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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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Dear Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers, 
As we begin a new school year, we extend a warm welcome back to all families in our school community. We hope your summer was filled with rest, renewal, and joyful moments with loved ones. This letter includes important instructions to help both students and families prepare for the start of school. 
This year, as we embrace the Durham Catholic District School Board’s spiritual theme, “Blessed are...
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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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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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On 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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