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New Associate Director will continue focus on student success, well-being and equity initiatives
The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Markovski to the position of Associate Director of Equitable Education.
Jim is an experienced educator that has been with the DDSB for over 20 years, starting his career as an elementary teacher. He was appointed Acting Associate Director of Academic Services in 2020 and has played an...
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This message is to inform you of important changes that he Government of Ontario has made to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the community. Everyone is required to follow these important directions from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health.
Changes to the Mandatory COVID-19 Self-Screening
Changes have been made to the mandatory COVID-19 self-screening that must take place every morning before leaving for school. Effective immediately, every student...
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Do a self-assessment first.
Parents/guardians must check their child(ren) for symptoms of COVID-19 every morning using the Government of Ontario’s easy to use COVID-19 school screening tool at:   covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening .
Read more on the  Changes to the Mandatory COVID-19 Self-Screening on our website.

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Earlier today, the Minister of Education announced that the March break scheduled for the week of March 15th, 2021 has been postponed and will now take place during the week of April 12th, 2021. The decision was made on the advice of Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and more information on this decision can be found in this Ministry of Education press release . Please click the links below to view the updates for elementary, secondary and modified calendar elementary...
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Earlier today, the Ministry of Education announced that students in Durham Region will return to in-person learning on Monday, February 8, 2021. This decision was made by the Minister of Education and the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario. Please click the links below to view the updates for elementary and secondary schools.
Elementary Update
Secondary Update

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