Observing National Indigenous Veterans Day at Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary SchoolOn November 8, Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School observed National Indigenous Veterans Day by showcasing different stories of Indigenous Veterans throughout the school. Some of these tributes included stories from soldiers who fought on the frontlines, stories from nurses who treated the soldiers, stories from the home-front, and stories surrounding language and how the Cree Code Talkers shaped the war.
DCDSB Staff Reflects on How We Are Living in HopePope Francis has declared 2025 a Jubilee Year with the theme, Pilgrims of Hope. The DCDSB is reflecting upon how we are Living in Hope as we journey towards the upcoming Jubilee.
Nov 18, 2024
DCDSB Receives Three Awards for Outstanding Efforts to Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Initatives!On November 13, 2024, the Region of Durham hosted the Durham Greener Buildings Awards. Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) was recognized with not one, not two, but THREE awards for outstanding efforts to environmental sustainability and climate change initiatives!
DCDSB received the following awards:
Best Energy Performing K - 12 School Award - Received by Father Leo J.
Nov 15, 2024
HIGH FIVE CertificationThe City of Pickering partnered with St. Mary Non-Profit, Education & Childcare SHSM program to facilitate HIGH FIVE® training in the school on November 14th.
Nov 15, 2024
Wes Hall Keynote Event at Father Leo J. AustinOn Friday, November 8, 2024, Wes Hall, entrepreneur and business professional, visited Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School to deliver a keynote titled Inspiring Hope and Overcoming Adversity.
Nov 15, 2024
Symbol of Hope From The Kindergarten StudentsKindergarten students at St. John XXIII Catholic School incorporated the rainbow as a symbol of hope and God's promise, as in the story of Noah's Ark.
Nov 14, 2024
Kindergarten Students " Where Is God?" DisplayThe Kindergarten students of Room 102 at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School in Ajax explored the many ways God is present in their lives.
