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Honouring our Veterans: A DCDSB Community Tribute Throughout the month of November, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) pays our respects to the over 2.3 million Canadians who have served our country, and continue to serve, in times of war, conflict and peace.

Nov 01, 2024

Mental Health & Well-Being: Resiliency Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. What is resilience? Resilience is the ability to cope with challenges or changes in your life, like bouncing back after hard times, giving things a try and standing up for yourself.

Oct 29, 2024

Financial Literacy Parent Night Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, The Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee, in partnership with the Durham Catholic District School Board, is pleased to offer a Financial Literacy Parent Night on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 6:30 p.m.

Oct 29, 2024

2024-2025 DCDSB Student Achievement Plan Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to present the 2024-2025 Student Achievement Plan. In accordance with the Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act (2023), the DCDSB Student Achievement Plan was developed to include the following mandatory provincial priorities and goals: Priority 1 – Achievement of Learning Outcomes in Core Academic Skills Goal #1 (a) - Improve students’ literacy learning and achievement Goal #1 (b) - Improve students’ math learning and achievement Priority 2 – Preparation of Students for Future Success Goal #2 (a) - Improve graduation rates and preparedness for future success Priority 3 – Student Engagement and Well-Being Goal #3 (a) - Improve students’ participation in class time and learning Goal #3 (b) - Improve student well-being Please click here to view the 2024-2025 Student Achievement Plan.

Oct 29, 2024

St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Receives Pickering Environmental Schools Grant to Support Outdoor Classroom and Gardens St. Mary Catholic Secondary School received a Pickering Environmental Schools Grant from the City of Pickering in the 2023-2024 school year.

Oct 29, 2024

Mental Health & Well-Being: Stress Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. Stress is a normal response to life’s changes, pressures, and challenges.

Oct 23, 2024

Mental Health & Well-Being: Gratitude (1) Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. Thanksgiving has passed, but it doesn’t mean we have to stop giving thanks.

Oct 15, 2024

Substance Use Awareness Presentation (October 23rd @7pm) Pinewood Addiction Services in partnership with Lakeridge Health will be presenting an evening session on Substance Use Awareness on Wednesday, October 23rd at 7pm at St. Mary C.

Oct 15, 2024

Parent-Teacher Interviews (Thursday October 17th) Dear Parent/Guardians/Caregivers, Parent Teacher Interviews are being held in person on Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. You will receive a link in your EDSBY Messages on Monday October 14, 2024 in order to book an appointment with your student's teachers.

Oct 11, 2024

Hope and Harvest Message Dear Families, I hope that the first month of the 2024-2025 school year has been filled with joy, community, faith and learning. I have had the opportunity to visit our schools and meet with students, staff, families, and parish and community partners, and am filled with gratitude for our Durham Catholic learning community.

Oct 10, 2024