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Director's March Break Message to the Community

I trust you have all recovered from losing an hour in the “spring forward” time change last weekend. The good news is that the time change brings longer evening sunlight and an optimistic signal that Spring is on the way.

Mar 13, 2026

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

A message from the Ministry of Education Ontario’s Ministry of Education and Education Minister Todd Smith shares a special year-end message with families. Click the below link to watch the video.

Jul 02, 2024

Exploring South and East Asian Heritage! Join Us for Pathways of Asian Excellence: Exploring South and East Asian Heritage! The Durham District School Board (DDSB), in collaboration with the Durham East Asian Network in Education (DEANE) and the Durham Educators Network for SouthAsians (DENSA), cordially invites you to join us for an enriching celebration of Asian/South Asian Heritage Month. Event: Pathways of Asian Excellence: Exploring South and East Asian Heritage Date: Friday, May 24 from 5 to 8 p.

May 17, 2024

DDSB Students Shine at Skills Ontario Competition Celebrating Excellence: DDSB Students Shine at Skills Ontario Competition The Toronto Congress Centre was abuzz with talent and enthusiasm from May 6 to 7 as Canada's largest skilled trades and technologies competition, Skills Ontario, unfolded its vibrant tapestry of ingenuity and skill. Welcoming over 2,400 competitors ranging from Grade 4 prodigies to seasoned apprentices, the event showcased the boundless potential residing within our nation's youth.

May 10, 2024

Marketplace at Chris Hadfield P.S. Marketplace at Chris Hadfield P.S.

May 09, 2024

DDSB announces agreement with ETFO Teachers Media Release The Durham District School Board (DDSB) announced today that it has reached a new agreement with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Teachers bargaining unit. The DDSB Board of Trustees and the bargaining unit have ratified the agreement.

May 07, 2024

Willows Walk Public School Leads Local Effort for Earth Day Cleanup Willows Walk Public School has demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship by organizing a successful Earth Day cleanup event on April 22. Staff and students enthusiastically participated in collecting garbage in and around their school yard, resulting in an impressive haul of 223 pounds of litter gathered in less than an hour.

Apr 26, 2024

DDSB statement on hate-motivated attack in Waterloo, Ontario The Durham District School Board is deeply saddened by the recent incident that took place in a university lecture room in Waterloo, Ontario. Three individuals were injured in an incident believed to be motivated by hate related to gender expression and gender identity.

Jun 30, 2023

June 2023 Director’s Update from the Durham District School Board Dear Parents and Guardians, We are at the end of another school year, and as always, it has been an incredible journey, filled with growth, successes, and memorable moments. Thank you for your continuous support, interest, and involvement in your child's learning journey with us.

Jun 29, 2023