DCDSB News - September 2025Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers:
The September 2025 issue of the DCDSB News is now available. Please read the newsletter below.
Sep 12, 2025
Professional Development Session with Dr. Angela McHolmOn Tuesday, September 9, Program Support Teachers and Student Services staff were invited to the Pope Francis Centre to participate in a professional development session with Dr. Angela McHolm, a psychologist with a speciality in Selective Mutism.
Sep 11, 2025
Marathon of Hope: Terry Fox Run/Walk (Thursday September 25th)Hey Monarchs! Join us for our Terry Fox Run/Walk for Hope on Thursday September 25th (rain date Friday September 26th)
In order to participate signed permission form and proof of a minimum donation of $5 must be submitted to your homeroom teacher by Monday, September 15th. Visit Terry Fox Foundation St.
Sep 11, 2025
DCDSB Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee Invites Nominations for Chair and Parent RepresentativesThe Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee is currently seeking a new Chair and five Parent Area Representatives - one person representing each municipality (Ajax, Oshawa, Pickering, Whitby and Beaverton/Port Perry/Uxbridge).
The committee’s mandate provides a medium for effectively addressing and dismantling disadvantages and discrimination, historical or otherwise, experienced by Black students, staff and families in our Board.
Sep 09, 2025
Register for Programs with Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education CentreRegistration is open for the following programs at Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre:
Non-Credit Programs:
Elementary International Languages Program for students in Year 1 (Junior Kindergarten) to Grade 8French for students in Year 1 (Junior Kindergarten) to Grade 3Red Cross Training - Stay Safe! and Babysitting Training ProgramsSecondary Credit Programs:
Night School Courses (Grades 11 & 12)Secondary Language courses for credit (Grades 9-12)Our Adult Education sites in Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa offer Adult Credit, Mature Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (mPLAR) and Specialized Training Programs for Pathways to Employment and Post-Secondary Education. Adults who are 18 years of age or older and out of a regular secondary school can register for a variety of programs including:
Adult Day School and Correspondence to earn credits for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or to upgrade courses for entrance to college, university or apprenticeship;Adult Dual Credit Program with Durham College;Adult Upgrading program focused on Literacy and Basic Skills;Child Care Assistant Training Program;Custodial Services Training Program;English as a Second Language courses for adults (non-credit);Microsoft Office Specialist Training Program;Personal Support Worker Program;Work-4-Credits Program (Cooperative Education);Young Parent School Program at the Rose of Durham (Oshawa)For more information, check out our Program Guide and visit our website at www.
Sep 09, 2025
DCPIC Self-Nominations are Now Open!Dear DCDSB Families,
I hope that you and your children have had a good start to the 2025-2026 school year.
The Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (DCPIC) hosts elections for available positions on the committee at the beginning of each school year.
Call for Applications – Board of Directors for the Durham Catholic Children’s FoundationThe Durham Catholic Children's Foundation was established to help ensure Durham Catholic District School Board students are able to attend school with the basic daily necessities of life by supporting the whole student in mind, body, and spirit while fostering positive learning outcomes.
Through signature fundraising events and donor contributions, the Foundation enables a formal mechanism for coordinating charitable initiatives and raising funds to support student participation in all aspects of school life.
Sep 04, 2025
DCDSB News - Back-to-School 2025Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers:
The Back-to-School 2025 issue of the DCDSB News is now available. Please read the newsletter below.
Sep 02, 2025
Principal's September Welcome to Mary MonarchsDear Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers,
As we begin a new school year, we extend a warm welcome back to all families in our school community. We hope your summer was filled with rest, renewal, and joyful moments with loved ones.
