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Student Walk for Hope in Support of the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation Schools across the Durham Catholic District School Board will be participating in the Student Walk for Hope in support of the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation in June 2025! Students and staff are invited to donate “virtual” toonies to support Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation initiatives. Funds collected will assist the Foundation in helping children and families in the Durham Catholic District School Board.

May 20, 2025

St. Mary Vocal Concert "I Lived" (Thursday May 22nd) St. Mary Music Department proudly presents “I Lived” on Thursday May 22nd at 7pm.

May 19, 2025

2024-2025 DCPIC Parent/Guardian Survey Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, The Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (DCPIC) is a parent-led advisory committee working within the Durham Catholic District School Board. The committee is conducting a parent/guardian survey that will assist in setting the committee’s direction for the 2025-2026 school year.

May 14, 2025

Artsfest (Wednesday June 11th) Attention all Arts Students! Don’t miss out on this year’s 80’s themed Artsfest taking place on Wednesday June 11th from 6-9pm in the café. Artsfest is our annual celebration of all the Arts classes and extra-curriculars at St.

May 13, 2025

Mental Health & Well-Being: Supporting a Friend Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. Most students have been in a situation where they have supported a friend with their mental health, yet many don’t feel prepared.

May 13, 2025

DCDSB Secondary Students Champion Mental Health Initiatives at Durham TAMI Summit On Thursday, May 8, DCDSB secondary students gathered at Ontario Shores for the Durham Talking About Mental Illness (TAMI) summit. This event provided a platform for students to showcase the mental health and well-being initiatives they have championed throughout the year at their schools.

May 09, 2025

DCDSB Hosts Inaugural Student Human Rights Conference On May 8, we were excited to have Grade 9-12 students from all Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) secondary schools attend our inaugural Student Human Rights Conference! The conference was titled The Strength of Us: Advancing Human Rights with Courage, Compassion, and Conviction. Students enjoyed a day of learning, including workshops, networking and mentorship.

May 08, 2025

BWell Student Mental Health and Well-Being Leadership Team Year-End Celebration On May 6, DCDSB’s secondary student mental health and well-being leadership team, BWell, gathered at the Pope Francis Centre for a year-end celebration. Students showcased the work they implemented in the 2024-2025 school year and participated in self-care and wellness activity stations including rock painting, creating their own slime, and a mindfulness walk.

May 08, 2025

March Break 2026 - Côte d'Azur, France and Florence & Rome, Italy - Information Sessions Are you interested in exploring France and Italy during your March Break in 2026? Learn more about travelling to Côte d'Azur, Florence & Rome from March 12 - 19, 2026 with St. Mary! 1) Student Information Session: Wednesday May 16th, 2nd lunch (3C) in room 166 2) Parent/Guardian Information Session: Wednesday May 21, 6:30pm (Virtual Meeting - see Edsby banner for invite link) For more information, please contact Mr.

May 07, 2025

Mental Health & Well-Being: Responding To Poverties In Our World Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. Our Catholic faith calls us to be friends of people who are experiencing poverty or who are marginalized.

May 07, 2025