Media/News Releases

Posted On Friday, April 26, 2024

Students gather outside of schoolWillows Walk Public School has demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship by organizing a successful Earth Day cleanup event on April 22. Staff and students enthusiastically participated in collecting garbage in and around their school yard, resulting in an impressive haul of 223 pounds of litter gathered in less than an hour. 
The initiative, led by the passionate educators and students at Willows Walk PS, aimed to raise awareness about the importance of...

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Posted On Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Due to the recent resignation of a trustee, the Durham District School Board is seeking interested applicants to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees for the remainder of the term of office ending on November 14, 2026.
Applications are due by Wednesday, May 1 at 4:00 p.m., with interviews of qualified candidates taking place at a Special Board Meeting to occur in early May, followed by the swearing in of the new trustee at the Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Board meeting.
To...

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Posted On Tuesday, April 09, 2024

The Durham District School Board recognizes Indigenous Rights are distinct. In the exercise of those rights, Indigenous staff and students shall not be subjected to actions with the aim or effect of depriving these distinct rights.
The Durham District School Board is committed to providing learning and working environments that centre human rights and equity and are safe, welcoming, respectful, equitable, accessible, inclusive and free from all forms of discrimination, oppression,...

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Posted On Tuesday, April 09, 2024

Each year in April, teams from schools across Durham Region meet for three “Battle of the Books” competitions hosted in collaboration with local libraries and school boards. 
April 18 marks the final regional competition where the top team from each local library area will meet to test their knowledge and compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals and the championship trophy.
Junior and Intermediate students will battle it out over their knowledge of...

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Posted On Tuesday, April 09, 2024

The Durham District School Board (DDSB) recognizes Indigenous Rights are distinct. In the exercise of those rights, Indigenous staff and students shall not be subjected to actions with the aim or effect of depriving these distinct rights.
The Durham District School Board is committed to providing learning and working environments that centre human rights and equity and are safe, welcoming, respectful, equitable, accessible, inclusive and free from all forms of discrimination,...

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