Durham Catholic District School Board Presents Be You, Be Well: A Black Mental Health Day EventMonday, March 4, 2024, marks the fifth annual Black Mental Health Day, recognized by communities across Ontario. On Black Mental Health Day, we are called to recognize the ongoing impact on mental health that results from experiences of anti-Black racism and to raise awareness of the specific mental health needs of Black communities.
Feb 20, 2024
Indigenous Student Circles Embrace Woodburning Art with Vicky the Real ArtistOn February 7, 12 members of the Elementary and Secondary Indigenous Student Circles engaged in a woodburning art workshop with local Indigenous artist Vicky Grant, who is also known as Vicky the Real Artist.
Every student had the freedom to design their own original artwork, and created a paddle unique to their interests.
Feb 20, 2024
Notre Dame Students Participate in Durham Action Community Group ForumTwo of Notre Dame Catholic Secondary Schools student leaders, Trenyce and Domini, were invited to participate in a forum with the Durham Action Community Group. Titled “In Their Own Voices: Disrupting Anti-Black Racism & Hate Forum & Dialogue”, various community organizations from Durham Region presented information and statistics on anti-Black racism and ways to act against it as student leaders.
Feb 16, 2024
Lenten Message from the Chair of the Board and Director of EducationThis year Ash Wednesday, a holy day of prayer and fasting that is recognized by many Christian denominations, falls on February 14, 2024. On this day, members of the Catholic community gather for liturgical celebrations in which they receive ashes, marked on their forehead in the sign of the cross, as a call to repentance and as a reminder of our need for love and forgiveness.
Feb 14, 2024
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School Gets in the GrooveIn recognition of Black History Month, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School welcomed Afiwi Groove School to explore the history of African dance with all students from Kindergarten to Grade 8.
DCDSB Black Excellence Newsletter (February 2024)Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers:
We are writing to you as you expressed interest in receiving communications for Black students and families on the student verification form this year. We are pleased to be sharing our second newsletter to Black families at the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB), and look forward to providing information, resources, and upcoming events that may be of interest to you.
