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Posted On Wednesday, February 17, 2021

All DCDSB students, families and staff are invited to join us every Wednesday night from 7:30 - 8:00 p.m. for a Together in Prayer . This weekly Lenten prayer service is an opportunity for us to deepen our relationship with God and gather as a community.
This week's Together in Prayer will be held tonight (February 17, 2021) to celebrate  Ash Wednesday Mass with Father David and Father Joseph at St. Francis de Sales Parish .
 

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Posted On Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Dear Parents and Guardians, 
The latest issue of the Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee's (DCPIC) newsletter  is now available.
This issue of the newsletter  includes:
A message from the Chair;
Lenten calendar and activities;
Parenting During COVID-19 – Taking Care of Your Own Mental Health;
An invitation to a workshop with Asante Haughton; and
Dates for upcoming DCPIC meetings.
For more information about...

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Posted On Friday, February 12, 2021

February 12, 2021
Dear Parents and Guardians, 
On February 11, 2021, the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce announced that March Break would be postponed until April 12 -16, 2021 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In yesterday’s letter, we noted that Friday, March 12, 2021 is a scheduled board designated holiday. Today, I am confirming that we will still go ahead with the scheduled board holiday on Friday, March 12, 2021. Do not send your children to...

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Posted On Thursday, February 11, 2021

February 11, 2021
 
Dear Parents and Guardians,  
Today, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced that March Break will be delayed for schools across Ontario until April, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  Click here to view the announcement . 
Our March Break, which was originally scheduled for March 15-19, has been delayed for a month and will now take place from April 12-16. This means that classes will continue uninterrupted...

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Posted On Thursday, February 11, 2021

At a Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, the Durham Catholic District School Board of Trustees appointed Mikhail Yurkoski as Trustee for the Town of Whitby.
A skilled trades professional, graduate of the Durham Catholic District School Board, and active member of Holy Family Parish in Whitby, Mr. Yurkoski believes in the continuous improvement of the student learning environment and ensuring that no child is left behind.
 “We are pleased to...

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