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Share Your Thoughts on Our Multi-Year Plan Implementation (1) Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is committed to open and ongoing engagement with students, staff, families, and community partners. We recently launched our new multi-year plan, Inspire 2026, and we want to hear your thoughts and suggestions on implementation and what we should consider for future planning.

Nov 21, 2023

DCDSB 2023-2024 Student Achievement Plan Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to present the 2023-2024 Student Achievement Plan. This plan is a working document and will be continually updated and revised, so we encourage you to subscribe to our webpage to receive updates.

Nov 20, 2023

DCDSB News: November 2023 Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, The November 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: Lest We Forget Living in Faith: Speaking With the Heart – Designing the 2023-2024 Spiritual Theme Poster When Faith Meets Pedagogy Educators Conference and Youth Forum Catholic Student Awards Dinner Indigenous Education In Action: Indigenous Veterans Day Treaties Recognition Week Indigenous Education Highlights DCDSB Updates: Equity Invitational Learning Series 2022-2023 EQAO and OSSLT Results Grade 1 French Immersion Registration Regional Arts & Media Program Registration Deadline Direction of School Support Elementary and Secondary PA Day – Friday, November 17, 2023 How to Understand and Support Your Child with Anxiety New Grade 7/8 Mental Health Literacy Modules Support Student Mental Health and Well-being Inclement Weather Reminder Student Spotlight: Mateo N.

Nov 06, 2023

Community Fair and Symposium Recap On October 25, DCDSB Student Services hosted a successful Community Resources Symposium and Fair, supporting pathways planning and the well-being of students with special education needs in Grades 7 – 12+. Featuring 35 local agencies and organizations from across Durham Region, the Symposium and Fair gave students and their families the opportunity to connect with valuable supports and resources.

Nov 02, 2023

Lest We Forget Dear Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers: As a nation, throughout the month of November we pause to pay our respects to the over 2.3 million Canadians who have served our country, and continue to serve, in times of war, conflict and peace.

Nov 02, 2023

Grade 8 Girls Learn to Weld (1) Experiential learning was in full effect as 12 girls and their parents, guardians or caregivers learned to weld during the recent Welding Workshop for Grade 8 Girls, funded by the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. Over three sessions, participants engaged in safety discussions, shop demonstrations and practical exercises as they learned to use basic hand tools, practiced gas and shielded metal arc welding techniques and created a special sculpture.

Nov 02, 2023

Equity Invitational Learning Series - Session One - November 23, 2023 Durham Catholic District School Board, in partnership with its Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee, is pleased to present the Equity Invitational Learning Series, focused on identifying and removing barriers, and improving student outcomes. The first session is taking place on Thursday, November 23, 2023, and features D.

Oct 27, 2023

Save the Date - DCPIC Parent Resource Conference Mark your calendars and save the date because the Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (DCPIC) Parent Resource Conference is coming soon! Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023 Time: 8:30 a.m.

Oct 26, 2023

Community Resources Symposium and Fair Durham Catholic District School Board Student Services is hosting a Community Resources Symposium and Fair. Attend to learn about services and programs offered by community organizations and agencies that 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