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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,...
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For Ms. Amy Peck, teaching music at Uxbridge Secondary School isn’t just a job—it’s a homecoming. Now in her 25th year of teaching, she’s returned to the school where her musical journey began, leading a new generation of students with the same inspiration she once received.
After building programs at O’Neill Collegiate, Donald A. Wilson, and Brooklin high schools, Ms. Peck leapt at the chance to return to Uxbridge Secondary School. “It’s...
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For the months of July and August, the DDSB Education Centre at 400 Taunton Road East, Whitby is open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Registration, secondary school transcripts, and other services are available through this website.
School offices are now closed and will re-open Monday, August 25, 2025.
First day of classes for regular calendar schools is Tuesday, September 2, 2025. 
Please check calendars for start dates at all modified...
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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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We continue to be very excited about the new Josiah Henson Public School, which will help support our growing student population in the Pickering Seaton community.
We are reaching out to families of students currently attending Westcreek PS, Elizabeth B Phin PS, Highbush PS and DDSB@Home – Elementary scheduled to attend Josiah Henson PS to let you know the school opening scheduled for September 2025 has been delayed.
We recognize the delay in the opening of Josiah...
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