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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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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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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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A big part of health and safety in schools is air quality.
Between 2020 and 2023, a total of 40 ventilation projects have been completed to upgrade the air quality in DDSB schools and buildings. This school year, an additional 3 ventilation projects are planned or already in progress.
We have invested in upgraded filters for all of our ventilation systems. These upgraded filters are highly effective at removing a broad range of particles, including bacteria and even...
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The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Chad Cowie as First Nation Representative Trustee to the Board of Trustees for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of the Board.
In accordance with Ontario Regulation 462/97 and Section 188 of the Education Act, Chad Cowie was selected for appointment by the Council of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. The Board of Trustees passed a motion approving the appointment on July 21, 2025,...
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