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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 Friday, November 29, 2024

Dear Families,
As the season of Advent begins this Sunday, December 1, we are reminded of the profound meaning this time holds within our Catholic faith. Advent is a time of spiritual preparation and reflection as we anticipate the celebration of the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. 
This season offers us an opportunity to pause and reflect on the values of hope, peace, joy and love. It is a time to gather with family and friends, and to reach out to those in need...

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Posted On Thursday, November 28, 2024

Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, The latest issue of the  Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (DCPIC) newsletter  is now available! This issue of the newsletter includes:
A Message from the Chair;
Recap of the Financial Literacy Parent Night;
Save the Date for the Upcoming Advent Craft Night;
A look back at the DCPIC Commissioning Mass;
Information for Sharing; and
Upcoming Meetings.
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Posted On Thursday, November 28, 2024

Today is DCDSB Let’s Talk Day, a day for us to talk about mental health and the ways that anyone can reach out for help!
In Ontario, schools are the most common place where children and youth access mental health supports. You can work with your school to help make sure your child gets the support they need. If you’re concerned about your child’s mental health, you can speak to your child’s classroom teacher or another school staff member with whom...

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Posted On Tuesday, November 26, 2024

ChairandViceChair The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to share the results of the election of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees, which took place at the Annual Board Meeting on November 25, 2024.
Monique Forster, Trustee for the Town of Ajax, was re-elected to the position of Chair of the Board. Ms. Forster was first elected as a Trustee for the Town of Ajax in 2014 and has been re-elected twice. Trustee Forster has served as Chair of the Board of...

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