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Durham Catholic District School Board Recognizes the 2022-2023 Distinguished Catholic Leader The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to recognize Secondary Vice-Principal, Mark Daranjo, as the recipient of the 2022-2023 Distinguished Catholic Leader Award. The award was announced following a System-Wide Mass on Monday, May 1, 2023, which also recognized Durham Catholic Distinguished Educators from each school and department across the board.

May 02, 2023

May is Asian and South Asian Heritage Month May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, and South Asian Heritage Month in Ontario. This is a time to reflect on and learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage.

May 01, 2023

DCDSB Celebrates Catholic Education Week and Mental Health Week from May 1-5, 2023 During the first week of May, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) celebrates Catholic Education Week, which recognizes the important contributions of Catholic education to our community, the province and Canada. This week is also nationally designated as Mental Health Week, which aims to raise awareness and to promote and protect mental health.

Apr 27, 2023

2023-2024 DCDSB Student Senate Applications Now Open Applications for the 2023-2024 Student Senate are now open! A Student Senator is an individual selected to represent the voice of students as an active, voting member of the DCDSB Student Senate. Each secondary school of the DCDSB is to be represented by two Student Senators.

Apr 26, 2023

2022-2023 Distinguished Catholic Volunteer Awards Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Distinguished Catholic Volunteer Award recipients. We love our volunteers! Thank you to the dedicated volunteers who contribute to the success of our schools and committees each and every day.

Apr 19, 2023

Mental Health and Well-Being Series: For Parents, Guardians and Caregivers Parents, guardians and caregivers are invited to join us for a live virtual series. Community partners and DCDSB staff will explore various topics related to mental health and well-being.

Apr 17, 2023

DCDSB Mental Health and Well-Being Series For Parents, Guardians and Caregivers Parents, guardians and caregivers are invited to join us for a live virtual series. Community partners and DCDSB staff will explore various topics related to mental health and well-being.

Apr 15, 2023

Durham Catholic Children's Foundation Gala (1) Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, I am writing to you today to invite your participation in the 9th Annual Durham Catholic Children's' Foundation Gala on May 11, 2023, at the Ajax Convention Center. The Durham Catholic Children's Foundation (DCCF) was formed in 2014 with a goal of ensuring students can attend school with the basic daily necessities of life provided.

Apr 11, 2023

St. Mary Graduation Prom (Wednesday June 7th) Grade 12 Students are invited to celebrate their graduation at Prom! Date: Wednesday June 7 at 6pm Location: Ajax Convention Centre Tickets will be on sale for $110 each via School Cash Online February 8th - May 1st. Guest Forms must be submitted to the Main Office by Wednesday April 26th.

Apr 11, 2023

Social Media and Online Safety Parent/Guardian Session (Monday May 2nd) Internet Safety Presentation for Students and Parents/Guardians by Paul Davis, social media expert On Tuesday, May 2, Paul Davis will be visiting Father Fénelon Catholic School to host a live parent presentation in the library on May 2 at 6:30pm. Paul will present very valuable information with safety tips on how to monitor children using Snapchat, Instagram, Tiktok, Discord, smartphones, digital trails, cyber bullying, sextortion and on-line bullying.

Apr 11, 2023