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  • DCDSB News - May 2025 Dear Parents and Guardians, The May 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.
  • It's Never Too Late: Tony's Inspirational Journey to High School Graduation Never Too Late: Tony’s Inspirational Journey to High School Graduation At 78 years of age, Tony is proof that perseverance knows no age limit. On Friday, April 25, surrounded by DCDSB staff and his family, Tony proudly received his Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) from Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre.
  • Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School Connects with City of Oshawa for EcoSchools Initiative Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School participated in an EcoSchools Canada initiative in partnership with the City of Oshawa. Conant Park in Oshawa recently underwent a redevelopment that saw the following improvements: Accessibility improvements including accessible pathways and rest areas; tables, parking, A.
  • Share Your Thoughts on our Multi-Year Plan Implementation Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is committed to open and ongoing engagement with students, families, employees, and members of the DCDSB community. We are concluding the second year of our multi-year plan, Inspire 2026, and we want to hear your thoughts and suggestions on implementation and what we should consider for future planning.
  • Mental Health & Well-Being: Screen Free Week Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. The first week of May is Screen Free Week, which is celebrated all over the world.
  • Instrumental Music Concert "Heroes and Legends" (Thursday May 15th at 7pm) The Instrumental Music Department proudly presents "Heroes and Legends" on Thursday May 15th at 7pm in the St. Mary Cafe.
  • DCDSB 2025-2026 School Year Calendars Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: The Durham Catholic District School Board 2025-2026 school year calendars have been approved by the Ministry of Education. Please click here to view the 2025-2026 School Year Calendars which can be found on our website.
  • Youth and Mental Health Night In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (DCPIC) is hosting a Youth and Mental Health Night on Monday, May 12, 2025, from 6:30 p.m.
  • 2024-2025 Distinguished Catholic Volunteer Awards Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Distinguished Catholic Volunteer Award recipients. We love our volunteers! Thank you to the dedicated volunteers who contribute to the success of our schools and committees each and every day.