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Tracy Brown elected DDSB Board Chair for 2024-25 Following its annual Organizational Board Meeting on November 18, the Durham District School Board has announced that Whitby Trustee Tracy Brown has been elected Chair of the Board for 2024-25. An advocate for inclusive education and student success, Trustee Brown was first elected in 2022 and is committed to fostering respect and promoting collaboration in public education.

Nov 20, 2024

Open House Celebrates Success, Collaboration, and Support for All Staff The Durham District School Board (DDSB) in collaboration with the Leadership and People and Culture departments welcomed staff from all corners of the district to the Education Centre on October 29th for an evening filled with networking, collaboration, and learning. The event was designed to provide staff, whether new to their roles or with years of experience, with the tools, information, and connections they need to excel in their work and support the DDSB community.

Nov 15, 2024

Two DDSB Staff Presented with Awards At the October 21st Board meeting, DDSB staff members Michele Gordon and Robert Field were proudly presented with the Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA) Achievement Award and the DDSB Educational Services Staff Award. Michele Gordon Receives 2024 OPSBA Achievement Award Each year, OPSBA’s Achievement Awards are presented to members of school communities across the province for their outstanding, exemplary, and unique contributions to the overall well-being of a school or community through in-school, board-wide, extra-curricular and/or volunteer activity.

Nov 12, 2024

'The Daily Drip’ Coffee Cart Comes to Clara Hughes PS With the support of staff, students in the School Support Program (SSP) class at Clara Hughes Public School are learning a few new skills by owning and operating the school's first coffee cart. Beginning November 5th, students will take the cart to each classroom before recess offering staff the opportunity to purchase an assortment of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and baked goods.

Nov 07, 2024

DDSB Honours Exceptional Volunteers The Durham District School Board (DDSB) hosted its annual Volunteer of Distinction Awards Ceremony on October 17th, celebrating the vital contributions of 115 volunteers whose dedication has impacted students, families, and staff across the district during the 2023-2024 school year. The awards recognized the tireless efforts of individuals whose time, talents, and generosity have become integral to the success of DDSB students.

Nov 05, 2024

Honouring the Legacy of the Honourable Murray Sinclair It is with profound sadness that we learned today of the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair, a visionary leader whose life's work transformed the landscape of justice, healing, and reconciliation in Canada. As Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Senator Sinclair opened hearts and minds across the nation and beyond, helping us all to listen deeply to the stories of Indigenous Survivors and understand the courage and resistance inherent in their journey.

Nov 04, 2024

Biffin Cousins Shine on World Stage What if you had the chance to play a sport you love - at the international level? What if you had the chance to play the sport you love, at the international level, with a best friend who is also your cousin? This is the situation for the Biffin cousin's, Ellie and Lily, who had the chance to play soccer on the international stage at the U15 CONCACAF Girls Soccer Tournament representing Team Guyana over the summer. The cousins, who have been playing soccer for most of their lives, started playing competitively at the age of eight.

Oct 25, 2024

Fall Reflections: Director's Update Dear Families, After a beautiful, warm September, the Fall weather seemed to arrive almost by surprise this week, forcing us to pull out sweaters and jackets and prepare for the chillier days ahead. For me, this season is a wonderful time to reflect on the year so far.

Oct 11, 2024

Updated DDSB Code of Conduct On September 3, 2024, families of DDSB students received communication outlining updates to the Provincial Code of Conduct, PPM 128 and DDSB’s Code of Conduct. Please take a moment to review the message to families and updated DDSB Code of Conduct.

Oct 07, 2024

Hunger Action Month: Rallying the Durham Region to Combat Hunger September marked Hunger Action Month, and the Ignite Durham Learning Foundation (IDLF) took this opportunity to spotlight the urgency of addressing food insecurity, particularly among students in the Durham District School Board (DDSB). At the IDLF, our mission is clear: to support children and youth in need across the DDSB, reducing the stress of poverty and fostering a healthier, more inclusive community.

Oct 02, 2024