News

Kindergarten 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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Dear Families,
I hope that you have had a wonderful start to the 2025-2026 school year and have had the opportunity to connect with both new and familiar faces among students, staff and families. It has certainly been a blessing to witness the vibrant spirit of faith and academic excellence that defines our Durham Catholic learning community.  
As we embrace our new spiritual theme: “Blessed are the Peacemakers” (Matthew 5:9), we are called to be instruments...
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Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers:
The October 2025 issue of the DCDSB News is now available. Please read the newsletter below.
Faith:
October is the Month of the Rosary The month of October is dedicated to the Rosary. As Catholics, we have witnessed the power of praying the rosary and the comfort and healing it offers during difficult times. As a Catholic learning community, we encourage students and families to pray the rosary.
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The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is committed to transparent and ongoing engagement with students, staff, families, and members of the Durham Catholic learning community. As we enter the third year of implementing our multi-year strategic plan,  Inspire 2026 , we are seeking your input to help guide current implementation efforts and future planning.
The strategic priorities outlined in  Inspire 2026  are:
 Supporting Faith and...
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DCDSB's  Regional Arts & Media Program (AMP) , which is located at All Saints Catholic Secondary School in Whitby, is now accepting applications!
AMP offers specialized instruction in Dance, Media Arts (Grade 9 entry only), Instrumental Music, Performing Arts (Drama and Vocal Music), and Visual Arts, in addition to the existing curriculum.
Be sure to check out the AMP Information Night at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, for an opportunity to tour the...
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