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Posted On Thursday, September 04, 2025

The Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation was established to help ensure Durham Catholic District School Board students are able to attend school with the basic daily necessities of life by supporting the whole student in mind, body, and spirit while fostering positive learning outcomes. 
Through signature fundraising events and donor contributions, the Foundation enables a formal mechanism for coordinating charitable initiatives and raising funds to support student...

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Posted On Tuesday, September 02, 2025

Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers:
The Back-to-School 2025 issue of the DCDSB News is now available. Please read the newsletter below.
Faith:
Spiritual Theme: Blessed are the Peacemakers On May 8, 2025, Pope Leo XIV greeted the city of Rome and the world with these words at his first appearance as the Successor of Peter from the Central Loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica: 
“Peace be with you all! Dear brothers and sisters, these are the first...

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Posted On Friday, August 29, 2025

Dear DCDSB Learning Community,
The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, shares back-to-school greetings with students, families and educators across the province.
Click here to read the Minister of Education's letter.
Sincerely, Durham Catholic District School Board

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Posted On Thursday, August 28, 2025

Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! Whether you are joining the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) for the first time or returning for another year, we are delighted to have you as part of our Catholic learning community.
Each new school year brings an exciting sense of renewal and possibility. Building on the achievements of last year’s Student Achievement Plan , we remain focused on the goals outlined in our multi-year...

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Posted On Thursday, August 28, 2025

SWIS WIN VolunteersOn Tuesday, August 26, 2025, St. Theresa Catholic School in Whitby welcomed newcomer families to Durham Region by hosting the Welcome and Information for Newcomers (WIN) program. This day was made possible through the partnership program, Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS). SWIS Durham is a partnership program involving Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB), Durham District School Board (DDSB), Community Development Council Durham and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship...
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