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Posted On Thursday, November 13, 2025

Dear Families,
We are pleased to share the exciting news that construction has officially begun on the new Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School in Oshawa. Visit dcdsb.ca to see the full groundbreaking announcement details and photos .
This state-of-the-art facility, located at 1001 Greenhill Drive in Oshawa, will serve students in Grades 9 through 12, offering both English and French Immersion programming. Scheduled to open in September 2027, the school will accommodate...

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Posted On Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Ontario Building New Catholic School in OshawaAs part of its plan to protect Ontario and prepare students for success in our workforce, the Ontario government has provided the Durham Catholic District School Board with approval to issue the tender for the new replacement Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School to create more student spaces. 
“The funding for a new replacement Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School in Oshawa is great news for our community,” said the Hon. Todd McCarthy, MPP for Durham....

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Posted On Thursday, October 30, 2025

Dear Families, 
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, a national initiative that focuses on online safety. At the Durham Catholic District School Board, keeping our schools, students, staff, and families safe is a top priority.
We want to share an important reminder about online safety and a potential online threat to students and their devices. YouTube videos designed to attract student attention and distribute harmful malware are circulating online. These videos...

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Posted On Thursday, October 16, 2025

Dear Parents and Guardians,
Throughout the month of November, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) pays our respects to the over 2.3 million Canadians who have served our country, and continue to serve, in times of war, conflict and peace. On Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8, and Remembrance Day on November 11, we pay tribute to all those who have fought for Canada in the First and Second World Wars, the Korean...

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Posted On Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Giving Tree Read AloudKindergarten students at St. Christopher Catholic School had the opportunity to gather together and listen to a read aloud of The Giving Tree by Leah Marie Dorion and Norman Fleury.
Integrating Indigenous perspectives into early learning supports children in developing respect, empathy, and a deeper understanding of traditional cultures of the territory. Through stories, educators are creating inclusive environments that highlight the excellence of First Nation, Métis...

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