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DCDSB News - March 2025 Dear Parents and Guardians: The March 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. Highlights include: Lenten Message Faith Lenten Resources Ash Wednesday Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation Gala – Keynote Speaker Announcement! DCDSB Updates DCDSB 2025-2026 Budget Consultation – Share Your Thoughts! DCDSB Black History Month Highlights Video Into the Horizon: DCDSB Student Art Exhibit at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery Supplementary Auditions for the Regional Arts and Media Program for a Grade 10, 11 or 12 Start Submit Nominations for April Beacons of Hope Upcoming Public Meetings – Unnamed Kedron Catholic Elementary School Parent, Guardian and Caregiver Resources DCDSB – Report It Family Literacy Night Indigenous Education Student Murals at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Students Paint with Isaac Murdoch at St.

Mar 06, 2025

DCDSB 2025 Lenten Message Dear Parents and Guardians, As we enter the sacred season of Lent, we are reminded of the profound opportunity that this time offers us. Lent is a period where we are called to deepen our faith, strengthen our relationship with God, and prepare our hearts for the joyous celebration of Easter.

Mar 05, 2025

Summer School Registration – Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre Archbishop Anthony Meagher CCEC offers a number of summer courses and programs for students in elementary and secondary school. Registration is currently open for the following: Programs for Kindergarten to Grade 8 Students International Languages Program - Year 1 (JK) to Grade 8 Interested in learning another language? Summer Elementary International and Heritage Language classes are for students in Year 1 (Junior Kindergarten) to Grade 8.

Mar 04, 2025

“Into the Horizon” DCDSB Student Art Exhibit at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to announce the 2025 student art exhibit at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery (RMG). DCDSB’s student art show, Into the Horizon, will be available for the public to view free-of-charge from February 28, 2025, until March 16, 2025.

Feb 28, 2025

DCDSB 2025-2026 Budget Consultation – Share Your Thoughts! As we plan for the 2025-2026 school year at the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB), we want to hear from you! We invite all parents/guardians, students, employees, and members of the DCDSB community to participate in the budget development process. Your feedback is important to us.

Feb 25, 2025

Njacko Backo Visits St. Patrick Catholic School On February 21, students in Grades 1-8 enjoyed an interactive French performance by artist Njacko Backo at St. Patrick Catholic School.

Feb 24, 2025

Durham Catholic Children's Foundation Gala - Keynote Speaker Announcement! The Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation is thrilled to welcome Noah Aquino as our keynote speaker for the 11th Annual Gala on April 23, 2025! A proud DCDSB alumnus, Noah has built a remarkable career in media, youth mentorship, and community leadership. From his time at All Saints Catholic Secondary School, where he was an award-winning student leader, to his current role at Breakfast Television on Citytv, Noah continues to make an impact.

Feb 19, 2025

St. Patrick Catholic School Pilots New Indigenous Education Resources St. Patrick Catholic School took part in a three-month pilot of the Scholastic resource “Passe à l’action pour la Réconciliation” with students in Grades 4 to 8.

Feb 13, 2025

All DCDSB Schools and Offices Closed Thursday, February 13, 2025 Dear Parents and Guardians, The health and safety of Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) students and staff is our highest priority. As you are likely aware, a major winter storm went through Durham Region overnight, and has caused dangerous driving conditions, bus cancellations and freezing rain on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Feb 13, 2025

Math Made Accessible: Tools for Families of Students with Special Education Needs The Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee, in partnership with the Durham Catholic District School Board, is pleased to offer part two of the Parent Math Learning Series on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 6:30 p.m.

Feb 07, 2025