Durham District School Board’s (DDSB) upcoming 2021-2022 school year calendars for elementary and secondary schools have been approved by the Ministry of Education.
The 2021-2022 school year will begin for students on the following dates:
Regular Calendar Schools (Elementary and Secondary) - Thursday, September 9, 2021
Modified Elementary Schools - Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Modified Secondary Schools - Monday, August 30, 2021
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The terrorist attack on a Muslim family that occurred in London, Ontario on Sunday, June 6, 2021 is a horrific example of the ongoing events that continue to impact the lives of community members who continue to experience marginalization and stigmatization. The Durham District School Board extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and everyone impacted by this hate-based Islamophobic attack. 
This is a stark reminder of the importance of the DDSB’s...
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Youth 12 years of age and older, and their unimmunized family members are encouraged to book their first vaccination appointment to receive the Pfizer vaccine.
The following youth mobile clinics will be open this month . No appointments are required.
Lakeview Park, Oshawa  (drive-up and walk-up) June 10 and 11, 2021 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Sunderland Memorial Arena and Fairgrounds, Sunderland June 10 and 11, 2021 9:00 am to 6:30 pm
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
Schools have been planning their virtual graduation ceremonies for many months. Given the recent relaxation of some safety protocols, schools have the option to supplement those virtual graduations with an outdoor in-person acknowledgement. This may take the form of graduating students participating in a “drive/walk through” ceremony with scheduled time slots for each graduate and strict health and safety protocols in place based on direction...
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Key Messages for Families
Schools will remain closed to in-person learning for the rest of this school year and students will continue to learn remotely.
Students currently learning in-person as part of a special education class will continue to do so.
We are planning for full-day in-person learning for secondary students choosing to learn in-person for the 2021-22 school year.
We will be providing families with a one-week window in early-August...
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