Father Leo J Austin’s Business, Transportation and Non-Profit Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs had the opportunity to spend a couple of mornings at a local Dairy Queen, earning their Customer Service Certification.
On November 19, 2025, the Region of Durham celebrated environmental leadership in sustainability and building decarbonization at the Durham Greener Buildings Awards. The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) received two awards in recognition of our commitment to sustainability and climate action.
Students and families are reminded to submit their application for the Regional Arts and Media Program!
Please note: The AMP application deadline has been extended to Thursday, November 27, 2025 due to website technical difficulties that are now resolved. Please click here to learn more and to start your application.
On Friday, November 21, Grade 7 and 8 students at St. Patrick Catholic School had the exciting opportunity to watch a presentation from Canadian Olympian, Sadé McCreath. Sadé competed in the 4 x 100m relay with Team Canada during the 2024 Paris Olympics and received a gold medal in the inaugural mixed 4 x 100m at the 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China.
We are pleased to share the November 2025 edition of the Durham Catholic District School Board’s Black Excellence newsletter. This newsletter features information, resources, and events that may be of interest to Black and Black-identifying students and families at the DCDSB.
Today, MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy, alongside Chair Monique Forster and Mayor Kevin Ashe, officially broke ground on the new Seaton #1 Catholic Elementary School. As part of its plan to protect Ontario and prepare students for success, the Ontario government has provided the Durham Catholic District School Board with a total funding amount of $33.8 million for the new Seaton Catholic Elementary School to create more student spaces.
