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DDSB Recognizes Hindu Heritage Month with System-Wide Celebrations Promoting Community, Culture, and Belonging  
Throughout the month of November, the Durham District School Board (DDSB) proudly recognized Hindu Heritage Month through a series of community-facing events that celebrated Hindu culture, traditions, and contributions, while fostering connection, learning, and belonging across the Durham Region.
Led by the Durham Educators Network...
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DDSB schools will be closed from Monday, December 22, 2025 to Friday, January 2, 2026.  Schools resume and will be open to students commencing Monday, January 5, 2026 in alignment with the Winter Holiday Break schedule. View the school year calendar.
The DDSB Education Centre and offices close on December 24, 2025 and will resume operations on Friday, January 2, 2026. 
With our best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season.

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The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is committed to helping students transition successfully from Grade 8 to Grade 9 and beyond. Recognizing that education shapes life opportunities, we’ve introduced a system-wide approach to intentional planning for secondary school success. Programs like " 30 Credits My Way " are designed to support students in staying on track to graduate on time while achieving their academic and personal goals.
To help students and families...
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Newsletter - Week of December 15, 2025

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Durham Student Transportation Services have cancelled buses in ALL Zones, 1 (Brock), 2 (Uxbridge), 3 (Scugog) and 4 (Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa Area), due to road conditions resulting from inclement weather.  All schools are open.
Buses will not operate in Zone 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the morning or in the afternoon. 
Students and families can find a list of schools within each weather zone by visiting the Durham Student Transportation Services  (DSTS)...
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