News

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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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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On Monday, September 29, St. Joseph Catholic School’s Garden Club spent the afternoon planting new trees with their Chief Custodian, Mr. Dupuis, and Garden Club teacher, Ms. Caruso. St. Joseph Catholic School Principal, Mrs. Principe, entered the school in The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee’s annual tree giveaway, with City of Oshawa, to receive a free tree for the school yard. Not only was the school fortunate enough to receive one tree, but they received...
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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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