Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

Congratulations to our DPCDSB students for completing their Level 1 Carpentry Apprenticeship program at the College of Carpenters and Allied Trades, Local 27.

On May 23, Philip Pocock C.S.S. was honoured by a visit from His Excellency Bishop Ivan Camilleri, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Bishop Camilleri is an alumnus of Pocock.

In May, students from DPCDSB’s DECA chapters travelled to California for the DECA International Career and Development Conference. DPCDSB had a great showing with several of our students making it to the finals of the competition.

St. Aidan C.E.S. was fortunate enough to have the entire school experience wheelchair sports with Shawn Courchesne. The students enjoyed learning to maneuver in different ways, culminating in a game of wheelchair basketball.

On May 10, St. Isaac Jogues C.E.S. hosted an Educational Quiz Bowl. Nine schools were represented in the competition. Teams of five students worked together to answer trivia questions based on the Ontario curriculum.

St. Hilary C.E.S. students celebrated the International Festival of Roses in honour of Our Lady of Guadalupe on May 16. In celebration of our diversity, students said the Rosaries in the languages of their home countries.

On May 11, Robert F. Hall C.S.S. hosted a Community Wellness Event called “Mindfulness Morning with Mom.” This event featured Wellness Workshops, including Spinning, Gratitude, Christian Meditation, Self-Defense, Yoga and a Paper Flower-Making Craft.

The Black Student Alliance of St. Edmund Campion C.S.S. welcomed several Black community members, entrepreneurs and business owners. Guests shared information about their professions and careers within their industry.