Durham Region

Trustees of the Durham District School Board (DDSB) have selected names for two new DDSB schools in Ajax and Whitby scheduled to open in September 2021. This follows a process where School Naming Committees were […]

Each year, Skills Ontario hosts a skills competition and career exploration showcase for students at the elementary level all the way to post-secondary. This year, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in mind, the 2021 Skills Ontario Competition […]

February 26, 2021 | DDSB | Bolton C. Falby Public School’s breakfast program gets a boost from the Rotary Club’s Virtual Polar Plunge Ajax’s Rotary Club, the Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Charitable Committee and the […]

Lifelong friends inspire many around the world online and through artwork Alumnus Jeff Mitsuo and current R.S. McLaughlin CVI Visual Arts Teacher, Jake Stevens, developed a friendship after Stevens became Mitsuo’s peer tutor when they […]

Waverly Public School is fundraising to build its first ever playground Durham District School Board’s Waverly Public School has accepted the challenge to fundraise and build the school’s first ever playground. The school recently celebrated […]

From food drives and fundraisers to holiday cards and knitting scarves, staff and students are making sure everyone has an enjoyable holiday season It’s December in Durham Region and staff and students at the Durham […]

The Durham District School Board (DDSB) has reached renewed collective agreements with Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Professional Student Services Personnel (PSSP) and Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECE) […]

The Board of Trustees have appointed Norah Marsh as the next Director of Education for the Durham District School Board. Ms. Marsh is an innovative change agent with thirteen years as an executive leader in […]

New Associate Director will provide financial guidance and continued stability during COVID-19 The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Wright to the position of Associate Director, Corporate Services. […]

Board of Trustees writes urgent letter to Minister Lecce outlining the need for more funding to ensure a safe return to school August 12, 2020 | GTA Weekly | The Board of Trustees of the […]