Recently, we have witnessed through the media a rise in antisemitic and Islamophobic acts of hate, with new accounts occurring with alarming frequency. The Durham District School Board denounces these acts and all acts of hate, racism and discrimination in our society.
As a publicly funded school board, we are committed to anti-racist, anti-oppressive and anti-colonial learning and working environments that centre human rights and equity, and are safe, welcoming, respectful,...
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On behalf of the Board of Trustees and staff, thank you for your partnership as we navigated the 2020-2021 school year together.  

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The latest confirmation, from Cowessess First Nation, of unmarked graves at the site of the former Marieval Indian Residential School is tragic but not surprising. Residential School Survivors, through their testimony at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, have stated that friends and family members numbering in the thousands did not return home from these institutions.  We recognize that as this truth continues to be confirmed, there will be ongoing media...
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Each year, Skills Ontario hosts a skills competition and career exploration showcase for students at the elementary level all the way to post-secondary. This year, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in mind, the 2021 Skills Ontario Competition was hosted virtually for both competitors and spectators.
From April 22 nd to May 7 th , in teams or independently, students competed in various skilled trades competitions via live video calls or by submitting longer-term projects....
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DDSB and DENSA celebrate Asian and South Asian Heritage Month with impactful virtual sessions and important conversations about race and identity
In recognition and celebration of Asian and South Asian Heritage Month, Durham Educators’ Network for South Asians (DENSA) hosted a series of virtual events throughout May.
The first two sessions focussed on yoga, well-being and Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) coding. The final session had Aubrey Noronha,...
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