News

Posted On Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Dear DCDSB Community,
It is with great pride and gratitude that I present the 2023-2024 Director’s Annual Report: Speaking With the Heart . This past year has been an incredible journey of growth, achievement, and commitment to our renewed mission to be an inclusive Catholic learning community that inspires every student to achieve their full potential through faith and education.
We were inspired once again by the words of Pope Francis for our 2023-2024 Spiritual...

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Posted On Thursday, December 12, 2024

On December 3, we celebrated Giving Tuesday in support of the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation. DCDSB families donated through School Cash Online and through the Foundation website, and together, we raised a total of $12,107!
Your generous donations will help ensure that DCDSB students have access to essential resources like food, clothing, shelter, and more. The funds raised will directly support students, enabling them to fully participate in school activities...

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Posted On Friday, December 06, 2024

Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,
The December 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.
Highlights include:
Advent Message
Faith Advent Resources
Pilgrims of Hope Video from St. Marguerite d’Youville Catholic School

Indigenous Education in Action...

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Posted On Wednesday, December 04, 2024

image001Talking About Mental Illness (TAMI) Durham held it’s elementary and secondary school summits on November 5 and 28.​ 10 Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) elementary schools and all eight DCDSB secondary schools were in attendance​ at the summits, where they had the opportunity to learn about mental health and well-being promotion in schools. Students spent time during the summits planning promotional events/activities at their schools​, with the help of their...
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Posted On Monday, December 02, 2024

ACTArchbishop Denis O’Connor High School was pleased to welcome the ACT Foundation, their partners, and special guests on November 8 to highlight the implementation of CPR, AED, and Opioid Overdose Response Training Programs in all DCDSB secondary schools.
Over the past 20 years, over 80,000 DCDSB students have received CPR and AED training through the ACT Foundation programs!
Retired DCDSB teacher, Ms. Booker, was also honoured with the ACT Foundation’s...

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