News Archives
February 1, 2010
Board hosts Sixth Annual Black History Conference - Reel to Real(ity)
Dufferin-Peel Catholic schools have a long tradition of celebrating Black History Month with special events and activities held throughout the month of February.
January 25, 2010
Dufferin-Peel celebrates the official opening of its Newcomer Reception and Assessment Centre in Brampton
On Tuesday, February 2, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will celebrate the official opening of its second Newcomer Reception and Assessment Centre in Brampton.
January 18, 2010
Dufferin-Peel hosts parent information session for Kindergarten and Full-Day Early Learning Program Entry Planning for children with special needs
On Wednesday, February 3, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board’s Special Education and Support Services Department will host a Kindergarten and Full-Day Early Learning Program Entry Planning Information Night.
January 18, 2010
Registration dates for Kindergarten and Full-Day Early Learning Program at Dufferin-Peel Catholic Schools
Junior and Senior Kindergarten and Full-Day Early Learning Program registration for the 2010-11 school year, for children not already registered, will be held at Dufferin-Peel Catholic elementary schools in Peel Region (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Bolton) on February 8 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and February 10, 11, 12 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m.
January 12, 2010
DPCDSB to Hold Public Information Meetings for 2010-11 French Immersion Program
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will hold a series of public information meetings in Mississauga and Brampton for parents and guardians interested in enrolling their children in the board’s French Immersion Program for the 2010-11 school year.
January 12, 2010
DPCDSB to Hold Public Information Meetings for 2010-11 Extended French Program
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will hold a series of public information meetings in Mississauga, Brampton, Bolton and Orangeville for parents and guardians interested in enrolling their children in the board’s Extended French Program for the 2010-11 school year.
January 7, 2010
Mississauga student/athlete Brandon Bridge selected to play on World Football Team
St. Marcellinus Secondary School quarterback, Brandon Bridge has been selected to the World Football Team as part of the annual “Team USA vs. The World” football game.
December 2, 2009
Mississauga Ward 4 trustee, Anna Abbruscato acclaimed chair of Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
At the annual organizational meeting held Tuesday, December 1 at the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board’s Catholic Education Centre, trustees acclaimed long-time Mississauga Ward 4 trustee, Anna Abbruscato as chair of the 11-member board.
November 16, 2009
Board and Regisford family resolve Application to Human Rights Tribunal
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and the Regisford family have resolved an outstanding Application to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario to the satisfaction of both parties. The Regisfords are encouraged by the board’s commitment to diversity and equity, and look forward to the ongoing equity initiatives to be introduced in September 2010.
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.
July 8, 2009
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board announces top scholars for 2008-09
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce its top scholars for 2008-09.
June 22, 2009
Dufferin-Peel welcomes innovations in early learning
On June 15, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board received and reviewed With Our Best Future in Mind: Implementing Early Learning in Ontario, the full-day learning report to the Premier by the Special Advisor on Early Learning, Charles E. Pascal.
June 18, 2009
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board approves balanced budget for 2009-10
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board approved a balanced budget for 2009-10 at a special meeting held June 16, 2009 at the Catholic Education Centre.
June 10, 2009
Continued Literacy Gains for Students and Schools in Dufferin-Peel
Results from the April 2009 administration of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) indicate continued improvement, with a 2 percent increase in the number of Dufferin-Peel students who passed the test from the previous administration in March 2008.
June 3, 2009
St. James School closes after 60 years in Port Credit
On June 10, St. James School in Port Credit will hold a Closing Ceremony and Mass to mark the closing of the school after 60 years.
June 3, 2009
Dufferin-Peel breaks ground at new secondary school site in Bolton
On June 11, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will host a groundbreaking ceremony and blessing at the site of the new St. Michael Catholic Secondary School on Columbia Way in Bolton.
May 25, 2009
Mayor Susan Fennell to celebrate Peace Tree Day with Dufferin-Peel Catholic students
On June 1, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and the Harmony Movement will celebrate Peace Tree Day at St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School in Brampton. Peace Tree Day is a festival that celebrates the beauty of our cultures through the spirit of children.
May 22, 2009
Dufferin-Peel staff recognized for volunteerism by the Central Committee for Catholic School Councils
On May 21, Dufferin-Peel’s Central Committee for Catholic School Councils (CCCSC) presented Cathy Turco, head secretary at St. Patrick School and Brian Finamore, chaplaincy team leader at St. Paul Secondary School with Volunteer of the Year Awards.
May 20, 2009
Two Dufferin-Peel students chosen for the Minister of Education’s Student Advisory Council
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that Amir Kordab, a Grade 8 student from St. Francis of Assisi School in Mississauga and Natalie Green, a Grade 10 student from St. Edmund Campion Secondary School in Brampton have been chosen to participate on the Minister of Education’s 2009-10 Student Advisory Council.
May 15, 2009
Independent Facilitator Says Board's Pupil Accommodation Process Valid
Margaret Wilson, the independent facilitator appointed by the Ministry of Education to conduct an administrative review of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board’s pupil accommodation review process that led to a board decision to close and consolidate schools in two Peel communities has released reports upholding the board’s process in both cases. School boards were required to establish their own accommodation review policies that were reflective of the Ministry’s Pupil Accommodation Review Guideline. See news release / Facilitators' Reports
May 6, 2009
Dufferin-Peel hosts fifth annual Joe Sax Activity Festival for students with special needs
On May 15, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will host the fifth annual Joe Sax Activity Festival for students with special needs in the Mississauga South Family of Schools.
