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Share Your Thoughts on DCDSB’s 2023-2024 Budget and Strategic Priorities Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is currently in the process of gathering feedback to assist with our 2023-2024 strategic priorities and budget development. Students, families, staff, and community partners each play an important role in the success and support of our students and we want to hear from you.

Feb 07, 2023

Career Readiness Day (Tuesday February 28th) Career Readiness Day 2023 - Exploring the Next GenerationJoin us for our Career Readiness Day designed to increase awareness of available career options and pathways to achieving success! The Congress of Black Women of Canada, Oshawa/Whitby, and Ajax/Pickering Chapters, in partnership with Durham College Diversity Office, will be hosting a Career Readiness Day for youths who self-identify as Black and reside in Durham Region. This event is scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2023, from 9 am - 2 pm, and will be held at Durham College, 2000 Simcoe Street, North Oshawa.

Feb 06, 2023

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) High School Conference (Saturday February 11th) The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Ontario Tech University chapter is proud to present an in-person high school conference in collaboration with Engineering Outreach. Date/Time: Saturday February 11th (10am - 3pm) Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus Cost: Free Developed by Black Ontario Tech University STEM Students and Staff, the conference aims to introduce Grade 9 - 12 students to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and empower them to pursue academic excellence and leadership and build connections in the modern community.

Feb 06, 2023

DCDSB News: February 2023 Dear Parents and Guardians, The February 2023 issue of the DCDSB News is now available! Please click here to view the newsletter. This issue of the newsletter offers families an overview of current news, upcoming events, and information on what's happening across the Durham Catholic District School Board.

Feb 03, 2023

Reverend John Markle Home-School Communications Award Nominate a school for outstanding communications Nominations are being accepted for the Reverend John Markle Home-School Communications Award. Is your school delivering outstanding communications? Our Durham Catholic schools are committed to engaging with our communities by delivering timely, effective, and open communication with the most appropriate tools and technology available.

Feb 03, 2023

Secondary School Immunization Clinics- coming soon! The following is a message from the Durham Region Health Department's Immunization Program regarding upcoming Secondary School Immunization clinics. Dear Parent(s) and Guardian(s), Your child may have recently received an Immunization Reminder Letter in the mail indicating which childhood vaccines they are eligible or overdue for as per the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA).

Jan 30, 2023

The Toronto Diocesan CWL Youth Program The Toronto Diocesan CWL Youth Awards Program is a combination of contests which are intended to support Catholic youth to hone their skills in becoming people of faith dedicated to following in the footsteps of Christ to serve God and Canada. The program reflects the Objects of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada.

Jan 25, 2023

St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Celebrates Tamil Heritage Month The Tamil Student Association at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School (pictured left to right : Visacan, Jevisha, Pranavi, Chaaru, and Mrs.

Jan 25, 2023

Accepting Nominations for DCDSB's Distinguished Catholic Alumni Awards Nominations are now open for the Durham Catholic District School Board's (DCDSB) Distinguished Catholic Alumni Awards. The Distinguished Catholic Alumni Awards recognizes former students of the Durham Catholic District School Board who have achieved significant success in their chosen pathway.

Jan 23, 2023

BE-STEMM 2023 From February 1-4, 2023, the Canadian Black Scientists Network is is hosting a four day virtual, multidisciplinary program featuring research in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine & Health (STEMM) for students in Grades 7-12. Highlights of BE-STEMM 2023 include keynote talks by established and rising star Black scholars in STEMM, contributed talks by Black scholars, practitioners, students, and educators across disciplines, panel discussions, and an opportunity to mentor emerging Black scientists in our Science Fair.

Jan 19, 2023