Dear Parents and Guardians, Please find the following messages to families and students in Ontario from the Ministry of Education: Year-End Letter from the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education Graduation Letter to the Class of 2025 and video message from the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Sincerely, Durham Catholic District School Board

Jun 18, 2025

DCDSB Announces 2024-2025 Certified Canada EcoSchools Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is excited to announce the 2024-2025 Certified Canada EcoSchools! As of June 10, 2025, DCDSB celebrates 32 EcoSchools, including 3 Platinum schools, 20 Gold schools, 2 Silver schools, 2 Bronze schools, and 5 participant schools. Special congratulations to St.

Jun 16, 2025

DCDSB News - June 2025 Dear Parents and Guardians, The June 2025 issue of the DCDSB News is now available. This newsletter offers families an overview of current news, upcoming events, and information on what’s happening across the Durham Catholic District School Board.

Jun 06, 2025

Spots Still Available for Summer Languages Programs The Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre is offering a wide selection of 27 International and Heritage Language courses for elementary students currently enrolled in Kindergarten to Grade 8. These classes run daily from 9:30 a.

Jun 03, 2025

DCPIC - May 2025 Newsletter Dear Parents and Guardians,  The latest issue of the Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (DCPIC) newsletter is now available. This issue of the newsletter includes: A Message from the Chair; DCPIC Parent/Guardian Survey; A recap of Youth and Mental Health Night; 2024-2025 Distinguished Catholic Volunteer Award Recipients; and Follow DCPIC on Instagram! As a friendly reminder, the DCPIC is conducting a parent/guardian survey that will assist in setting the committee’s direction for the 2025-2026 school year.

May 23, 2025

Student Walk for Hope in Support of the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation Schools across the 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 2025! Students and staff are invited to donate “virtual” toonies to support Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation initiatives. Funds collected will assist the Foundation in helping children and families in the Durham Catholic District School Board.

May 20, 2025

Acts of Reciprocity at St. Patrick Catholic School and St. James Catholic School Students at St. Patrick Catholic School and St.

May 14, 2025