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  • Apply to the Regional Arts & Media Program (AMP) 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.
  • St. Bernadette Catholic School Celebrates the Jubilee Year To commemorate the current Holy Year and the theme, “Pilgrims of Hope,” a special Jubilee Cross was designed and built by staff and students at Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School and has been making its way around to all schools in the DCDSB. On Friday, September 19, 2025, the cross left St.
  • St. Mary Post-Secondary Fair (Thursday October 9th 6:30-9pm) Students from Grade 9 to 12 and their Parents/Guardians are invited to attend the annual St. Mary Post-Secondary Fair on Thursday, October 9th.
  • Welding Workshop for Grade 8 Girls Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to continue to offer a Welding Workshop for Grade 8 Girls. Open to females currently in Grade 8, along with a family member (parent, guardian, caregiver etc.
  • Mental Health & Well-Being: World Suicide Prevention Day Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. For more information please visit DCDSB Mental Health and Well-Being Happy Wellness Wednesday! Did you know that today is World Suicide Prevention Day, and this day is dedicated to promoting awareness and taking action to prevent suicides.
  • Mental Health & Well-Being: By Your Side Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. For more information please visit DCDSB Mental Health and Well-Being Happy Wellness Wednesday! We are already in the fourth week of school, so let’s take a moment to check in with ourselves and each other.
  • Mental Health & Well-Being: Starting the School Year Together for Mental Health: Everyone, Everyday Developing positive mental health is important to academic achievement and overall well-being. Happy Wellness Wednesday! For more information please visit DCDSB Mental Health and Well-Being These days are all about checking in with ourselves and each other and thinking about how a new school year can bring a mix of emotions—excitement, nerves, curiosity, and maybe even stress.
  • DCDSB News - September 2025 Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: The September 2025 issue of the DCDSB News is now available. Please read the newsletter below.
  • Professional Development Session with Dr. Angela McHolm On Tuesday, September 9, Program Support Teachers and Student Services staff were invited to the Pope Francis Centre to participate in a professional development session with Dr. Angela McHolm, a psychologist with a speciality in Selective Mutism.
  • Marathon of Hope: Terry Fox Run/Walk (Thursday September 25th) Hey Monarchs! Join us for our Terry Fox Run/Walk for Hope on Thursday September 25th (rain date Friday September 26th) In order to participate signed permission form and proof of a minimum donation of $5 must be submitted to your homeroom teacher by Monday, September 15th. Visit Terry Fox Foundation St.