News

Dear Families,
We are pleased to share the exciting news that construction has officially begun on the new Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School in Oshawa. Visit dcdsb.ca to see the full groundbreaking announcement details and photos .
This state-of-the-art facility, located at 1001 Greenhill Drive in Oshawa, will serve students in Grades 9 through 12, offering both English and French Immersion programming. Scheduled to open in September 2027, the school will accommodate...
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As part of its plan to protect Ontario and prepare students for success in our workforce, the Ontario government has provided the Durham Catholic District School Board with approval to issue the tender for the new replacement Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School to create more student spaces. 
“The funding for a new replacement Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School in Oshawa is great news for our community,” said the Hon. Todd McCarthy, MPP for Durham....
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Dear Families, 
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, a national initiative that focuses on online safety. At the Durham Catholic District School Board, keeping our schools, students, staff, and families safe is a top priority.
We want to share an important reminder about online safety and a potential online threat to students and their devices. YouTube videos designed to attract student attention and distribute harmful malware are circulating online. These videos...
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
Throughout the month of November, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) pays our respects to the over 2.3 million Canadians who have served our country, and continue to serve, in times of war, conflict and peace. On Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8, and Remembrance Day on November 11, we pay tribute to all those who have fought for Canada in the First and Second World Wars, the Korean...
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Dear Families,
I hope that you have had a wonderful start to the 2025-2026 school year and have had the opportunity to connect with both new and familiar faces among students, staff and families. It has certainly been a blessing to witness the vibrant spirit of faith and academic excellence that defines our Durham Catholic learning community.  
As we embrace our new spiritual theme: “Blessed are the Peacemakers” (Matthew 5:9), we are called to be instruments...
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