2025 Student Walk for Hope in Support of the Durham Catholic Children's FoundationA heartfelt thank you to our Durham Catholic learning community! Throughout June 2025, our incredible students, families, and staff participated in the Walk for Hope in support of the Durham Catholic Children's Foundation.
Donations for the Walk for Hope have raised $12,075! These funds will help to provide essential services to DCDSB students and families in need.
Jun 25, 2025
Heat Warning Issued for Durham RegionDear Families,
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Durham Region, with high temperatures anticipated in the coming days. We want to assure you that our schools are prepared and will be taking steps to keep students and staff safe.
Jun 22, 2025
Construction to Begin in July 2025 at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic SchoolWe are pleased to share an update regarding the six-classroom addition to St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School, which will provide 138 additional student spaces to support our growing Catholic learning community in north Oshawa.
Jun 20, 2025
Ministry of Education: Year-End Messages to Families and StudentsDear Parents and Guardians,
Please find the following messages to families and students in Ontario from the Ministry of Education:
Year-End Letter from the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education
Graduation Letter to the Class of 2025 and video message from the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
Sincerely,
Durham Catholic District School Board
Jun 18, 2025
DCDSB New Boundaries Established for North Oshawa Schools (Anticipated September 2027)Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are writing to share an important update regarding the Oshawa Program and Boundary Study. At the Regular Board Meeting held on June 16, 2025, the Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new Catholic elementary school boundary in the Kedron area, as well as boundary changes affecting St.
Jun 18, 2025
Mental Health & Well-Being: Navigating the End of the School YearTogether for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday
Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being.
Happy Wellness Wednesday!
As the school year wraps up and summer begins, we want to remind you that your mental health matters—every day of the year.
Jun 16, 2025
Semester 2 Exam Schedule (Wednesday June 18th - Tuesday June 24th)Semester 2 formal examinations for Grade 9- 12 students will begin on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 through to Monday, June 23, 2025. Exams will be written on a period-by-period schedule, with students writing only one exam per day.
Together in Spirit: St. Theresa Catholic School's Jubilee Prayer ProjectDuring the 2024-2025 school year, St. Theresa Catholic School embarked on a special project based on a simple prompt: “How will you bring the spirit of the Jubilee Year into your school?” Pope Francis said: “Prayer unites us; it makes us brothers and sisters.
Jun 16, 2025
DCDSB Announces 2024-2025 Certified Canada EcoSchoolsDurham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is excited to announce the 2024-2025 Certified Canada EcoSchools! As of June 10, 2025, DCDSB celebrates 32 EcoSchools, including 3 Platinum schools, 20 Gold schools, 2 Silver schools, 2 Bronze schools, and 5 participant schools. Special congratulations to St.
