Events

Principal's Day: Reorganization/Faith Development

Truth and Reconciliation Week is a national program open to all schools across Canada. Join us as we memorialize the children lost to the residential school system and honour Survivors and their families. Learning and commemorating the truth of our history from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit knowledge keepers is an important part of the path to Reconciliation.

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html

The annual Orange Shirt Day on September 30th opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools. It is an opportunity to create meaningful discussion about the effects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind. A discussion all Canadians can tune into and create bridges with each other for reconciliation. A day for survivors to be reaffirmed that they matter, and so do those that have been affected. Every Child Matters, even if they are an adult, from now on. 

German Heritage Month (National)
Canadian Islamic History Month (National)
Latin American Heritage Month (National)
Women's History Month (National)
Canadian Library Month (National)
Healthy Workplace Month (National)
Learning Disabilities Awareness Month (National)
International Walk to School Month (International)

The month of October each year is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. This is primarily because the liturgical feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated annually on October 7. It was instituted to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary in gratitude for the protection that she gives the Church in answer to the praying of the Rosary by the faithful. That is why Pope Francis has invited all the faithful to pray the Holy Rosary every day in October. Please use the following Litany of Mary of Nazareth to celebrate and honour our Blessed Mother. Please use the following How to Pray the Rosary card, provided by the Knights of Columbus.

DPCDSB recognizes the first Monday in October as Empowering Women Day. A day to commemorate the notable achievements and advancements of Canadian women and address the challenges faced by Canadian women.

Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context

It is fitting for God's people to offer public thanks for all the gifts we have received. The bountiful produce of the earth is a visible sign of the many blessings God wants to shower on us through Christ. Our God also wants us to share the goods of the earth with all people.

Every October, Children's Aid Societies across Ontario raise awareness about the important role that individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families through the provincial Dress Purple Day campaign. This year, Dress Purple Day will take place on October 25, 2025. We are calling on all Ontarians to wear something purple to show children, youth, and families that they are here to help! More Information.   

November Virtue of the Month: Conscience
Conscience is the voice of God within us. A developed conscience helps us make decisions that support truly loving relationships.

November is:
Albanian Heritage Month
Lebanese Heritage Month
Hindu Heritage Month
National Adoption Awareness Month 

This feast honours all the saints of the Church, known and unknown. The occasion provides an opportunity to reflect on the nature of sainthood and to celebrate the exemplary faithfulness of holy men and women of every place and time whose lives and deeds continue to inspire us.

Happy are those who have died in the Lord. Let them rest from their labours for their good deeds go with them. (Revelation 14:13)

The first full week in November is marked as Treaties Recognition Week.  This is an opportunity to recognize and understand the importance of treaty education and to help everyone in Ontario learn about treaty.   

This year's Take Our Kids to Work Day is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Take Our Kids to Work Day is an annual program in which Grade 9 students are hosted by parents, friends, relatives, or volunteers at workplaces across the country every November. The program supports career development by helping students connect school and the world of work. Spending a 'day in the life' of a profession or workplace is a fun and fascinating way to explore the world of work, think about career options, and make informed educational decisions.

This is a day to recognize the vibrant culture and rich history of Inuit communities in Canada and around the world. 

Did you know that November 8th is marked as Indigenous Veterans Day? For over years, Canadians have set aside the 11th Day of November to remember the sacrifices of soldiers who fought for Canada and the British Commonwealth in global conflicts that took place in foreign lands. Most Canadians are not aware of the contributions made by Indigenous Warriors in those military campaigns, nor of the crucial role they played during the War of 1812 -- the only war ever fought on Canadian soil. 

Canadians pause today in silence to remember those who died in war and to pray for the victims of aggression and inhumanity throughout the world. This is a day to pray for peace, to consider what we are doing as individuals, as a community and as a nation to bring God's peace into the world.

Ontario has designated the week beginning on the third Sunday of November as Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week to help promote safe schools and a positive learning environment. During Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week (November 16-22, 2025), DPCDSB students, school staff, and parents are encouraged to learn more about bullying, specifically cyberbullying, and its effect on student learning and well-being. 

Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context

Hope is the virtue of relying on God. It keeps us searching for true happiness and sustains us during hard times or discouragement.

The Canadian Catholic Indigenous Council, founded by the Canadian Conference of Bishops (CCCB) in 1998, proposes that the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12) be a National Day of Prayer and Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. All are invited to join their Indigenous sisters and brothers in a special way this day through prayer and acts of solidarity. 

“To you is born this day a Saviour, who is the Christ.” (Luke 2:1-16)