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• 2019-2020 School Year Calendars Approved The Durham District School Board’s (DDSB) upcoming 2019-2020 school year calendar for elementary and secondary schools has been approved by the Ministry of Education. The 2019-2020 school year will begin for students on the following dates: Regular Calendar Schools       - Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Modified Elementary Schools  - Tuesday, August 6, 2019 Modified Secondary Schools    - Monday, August 26, 2019 There will be no early dismissal for the first day of school and on the last day before the December break (December 20, 2019) for all schools.

  May 30, 2019
  

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• Indigenous Student Celebration Day The Keenanow Indigenous Employee Network and the Durham District School Board (DDSB) Indigenous Education Department are pleased to host the annual Indigenous Student Celebration Day. Students in Grades 4-10 who self-identify as First Nation, Métis, or Inuit are invited to join in this day of fun, interactive and engaging cultural experiences.

  May 28, 2019
  

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• DDSB Water Project More than 300 Durham District School Board students and staff from across the region will walk along the Ajax Waterfront to raise awareness of water issues from a local, provincial and international perspective. Partners such as the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and Me to We will be on hand to educate, spread awareness and help us work toward a better future.

  May 27, 2019
  

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• DDSB Welcomes Holocaust Survivor Edith Gelbard In recognition of Jewish Heritage Month, students in Grades 7-8 from Stephen G. Saywell PS and members of the school community will have an opportunity to hear Edith Gelbard speak about her experiences fleeing the Nazis’ “Final Solution” during World War II.

  May 27, 2019
  

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• Guys Night In at Anderson CVI Anderson Collegiate Vocational Institute (CVI), in partnership with Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS), will be hosting a Young Men of Characterevent. Guys Night In is for over 120 Grade 9-12 students, as well as Grade 8 students transitioning to high school.

  May 22, 2019
  

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• Gettin’ Legendary Replay Film Festival and Competition Students walk the red carpet as G.L.

  May 22, 2019
  

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• Sinclair Secondary School 25th Anniversary Sinclair Secondary School celebrates 25 years of excellence Event:              Sinclair Secondary School 25th Anniversary             Date:               May 25, 2019              Time:               9:00 a.m.

  May 15, 2019
  

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• The Cypher: Black Male Empowerment Conference This year, The Cypher Black Male Empowerment conference will host keynote speaker, Randall Adjei, a spoken word practitioner and Edutainer who uses the spoken word to empower and create community through Edutainment. Adjei is also the founder of one of Toronto's largest youth-led initiatives; Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere (R.

  May 13, 2019
  

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• Maxwell Heights SS receives the 2018 Dr. Bette Stephenson Recognition of Achievement The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is excited to announce that Maxwell Heights Secondary School is a one of the several province-wide recipients of the 2018 Dr. Bette Stephenson Recognition of Achievement.

  May 13, 2019
  

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• The 2nd Annual Achieving Student Success Iftaar Durham District School Board (DDSB) families and staff are welcome to join in the breaking of the fast (Iftaar) in honour of the month of Ramadan. Families are encouraged to explore the latest approaches and resources in teaching and learning.

  May 13, 2019
  

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