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Thank You for Participating in Giving Tuesday in Support of the Durham Catholic Children's Foundation On December 3, we celebrated Giving Tuesday in support of the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation. DCDSB families donated through School Cash Online and through the Foundation website, and together, we raised a total of $12,107! Your generous donations will help ensure that DCDSB students have access to essential resources like food, clothing, shelter, and more.

Dec 12, 2024

The True Meaning of CHRISTmas Concert at St. John the Evangelist Parish On Tuesday, December 10, DCDSB students, families, staff and community members attended the True Meaning of CHRISTmas concert at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Whitby.

Dec 11, 2024

Mental Health & Well-Being: Management of Feelings Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. If you are struggling with uncomfortable feelings, there are lots of strategies and tips that can help.

Dec 10, 2024

Mental Health & Well-Being: Starting Conversations about our Well-Being Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. Talking to an adult when you are struggling with something is important but sometimes this can be hard to do.

Dec 10, 2024

St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Recognized as an Apple Distinguished School St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Pickering, Ontario, is pleased to announce it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2024-2027 program term.

Dec 09, 2024

DCDSB News - December 2024 Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, The December 2024 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: Advent MessageFaithAdvent ResourcesPilgrims of Hope Video from St.

Dec 06, 2024

DCDSB Schools Participate in Student Summits with Talking About Mental Illness Durham Talking About Mental Illness (TAMI) Durham held it's elementary and secondary school summits on November 5 and 28. 10 Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) elementary schools and all eight DCDSB secondary schools were in attendance at the summits, where they had the opportunity to learn about mental health and well-being promotion in schools.

Dec 04, 2024

Advent Message Dear Families, As the season of Advent begins this Sunday, December 1, we are reminded of the profound meaning this time holds within our Catholic faith. Advent is a time of spiritual preparation and reflection as we anticipate the celebration of the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Nov 29, 2024

DCPIC Newsletter - Fall 2024 Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, 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; Recap of the Financial Literacy Parent Night; Save the Date for the Upcoming Advent Craft Night; A look back at the DCPIC Commissioning Mass; Information for Sharing; and Upcoming Meetings. For more information about the committee, please visit dcpic.

Nov 28, 2024

DCDSB Let's Talk Day - November 28 Today is DCDSB Let’s Talk Day, a day for us to talk about mental health and the ways that anyone can reach out for help! In Ontario, schools are the most common place where children and youth access mental health supports. You can work with your school to help make sure your child gets the support they need.

Nov 28, 2024