Enrolment Update: Growth Boundaries and Overflow Placements in Whitby and Pickering

Rapid residential development and continued student registrations are creating enrolment pressures in growing areas of Whitby and Pickering.

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  • DDSB Passes 2019-2020 Budget At its 2019-2020 Draft Budget Meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, the Durham District School Board (DDSB) approved the budget for the 2019-2020 school year which includes total expenses of $851,553,406. The consolidated budget was prepared in keeping with Public Sector Accounting Standards.
    Jul 04, 2019
  • Durham Caribbean Multicultural Appreciation Day Enjoy delicious food, music, and meaningful traditions of the Caribbean Event: Durham Caribbean Multicultural Appreciation Day Date: June 29, 2019 Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Location: Pickering High School, 180 Church Street North, Ajax, ON Audience: Residents of Durham Region Preferred Media Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm On Saturday, June 29th Pickering High School will be the backdrop to one of Durham Region's most exciting and fun-filled extravaganzas. In celebration of Durham Caribbean Multicultural Appreciation Day there will be street performers, singing, dancing, and so much more.
    Jun 20, 2019
  • Durham Carifest 2019 Durham Carifest is a family-friendly regional event that celebrates and promotes the diversity of the Caribbean in the Durham Region. Along with major acts like local and international reggae performer Razor B, calypso legend David Rudder and Canada’s own all girls’ reggae band Rayzalution, the stage will also showcase student performances from Viola Desmond Public School and Bolton C Falby PS.
    Jun 06, 2019
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Gettin’ Legendary Replay Film Festival and Competition Students walk the red carpet as G.L.
    May 22, 2019
  • 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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