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Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers:
The Durham Catholic District School Board 2025-2026 school year calendars have been approved by the Ministry of Education.
Please click here to view the 2025-2026 School Year Calendars which can be found on our website.
Highlights of important dates in the calendar include:
The first day of school for both elementary and secondary students will be Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
The...
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In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (DCPIC) is hosting a Youth and Mental Health Night on Monday, May 12, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School (1020 Dryden Blvd, Whitby).
Join the DCPIC for an enlightening event where students and families will hear from guest speaker and psychotherapist, Roxanne Francis, MSW, RSW. Expert practitioners from Dean's Mobility Training...
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Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Distinguished Catholic Volunteer Award recipients. We love our volunteers! Thank you to the dedicated volunteers who contribute to the success of our schools and committees each and every day.
Each year the Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee and the Durham Catholic District School Board come together in April to celebrate and thank our volunteers for their countless hours helping our schools, fundraising and/or participating...
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On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the Durham Catholic District School Board recognized eight alumni at the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation gala. A graduate from each Durham Catholic secondary school received the  Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award.  
Congratulations to the 2025 Durham Catholic Distinguished Alumni Award recipients:  
Noah Aquino, All Saints Catholic Secondary School 
Dr. Martina Trinkaus and...
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The Durham Catholic District School Board joins the Catholic community around the world in mourning the loss of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, who inspired us all with his unwavering hope and profound love. His Holiness reminded us that in times of sorrow, we can find strength in unity and solace in our shared faith. As we reflect on his life and legacy, let us carry forward his message of compassion and care for one another.
We offer this prayer from our Durham Catholic learning...
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