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.
• School Spotlight: St. Leo Catholic School
• Safe and Accepting Schools 

• DCDSB Students:   

• Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School Builds and Donates Dog Houses to Ontario SPCA and Humane Society 
• Durham Elementary Catholic Athletics (DECA) Highlights 
• Aspiring Black Students Led By Excellence (A.B.L.E.) visit Legislative Building 
• Grade 8 Girls Learn to Weld 
• Community Fair and Symposium Recap 
• Friars Student Writing Contest 

• Continuing Education:  

• Travel for Credit Program – Summer 2024 

• Upcoming Events:  

• Recognition days and more  

Best,
Durham Catholic District School Board