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Whitby, ON - Durham District School Board (DDSB) secondary and elementary students recently competed at their respective Provincial Skills Competition showcasing their passion and learned skills against the best students from across the province. 
Competitions took place at the Toronto Congress Centre on May 4 for elementary students and on May 5 for secondary students. 
Moving forward to the National Skills Competition at...
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J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate proudly celebrated a historic milestone, as the school was presented with Ontario’s first ever Unified Champion School (UCS) “All Province” Banner, the highest recognition awarded by Special Olympics Ontario for excellence in inclusive sport and school-wide engagement.
The banner presentation was attended by students, staff, coaches, and community members for a morning...
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DDSB Students Shine on the International Stage at DECA ICDC 2026
Atlanta, GA - Students from the Durham District School Board (DDSB) made an unforgettable impact at the DECA International Career Development Conference and Competition (ICDC) in Atlanta, Ga., proudly representing their schools, communities, and Ontario on the international stage.
This year, students from Pineridge Secondary School, Pickering High School, Donald A. Wilson Secondary School,...
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The Durham District School Board (DDSB) will hold its 2026-2027 budget deliberation meetings in the following upcoming public sessions. All meetings will be held in-person at the DDSB Education Centre and will be live-streamed on DDSB’s YouTube Live channel. 
Monday, April 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.    CANCELLED Public Deputations to the Education Finance Committee Overview...
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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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