News - St. Mary CSS | Durham Catholic District School Board

Community Resources Symposium and Fair (1) Student Services will be hosting a Community Resources Symposium and Fair. The purpose of this event is to support pathways planning and the well-being of students with special education needs in grades 7 - 12+.

Oct 12, 2023

Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee Seeking Parent Representatives The Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee is currently seeking five parent representatives - one person representing each municipality (Ajax, Oshawa, Pickering, Whitby and Brock/Scugog/Uxbridge). The committee’s mandate provides a medium for effectively addressing and dismantling disadvantages and discrimination, historical or otherwise, experienced by Black students, staff and families in our Board.

Oct 11, 2023

DCDSB News - October 2023 Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, The October 2023 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 DCDSB. This newsletter includes: Autumn Harvest Living in Faith: Faith in Action! DCDSB Updates: Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee Seeking Parent Representatives New DCDSB Math Webpages and Resources for Families Regional Arts & Media Program Open House and Audition Workshop Ventilation Measures Report PA Day – October 6, 2023 Policy Input Page Student Spotlight: DCDB Student Spotlight – 2023-2024 Student Trustees Parent, Guardian and Caregiver Resources: Accessing Support for Your Child’s Mental Health DCDSB Students: Orange Shirt Day – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Franco-Ontarian Day St.

Oct 06, 2023

Thanksgiving Food Drive (October 3rd - 13th) Domestic Outreach's Thanksgiving mission is to raise 2000+lbs of food for those in need in our community. Your generosity supports the following food banks: St.

Oct 06, 2023

Autumn Harvest Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, With its connection to the summer harvest, autumn is a season in which we often reflect on our many blessings. During the coming long weekend, families may have a tradition of gathering to share food and company and to give thanks.

Oct 05, 2023

St. Mary Students Proud to Serve at Canadian Food for Children The St. Mary Catholic Secondary School school motto is “Amare et Servire”, meaning 'To Love and to Serve', and that is what students did at Canadian Food for Children.

Sep 29, 2023

Pop Tab Collection Contest The Durham Regional Police Children's Games, along with Durham Catholic District School Boards Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee, are inviting elementary and secondary classes from across our learning community to participate in a Pop Tab Collection Contest. Pop tabs are made from aluminum and can be redeemed for money.

Sep 28, 2023

DCDSB Ventilation Measures Report Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is optimizing air quality in schools through improved ventilation and filtration. Ventilation measures include increasing the flow of outdoor/fresh air for diluting the concentration of any infectious particles.

Sep 28, 2023

St. Mary Terry Fox Walk/Run (September 20th) This year our school community had the opportunity to hold our very own Terry Fox Run/Walk on September 20th. The generosity of our students and their families was overwhelming, and we were able to beat our target goal of $6000 and raise over $14,000 for cancer research! The event was also a big success with our students as we were able to make a day out of it and offer some fun activities for our school community.

Sep 28, 2023

St. Mary Post-Secondary Fair (Thursday October 5th 6:30-9pm) Students from Grade 9 to 12 and their Parents/Guardians are invited to attend the annual St. Mary Post-Secondary Fair on Thursday, October 5th from 6:30-9pm.

Sep 26, 2023