DCDSB News: November 2023Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,
The November 2023 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:
Lest We Forget
Living in Faith:
Speaking With the Heart – Designing the 2023-2024 Spiritual Theme Poster
When Faith Meets Pedagogy Educators Conference and Youth Forum
Catholic Student Awards Dinner
Indigenous Education In Action:
Indigenous Veterans Day
Treaties Recognition Week
Indigenous Education Highlights
DCDSB Updates:
Equity Invitational Learning Series
2022-2023 EQAO and OSSLT Results
Grade 1 French Immersion Registration
Regional Arts & Media Program Registration Deadline
Direction of School Support
Elementary and Secondary PA Day – Friday, November 17, 2023
How to Understand and Support Your Child with Anxiety
New Grade 7/8 Mental Health Literacy Modules Support Student Mental Health and Well-being
Inclement Weather Reminder
Student Spotlight: Mateo N.
Community Fair and Symposium RecapOn October 25, DCDSB Student Services hosted a successful Community Resources Symposium and Fair, supporting pathways planning and the well-being of students with special education needs in Grades 7 – 12+.
Featuring 35 local agencies and organizations from across Durham Region, the Symposium and Fair gave students and their families the opportunity to connect with valuable supports and resources.
Nov 02, 2023
Lest We ForgetDear Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers:
As a nation, throughout the month of November we pause to pay our respects to the over 2.3 million Canadians who have served our country, and continue to serve, in times of war, conflict and peace.
Nov 02, 2023
Friars Student Writing ContestThe Friars Student Writing Contest will start from November 8, 2023, and close on January 15, 2024. As you may know, it is organized to commemorate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from January 18 to 25 each year.
Nov 02, 2023
Grade 8 Girls Learn to Weld (1)Experiential learning was in full effect as 12 girls and their parents, guardians or caregivers learned to weld during the recent Welding Workshop for Grade 8 Girls, funded by the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program.
Over three sessions, participants engaged in safety discussions, shop demonstrations and practical exercises as they learned to use basic hand tools, practiced gas and shielded metal arc welding techniques and created a special sculpture.
Nov 02, 2023
When Faith Meets Pedagogy Educators Conference and Youth ForumRecently, the Catholic Curriculum Corporation hosted two special events for Catholic education students and staff.
When Faith Meets Pedagogy Educators Conference
From October 25 to the 27, 25 DCDSB staff attended the When Faith Meets Pedagogy Educators Conference.
Nov 01, 2023
New Grade 7/8 Mental Health Literacy Modules Support Student Mental Health and Well-beingThis fall, the Ministry of Education has introduced a series of three modules per grade to support the existing mental health literacy expectations within the Grade 7 and 8 Health and Physical Education curriculum. This series of three, 40-minute modules per grade will be delivered by educators to support the existing mental health literacy expectations within Strand D of the Health and Physical Education curriculum.
Oct 31, 2023
Travel for Credit Program - Summer 2024Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre is offering four exciting Travel for Credit options in July 2024 in partnership with EF Educational Tours. Students will have a unique opportunity to earn a credit through a combination of classroom and experiential learning.
Oct 31, 2023
DECA Super 60 Cross Country ChampionshipOn October 12, more than 660 students participated in the Durham Elementary Catholic Athletics (DECA) Super 60 Cross Country Championship Meet.
Held as the culmination of the Durham Catholic District School Board’s (DCDSB) 2023 Cross-Country season, the Super 60 Championships were open to elementary school runners in Grades 3 to 8, that placed in the top 15 at one of DCDSB’s four Regional Meets.
