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Staying Safe Online – Cybersecurity Awareness

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, a national initiative that focuses on online safety. At the Durham Catholic District School Board, keeping our schools, students, staff, and families safe is a top priority.

Oct 30, 2025

2025 Black Student Excellence Awards

The Durham Catholic District School Board and the Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee are pleased to host the 2025 Black Student Excellence Awards at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The awards will be held at the DCDSB Pope Francis Centre (652 Rossland Rd. West, Oshawa).

Oct 30, 2025

DCDSB Students Receive Catholic Student Award at the 38th Annual Father Patrick Fogarty Awards Dinner

On October 25, 2025, DCDSB Trustees and staff proudly attended the 38th Annual Father Patrick Fogarty Awards Dinner, a celebration of excellence in Catholic education across Ontario.

Oct 29, 2025

Honouring our Veterans: A DCDSB Community Tribute 2025

Dear Parents and Guardians, 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.

Oct 16, 2025

Mental Health & Well-Being: Gratitude Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. For more information please visit DCDSB Mental Health and Well-Being Thanksgiving might be over, but gratitude doesn’t have to be.

Oct 15, 2025

Parent-Teacher Interviews (Thursday October 16th - 6:00 - 8:30pm) Dear Parent/Guardians/Caregivers, Parent Teacher Interviews are being held in person on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. You will receive a link in your EDSBY Messages on Monday October 13, 2025 in order to book an appointment with your student’s teachers.

Oct 15, 2025

Mental Health & Well-Being: World Mental Health Day Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. For more information please visit DCDSB Mental Health and Well-Being October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, but what is Mental Health? Everyone has Mental Health just like we have physical health.

Oct 11, 2025

Peace and Gratitude Dear Families, I hope that you have had a wonderful start to the 2025-2026 school year and have had the opportunity to connect with both new and familiar faces among students, staff and families. It has certainly been a blessing to witness the vibrant spirit of faith and academic excellence that defines our Durham Catholic learning community.

Oct 10, 2025

Travel for Credit Information Session Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students: Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre is excited to share that we're heading to Europe in Summer 2026! If your child is interested in seeing France, Germany, Austria, Czechia, and Poland while earning a Grade 12 University credit (CPW4U - Canadian and International Politics), join us on Wednesday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m.

Oct 06, 2025

DCDSB News - October 2025 Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: The October 2025 issue of the DCDSB News is now available. Please read the newsletter below.

Oct 03, 2025