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DCDSB News - May 2025 Dear Parents and Guardians, The May 2025 issue of the DCDSB News is now available. This newsletter offers families an overview of current news, upcoming events, and information on what's happening across the Durham Catholic District School Board.

May 02, 2025

Share Your Thoughts on our Multi-Year Plan Implementation Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is committed to open and ongoing engagement with students, families, employees, and members of the DCDSB community. We are concluding the second year of our multi-year plan, Inspire 2026, and we want to hear your thoughts and suggestions on implementation and what we should consider for future planning.

May 01, 2025

Mental Health & Well-Being: Screen Free Week Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. The first week of May is Screen Free Week, which is celebrated all over the world.

Apr 30, 2025

Instrumental Music Concert "Heroes and Legends" (Thursday May 15th at 7pm) The Instrumental Music Department proudly presents "Heroes and Legends" on Thursday May 15th at 7pm in the St. Mary Cafe.

Apr 30, 2025

DCDSB 2025-2026 School Year Calendars Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: The Durham Catholic District School Board 2025-2026 school year calendars have been approved by the Ministry of Education. Please click here to view the 2025-2026 School Year Calendars which can be found on our website.

Apr 30, 2025

Youth and Mental Health Night In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (DCPIC) is hosting a Youth and Mental Health Night on Monday, May 12, 2025, from 6:30 p.m.

Apr 29, 2025

2024-2025 Distinguished Catholic Volunteer Awards Congratulations to the 2024-2025 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 25, 2025

DCDSB Announces the 2025 Distinguished Catholic Alumni Recipients On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the Durham Catholic District School Board recognized eight alumni at the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation gala. A graduate from each Durham Catholic secondary school received the Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award.

Apr 24, 2025

Mental Health & Well-Being: Relaxing Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. It’s Wellness Wednesday and lets talk about relaxing! It’s important that you give yourself time to rest and relax every day -- even if it’s just 5-10 minutes a day! Here are some ideas of what to do: You could….

Apr 23, 2025

In Memory of Pope Francis The Durham Catholic District School Board joins the Catholic community around the world in mourning the loss of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, who inspired us all with his unwavering hope and profound love. His Holiness reminded us that in times of sorrow, we can find strength in unity and solace in our shared faith.

Apr 21, 2025