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Following its annual Organizational Board Meeting on November 18, the Durham District School Board has announced that Whitby Trustee Tracy Brown has been elected Chair of the Board for 2024-25. 
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The Durham District School Board (DDSB) in collaboration with the Leadership and People and Culture departments welcomed staff from all corners of the district to the Education Centre on October 29 th for an evening filled with networking, collaboration, and learning. The event was designed to provide staff, whether new to their roles or with years of experience, with the tools, information, and connections they need to excel in their work and support the DDSB community. 
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At the October 21st Board meeting, DDSB staff members Michele Gordon and Robert Field were proudly presented with the Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA) Achievement Award and the DDSB Educational Services Staff Award.
Michele Gordon Receives 2024 OPSBA Achievement Award
Each year, OPSBA’s Achievement Awards are presented to members of school communities across the province for their outstanding, exemplary, and unique contributions to the overall well-being...
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With the support of staff, students in the School Support Program (SSP) class at Clara Hughes Public School are learning a few new skills by owning and operating the school's first coffee cart.
Beginning November 5th, students will take the cart to each classroom before recess offering staff the opportunity to purchase an assortment of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and baked goods.
The idea for the coffee cart, aptly named ‘The Daily Drip’, came from a fusion...
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The Durham District School Board (DDSB) hosted its annual Volunteer of Distinction Awards Ceremony on October 17 th , celebrating the vital contributions of 115 volunteers whose dedication has impacted students, families, and staff across the district during the 2023-2024 school year. The awards recognized the tireless efforts of individuals whose time, talents, and generosity have become integral to the success of DDSB students.
“The success of our schools depends...
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