🎅Join Santa's elves for the City’s first-ever Festive Family Swim! 🏊🎄 Location & Dates: - Delpark Homes Centre: Sun, Dec 17 - South Oshawa Community Centre: Wed, Dec 20 Advance registration is required. Register now: ow.ly/izqH50QhS2O See you there 👋

DDSB considers well-being & positive mental health fundamental to student achievement. We've developed a 3-year Action Plan focussing on creating the foundational conditions to support positive mental health & well-being for students & staff. More info at ddsb.ca/en/family-and-…

Tuesday, Dec 19: Buses cancelled in Zones 1, 2, & 3. Buses running in Zone 4. Check your zone: dsts.on.ca/inclement-weat… All elementary and secondary schools remain open. If your child is not attending, please report their absence via SchoolMessenger.

Vincent Massey Boundary Review Attn: Vincent Massey Gordon B. Attersley PierreETrudeauPS & DDSB@Home elementary families! A Boundary Review has launched. Students & families who may be impacted can learn more & share thoughts by January 12 by visiting: bit.ly/41qBZXm

What a great turn out to our Holliday concert! GBA community your support does not disappoint. Our students are so lucky to have so many caring adults in their lives!!! Happy holidays from GBA!

Vincent Massey Boundary Review Attn: Vincent Massey Gordon B. Attersley PierreETrudeauPS & DDSB@Home elementary families! A Boundary Review has launched. Students & families who may be impacted can learn more & share thoughts by January 12 by visiting: bit.ly/41qBZXm

Vincent Massey Boundary Review Attn: Vincent Massey Gordon B. Attersley PierreETrudeauPS & DDSB@Home elementary families! A Boundary Review has launched. Students & families who may be impacted can learn more & share thoughts by January 12 by visiting: bit.ly/41qBZXm

French Immersion at the DDSB begins in Grade 1. Interested families can attend the French Immersion Information Night on February 1 at 7 p.m. Speak with your school Principal to find out the session location in your area.

Wishing Attersley's school community, students, staff, and families a safe and prosperous New Year!

Attn: Vincent Massey Gordon B. Attersley PierreETrudeauPS & DDSB@Home elementary families! A new second virtual public boundary review webinar is scheduled for January 17 at 7:00 p.m. Register to learn more & share your thoughts bit.ly/47zboIO

The DDSB would like to recognize the contributions of Canada’s first Black Member of Parliament,the Honourable Lincoln MacCauley Alexander who was a passionate advocate for the advancement of education, race relations and youth issues.

During cold and flu season, it’s important to do our part to prevent the spread by staying home when we’re sick, cleaning hands with soap and water or sanitizer, and practicing cough etiquette. Learn more on the Durham Health website: bit.ly/4a4iVlr

The French Department is hosting a French Immersion (FI) Information Night, Thursday February 1, 2024 at 7:00 p.m at your local elementary school. Families interested in learning about the FI program can register with their school.

For Grade 8 Students, Parents and Guardians, Choosing my Success! Intentional Transition Planning to Secondary School for Students with Special Education Strengths, Interests & Needs. Registration link: bit.ly/48GCQ9b

Parenting in the Age of SOCIAL MEDIA February 7, 2024 * 7:00-8:30 p.m. Please contact your school for information.

Thanks for hosting our dental screening team this week at your schools: ⭐Southwood Park PS⭐Sir Albert Love CS ⭐Gordon B. Attersley ⭐St.Joseph Oshawa ⭐Glen Dhu ⭐Jack Miner PS ⭐Central P.S. Every child that participated got a dental screening results card.

Check your child's backpack. We'll be visiting more schools in the coming weeks!

Don’t forget to wear pink this Wednesday, Feb 28 to recognize Pink Shirt Day. Pink Shirt Day fosters acceptance and allyship among school community members and enhances the awareness of the harmful effects of bullying at school. #DDSBPinkShirtDay DDSBwellness

🗓️ We have moved the PA Day originally scheduled for Friday, April 19 to take place on Monday, April 8 to coincide with a rare solar eclipse! 🌒 This decision is made with the safety and well-being of our students in mind.