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September 2022
REGISTRATION: We welcome students of all faiths at our Durham Catholic secondary schools. Please visit the Guidance home page for information regarding the Pre-Admission Application process.
COURSE SELECTION/TIMETABLE CHANGE REQUESTS: Course Selection is an important component of Secondary and Post-Secondary Pathways Planning. Please visit Guidance: Course Levels and Calendars for more information about courses offered in 2022-2023 and the process for requesting timetable changes.
October 2022
FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS, AND INUIT (FNMI) AWARENESS MONTH
Open Our Hearts...Open Our Minds: A Journey of Acceptance of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Culture. Please visit our FNMI Committee page to see St. Mary Initiatives during October.
PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS: Wednesday October 26th
November 2022
TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY: On Wednesday, November 2nd, all grade nine students will be participating in the province-wide "TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK". Please visit our Take Our Kids to Work Day page for more information.
NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION WEEK: Please visit our Stand Up To Bullying page for more information.
POST-SECONDARY PLANNING: For information on post-secondary pathways of Apprenticeship, College, Community Living, University, and the workplace, please visit Guidance: Getting Ready for Post-Secondary.
December 2022
CHRISTMAS OUTREACH: Christmas is not as much about opening presents as opening our hearts. During Advent, the St. Mary community unites to help spread the joy of the season through our annual Christmas Outreach Campaign.
January 2023
GRADE 8 PARENT & STUDENT INFORMATION EVENING:
This event is offered as a pre-recorded evening which will be designed to provide you and your child with important registration information to assist when registering and picking courses with your child at St. Mary. The event will be a combination of informational materials/presentations as well as an opportunity to learn more about course offerings within each department at St. Mary.
EXAMS: Monday January 23rd - Tuesday January 31st
February 2023
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: 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. Please visit the Black History Committee page to see how St. Mary will celebrate.
LENT: On Ash Wednesday February 22nd we begin the liturgical season of Lent as a time of preparation leading up to the celebration of Easter. By observing the 40 days of Lent, Christians honour Jesus Christ's sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days. Traditionally, Lent is marked by fasting, both from food and festivities, prayer and almsgiving. In recognizing that this season of Lent, looks and feels very different we can strive to find meaningful ways to grow in our relationship with God and journey with Jesus on the road to Calvary.
COURSE SELECTION: Course Selection is an important component of Secondary and Post-Secondary Pathways Planning. Please visit Guidance: Course Levels and Calendars for more information about courses offered in 2022-2023. Course selection forms and fees are due (date to be determined)
STAND UP TO BULLYING WEEK: Please visit our Stand Up To Bullying page for more information.
March 2023
PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS:
OSSLT: Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
April 2023
REPORT CARDS:
May 2023
June 2023
EXAMS: Monday June 19th - Tuesday June 27th
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