May 5, 2009
Dufferin-Peel secondary students SpeakUp at Student Voice Conference
On May 12, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will host a Student Voice conference entitled “You Are the Voice – Walk the Talk”.
April 30, 2009
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board to hold public consultation meeting regarding 2009-10 budget
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will hold a town hall-style public consultation meeting as part of its deliberations for the board’s 2009-10 budget.
April 28, 2009
Dufferin-Peel Catholic Schools celebrate Catholic Education Week
Schools and parishes across the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will host many special events and activities during the week of May 3-8, as students and staff celebrate Catholic Education Week.
April 28, 2009
Graduating students prepare for the working world
On May 7, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and the Peel District School Board will host Mission Employable 2009, a one-day conference and employment expo aimed specifically at Grade 12 students entering the world of work after graduation.
April 23, 2009
Dufferin-Peel Catholic board to honour former Premier Bill Davis and first Director of Education, Joe Hugel, on April 28
At its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 28, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will present former premier William G. Davis and first Dufferin-Peel director of education, Joseph Hugel, with the board’s Award of Merit.
April 22, 2009
Dufferin-Peel’s anti-gang film captures title of Best Canadian Short Film at ReelWorld Film Festival
On April 19, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board’s anti-gang film, Mouse, captured the title of Best Canadian Short Film at the 9th Annual ReelWorld Film Festival in Toronto.
April 20, 2009
Dufferin-Peel trustees screen Mouse for Mississauga City Council
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board chair Mario Pascucci led a delegation that included vice chair Anna Abbruscato and trustees Sharon Hobin and Thomas Thomas to Mississauga City Council chambers on April 8, where they screened a presentation of the acclaimed board-produced anti-gang film, Mouse, and presented each council member with a copy.
April 17, 2009
Dufferin-Peel teacher recipient of Premier’s Award for Teaching Excellence
On April 16, the provincial government announced the recipients of the Premier’s Awards of Teaching Excellence. Manuel (Manny) Cordiero, a Social Science teacher at St. Edmund Campion Secondary School was selected for a New Teacher of the Year Award.
April 8, 2009
Dufferin-Peel hosts ‘The Value of Catholic Education’ speech competition
In celebration of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board’s 40th anniversary and Catholic Education Week (May 3-8), the board launched ‘The Value of Catholic Education’ speech competition for students in Grades 4-12.
March 2009
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board celebrates World Theatre Day - March 23/09
Dufferin-Peel students Speak Up! - March 4/09
February 2009
Dufferin-Peel Catholic Schools now registering Junior and Senior Kindergarten students for 2009-10 - Feb. 17/09
Dufferin-Peel Catholic schools celebrate Black History Month - Feb. 2/09
January 2009
Dufferin-Peel approves expansion of French Immersion Program - Jan. 29/09
Youth activist Johnnie Williams to provide keynote address at Grade 7 student diversity conference - Jan. 28/09
Dr. Rubin “Hurricane” Carter to provide keynote address at Grade 7 student diversity conference - Jan. 20/09
Dufferin-Peel to hold Public Information Meetings for 2009-2010 Extended French Program - Jan. 20/09
One hundred elementary schools participating in Ontario-wide basketball tournament - Jan. 14/09
December 2008
Mario Pascucci elected Dufferin-Peel chair - Dec. 2/08
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and Dufferin-Peel (OECTA) complete contract ratification - Dec. 2/08
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and employee groups complete contract ratifications - Dec. 2/08
November 2008
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and CUPE 1483 reach tentative agreement - Nov. 17/08
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board renders decision on first of three pupil accommodation review areas - Nov. 14/08
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and Principals/Vice Principals Association reach tentative agreement - Nov. 13/08
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and O.E.C.T.A. Occasional Teachers reach tentative agreement - Nov. 10/08
War Veteran speakers and Museum-Quality Display highlight Dufferin-Peel’s Remembrance Day events - Nov. 7/08
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and ERWs ratify new agreement - Nov. 6/08
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and Dufferin-Peel Elementary Teachers (OECTA) agree to resume bargaining - Nov. 5/08
Dufferin-Peel Catholic board offers opportunity to experience Italy while earning summer credits - Nov. 3/08
October 2008
Dufferin-Peel Catholic Board ratifies agreements with employee groups - Oct. 29/08
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and Mid-management Association reach tentative agreement - Oct. 27/08
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and ERWs reach tentative agreement - Oct. 27/08
Catholic schools say 'thanks' to school bus drivers on Bus Driver Appreciation Day - Oct. 20/08
Brampton Catholic Secondary School Walks for charity on Saint’s Feast Day - Oct. 14/08
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and APSSP reach a tentative agreement - Oct. 10/08
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and secondary teachers ratify agreement on new four-year contract - Oct. 3/08
September 2008
Dufferin-Peel Catholic schools celebrate World Teachers’ Day - Sept. 30/08
Dufferin-Peel’s 21st Annual United Way Walk/Run/Rollerblade event - Sept. 23/08
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board students continue high levels of achievement - Sept. 17/08
August 2008
Dufferin-Peel welcomes students back to school - Aug. 28/08
School bus orientation day prepares kindergarten students to ride bus - Aug. 19/08