DCDSB News - September 2023Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,
The September 2023 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:
Living in Faith:
Saint Spotlight: St.
Sep 15, 2023
DCPIC Seeks NominationsDear DCDSB Families,
On behalf of myself and all the current members of the Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (DCPIC), welcome to the 2023-2024 school year!
As students settle into their classes, DCPIC is also getting ready to continue our ongoing collaboration with the board, beginning with hosting elections for available positions on our committee.
About DCPIC
Led by parents, guardians and caregivers, DCPIC is a formal statutory entity of the Durham Catholic District School Board.
Sep 14, 2023
DCDSB After School Social Skills ProgramsDCDSB After School Social Skills Programs, for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), will begin the first week of October 2023.
This year, the following programs are being offered:
PEERS: The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is world-renowned for providing evidence-based social skills treatment to adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with ASD - available for Grade 7 to Grade 12.
Sep 13, 2023
Registration Now Open for International Languages ClassesThe International Languages programs offered through Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre are designed for students from Year 1 Kindergarten/Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. The programs provide students with the opportunity to speak, listen, write and read in an international language and to learn about the culture and heritage associated with the language.
Sep 11, 2023
Back to School Letter from Minister of EducationDear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,
As the 2023-2024 school year begins, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, has prepared a back to school message to Ontario parents, guardians and caregivers.
Please see the attached letter.
Sep 07, 2023
Enhancing Numeracy Skills at Welding CampDuring the month of July, Durham Catholic District School Board offered an enhanced Welding Camp for students to develop numeracy skills, by introducing participants to basic welding techniques used in many trades.
Hosted at Monseigneur Paul Dwyer C.
Sep 05, 2023
DCDSB News: Back-to-School EditionDear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,
With the first day of school almost here, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is excited to share the first edition of the DCDSB News for the 2023-2024 school year! Please click here to view the newsletter.
This issue of the newsletter offers families an overview of current news, upcoming events, and information on what’s happening across the DCDSB.
Sep 01, 2023
Welcome to the 2023-2024 School YearDear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers:
Happy September!
We are excited to reconnect with you and your family for the start of the 2023-2024 school year and offer a special welcome to students and families who are new to the Durham Catholic District School Board.
Here in Durham Catholic, we are looking forward to a school year that will focus on listening, learning and living in faith as we embark on our new multi-year strategic plan, Inspire 2026.
Aug 31, 2023
A Message to Students & Parents from St. Mary GuidanceWelcome to a New School Year!
Guidance is currently working on making minor adjustments to student timetables. Students may be able to view their classes on Edsby very soon; however, they will receive an official student timetable on the first day of school in 1st period class/homeroom.
Aug 30, 2023
DCDSB Class Placements and TimetablesWe look forward to welcoming all students back to school on Tuesday, September 5, 2023!
Tentative class placements and timetables will be available to view on Edsby as of 9:00 a.m.
