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  • DDSB Appoints New Associate Director, Academic Services The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Norah Marsh to the position of Associate Director, Academic Services. Norah is a highly respected leader in public education with a lengthy track record of leadership, collaboration, and leveraging growth opportunities.
    Nov 12, 2019
  • Build it UP Blitz! The Durham District School Board (DDSB) and Habitat for Humanity have partnered to create a series of days that allow Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) and Construction Technology students to engage in learning, career-exploring and contributing to Habitat's Oshawa home building site in Oshawa. Students will experience what it is like on a real job site.
    Nov 07, 2019
  • Métis Flag Raising Ceremony The Indigenous Education Department at the Durham District School Board (DDSB), in partnership with the Oshawa and Durham Métis Council, invite you to join us on November 12th for a flag raising ceremony to honour Louis Riel and celebrate Métis people, language, and heritage. Media is invited to meet with the event organizers in room 1015 at 12:45 pm, prior to the start of the ceremony.
    Nov 06, 2019
  • The Almost Epic Squad Authors’ Visit Join us on the evening of November 6th, as we welcome these fabulous authors who will say all sorts of ridiculous things about their books! The event will include a presentation from all four authors, brief readings, a musical sing-along, and a question and answer period. Afterwards, Blue Heron Books will be on site selling books, and attendees can get The Almost Epic Squad books signed by the authors themselves! The Almost Epic Squad is a book series written by children's authors Kevin Sylvester, Ted Staunton, Lesley Livingston, and Richard Scrimger.
    Oct 31, 2019
  • Board Meeting Highlights - October 21 Board meeting highlights are an overview of decisions made by Trustees at our meetings. We typically post the highlights in the days following the last board meeting.
    Oct 25, 2019
  • Recognizing Local Government Week in the DDSB October 20th to 26th is Local Government Week, and the Durham District School Board (DDSB) recognizes the importance of this week, as it brings a greater awareness to the role that local government plays in our communities. Our very own DDSB Trustees, Student Trustees, and Student Senate members are perfect examples of advocacy in action.
    Oct 23, 2019
  • Accessibility for Everyone The DDSB launches an awareness campaign to support accessibility initiatives The #IgniteAccessibility awareness campaign's purpose is to let the Durham District School Board (DDSB) students, families, staff and community partners know that the DDSB is committed to inclusive practices and education. The Board is dedicated to providing accessible environments that support independence, dignity and respect for everyone.
    Oct 16, 2019
  • DDSB Elementary Eco Summit The Durham District School Board (DDSB) Elementary Eco Summit is a chance for Eco School team leaders to come together and hear about exciting initiatives they can take back to their schools. Students will hear from secondary students who are also Eco School team leaders.
    Oct 16, 2019
  • About That Cut Join us at G.L.
    Oct 15, 2019
  • DDSB Recognizes Their Volunteers Volunteers are celebrated for their dedication to our students and schools More than 130 Durham District School Board volunteers will be honoured at the 17th Annual Volunteer of Distinction Awards Ceremony. Volunteers are recognized for their extraordinary commitment to students.
    Oct 10, 2019

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