News Archives
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