Prayer Gardens at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic SchoolGrade 5 students at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School have taken a hands-on approach in the creation of new prayer gardens! Inspired by the desire to establish a serene focal point for prayer and gratitude for God’s creation, these gardens will offer a tranquil opportunity for prayer, reflection, and simply appreciating the wonders of nature.
Jun 18, 2024
DCDSB Achieves 2:1 Student-to-Device RatioWe are thrilled to announce a significant achievement in our ongoing commitment to enhancing educational technology. Through our Multi-Year Technology Plan and the Technology Equalization Strategy, we have steadily increased the number of devices available to our students.
Jun 17, 2024
Afternoon of Sharing and Dialogue at Home-School-Parish SymposiumOn Friday, June 14, we were so excited to welcome our local clergy, parish staff, parents, school administrators and school staff, for a special symposium with the goal to nurture collaborative relationships between families, parishes, and school staff, who share a strong commitment to Catholic education. We want to extend our gratitude to everyone who attended as we continue to strengthen the home-school-parish relationship.
Newcomer (to Canada) Orientation Week (NOW): August 20-22New to Canada? Join Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) for Newcomer Orientation Week (NOW)!
Newcomer Orientation Week (NOW) is a three-day program designed to assist newly arrived high school students to become familiar with the Ontario school system.
This interactive program provides an introduction to school procedures and allows the opportunity for high school students to connect with School Settlement Workers and Teachers from the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) and Durham District School Board (DDSB) and have their questions answered.
Jun 13, 2024
Semester 2 Exam Schedule (Wednesday June 19th - Tuesday June 25th)Formal examinations for grade 9- 12 students will begin on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 through to Monday, June 24, 2024. Exams will be written on a period-by-period schedule, with students writing only one exam per day.
On the Land Learning at All Saints Catholic Secondary SchoolOn Thursday, June 6, Indigenous community partner, Beedahbin Peltier, visited students at All Saints Catholic Secondary School. Beedahbin led the students in on the land learning in the forested area next to their school.
Jun 12, 2024
Vicky The Real Artist Visits Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High SchoolOn Friday, June 7, English Literature Studies students at Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School were fortunate to have the immensely talented Vicky The Real Artist visit their classroom. Vicky expertly guided the class through her knowledge of pyrography, a technique Vicky uses to express her deep connection to her Indigenous roots.
Jun 12, 2024
Chad Solomon Visits DCDSB Elementary SchoolsThroughout the month of May, Indigenous author, Chad Solomon visited six DCDSB schools to enhance the learning that took place in elementary classrooms. Chad used puppets and different voices to engage students and lead three workshops.
