DCDSB Let’s Talk DayA big reason people don't seek help for mental health issues is because of stigma. What is stigma? Stigma is a hurtful judgment that leads to someone being excluded or seen as different from others.
Nov 26, 2024
Durham Catholic District School Board Trustees Elect Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to share the results of the election of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees, which took place at the Annual Board Meeting on November 25, 2024.
Monique Forster, Trustee for the Town of Ajax, was re-elected to the position of Chair of the Board.
Grade 12 Business SHSM CertificationThe Grade 12 Business Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) students from Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School spent the afternoon with the Franchise Owner and Kitchen Manager of Charlie Ronick's in Whitby.
Nov 26, 2024
Support Durham Catholic Students This Giving TuesdayDear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,
This Giving Tuesday, we invite families to make a positive impact within our own Durham Catholic learning community. Giving Tuesday is a Global Day of Giving, and this year it falls on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Nov 26, 2024
DCDSB Black Excellence Newsletter (November 2024)Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers:
We are pleased to share the November 2024 edition of the Durham Catholic District School Board’s Black Excellence newsletter! This newsletter includes information, resources, and events that may be of interest to Black students and families at the DCDSB.
Please click here to view the newsletter.
Nov 25, 2024
All Saints CSS Grade 8 Parent Information NightPlease join us for our Grade 8 parent information session.
When: November 28, 2024 7:00pm
Where: All Saints, 3001 Country Lane, Whitby ON
Speakers Include:
Curriculum Chairs
Guidance Teachers
Program Support Teachers
Information Includes:
FAQs
Program Overview
My Blueprint Course Selection
Comprehensive and Regional Arts and Media program
Key deadlines
Clubs, Teams and Activity Overview
Nov 25, 2024
Mental Health & Well-Being: Bullying Prevention and InterventionPrayer:
St. Thérèse of Lisieux says, “Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by kindly words; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love.
DCDSB Staff Participate in VTRA Training with Kevin CameronOn November 13 and 14, DCDSB staff were joined by colleagues from neighbouring school boards to participate in Violent Risk Threat Assessment (VTRA) Level 2 Training with Kevin Cameron, Executive Director, Center for Trauma Informed Practices. The VTRA model is a trauma-informed framework that serves as the foundation to Community Threat Assessment and Intervention Protocol, that is in place in Durham region.
