Exploring the Skilled Trades Through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program and Indigenous Education DCDSB Indigenous Education in partnership with the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) hosted a project for students to experience learning on the land, cooking Indigenous dishes and exploring skilled trades.
Grade 10 students at Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School had the opportunity to work with Indigenous Knowledge Holder, Beedahbin Peltier and Indigenous chef, Keri-Ann Peacock.
2024-2025 DCPIC Parent/Guardian SurveyDear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,
The Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (DCPIC) is a parent-led advisory committee working within the Durham Catholic District School Board. The committee is conducting a parent/guardian survey that will assist in setting the committee’s direction for the 2025-2026 school year.
May 14, 2025
Artsfest (Wednesday June 11th)Attention all Arts Students!
Don’t miss out on this year’s 80’s themed Artsfest taking place on Wednesday June 11th from 6-9pm in the café. Artsfest is our annual celebration of all the Arts classes and extra-curriculars at St.
May 13, 2025
Mental Health & Well-Being: Supporting a Friend Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday
Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being.
Most students have been in a situation where they have supported a friend with their mental health, yet many don’t feel prepared.
May 13, 2025
Secondary Students Compete in White Pine Battle of the Books 2025On Tuesday, May 6, the spirit of reading and friendly competition was alive and well as secondary students from across the Durham Public and Durham Catholic District School Boards gathered for the annual White Pine Battle of the Books, hosted by the public libraries of Durham Region.
This exciting literary showdown saw teams of students test their knowledge on up to ten selected novels from the Forest of Reading White Pine Category, showcasing their dedication, teamwork, and love of reading.
May 13, 2025
Hundreds of Students Celebrate Canadian Literature On Monday, May 12, the joy of reading took center stage at the McKinney Centre in Whitby, where approximately 800 students from the Durham Catholic and Durham Public School Boards gathered for the annual Durham Forest of Reading Celebration. The event, organized by both boards’ library departments, brought together elementary readers and Canadian literary talent in a vibrant, cheerful celebration of books and storytelling.
May 13, 2025
DCDSB Students Participate in the Skills Ontario Provincial CompetitionOn May 5 and 6, DCDSB secondary students competed in Skills Ontario Provincial Competition at the Toronto Congress Centre. Students competed in the following areas: Home Build, 2D Character Animation, Photography, Auto Service Technology, Robotics, Carpentry, and Pluming.
May 13, 2025
DCDSB Students Visit WindReach FarmThe DCDSB Deaf and Hard of Hearing Department took students from Kindergarten to Grade 7 on an inclusive and interactive end-of-year trip to promote friendship, connectivity, and community. The group visited WindReach Farm, a place dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals of all ages with disabilities.
