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Posted On Tuesday, October 14, 2025

This week, the Durham District School Board (DDSB) along with our partners at the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA), school boards and municipalities across the province, are working to raise civic awareness among our students and families by observing Local Government Week.
History of School Board Trustees
School board trustees are the oldest form of elected representation in Ontario. Since 1807, generations of community-minded citizens have made...

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Posted On Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Please find the Weekly Memo for October 13-17

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Posted On Thursday, October 09, 2025

This past week, we have received many inquiries about end of year celebrations for graduating students, especially proms. We have put together a list of some of the most common questions and answers.
How do schools celebrate graduating students?
All DDSB secondary schools host a commencement event, or a completion event, usually in June. This is a celebration of learning; students have the opportunity to come together and celebrate the completion of their secondary school...

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Posted On Monday, October 06, 2025

Lead. Inspire. Transform.
We’re inviting applications to our Supervisory Officer Pool — for leaders ready to create meaningful change.
Durham District School Board (DDSB) is currently seeking educational leaders who are focused on student achievement and well-being, and who are committed to championing the district’s commitment to providing learning and working environments that centre Indigenous rights, human rights, and equity.
System leaders...

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Posted On Monday, October 06, 2025

Please find the Weekly Memo for October 6- 10
 

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