Indigenous Student Circles Embrace Woodburning Art with Vicky the Real ArtistOn February 7, 12 members of the Elementary and Secondary Indigenous Student Circles engaged in a woodburning art workshop with local Indigenous artist Vicky Grant, who is also known as Vicky the Real Artist.
Every student had the freedom to design their own original artwork, and created a paddle unique to their interests.
Feb 20, 2024
Notre Dame Students Participate in Durham Action Community Group ForumTwo of Notre Dame Catholic Secondary Schools student leaders, Trenyce and Domini, were invited to participate in a forum with the Durham Action Community Group. Titled “In Their Own Voices: Disrupting Anti-Black Racism & Hate Forum & Dialogue”, various community organizations from Durham Region presented information and statistics on anti-Black racism and ways to act against it as student leaders.
Feb 16, 2024
Lenten Message from the Chair of the Board and Director of EducationThis year Ash Wednesday, a holy day of prayer and fasting that is recognized by many Christian denominations, falls on February 14, 2024. On this day, members of the Catholic community gather for liturgical celebrations in which they receive ashes, marked on their forehead in the sign of the cross, as a call to repentance and as a reminder of our need for love and forgiveness.
Feb 14, 2024
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School Gets in the GrooveIn recognition of Black History Month, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School welcomed Afiwi Groove School to explore the history of African dance with all students from Kindergarten to Grade 8.
DCDSB Black Excellence Newsletter (February 2024)Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers:
We are writing to you as you expressed interest in receiving communications for Black students and families on the student verification form this year. We are pleased to be sharing our second newsletter to Black families at the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB), and look forward to providing information, resources, and upcoming events that may be of interest to you.
Feb 09, 2024
Multicultural Night (Tuesday February 13th)Hey Monarchs, St. Mary International Outreach is excited to announce that Multicultural Night is here!
Students and their families are invited to join us on Tuesday February 13th from 5 - 8pm for an entertaining evening full of food, fun and culture!
Entrance is $8.
Feb 08, 2024
DCDSB Professional Activity Day Rescheduled to Monday, April 8, 2024The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) trustees have voted in favour of moving the Professional Activity (PA) Day previously scheduled for Friday, April 19, 2024, to Monday, April 8, 2024. The new PA Day of Monday, April 8, 2024, is in effect for elementary and secondary schools across the board.
Feb 06, 2024
DCDSB News - February 2024The February 2024 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 DCDSB.
This newsletter includes:
Black History Month
Living in Faith:
Learning from Page to Palette for Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School World Religions Classes
Lent
Indigenous Education in Action:
Indigenous Education Highlights
DCDSB Updates:
New Addition at St.
