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Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,
The Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee, in partnership with the Durham Catholic District School Board, is pleased to offer a Financial Literacy Parent Night on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School (1020 Dryden Blvd, Whitby).
Families are invited to attend an interactive presentation to learn how to support your child’s development of financial literacy...
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Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to present the 2024-2025 Student Achievement Plan. In accordance with the Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act (2023), the DCDSB Student Achievement Plan was developed to include the following mandatory provincial priorities and goals: 
Priority 1 – Achievement of Learning Outcomes in Core Academic Skills 
Goal #1 (a) - Improve students’ literacy learning and achievement 
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Pinewood Addiction Services in partnership with Lakeridge Health will be presenting an evening session on Substance Use Awareness on Wednesday, October 23rd at 7pm at St. Mary C.S.S.    The session will explore youth trends related to substance use, address ways to reduce stigma and promote communication as well as learning about treatment options.   A Pinewood Addiction Counsellor will also touch on a variety of concerns including vaping, cannabis, alcohol...
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Dear Families,
I hope that the first month of the 2024-2025 school year has been filled with joy, community, faith and learning. I have had the opportunity to visit our schools and meet with students, staff, families, and parish and community partners, and am filled with gratitude for our Durham Catholic learning community.
We continue to celebrate this year’s spiritual theme, Living in Hope , as we place our trust in Christ’s promises, relying not on our...
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By educating and encouraging ourselves to moderate our own use of digital technology, we reinforce our power as cyberheroes over potential threats. 
Check out the following videos to enhance your online safety:
https://vimeo.com/865994741
https://vimeo.com/865994783
https://vimeo.com/865994714
Visit the following sites for more information and resources: 
https://ecno.org/cyber-awareness/  
https://www.instagram.com/k12cyberawarenessmonth/...
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