News

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) hosted the inaugural Black Student Excellence Awards. A collaboration between the DCDSB and the board’s Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee, the awards honour Grade 11 and Grade 12 students who self-identify as Black and have demonstrated leadership and/or commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.  
The Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory...
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On Saturday, October 19, 2024, St. Bernard Catholic School students, families, and staff came together to make their school yard and the environment greener. Due to the efforts of the St. Bernard Earth Club, the school was awarded with a Platinum EcoSchool certification. As a result of the group’s drive for supporting the environment, St. Bernard Catholic School was awarded a $10,000 grant from Tree Canada which was sponsored by Healthy Planet. From this funding, 70 volunteers...
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Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,
The November 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:
Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day Honouring our Veterans: A DCDSB Community Tribute

Faith Friars Student Writing Contest
ShareLife School...
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Throughout the month of November, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) pays 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. On Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8, and Remembrance Day on November 11, we will honour all those who fought for Canada in the First World War, Second World War Korean War, and all who have served since then.  
In...
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Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,
The Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee, in partnership with the Durham Catholic District School Board, is pleased to offer a Financial Literacy Parent Night on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School (1020 Dryden Blvd, Whitby).
Families are invited to attend an interactive presentation to learn how to support your child’s development of financial literacy...
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