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May 23, 2022
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The following is the final update this evening regarding the status of our Durham Catholic schools. We understand that many households are still without power and have limited to no access to internet or cellular service. Please share this information as best as you can with family and friends.
Power has been restored to all DCDSB schools. Classes will resume as scheduled tomorrow, Tuesday, May 24, 2022. 
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May 23, 2022 
Dear Parents and Guardians, 
Following the severe storms that passed through the Durham Region on Saturday, we have been monitoring power outages and have been communicating with regional authorities with regards to the extent of the damages across the system. 
We understand that some households may continue to be without power, internet and/or cell service and we ask that you share this information as best you can with family and friends. 
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May 18, 2022
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) staff believe in the value of open and responsive communication between home and school in support of our students.
In December 2021, the Ontario Government passed the  Working for Workers Act  which requires all employers with more than 25 employees, to implement a policy that ensures staff have the opportunity to disconnect from work each day.
As a Board of Education...
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Make a connection. Help save a life.
Suicide is preventable. Anyone can make a difference.
SafeTALK:
• Is a half day training in suicide alertness skills
• Teaches four basic steps to create a life-saving connection
• Is widely used by professionals and the general public
HOSTED BY: Youth Suicide Prevention Durham
Date/Time: June 2, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Durham Catholic District School Board, Pope Francis...
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On Friday, May 6, 2022, the Durham Catholic District School Board recognized seven graduates at the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation virtual gala. A graduate from each Durham Catholic secondary school received the Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award . 
“Our Distinguished Catholic Alumni recipients are exemplary role models of the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations. Each has a story of inspiration that our current students can look up to; and...
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