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November 9, 2009
War Veteran speakers and Museum-Quality Display highlight Dufferin-Peel’s Remembrance Day events
Students and staff from Dufferin-Peel Catholic schools and administrative offices will remember the sacrifices of Canadians in wars and peacekeeping missions with special Remembrance Day services and activities on November 11.
November 3, 2009
Dufferin-Peel Catholic board offers opportunity to experience Italy while earning summer credits
High school students are invited to participate in a learning experience that combines the sites and sounds of Italy with courses that count towards high school credit.
October 19, 2009
Catholic schools say 'thanks' to school bus drivers on Bus Driver Appreciation Day
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will pay tribute to its school bus drivers by holding a Bus Driver Appreciation Day on October 21.
October 16, 2009
Dufferin-Peel Catholic trustees meet with MPPs, Minister of Education
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board trustees held their annual meeting with local MPPs at the board’s Catholic Education Centre on Tuesday, October 13.
October 7, 2009
Dufferin-Peel chosen to participate in Ministry of Education’s e-Learning Homework Help initiative
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board has been chosen as one of 15 boards in Ontario to participate in the second phase of the Ministry of Education’s e-Learning Homework Help initiative focused on improving student success in Mathematics in Grades 7 to 10.
October 6, 2009
DPCDSB selected to receive prestigious HP Innovations in Education Grant
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board was selected as one of eight school systems in Canada to receive a highly competitive 2009 HP Innovations in Education grant.
October 1, 2009
Dufferin-Peel Catholic schools celebrate World Teachers’ Day
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will mark United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) World Teachers’ Day with a message to the system recognizing and thanking the board’s 6,700 teachers, and those who support them in the classroom, for their contribution to Catholic education. World Teachers’ Day is celebrated annually on October 5.
September 28, 2009
Dufferin-Peel’s 22nd Annual United Way Walk/Run/Rollerblade event slated for Sunday, October 4
On Sunday, October 4, commencing at 10:00 a.m., the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will launch its 2009 United Way Campaign with one of its most popular United Way fundraisers, the annual Wilf Hartzenberg Memorial 2K-5K Walk/Run/Rollerblade event.
September 17, 2009
EQAO Results: Growth in mathematics an achievement for Dufferin-Peel students
Results from the spring 2009 administration of the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) Primary Division (Grades 1 – 3) and Junior Division (Grades 4 – 6) assessments of reading, writing and mathematics, and the Grade 9 assessment of mathematics, indicate that Dufferin-Peel students have maintained or improved their achievement on most of the assessments, compared to last year.
September 15, 2009
Dufferin-Peel opens Parenting and Family Literacy Centres at four elementary schools
On September 21, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will open Parenting and Family Literacy Centres in four elementary schools. These centres are located at Canadian Martyrs School and St. Teresa of Avila School in Mississauga, Holy Cross School in Malton and St. Monica School in Brampton.
September 2, 2009
Dufferin-Peel to open two new Catholic schools this school year
On September 8, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will open two new secondary schools in Brampton: Cardinal Ambrozic Catholic Secondary School located at 10 Castle Oaks Crossing and St. Roch Catholic Secondary School located at 200 Valleyway Drive.
August 20, 2009
Dufferin-Peel expands Newcomer Orientation Week Program
On August 24, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will launch Newcomer Orientation Week (NOW) at four secondary schools.
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