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Mental Health & Well-Being - The Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Health Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. Happy Wellness Wednesday! We are excited to share valuable information about the impact of food on mental health.

Apr 01, 2025

Mental Health & Well-Being - Social Media Algorithms Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. It’s Wellness Wednesday and did you know that social media platforms like Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok use algorithms to decide what content appears in your feed? Algorithms look at your likes, shares, comments, and even the time you spend on posts to show you more of what you like.

Apr 01, 2025

National Indigenous Languages Day at Durham Catholic District School Board March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day. To celebrate and honour Indigenous languages in Canada, DCDSB students and educators have been reflecting on the importance of language preservation.

Mar 31, 2025

Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation: 2024 Annual Report We are pleased to present the 2024 Durham Catholic Children's Foundation Annual Report. We invite you to visit our website to view highlights of the Durham Catholic Children's Foundation priorities, fundraising initiatives, impact, people, stories, and financials.

Mar 27, 2025

Summer Programs for Elementary Students Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, Registration is now open for the following elementary summer school programs. Literacy and Numeracy Camps for Grades 6, 7 and 8 In-person camps are offered for students who are completing Grades 6, 7 and 8.

Mar 26, 2025

DCDSB Budget Consultation - One Week Left to Share Your Thoughts! Dear Parents and Guardians: The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) 2025-2026 Budget Consultation survey is open until 4:00 p.m.

Mar 24, 2025

Summer Courses for Secondary Students Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, Registration is open for the following secondary summer school programs through Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre. Travel for Credit Program – Enrolment Deadline is March 28 Students can travel for credit and visit England, France, Costa Rica or New York City this summer.

Mar 24, 2025

Mental Health & Well-Being - Managing Digital Technology and Social Media Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. Today we are talking about social media.

Mar 18, 2025

DCDSB News - March 2025 Dear Parents and Guardians: The March 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. Highlights include: Lenten Message Faith Lenten Resources Ash Wednesday Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation Gala – Keynote Speaker Announcement! DCDSB Updates DCDSB 2025-2026 Budget Consultation – Share Your Thoughts! DCDSB Black History Month Highlights Video Into the Horizon: DCDSB Student Art Exhibit at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery Supplementary Auditions for the Regional Arts and Media Program for a Grade 10, 11 or 12 Start Submit Nominations for April Beacons of Hope Upcoming Public Meetings – Unnamed Kedron Catholic Elementary School Parent, Guardian and Caregiver Resources DCDSB – Report It Family Literacy Night Indigenous Education Student Murals at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Students Paint with Isaac Murdoch at St.

Mar 06, 2025

2025 Dominican Friars Youth Interfaith Video Contest Students in Grades 9 to 12 are invited to participate in the 2025 Dominican Friars Youth Interfaith Video Contest! This year's theme is Faith as a Pathway from Division to Unity. Interested students are asked to make a 3 minute video showcasing how faith and collaboration can help overcome challenges, promoting a peaceful and harmonious future through respect and empathy.

Mar 06, 2025