Durham District School Board
400 Taunton Road East L1R 2K6 Whitby, ON, Canada

The secondary modified and regular school year calendars have slightly changed to accommodate a credit completion day at the end of each quadmester. Modified program students can visit https://bit.ly/3kbTRxO to confirm the dates they need to attend class in-person.

Linda Stone was appointed to the vacant position of Trustee, City of Oshawa for the remainder of this term of office. She will be sworn in at the next meeting of the Board, currently scheduled to be on December 7, 2020.

The Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) a non-profit organization providing free & low-cost programs & services supporting Black communities is hosting another edition of the BFCN Scholarship Application Workshop. See flyer for deails & link for registering bit.ly/BFCNWorkshopNovember20 #DDSBequity #DDSBsuccess #DDSBengagement

If you live within 10 kilometres of the nuclear generating station in Clarington or Pickering, please be aware the Region of Durham will hold their fall test of the nuclear public alerting system on Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24. See below for more information.

It's Cyber Safety Awareness Month! What are some common ways that cybercriminals try to trick you into providing sensitive data about yourself or others? View the Week 3 K-12 Cyber Awareness Month content on http://ecno.org/cyber-security/k12cam2020-en/ to find out. #K12CAM2020

Say NO to fraudsters and scammers who ask you to send money or press you to give your personal (SIN, DOB, etc.) and banking information.

Many thanks to students at Uxbridge Public School, Joseph Gould Public School, Sunderland Public School and St. Joseph Catholic School, for making Remembrance c...rafts for the veterans who attended the Honour our Veterans Drive-By Parade. Thanks to your teachers for facilitating this action of remembrance and ensuring that our students Will Remember Them. The veterans were so very pleased to receive them!! Thanks also to UPS students under the leadership of teachers Amy Teed and Lindsay Correira who shared thank you letters with our veterans in attendance, and mailed ones to those in the greater community who were not able to attend. USS Vimy 2019 students also participated in the thank you letter writing campaign under the direction of Craig Marlatt. Many thanks to all! Durham District School Board Uxbridge Public School Joseph Gould Public School Sunderland Public School St Joseph's Catholic School See more

DDSB is proud to support Dress Purple Day, to raise awareness for child abuse prevention and supporting the needs of families in partnership with Durham Children's Aid Society #IDressPurpleBecause https://bit.ly/31N1dSa

Attention North Ajax: DDSB would like to gather feedback from the community on the Unnamed North Ajax French Immersion boundary consultation process. An opportunity to share your ideas has been provided through Thoughtexchange. Access to this Thoughtexchange will close on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 11:59 PM. To provide feedback: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/#719290727 #DDSBengagement #DDSBleadership

Educational Assistants in the DDSB help foster independence and inclusion for students with special needs. The DDSB is proud of these team members and their daily support to students across the district. #EAAppreciationDay

Download the Government of Canada’s COVID Alert app to help #stopthespread and keep our school community safe. Available on the App Store or Google Play Store https://www.canada.ca//coronavirus-diseas/covid-alert.html

October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month For ongoing support with Learning Disabilities and helpful video resources visit https://bit.ly/3ly80pY

Much-needed new elementary school for north Oshawa announced https://bit.ly/34uCa8c

Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) are educated and trained professionals that specialize in the early development and learning of children. ECE’s working in Kindergarten, Child Care have a wealth of knowledge in child development and deliver programs that are responsive to young children’s abilities and interests. Watch more here: https://youtu.be/TTuppv_y2Rw

Wishing DDSB families observing Dussehra, peace and light.

The DDSB understands that transitioning to wearing masks at school may not be easy. Here are a few age-friendly activities to make the new normal fun! #StopTheSpread #DDSBwellbeing https://bit.ly/3k134JB

Continue to practice social distancing and #PreventTheSpread

DDSB Trustee Darlene Forbes joins Durham MPP Lindsey Park for an announcement approving a new elementary school in north Oshawa.

Sending warm wishes for a Durga Puja that brings those observing much happiness and joy.

#DDSBengagement #DDSBinnovation

Local Government Week is Oct. 19 to 23! Celebrate the important role of trustee with us. More at https://www.opsba.org//OUR%20/School-Board-Governance.aspx #LocalGovWeek