On the Land Learning at All Saints Catholic Secondary SchoolOn Thursday, June 6, Indigenous community partner, Beedahbin Peltier, visited students at All Saints Catholic Secondary School. Beedahbin led the students in on the land learning in the forested area next to their school.
Jun 12, 2024
Vicky The Real Artist Visits Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High SchoolOn Friday, June 7, English Literature Studies students at Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School were fortunate to have the immensely talented Vicky The Real Artist visit their classroom. Vicky expertly guided the class through her knowledge of pyrography, a technique Vicky uses to express her deep connection to her Indigenous roots.
Jun 12, 2024
Chad Solomon Visits DCDSB Elementary SchoolsThroughout the month of May, Indigenous author, Chad Solomon visited six DCDSB schools to enhance the learning that took place in elementary classrooms. Chad used puppets and different voices to engage students and lead three workshops.
Jun 10, 2024
2024 Oshawa Junior Fire ChiefOn June 6, Oshawa Fire Services announced their 2024 Junior Fire Chief at Sir Albert Love Catholic School! Grade 5 and 6 students submitted videos on smoke alarms and home escape planning. Gabriel, a Grade 6 student, earned the title of 2024 Junior Fire Chief! At a special assembly, Gabriel was award fantastic prizes and even got to leave in a firetruck for an exclusive tour of the Oshawa Fire headquarters!
As Junior Fire Chief, Gabriel will promote fire safety at school, home and in the community.
Jun 10, 2024
DCDSB News - June 2024 EditionDear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers:
The June 2024 edition 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 DCDSB.
This newsletter includes:
Faith
June is Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Parish-Based Summer Camps
Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation
Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation Gala
June 2024 Student Walk for Hope
Indigenous Education in Action
National Indigenous History Month
Indigenous Education Highlights
DCDSB Updates
2024-2024 School Year Calendars
Ontario Government Announces Funding to Provide New Catholic Elementary School and Additional Pupil Spaces in Oshawa
2023-2024 Board Awards
Pride Month
Mental Health and Well-Being
Secondary Student Mental Health Leadership Summit
How to Understand and Support Your child or Adolescent with their Screen Use
DCDSB Student Spotlight
Nathan, St.
DCDSB and Student Services Staff Represented by APSSP Announce Tentative AgreementThe Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to announce that it has reached a tentative settlement for a renewed collective agreement with the school board professional student services staff represented by the Association of Professional Student Services Personnel (APSSP).
The details of the Memorandum of Settlement remain confidential and are subject to local ratification by the APSSP professional student services membership and the DCDSB Board of Trustees.
Spots Still Available for Elementary and Secondary Summer Courses and ProgramsArchbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre offers a number of summer courses and programs for students in elementary and secondary school.
Elementary Programs and Courses
Are you a Grade 8 student starting high school in the fall? The Head Start Programis available to all Grade 8 students going into Grade 9 at one of our Durham Catholic District School Board high schools and will run August 19 - 22.
