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This fall, DCDSB students in Grades 11 and 12 attended an information session at Durham College to learn more about the Level 1 Cook Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP). While there, they had the opportunity to meet with faculty, tour the culinary labs and participate in hands-on activities, giving them a taste of what they can expect if they choose to enrol in this experiential program.
Running during the second semester of a student’s...
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Recently, Durham Catholic District School Board elementary and secondary students have been learning on the land with community partner Beedahbin Peltier.
Exploring Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Biodiversity
Grade 7 students at Monsignor John Pereyma joined Beedahbin for an outdoor walk to learn about trees, water, animals and plants and how Indigenous Science and Ways of Knowing support healthy biodiversity. 
Discovering the Interconnectedness of Nature...
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Written by Devan L, Grade 12 student at All Saints Catholic Secondary School
On November 13, high school students from across the DCDSB gathered at the Pope Francis Centre in Oshawa to discuss important social justice issues surrounding girls’ education. Students were honoured with the opportunity to hear from South African Education Activist, Noluthando Honono, via Zoom. This special day was in advance of the three-day Youth For Others (Y4O) Advocacy symposium titled...
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Giving Tuesday In support of the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation
This Giving Tuesday, we are encouraging families to help make a difference right here in our own Durham Catholic learning community.
Giving Tuesday takes place around the world on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. We are encouraging students and families to donate through School Cash Online (Giving Tuesday Campaign). Through your generosity, we can help students reach their full potential by ensuring...
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The Academy for Student Athlete Development works in partnership with Durham Catholic District School Board and Durham District School Board to integrate sport specific training directly into the student-athlete’s timetable, creating a balanced school day for each individual. 
Academics 
Sport technical training 
Strength & Conditioning 
Mental Performance & Nutrition 
Come check out the program, tour the facility,...
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