DCDSB News - October 2024Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,
The October 2024 issue of the DCDSB News is now available. This issue of the newsletter offers families an overview of current news, upcoming events, and information on what's happening across the Durham Catholic District School Board.
Mental Health & Well-Being: Feeling Stressed?Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday
Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being.
Did you know that we all feel stressed sometimes? Feeling stressed can make us feel uncomfortable but there are different things that we can do to help.
DCDSB 2023-2024 EQAO and OSSLT ResultsThe Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) provides Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) board, school and individual student reports based on the results of annual student provincial assessments. The 2023-2024 reports are now available and include data from the Primary and Junior assessments, Grade 9 Mathematics, and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).
Oct 01, 2024
Durham Catholic District School Board Seeks a Volunteer Community Member to Serve on the Audit Committee The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is seeking a community member with financial expertise and business knowledge to serve on its audit committee for a 3-year term effective immediately.
The audit committee is comprised of three (3) Trustees and two (2) independent members drawn from the community at large.
St. Paul Student Wins Durham Regional Police Services Junior Police Chief for the Day ContestOn September 27, 2024, Jacob, a Grade 5 student at St. Paul Catholic School, was surprised with the news that he won the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) Police Chief for a Day Contest! Jacob submitted a 500-word essay that outlined what he would do to enhance community safety and well-being if he was the Police Chief.
Sep 30, 2024
DCDSB Recognizes National Day for Truth and ReconciliationOn Monday, September 30, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day of solemn reflection, we honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, and offer thoughts and prayers to the survivors, their families, and all those impacted by this painful history.
Sep 30, 2024
Mental Health & Well-Being: The Importance of Sleep Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday
Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being.
Did you know that sleep is essential for our overall well-being? Children 6-12 need 9 to 12 hours of sleep and youth age 13-18 need 8-10 hours of sleep per night.
