The Durham Catholic District School Board recognizes and embraces Canada's diverse culture. During the month of February, St. Mary joins with other schools and organizations across the nation to celebrate the contributions and history of Canadians whose roots are in Africa, the Caribbean and South America. Black History Month gives our schools a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements of members of Black community . As a faith community, Durham Catholic District School Board embraces and promotes human dignity, inclusivity, respect, diversity and justice. Please visit DCDSB Equity and Inclusive Education for more information.
We at Durham Catholic District School Board acknowledge that Black History is not just an event that is remembered in February or only for Black students. We celebrate Black History Month because it is Canadian History. Every Canadian, born here or elsewhere, should take pride in learning about and celebrating the past and current achievements, contributions, and cultures of Black Canadians who have contributed to the building of this nation for centuries.
Complete and submit the Black History Committee Application Form to Mr. Stanesic in room 238 if you are interested in becoming a member this year.
Black History Month: February 2021
Black History Month 2021 will include:
- Let's Talk virtual evenings (6:30-8pm) series with Ifarada Centre of Excellence. Please register at eventbrite
- Wed Feb 3 Diversity in Blackness https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lets-talk-diversity-in-blackness-tickets-138143489897
- Wed Feb 10 Colourism https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lets-talk-colourism-tickets-138368739625
- Wed Feb 17 Origins and effects of self-hate https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lets-talk-overcoming-self-hate-tickets-138427683929
- Daily Video Reflections highlighting past and current achievements, contributions, and cultures of Black Canadians who have contributed to the building of this nation for centuries
- Virtual Assembly (February 24 & 25)
- Social Media @unitystmary and @stmarycouncil
Black History Month: February 2020
Black History Month 2020 will include:
- Morning Announcements and Scripture Readings
- Black History Month decorated front hallway display case
- "Tune Tuesdays"
- Bake Sale (Thursday February 6)
- Cultural T-shirt day (Tuesday February 11)
- Taste of Black Culture (Wednesday February 12 over all three lunches)
- BHM Assemblies (Thursday February 27)
- Kahoot in the Cafeteria (Friday February 22 over all three lunches)
- Black History Month T-shirt days
Black History Month: February 2019
Black History Month 2019 will include:
- BHC Morning Announcements about important Black Canadians
- Black History Month decorated front hallway display case
- Flag Day (Monday February 11)
- Movies in the cafeteria (Wednesday February 13 over all three lunches)
- Music in the cafeteria (Friday February 15 over all three lunches)
- Mural in the cafeteria (Tuesday February 19 over all three lunches)
- Taste of Black Culture (Thursday February 20 over all three lunches)
- BHM Assemblies (Thursday February 21 period 1/2)
- Kahoot in the Cafeteria (Friday February 22 over all three lunches)
- Tshirt Day (Monday February 25)
Staff supervisors for the Black History Committee include: Mr. Chadee, Ms. Lucas, Ms. Duncan
Black History Month: February 2018
Black History Month 2018 will include:
- BHC Morning Announcements about important Black Canadians
- BHM Assemblies (Thursday February 22)
- a special Black History Month decorated glass display case
- Music in the Cafeteria (lunches)
- Taste of Black Culture (Thursday February 15 over all three lunches)
- a St. Mary CSS BHM Poster
- and much more
Teacher/Staff supervisors for the Black History Committee include: Mr. Chadee, Mrs. Flynn, Mr. Moriah, Mr. Stanesic, Mr. Valookaran, and Mr. Zimmer.
Black History Month: February 2017
- BHC Morning Announcements
- BHM Assemblies (Wednesday February 22)
- Glass Display Case for Black History Month
- Music/Entertainment in the Cafeteria (lunches)
- Taste of Black Culture (Thursday February 16 over all three lunches)
Black History Month: February 2016
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Our theme for Black History Month is "Looking Back, Moving Forward". We will be focusing on education, inclusion, leadership and inspiration. Our Black History Committee (BHC) is made up of approximately 20 students (& five teachers and our Chaplain) who attend weekly meetings and working very hard in preparing activities for Black History Month which include:
- Grade Level Workshops (themes include education, inclusion, leadership and inspiration)
- Taste of Black Culture (Feb 18 over all three lunches)
- St. Mary CSS Black History Month Poster (designed by a BHC member)
- BHC Morning Announcements
- Student Leadership Video
- Music/Entertainment in the Cafeteria (lunches)
- St. Mary CSS Black History Month T-Shirts
- Glass Display Case for Black History Month
- Black History Month Table in the St. Mary CSS Library
- Fashion Show
Teacher supervisors for the Black History Committee include: Ms. Brown, Mr. Chadee, Mr. Labriola, Mrs. Rivieria-Lopez, Mr. Stanesic, Mr.Valookaran, and Mr. Zimmer.
